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
Jazz Royalty in the Bluegrass State
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Center Mercer Ellington at The Lyric Theatre A Night of Swing and Sophistication As the lights dim at the historic Lyric Theatre, a sense of anticipat
BB King at The Lyric Theatre:
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Center The Blues Ambassador Lights Up Lexington A Night of Swing and Sophistication As the lights dim at the historic Lyric Theatre, a sense of antici
Ray Charles at The Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Center The Genius Brings Soul to Lexington A Night of Swing and Sophistication As the lights dim at the historic Lyric Theatre, a sense of anticipatio
The Godfather of Soul in the Heart of Lexington
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Center The Godfather of Soul in the Heart of Lexington This genre, more than music, is a cultural movement that has shaped and voiced the narratives o
Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop at The Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Center Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop at The Lyric Theatre This genre, more than music, is a cultural movement that has shaped and voiced the narrati
Celebrating the Legacy of Count Basie at the Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Center Celebrating the Legacy of Count Basie at the Lyric Theatre A Night of Swing and Sophistication As the lights dim at the historic Lyric Theatre,