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REVIEW: Brett Talk says BRIGHT STAR has "warmth and plenty of heart."
REVIEW: Brett Talk says BRIGHT STAR has "warmth and plenty of heart."

Frequent reviewer Brett Burger (of Brett Talk) shared his excitement about on our production of BRIGHT STAR.

REVIEW: BRIGHT STAR is "memorable and mesmerizing," says Broadway World!
REVIEW: BRIGHT STAR is "memorable and mesmerizing," says Broadway World!

Peggy Sue Dunigan expresses high praise for Lyric Arts and for our regional premiere of BRIGHT STAR in her review for Broadway World!

REVIEW: BRIGHT STAR is "a heartfelt, beautifully sung production," says Talkin' Broadway!
REVIEW: BRIGHT STAR is "a heartfelt, beautifully sung production," says Talkin' Broadway!

Arthur Dorman of Talkin’ Broadway calls our production of BRIGHT STAR a “gift…that deserves recognition and audiences.”

REVIEW: Twin Cities Stages calls BRIGHT STAR "perfect...for anyone who is a fan of folk music."
REVIEW: Twin Cities Stages calls BRIGHT STAR "perfect...for anyone who is a fan of folk music."

In their review of BRIGHT STAR, Twin Cities Stages calls out the production’s “beautiful score” and strong performances.

VIDEO: Lyric Arts opens new season with BRIGHT STAR!
VIDEO: Lyric Arts opens new season with BRIGHT STAR!

A giant “thank you” to Dan Carpenter of CTN Coon Rapids for this great behind-the-scenes look at BRIGHT STAR!

REVIEW: Star Tribune says BRIGHT STAR "sounds terrific in Anoka."
REVIEW: Star Tribune says BRIGHT STAR "sounds terrific in Anoka."

In a review of Lyric Arts’ regional premiere of BRIGHT STAR, the Star Tribune says the production “gets the songs just right.”

REVIEW: Cherry and Spoon says BRIGHT STAR "succeeds with flying colors."
REVIEW: Cherry and Spoon says BRIGHT STAR "succeeds with flying colors."

Lyric Arts was thrilled to welcome local theater blogger Jill Schafer for our BRIGHT STAR preview last Thursday night.

THIS JUST IN: Cherry and Spoon calls LEGALLY BLONDE a "perfect fun summer musical"
THIS JUST IN: Cherry and Spoon calls LEGALLY BLONDE a "perfect fun summer musical"

Local theater blogger Jill Schaffer Cherry and Spoon visited LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL during opening weekend and dubbed it a “perfect fun summer musical.”

Her review calls the show “fresh, modern, fun, and feminist.” And, even though she typically prefers (read more)

Meet the Four-Legged Stars of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Meet the Four-Legged Stars of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

In addition to a cast of 24 incredibly talented human actors, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL also required us to find two equally talented four-legged stars. So, we turned to Aimee Mabie of Upstaged Theater Dogs for help.

Upstaged Theater Dogs works in partnership with local rescues to train homeless dogs (read more)

DIRECTOR'S TAKE: Ben Thietje on LEGALLY BLONDE
DIRECTOR'S TAKE: Ben Thietje on LEGALLY BLONDE

We had the opportunity to sit down with Ben Thietje, director for LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, to find out what makes this show so darn good. See what Ben has to say and then come see us when we open this Friday, July 12!