Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University

Coastal advocates voice concerns over Landry administration; Summer Lyric Theatre presents ‘Anything Goes’; piano competition comes to NOLA Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear why coastal restoration advocates are concerned about the Landry administration’s approach to natural resource management. We also hear what’s on deck at Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre and learn about an international piano competition coming to New Orlean...

Set sail for enjoyable evening with 'Anything Goes' The rollicking tale of song and dance on the high seas aboard the SS American is the second offering for the seasonal musical mainstay at Tulane University.

The 2024 season is dedicated to Michael Howard and his Lyrical Legacy.

If you would like to make a donation in his memory, you may donate to the B. Michael Howard Summer Lyric Theatre Endowed Fund at https://securetu.tulane.edu/s/1586/Giving/16/interior.aspx?sid=1586&gid=2&pgid=2062&cid=3747&appealcode=EGSW6

Thank you NOLA.com and Torey Bovie for reviewing SWEENEY TODD.

Summer Lyric Theatre stages an enjoyably gruesome 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber' at Tulane John “Ray” Proctor directs this production of Sweeney Todd, a gripping story of vengeance and deceit.

SWEENEY TODD opens on Thursday, June 20. Tickets and information at https://linktr.ee/summerlyricnola . Photos by Michael Palumbo, Director- John Ray Rayfield, Musical Director/Conductor- Leonard Raybon, Choreographer- Daniel Rigamer, Scenic Coordinator- Destany Gorham, Costume Designer- Glenn Avery Breed, Wigs/Make Up Designer- Laurin Edmonson Hart, Lighting Designer- Daniel Zimmer, Sound Designer- David Rigamer, Costume Coordinator- Baylee Robertson, Stage Manager- Sarah Chatelain. With a stellar cast: Austin Adomitis, Elizabeth Argus, Luke Boucvalt, Ahribelle Bender, Austin Anderson, Brian Sanford, Charlie Mukaida, Alix Paige Loomis, Andy Zapata, Matthew Welch, Kristen Marchiafava, Wesley Adams, James Andrews, Christina Early, Justin Eifert, Tom Grantham, Emily Harville, Nathan Long, Hadley Magaziner, Garrin Mesa, Abigail Rosero, Gabriella Santalla, Jan Esthus Schluter, Nicholas Anthony Smith, Kaelyn Turkmany, Knox Van Horn, Knox Villemarette, Cara Waring, Anna Kate Yeager.

Troop NOLA begins patrol of New Orleans streets; Sweeney Todd debuts at Tulane Lyric Theatre Troop NOLA officers conduct traffic stops in crime hot spots around the city, and have so far made over 20 arrests.

Thank you New Orleans Public Radio and Diane Mack for the interview with John Ray Rayfield about SWEENEY TODD, which opens tomorrow night (Thursday, 6/20). The interview begins at about 10:45

Troop NOLA begins patrol of New Orleans streets; Sweeney Todd debuts at Tulane Lyric Theatre Troop NOLA officers conduct traffic stops in crime hot spots around the city, and have so far made over 20 arrests.

Thank you New Orleans Public Radio and Diane Mack for the 2024 Summer Lyric Season over view. You can hear the interview with Interim Artistic Director, Leonard Raybon, at the 14 minute mark. Performances begin this week. https://www.wwno.org/show/louisiana-considered/2024-05-21/why-most-nola-bus-stops-dont-have-signs-tulane-summer-lyric-theater-kicks-off

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Summer Lyric Theatre
2024 Season Auditions
Sweeney Todd, Anything Goes, Pippin

Click the links below to sign up and for audition information.

AEA Auditions (AEA members only)- Friday, February 16 http://tinyurl.com/SummerLyricTheatreAEA

Dance Audition- Saturday, February 17 http://tinyurl.com/SLTDance2024

Vocal Auditions- Saturday, February 17 http://tinyurl.com/SLTAdultVocal

Tickets for the 2024 season go on sale March 11, 2024. https://linktr.ee/summerlyricnola

3rd Show- https://open.spotify.com/track/6pAix4fdSSzpcUJYiEXrtE?si=fc52bbd49b594863

Magic To Do - Pippin/1972 Original Broadway Cast Recording Ben Vereen, "Pippin" Original Broadway Cast · Song · 1972

Show #2- https://open.spotify.com/track/0LgODbepSswNlLUK8EEH8v?si=4bcf4be719f24a66

Anything Goes Sutton Foster, Anything Goes New Broadway Company Orchestra · Song · 2011

A little preview of the 2024 season. Show #1- https://open.spotify.com/track/3r0c8sCVp67x18jk6do65k?si=267018ffd8d7442d

A Little Priest Stephen Sondheim, Len Cariou, Angela Lansbury, Original Broadway Cast of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Paul Gemignani, Original Broadway Cast Orchestra · Song · 1979

SLT at 50 Michael Howard Feature Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University- 50th Anniversary Gala- June 3, 2017

Michael Howard, a multifaceted force in Tulane theater, dies at 79 B. Michael Howard, a painstaking man of the theater who worked on both sides of the footlights in Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre productions for 46 years, died Aug. 12 at

'Sweet Bird of Youth' takes flight; 'Oliver' sings at Lyric A tale of faded glory and desperation — prime fodder for playwright Tennessee Williams — takes flight in "Sweet Bird of Youth" at Marigny Opera House.

Tickets and info at https://linktr.ee/summerlyricnola
Thank you WGNO and Where Y'at Magazine. https://youtu.be/ZGSstHMgmzs

Where Y’at this Weekend? Theatre, Music, and Monster Trucks!! When July brings heat and humidity, it’s time to head indoors! Our recommendations include great theater, live rock, monster trucks and delicious Italian far...

Little Shop of Horrors opens July 6. Tickets and info at https://linktr.ee/summerlyricnola .

Thank you WDSU News for the interview with Leonard Raybon https://tinyurl.com/335c5r8c

Summer Lyric Theatre presents its 56th season "Little Shop of Horrors" opens July 6 at Tulane.

Tickets and info at https://linktr.ee/summerlyricnola .

Killer plants, Greek myths and drag: Summer theater offers fantasy and fun Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University heads over to Skid Row for some horticultural hilarity and horror for its next production.

Tickets and info at https://linktr.ee/summerlyricnola .
Best Things to Do in New Orleans this June 16 Weekend. Thanks Where Y'at Magazine https://www.whereyat.com/best-things-to-do-in-new-orleans-this-weekend

Come see The Music Man for free. Volunteer usher opportunities available for The Music Man or any of the shows this summer. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4dafae28a1ff2-2023 #/

If you would like to see any or all of our performances for free, sign up as a volunteer usher. https://tinyurl.com/SLTushers2023

The Music Man opens next week. https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/music-man-at-summer-lyric-vanya-at-crescent-city-stage/article_c38dc856-00c7-11ee-865a-ab98af158554.html?fbclid=IwAR3jvPchTd3nEASllkeQNKO8sN3W_O57P3hOIXREzjALL24CfYiAJinKX1Q

'Music Man' opens Summer Lyric, 'Vanya' comes to Crescent City "Oh ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a comin'" and is headed to Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane June 15-18 to kick off its 2023 season with the classic Broadway

Summer Lyric heads 'Into the Woods,' 'where 'happily ever after is a myth' Tulane University's Summer Lyric Theatre answers one of life's great questions: What happens after "happily ever after"?

2022 Season - Volunteer Ushers Masks All Summer Lyric employees and volunteers are required to wear masks while in Dixon Hall. We will give you a disposable mak if you do not have one. Arrival- NOTE EARLIER TIME as the opening of the evening shows is ½ hour earlier. Please arrive at the Dixon Hall at 6:00 pm for evening performa...

Tickets are available at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/summerlyrictheatre/6927?productionidlist=191950,191992,191993

'Bandstand' leads off slate of shows at Tulane's Summer Lyric Theatre "Bandstand" opens the Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane Thursday, the first of a triumvirate of musicals that fill the stage at Dixon Hall throughout the sultry months.

American Ballet Theatre returns to New Orleans for performance of Don Quixote Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn about the season-ender at the New Orleans Opera House. Then, we hear what’s coming during the 55th year of Summer Lyric Theatre.