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2025
BRIGHT STAR
inspired by a true story
Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Bright Star is a heartwarming musical that weaves together love, loss, and redemption in a powerful story set against the backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 40s. The show follows a talented young writer, Alice Murphy, as she uncovers long-buried secrets that change the course of her life. Packed with emotional highs and soaring melodies, Bright Star is a captivating tale of second chances and the transformative power of love and truth.
Morgan TheatreJune 13, 14 (matinee & evening), 19, 25
July 3, 9, 18, 23, 26
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE
Play by Steven Dietz
Based on the original 1899 play by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle
The legendary Sherlock Holmes faces his greatest challenge yet as he comes face-to-face with his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty, in a deadly battle of wits. As Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson race against time to thwart Moriarty’s evil plans, the enigmatic Irene Adler reappears, complicating Holmes' mission and adding an unexpected twist to this high-stakes showdown that could cost Holmes everything. (Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13)
Morgan Theatre
June 20, 21 (matinee & evening), 26
July 2, 12, 17, 19 (matinee), 25
HOME, I'M DARLING
By Laura Wade
Home, I’m Darling is a dark comedy that delves into the tension between personal desires and societal expectations, as Judy and her husband grapple with the pressures of maintaining a picture-perfect life. As their seemingly ideal domestic routine begins to crack, the play explores themes of identity, fulfillment, and the complexities of love in the modern world and whether happiness can truly be found in the pursuit of perfection. (Movie Equivalent Rating: R for language)
Black Box TheatreJune 27, 28 (matinee & evening)
July 4 (matinee), 8, 11, 15, 26 (matinee)
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
By Oscar Wilde
A dazzling comedy of manners where mistaken identities, secret engagements, and absurd misunderstandings spiral into hilarious chaos. Two bachelors, Jack and Algernon, both lead double lives, creating a tangled web of deception that threatens to unravel their romantic pursuits. With razor-sharp wit and biting satire, Wilde skewers the pretensions of Victorian society while delivering a riotous romp through love, marriage, and the pursuit of "earnestness." (Movie Equivalent Rating: PG)
Morgan Theatre
July 4, 5 (matinee & evening), 10, 12 (matinee), 16, 19, 22, 24
VOSCO CALL SPOTLIGHT: Episode 07
Hosted by Richie Call
Featuring Special Guest Wendi Hassan
Join us for one night only as Richie Call interviews the incredible Wendi Hassan, Executive Director of the Cache Valley Center for the Arts. In this live talk show format, you’ll also enjoy the talents of several singers and musicians from our Lyric Rep 2025 company. (Movie Equivalent Rating: PG)
Episode 7: Wendi Hassan - July 7
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
2024
SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
By Roger Bean
Last summer you met The Marvelous Wonderettes when the Crooning Crabcakes couldn’t perform at the prom. Now it’s time to hear from some former Crabcakes. Come back to Springfield to hear your favorite hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s including “Earth Angel,” “Only You,” “Stay,” and “I Only Have Eyes for You.” Go Chipmunks!
June 14, 15, 20, 26
July 6, 11, 20, 22, 27
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
HAY FEVER
By Noel Coward
Last produced by the Lyric Rep in 1981, Hay Fever is possibly the funniest play Noel Coward ever wrote. Judith and David Bliss and their children Sorel and Simon have each invited guests to join them at their country home for a weekend getaway. What happens next is as hilarious as it is unbelievable.
June 21, 22, 27
July 3, 12, 20, 25
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
DRIVING MISS DAISY
By Alfred Uhry
Made popular by the Academy Award-winning film starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of Daisy Werthan and her chauffeur, Hoke Coleburn. You will not want to miss this heartwarming story of friendship conquering prejudice.
June 28, 29
July 4, 13, 17, 19, 27
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
SHEAR MADNESS
By Paul Pörtner
Shear Madness is finally here! This play has been recommended to us more than any other play in Lyric Rep’s history. At last, we are able to bring it to Cache Valley! Part murder mystery, part farce, part party in a hair salon, this show is a must see for anyone who wants to laugh out loud and literally help us figure out whodunnit.
July 5, 6, 10, 13, 15, 18, 24, 26
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
interACT
New Work Series
Now in its 3rd year, our interACT: New Work Series helps shine the spotlight on new plays by up-and-coming playwrights. Stick around after the show to share your thoughts, offer feedback, and “interact” with the director and actors. Be a part of this unique opportunity to be involved with a play in its early stages.
July 12, 16, 19, 22, 26
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
VOSCO CALL SPOTLIGHT: Episodes 04, 05, and 06
Hosted by Richie Call
Keeping in the style of last summer’s talk show format, the Vosco Call Spotlight will feature three new guests on three separate nights. You won’t want to miss a single episode as we share music, games, stories, and laughs with members of our community who make Cache Valley the wonderful place we know and love.
Episode 04: Nancy Hills - June 25
Episode 05: Vanessa Ballam & Stefan Espinosa - July 9
Episode 06: Richard Hatch - July 23
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
2023
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
By Roger Bean
Directed and Choreographed by Stephanie White
It’s 1958 at Springfield High School, and The Marvelous Wonderettes are performing at their senior prom! Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy will serenade you with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” and “Mr. Sandman.” In Act II, the Wonderettes reunite to perform at their ten-year reunion. Featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this musical trip down memory lane!
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
TWELFTH NIGHT
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Paul T. Mitri
“If music be the food of love, play on”
The mythical world of Illyria comes to life in this ballroom, big band version of Shakespeare’s comedy. When everyone seems more in love with the idea of being in love, it takes two twins and some cross-dressing to make people see what is right in front of them. Full of dancing and music, be ready to be swept off your feet!
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
BREAK IT DOWN
A One-Man Hip Hop Journey Through Time
Written and performed by Herb Newsome
Back by popular demand, Herb Newsome returns to tell the story of the early days of hip hop through DJing, Emceeing, B-Boying and Graffiti Art. Set in the Bronx, NY, at a time when urban decay and gang culture inspired a people to create their own form of expression, Newsome plays 10 characters using music, dance, video, graffiti, and rhyming to take you on a journey to the past to discover how each hip hop element came into existence.
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
By Richard Bean
Directed by Jay Stratton
Brighton, England. 1963. Francis Henshall (Michael Doherty) has been fired from a skiffle band and is now in search of work. Somehow Francis finds himself employed by two enemy gangsters. He tries his best to serve both bosses while keeping them away from each other, but with confusion mounting, hiding from the police, and the distractions of sex, food, and money, how long can Francis keep his guvnors apart in this fast-paced farce?
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
interACT
Play Reading Series
Directed by Yesenia Garcia Herrington
Three new plays on three separate evenings. Join us July 3rd, 12th, and 18th for our play reading series featuring works by up and coming playwrights. Stick around after the readings to share your thoughts, offer feedback, and “interact” with the director and actors. Be a part of this unique opportunity to be involved with a play in its early stages. Who knows? You may see one of these plays fully produced in a future Lyric Rep season!
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
VOSCO CALL SPOTLIGHT
Hosted by Richie Call
Featuring Luke Shepherd and The Spotlight Band
This summer, at the Caine Lyric Theatre, the Vosco Call Spotlight takes on the format of a live talk show. Join us as we shine the “spotlight” on beloved members of our community who make Cache Valley the wonderful place we know and love. You won’t want to miss a single night as we share music, games, stories, and laughs with Ross Peterson (June 26), Mary Heers (July 11), and Julie Hollist Terrill (July 19).
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
2022
A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Richie Call
Set amid the leafy greens of Quail Valley Country Club, A Fox on the Fairway unfolds on the day Quail Valley faces its oldest rival, nearby Crouching Squirrel Golf and Racquet Club, for the golf tournament of the decade. Battle lines are drawn when the two clubs, like Greece and Troy, assemble their bravest heroes and play on to the final, madcap putt on an 18th hole that is the stuff of legend. A tribute to the English farces of the 1930s and '40s, A Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a riotous ride that recalls the classics of the Marx Brothers.
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
DISNEY'S FREAKY FRIDAY, THE MUSICAL
Book by Bridget Carpenter, Music by Tom Kitt, Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by Jason Spelbring
When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
FENCES
By August Wilson
Directed by Summer S. Session
Troy Maxson is a former star of the Negro baseball league who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Troy was excluded from the major leagues during his prime, and his bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, Fences is the sixth play in August Wilson's ten-part "Pittsburgh Cycle."
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
INTO THE BREECHES!
By George Brant
Directed by Adrianne Moore
Set during World War II, the Oberon Play House's director and leading men are off at war. Determined to press on, the director's wife sets out to produce an all-female version of Shakespeare's Henry V, assembling an increasingly unexpected team united in desire, if not actual theatre experience. Together they deliver a delightful celebration of collaboration and persistence when the show must go on! A moving comedy about the singular way art and community reveal our boldest selves even in the darkest times.
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG-13
interACT
A Celebration of Works in Progress
For the second year in a row, interACT, now presented in the Black Box Theatre, will feature a new play in process. We invite our audience members to "interact" with the creator by providing feedback and suggestions during post-show talkbacks. Join us on this journey as we develop a unique theatre experience for our Lyric Rep patrons and company members.
4TH ANNUAL VOSCO CALL SPOTLIGHT CONCERT
Hosted by Richie Call & Jason Spelbring
This summer's theme is Movie Musicals! Join us on July 19 or 26 as we feature popular songs from the golden age of American musicals to present-day blockbusters. This concert, named after the Lyric Rep's founder and first artistic director, was created to celebrate our patrons, feature the talents of our company, and raise awareness and money for the Lyric Repertory Company Endowment Fund. This family-friendly event is not to be missed.
Movie Equivalent Rating: PG
2021
THE MOUNTAINTOP
by Katori Hall
Staged Reading
The Mountaintop is a gripping two-person drama about the last day of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King is alone in his hotel room when he is joined by Camae, a maid who works for the Lorraine Motel. What follows is a reflective, often funny, often touching conversation in which Dr. King examines his achievements, his failures, and his unfinished dreams.
DREAMING AMERICAN
by Paul Mitri
World Premiere Staged Reading
Dreaming American is the immigration story of an Egyptian man pushed by his older brother to go to America and live “the Dream.” Upon his arrival, he experiences the freedom of liberties and the isolation of prejudices. At its core, Dreaming American shows the flip-side of America’s shiny surface by examining the question: why can’t money buy happiness? This is a world premiere staged reading.
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by Larissa FastHorse
World Premiere Staged Reading
Dreaming American is the immigration story of an Egyptian man pushed by his older brother to go to America and live “the Dream.” Upon his arrival, he experiences the freedom of liberties and the isolation of prejudices. At its core, Dreaming American shows the flip-side of America’s shiny surface by examining the question: why can’t money buy happiness? This is a world premiere staged reading.
interACT [X2]
A Celebration of Works in Process
These new plays, presented downtown at the Caine Lyric Theatre, are in process, and we invite our audience members to interact with the creators by providing feedback and suggestions during post-show talkbacks. Join us on this journey as we develop a unique theatre experience for our Lyric Rep patrons and company members.
ALL THE WAY
by Robert Schenkkan
Regional Premiere
Live Showing of a Digital Recording
In 2019, the Lyric Rep brought you The Great Society which chronicled the second term of President Lyndon B. Johnson. This summer, we’ve invited the cast and director of The Great Society to return and present the prequel, All the Way, which depicts LBJ’s first term in office as he works to establish the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This regional premiere will feature a live showing of a digital recording.
3RD ANNUAL VOSCO CALL SPOTLIGHT CONCERT
Hosted by Richie Call & Jason Spelbring
Live Showing of a Pre-recorded Concert
This one-night-only concert (live showing of a pre-recorded concert), named after the Lyric Rep’s founder and first artistic director, was created to celebrate our patrons, feature the talents of our company, and raise awareness and money for the Lyric Repertory Company Endowment Fund. This family-friendly one-night only event is not to be missed.