Cultural Peak, Decline, and Closure
Throughout the 1940s through the early 1960s, the Lyric Theatre stood at the height of its influence, hosting an extraordinary range of legendary performers and rising talent. The
The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center: A Legacy of Culture and Community
Opened in 1948, the Lyric Theatre quickly emerged as Lexington’s premier Black entertainment venue during the era of segregation. Located in the heart of the historic East End, t