Lyric Theatre Anniversary Concert

The Lyric Theatre, one of Montreal’s longest-standing community theatre companies, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary by presenting an extraordinary one night only concert on Saturday October 17th at Concordia’s Oscar Peterson Concert Hall. The celebration spotlights The Lyric Theatre Singers joined by more than 80 performers from The Lyric Theatre Alumni Chorus, to create a 120-member ensemble of outstanding performers and voices, the biggest Lyric Chorus ever! This exciting musical event includes selections from the Lyric Singers’ recent June concert as well as special selections performed by the Alumni Chorus, who were cast members in Lyric Theatre’s past stage productions or were members of the Lyric Singers at one time.

Musical directors Bob Bachelor and Chris Barillaro, with choreographer, Mary Sarli, and co-stage director, Cathy Burns, have selected the perfect musical theatre gems to create one show-stopping moment after another. Highlights from such smash hits as the snappy, toe-tapping Hairspray and the hilariously irreverent The Book of Mormon take centre stage alongside songs from Company, A Chorus Line, Anything Goes, Beauty and the Beast, Spring Awakening and so much more.

“The Lyric Theatre Anniversary Concert is a celebration of all the people, shows, and music that shaped a highly respected, community organization. One that exists not only to give amateurs an outlet to grow and exhibit their talents, but to provide fertile ground for aspiring professionals - performers, technicians, designers and managers- to hone their skills and launch their careers, under the expert guidance of seasoned professionals like Bob Bachelor. And believe me, there’s an impressive list of successful pros who at one time were Lyric members. People like Richard Jutras (recognized stage, film and TV actor), Jane Hackett (theatre and television actor), Nadia Verrucci (actor and Artistic Director of In Your Face Productions) , Merissa Tordjman (award-winning Stage Manager), Quincy Armorer (Stratford actor and current Artistic Director of Black Theatre Workshop) and Jenny Wright (currently in her 18th season at the Shaw Festival)”, said Louise Dorais, President of Lyric’s Board of Directors. “Each and every person who took part in a Lyric production since 1965 has contributed to its success. Their commitment and their love of music and Lyric is why we are thriving, stronger than ever, today.”

ABOUT THE LYRIC THEATRE
The Lyric Theatre, founded 50 years ago, is producer and promoter of musical theatre in the Montreal area. What began in 1965 with a vision of a community based group presenting an annual stage production on the West Island has, thanks to the creation of The Lyric Theatre Singers 25 years ago, grown into a company of performers from all areas of the city. The Singers rehearse and perform 10 months out of every year, presenting their very popular Broadway revues and Christmas concerts. The Lyric Theatre is proud to celebrate this important double anniversary throughout 2015.

TICKETS

$34 Regular
$30 Students / Seniors $17 Children 12 and under

BOX OFFICE

514-743-3382
On-line: www.lyrictheatrecompany.com

Email: lyrictheatreboxoffice@gmail.com