Brownwood’s Lyric Theatre recently revealed the schedule of general productions for the 2021 calendar year, with more plans for the coming year expected to be released in the not too distant future.

“We are proposing the full season of performed shows, and what we’ve put out to this point is what our general shows are,” Lyric Theatre Executive Director Eric Evans said. “In addition to that, there’s a slate of kids shows and our summer stuff. We’re also going to be offering movies this year and we’re trying to determine how that looks.”

Evans further elaborated on the addition of movies.

“We know we’re going to have a family series, which is very family friendly movies,” Evans said. “Then we anticipate we’ll also have an open series and I’ll probably send out some polling opportunities for people to say what movies they’d like to see on the big screen. There is also an opportunity, because we don’t have a first-run movie place in our area right now, that we may be able to get some first-run movies.”

Patron opportunities, along with gift certificates, are also available at this time.

“Our patrons are very important to us, they help us by providing some monetary donations and in return we give them season tickets to the shows,” Evans said. “You can do that online, and you can also buy gift certificates online and people can use the gift certificates for anything. The patrons tend to go directly toward our live theatrical performances. We also believe we’ll have a movie package available soon.”

According to the Lyric website, “Individual patron opportunities range from $125 to $1,000. Brownwood’s Lyric Theatre is a non-profit organization supported by ticket sales and donations from local businesses and individuals. In order to grow and improve our theater, we depend on our Patrons. Patrons with the Lyric Theatre are recognized in our Programs. Patrons will also be recognized on a display on the theatre lobby wall. Please consider becoming a 2021 Patron with the Lyric Performing Arts Company on one of the following levels – $125 /$300 / $600 / $1,000.

Gift certificates are still available in values of $25/$50/$100 and can be used with any Lyric production including our movie series in the 2021 year. Each certificate needs a Name associated with the gift certificate. All certificates will need to be redeemed at the Box Office and can only be used in the 2021 calendar year.”

The following descriptions of each production appear on the Lyric’s website, brownwoodlyrictheatre.com.

Clue – The Play

Feb 19, 2021 – Feb 28, 2021

Adults $15 – Students $10

It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

RUMORS

Apr 16, 2021 – Apr 25, 2021

Adults $15 Students $12

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken, and wife, Chris, must get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive.

Mamma Mia!

Jul 16, 2021 – Jul 25, 2021

Adults $20 Students $15

ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

You Can’t Take It With You

Friday, September 24, 2021 – 7:30 PM CST

Adults $15 Students $10

You Can’t Take It with You is a comedic play in three acts by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The original production of the play premiered on Broadway in 1936, and played for 838 performances. The play won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and was adapted for the screen as You Can’t Take It with You in 1938, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director.

Elf – The Musical

Dec 3, 2021 – Dec 12, 2021

Adults $20 Students $15

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

Lyric performances are scheduled subject to change in compliance with governmental and health department mandates.