TICKETS: $20-$10 Sponsored by KIRBO’S Office Systems….Dennis Lambert is a native of Brownwood, Texas and a 2008 graduate of Howard Payne University. He traveled extensively with the USAF Band of Pacific-Asia. Now living in Tokyo, Japan, he travels throughout the country and around the world playing jazz piano. Dennis will be joined by additional jazz band players for a delightful evening of music.

Adults $15-$20…Kristyn Harris, of Burleson, Texas, is a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her western swing spin on original and classic songs of the western and rural lifestyle. She is recognized for her powerful voice, swing rhythm guitar chops, songwriting, yodeling, and energetic stage presence, as well as the passion and authenticity that she puts into each performance.

Kristyn tours across the U.S. and internationally, both as a solo artist as well as fronting various band configurations. When she’s not touring, she can be found with her black Angus cattle herd, training her newest colt, or trick riding. She has been named International Western Music Association Entertainer of the Year 5 times and IWMA Female Performer of the Year 7 times, and her latest recording project was honored by the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City for “Outstanding Western Album”. She has also recently received recognition for her music from the CMA of Texas and the International Red Carpet Awards in the Netherlands.

Adults $20 Students $15 – Sponsored by Dutin Larremore, Farmers Insurance….The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder and new songs by Leslie Bricusse (Jekyll & Hyde, Doctor Dolittle) and Anthony Newley, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.

Our Kid’s Theatre Workshop this year will be producing the shows: Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids (younger) and Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr (older). We anticipate both groups will hit capacity (25 each) quickly, so we encourage registration as soon as possible. Registration is not considered complete until all forms are completed, and funds paid. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available – please complete the scholarship form provided on our website. Please note due to space availability and shows we will strictly limit the participation for each group to 25. YOUNGER GROUP (performs August 2-4) will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9am to Noon and the OLDER GROUP (performs July 26-28) meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am-noon. The week prior to their performance each respective group meets every day. Rehearsals begin the week of June 3.

The SmorgusChorus, led by its director Matthew Webber, based in Wichita, Kansas, is a vibrant ensemble of 40+ men spanning various ages. Infused with a barbershop flare, they’ve garnered acclaim, achieving the Central States District Plateau Chorus Champions title in 2012, 2013, and 2015, along with the 2017 AA Champions honor and in 2023 the Plateau AAA Champs. Renowned internationally, they hold a place among the top 30 choruses globally. Beyond competitions, they engage in nationwide performances, sharing their musical passion. Actively participating in symposiums with local educators and students, they contribute to their community. As an official chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the SmorgusChorus continues to harmonize, leaving a lasting impact on audiences and the world of barbershop music.

Adults $20 Students $15 The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.

Join us in historic downtown Brownwood for the second annual Lyric Hayride Concert Series. More than three decades after he picked up a guitar for the first time at age seven, Justin Trevino continues to live up to his name – not only his reputation for musical excellence, but also in his original songs that exhibit good country music. This will be a delightful evening of country music as our third concert of the Hayride Concert Series. Justin Trevino is award winning and well known across the country as a Central Texas favorite! The Lyric Bar will be open along with our concessions to help round out a great time at the Lyric!

Adults $15 Students $10”The most I have ever laughed, ever!” The troupe’s ambitious 1920s whodunit has everything you never want in a show: falling props, collapsing scenery, an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything… including their lines. How will this eager ensemble battle against all of the disastrous odds?

Join us in historic downtown Brownwood for our second annual Lyric Hayride Concert Series. Jody Nix, a well established artist in the great State of Texas, gives Glory and Thanks to God for the talent, and the ability to use it to play music that he dearly loves. A true Traditional Country Music and Western Swing artist, he has been in the business 61 years and played dances and shows all over Texas and parts of the southwest. He leads one of the finest dance bands in Texas! Award winning and nationally known artist will take the Lyric stage on October 5th in Brownwood TX.

Adults $15 Students $10: Don’t miss the premiere showing of ‘The Foursome’ at the Lyric! Witness the convergence of four distinct personalities bonded by their love for golf. This family-friendly play promises a blend of humor and poignancy, chronicling the heartwarming development of friendship and relationships over two decades. Join us for an unforgettable journey on the Lyric stage – where stories come to life!

Sponsored by Jacob’s Family Pharmacy

Ticket Prices: Floor ($35) | Lower Balcony ($20) | Upper Balcony ($15)

NOTE: The Lyric does not have an elevator and patrons in the balcony must be able to navigate the stairs to their seats.

Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brother’s classic song, “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou bringing bluegrass into focus for millions of new fans. His vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey, Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed over 1 billion times to date.

Dan has also contributed guitar and/or harmony to projects by Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Aaron Lewis and Rob Thomas, to name a few. In addition to his highly successful solo career, Dan Tyminski has played guitar and mandolin for Alison Krauss & Union Station since 1994. His unmatched instrumental skills and burnished, soulful tenor voice have been key components of the band.

Dan has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards, was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association 4x and was recognized as 2004’s Male Vocalist of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America.

In 2022, Tyminski released the EP “One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute to Tony Rice” featuring guest appearances by Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Jerry Douglas, Todd Phillips, Sam Bush, Dailey & Vincent.

Tyminski’s newest full-length album “God Fearing Heathen” was released on June 23, 2023. The lead track is a bluegrass treatment to his smash hit with Avicii, ”Hey Brother”. This first ever album of original bluegrass compositions debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums Chart.

The Dan Tyminski Band is Grand Master Fiddle Champion Maddie Denton, Jason Davis (banjo), Grace Davis (bass) Gaven Largent (dobro), and IBMA Momentum Award-winner for Best Instrumentalist, Harry Clark (mandolin).

EAST NASH GRASS Band

“Nashville’s newest bluegrass ambassadors,” East Nash Grass comes as a refreshing break—a balance of undeniably hard-driving bluegrass alongside surprisingly introspective songwriting and earnest narration. Featuring a who’s-who of Nashville’s hottest young pickers, the joy and passion these musicians feel towards the genre is infused in every note they play and every word they sing. Their second full-length album Last Chance To Win was released in 2023.

Tickets: $30-$12 Founded in Dallas, TX in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music. In addition to their solo engagements, the Dallas Brass appears with symphony orchestras nationwide. Symphonic credits include the Cincinnati Pops conducted by Erich Kunzel, New York Pops conducted by Skitch Henderson, and the Philly Pops conducted by Peter Nero. The Dallas Brass has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and has toured overseas to Europe and the Far East. They have shared the stage with the late Bob Hope, have _performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, have appeared on the CBS “Early Show”, and their music has been used numerous times on the television show, “The Young & The Restless”. The ensemble has released seven recordings: Debut, Dallas Brass II, A Merry Christmas with Brass, Windborne, Nutcracker, American Songbook and American Musical Journey.

Adults $20 Students $15 – Get ready for a ‘Hee Haw Christmas’ at the Lyric Theatre! Brace yourself for knee-slapping, family-friendly fun that will evoke beautiful memories. Immerse yourself in the humor, delightful music, and heartwarming Christmas moments. Make the Lyric Theatre a part of your holiday traditions and create memories to last a lifetime!

2023-2024 Gift Certificates are now available in values of $25/$50/$100 and can be used with any Lyric production. Each certificate needs a Name associated with the gift certificate. All certificates will need to be redeemed at the Box Office and can be used in the 2023-24 calendar year.