The BALTIMORE OPERA PRESENTS
Madama Butterfly
By Giacomo Puccini
Based on a story by John Luther Long
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
Saturday, May 10 at 8:15pm
Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30pm
Friday, May 16 at 8:15pm
Saturday, May 17 at 8:15pm
Sunday, May 18 at 3pm
One of the most popular operas of all time, Madama Butterfly is based on an incident as reported in the Nagasaki newspaper shortly before World War I. Butterfly, a fifteen-year-old geisha, forsakes all for Pinkerton, an American Naval Officer. Pinkerton's ship leaves Japan for a three year tour, but when he returns to collect their son, he brings his American wife. Butterfly does the honorable thing and takes her own life.
Puccini considered Madama Butterfly one of his most beloved compositions, along with La Bohème. His love and devotion to the character Butterfly is evident in the magnificent music he created for her, including the ravishing "Un bel dì" and the joyous "Flower Duet."
Tickets available in person at the Baltimore Opera Box Office and over the phone at 410.727.6000. For more information, visit the BALTIMORE OPERA COMPANY website.
WANDA SYKES
Thursday, May 15 at 8p
Wanda Sykes was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and raised in Maryland. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University. Her stand-up career began at a Coors Light Super talent Showcase in Washington, DC, where she performed for the first time in front of a live audience.
She spent 5 years as part of the HBO's critically acclaimed "Chris Rock Show." As a performer and writer on the show, she was nominated for three Primetime Emmy's and in 1999 won the Emmy for "Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special." In 2001, she earned the American Comedy Award for "Outstanding Female Stand Up Comic". She won three more Emmy’s, in 2002, 2004 and 2005 , for her work on “Inside the NFL” for “Outstanding Studio Show - Weekly- Inside The NFL." Sykes has co-starred in feature films, including “Evan Almighty” opposite Steve Carell, and in the romantic comedy, “My Super Ex-Girlfriend,” with Luke Wilson and Uma Thurman. In addition she has done voice-overs for characters in several animated films. She is currently on the CBS comedy “The New Adventures Old Christine.” Sykes also starred and produced the Comedy Central show "Wanda Does It" where she tried various non-showbiz jobs and her first book titled, "Yeah, I Said It," hit bookstores in September 2004.
Tickets are available at the Lyric Box Office in person, over the phone at 410-547-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT, and through TicketMaster.
SUIT-A-PALOOZA
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
5 pm - 9 pm
Suited to Succeed's 8th Annual Fundraising Event will be held in the Main Lobby of The Lyric. The mission of Suited to Succeed is to empower Baltimore area women in their efforts to transition from training programs and unemployment to self-sufficiency by providing free professional clothing and workshops. Co-hosts for the event are Fox 45's Patrice Harris and local radio and television personality Steve Rouse. For more information, contact Suited to Succeed at 410-528-1799 or at Suited to Succeed.
Tickets are available at the Lyric Box Office in person, over the phone at 410-547-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT, through TicketMaster, and at Suited to Succeed EVENTS.
DAVID'S ROCK
Friday, May 30 at 8:00pm
Saturday, May 31 at 8:00pm
David's Rock remaining true to scripture, this breathtaking musical is based on the books of 1st & 2nd Samuel and explores the life of King David.
Walk with us through biblical times as David steps in faith to defeat a Philistine giant. You'll consider yourself fortunate to be touched by David's amazing passion for God and you may even relate as he struggles with one of life's greatest temptations...lust. You'll witness how God guides David through his journey of life for his ultimate good.
Tickets are available at the Lyric Box Office in person, over the phone at 410-547-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT, and through TicketMaster. For more information on the show, visit Kingdom Bound Productions.
For group sales call Rick at 410-900-1156.
MPT presents MOMENTS TO REMEMBER starring THE DUPREES
with the Four Lads, the Four Aces, and Lenny Welch
Friday, June 6 at 8pm
THE DUPREES are known the world over for their romantic interpretations of some of the most beautiful love songs ever written. "You Belong to Me,"
"My Own True Love," and "Have You Heard" are just three of their amazing songs. They have made a career out of giving new life to old hits.
THE FOUR LADS' radio, television and live appearances reads like a veritable "who's who" of the entertainment industry. The Lads launched their professional career in 1950 singing in local clubs around Toronto. Some of their hits include "Moments to Remember," "No, Not Much," and "Standing on the Corner." Today, they continue to bring exciting and truly "golden" performances to receptive audiences. More than 50 years later the Lads' unique style captures hearts and brings back many a memory. It is a magical formula that keeps audiences all over the world in love with the Four Lads. They are still providing, to everyone who sees them, many wonderful 'Moments to Remember."
Since 1950, THE FOUR ACES have been internationally acclaimed as a group with hit songs like "Mister Sandman,"
not only having produced some of the most beautiful renderings ever,
but for being superb showmen as well. Some of their timeless hits include "Mister Sandman,"Love is a Many Splendored Thing," and "Melody of Love." After you have seen their performance, you will know why The Four Aces have delighted audiences of all age.
The unique style and sound of LENNY WELCH has made him one of the finest balladeers. His 1964 recording of "Since I Fell for You" is considered a classic. "Two Different Worlds" and "Ebb Tide" are just two of his outstanding hits.
Tickets are available in person at the Lyric Theatre Box Office, over the phone through TicketMaster at 410.547.7328 or 202.397.7328 or online at TicketMaster.
ARTIE LANGE
Saturday, June 7 at 8 pm
Comedian Artie Lange performs his uproarious stand-up routine at The Lyric on Saturday, June 7 at 8 pm. He began his career on the comedy club circuit, was an original cast member of Fox's MAD TV, co-starred in the TV-series Norm; appeared in numerous films including The Bachelor, Dirty Work and Old School; co-wrote, produced and starred in the film Beer League; and, is a regular on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius Satellite Radio.
One of the most sought after comedians, Artie is a regular guest on The Late Show With David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live! He's also made guest appearances on the hit HBO series Entourage and FX's Rescue Me. Artie has produced his own concert DVD entitled Artie Lange It's The Whiskey Talkin' - available at www.Artie-Lange.com - which includes a raucous, sold out, standup performance, as well as his award winning short film Gameday. Don't miss Artie Lange on June 7.
Tickets are available at the Lyric Box Office, over the phone at 410-547-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT, and through
TicketMaster.
FATHERS' DAY WEEKEND
TEARS IN MY EYES
Saturday, June 14 at 3pm & 8pm
Sunday, June 15 at 3pm & 7:30pm
What’s going on with the Watts’ family?
'Tears in My Eyes' takes you into their lives of a middle class Black family in your own home town, USA. Denise and Leon are the parents of four children. They have their work, their church, their friends, and each other. Yet they are walking around with blinders on as things happen right before their eyes. Their children, Shawn, Stephon, La'Shae, and Tyrell are teenagers who enjoy life as any other teenager and have their set of problems like any other teenager. Or do they? Is Stephon thinking of doing the unthinkable?
Tyrell, the youngest child, helps us to live life through his eyes as his world is turned upside down and devastated. Mom's always at church, Dad's always working, Shawn’s leaving him for college, Stephon is always bossing him around, and La'Shae wants a boyfriend. Yet there is more. Everything that was going right is now going so wrong. What has brought Stephon to tears? What is Mom’s best friend, Darlene, doing with Dad?
'Tears is in My Eyes' electrical current brings the reality and impact of life full circle and in your face. It's hard-hitting and heart-gripping as we see each member of the family affected by each turn of events. You'll be moved to tears as you watch the normal become so very abnormal, the typical, anything but typical. Everything that you know that was right about the world is totally wrong.
You'll join Tyrell as 'Tears in My Eyes' unlocks how we deal with deep hurts, hidden passions, our secrets, and God. 'Tears in My Eyes' is a drama that relates to man, woman, boy and girl on your level, right now, right where you are.
Can the Watts family ever return to the way they were? 'Tears in My Eyes' will have you cry out loud, pray for them and cheer them on as you share in their experience.
Tickets are available at the Lyric Box Office in person, Over the phone at 410-547-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT, and through TicketMaster.
REAL WOMEN PRAY
Friday, June 27 at 8 pm
Saturday, June 28 at 8 pm
Sunday, June 29 at 3 pm and 7:30 pm
Real Women Pray is written and directed by award winning stage play write Nolbert Brown Jr. It stars Christopher Williams, Melissa Morgan and Gospel award winning June Rochelle. Nolbert Brown Jr. has also written and directed hundreds of plays such as The Life Story of Marvin Gaye, Mahalia Jackson and Jackie Wilson.
Tickets are available at the Lyric Box Office in person, over the phone at 410-547-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT, and through TicketMaster.
Set in Egypt during the mystical time of the Pharaohs, the opera tells of the plight of Aïda, an enslaved Ethiopian Princess, whose enduring love for an enemy commander leads to conspiracy, defeat and ultimately, death.
Libretto by Felice Romani based on Norma by L. A. Soumet
Sung in Italian
A Druid priestess contracts Roman fever after stepping under the mistletoe with a Roman centurion. Norma has secretly borne two children by the Roman enemy Pollione. His dalliance with her fellow priestess Adalgisa sets off a series of political and familial crises, culminating in Norma’s fiery destruction.
Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals when Playhouse Disney Live! returns to the Lyric Theatre!!!! In this brand new live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends. The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course! Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood, and Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat. Laugh, sing and play along, 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage, and you're invited to join the party!
Tickets will be available on May 13 at the Lyric Box Office in person, over the phone at 410-547-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT, and through TicketMaster.
It’s love versus lust in this fast paced comic masterpiece. Count Almaviva is desperately in love with the beautiful Rosina, but her aging guardian, Dr. Bartolo, keeps her under lock and key. The resourceful barber, Figaro, comes to the aid of Almaviva, and Rosina cooperates with the merry schemes to woo her, right under her jealous guardian’s nose.
Catfish Row is a poverty stricken district on the waterfront of Charleston, South Carolina. It is home to Bess, whose pimp, Crown, abandons her after killing a man in a gambling dispute. Bess finds shelter with Porgy, a crippled beggar who strives to protect her from Crown and the drug dealing Sportin’ Life. The famous arias that portray the facets of life on Catfish Row have become classics: a wake (“My man’s gone now”), a lullaby (“Summertime”), spirituals, worksongs, prayers and celebrations (“I got plenty o’ nuttin”).
