‘Americana’ musical group to perform at the Lyric Sunday
October 31, 2011
More than 30 years ago, two young musicians met unexpectedly in South Carolina. Although they didn’t know it at the time, this meeting would lead the way for a marriage and a band.
‘Funniest man’ to appear at The Lyric
September 14, 2011
Knock knock! Who’s there? James Gregory! James Gregory who? Why the funniest man in America of course!
The Tragedy of Jane Eyre, or Jane Eyre a Tragedy?
May 25, 2011
Though I am a firm believer in reading the book before watching the film, Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre” is a bit long for some light summer reading.
Lyric hosts royal wedding party
April 27, 2011
Most Virginia Tech students were not alive to have watch or be interested in the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, considering it was in 1981.
Big Band to benefit YMCA and The Lyric
April 6, 2011
The Lyric theater will take its diverse audience back in time this weekend to experience an authentic “big band” ensemble.
Beat-boxing group meshes genres
February 16, 2011
Beat-boxing and classical music are usually don’t go together. But Saturday, The Kandinsky Beat Down will bring the two genres together at the Lyric.
Emerson String Quartet to perform in Blacksburg
January 26, 2011
On Friday, Virginia Tech will have the pleasure of witnessing a performance by the Emerson String Quartet at The Lyric.
The Lyric to host Japanese film festival
January 24, 2011
If you thought “Black Swan” was thrilling, wait until you see “Tokyo Sonata.”
Zombies bombard the Lyric
October 25, 2010
Blood and brains was the theme as the crowd started trickling into the Lyric Theatre last Thursday night.
"Restrepo" offers real-life look at war
September 13, 2010
"Restrepo," an award-winning documentary now playing at the Lyric theater, proves to be an eye-opener.