Lyric Arts

Broadway’s biggest stars are on a mission to help… themselves. When four down-on-their-luck actors hear about a small-town Indiana teen banned from bringing her girlfriend to prom, they see a chance for a PR makeover. But their over-the-top activism turns the town upside down, leading to laughter, love, and a show-stopping celebration of individuality.

Friendship, ambition, and the price of success take center stage in this bold and deeply moving musical from Stephen Sondheim. Told in reverse chronological order, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG begins at the height of composer Franklin Shepard’s career and travels backward through the years to uncover the hopes, choices, and relationships that shaped his journey. Featuring one of Sondheim’s most celebrated and emotionally rich scores, this inventive musical has become widely regarded as one of his most powerful works—an unforgettable story of friendship, compromise, and the dreams that shape our lives.

On a sweltering summer day, twelve jurors enter a deliberation room believing their decision will be simple—but one dissenting voice changes everything. As tensions rise and personal biases come to light, TWELVE ANGRY MEN unfolds into a gripping examination of justice, prejudice, and the weight of reasonable doubt.

Snow is falling, the fire is crackling, and the stakes have never been higher—because in Anoka, the holidays aren’t complete without a little friendly competition and the chance to win a pork loin. This year, Santa is springing for his biggest, boldest, and most magical meat raffle yet in this wildly original holiday comedy created just for Lyric Arts. Packed with hometown humor, offbeat holiday spirit, and plenty of surprises, SANTA’S MAGIC MEAT RAFFLE is a festive celebration of the season in the most gloriously Anoka way possible. You’ve never experienced a holiday night out quite like this—and those meat sticks are definitely not reindeer.

When Agnes Evans sets out to learn more about her younger sister after her untimely death, she is drawn into an imaginative world of fantasy role-playing that is filled with warriors, monsters, and unexpected revelations. SHE KILLS MONSTERS is a thrilling, funny, and surprisingly tender adventure that blends high-octane action with a moving story of grief, identity, and acceptance.

Stylish, sharp, and irresistibly witty, PRESENT LAUGHTER follows the glamorous and self-absorbed actor Garry Essendine as he navigates an increasingly chaotic web of admirers, friends, and would-be lovers just as he prepares to leave for an overseas tour. What begins as a series of social entanglements quickly spirals into a whirlwind of comic confusion, sparkling banter, and theatrical charm. One of Noël Coward’s most beloved and enduring comedies, PRESENT LAUGHTER remains a delightfully sophisticated portrait of celebrity, vanity, and the absurdities of modern life.

Sweeping, romantic, and filled with breathtaking dance, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS follows an American soldier and aspiring artist as he searches for inspiration, purpose, and love in the City of Light after World War II. As lives intertwine against the backdrop of a changing Paris, this dazzling musical unfolds as a story of love, optimism, and the transformative power of art. Featuring a lush Gershwin score and a Tony Award-winning Broadway adaptation celebrated for its elegance and beauty, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a deeply moving theatrical experience.

Sharp-witted, charming, and a little too confident in her own matchmaking abilities, Emma Woodhouse delights in arranging the lives and romances of those around her. But as her well-meaning schemes create unexpected complications, Emma begins to discover that love—and self-knowledge—may be closer to home than she ever imagined.

Bursting with joy, humor, and irresistible energy, HAIRSPRAY follows Tracy Turnblad as she sets out to dance her way onto a local television show—and ends up helping spark change in her community. Featuring a score packed with infectious songs and big-hearted spirit, this beloved musical is a celebration of individuality, inclusion, and the power of young people to challenge the status quo.