Draft:Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, established in 1963, is a renowned regional theater company based in Oklahoma City, USA. Known for its vibrant productions of Broadway musicals, contemporary plays, and original works, Lyric Theatre has been a cornerstone of the Oklahoma arts scene for over six decades. With a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement, the theater enriches the cultural landscape through its diverse programming and outreach initiatives. Lyric is a nonprofit member theatre of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre and Allied Arts.

A notable way Lyric Theatre (LTOK) has established vibrant arts culture and tradition in Oklahoma is with its annual production of, "A Christmas Carol" which brings many visitors and locals into the doors of Lyric's Plaza Theatre each holiday season.

Renown artists such as Kristin Chenoweth, Chita Rivera, and Kelli O'Hara have early professional credits with Lyric Theatre and the company has continued a reputation of debuting future Broadway stars and featuring current equity performers for decades.

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma was named the official state theatre of Oklahoma in 2022. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1385, authored by Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd and House Majority Leader Jon Echols, bestowing the honor for the flagship theatre founded in 1963. The law took effect November 1, 2022.

Lyric's hit summer productions bring thousands of people into the grand, 2,477 seat, Civic Center Music Hall year after year since 2002. Located in the heart of Downtown OKC, the long established Civic Center Music Hall is home to ballets, Broadway touring shows and a variety of musical attractions. Since 2007, other productions have taken place in Lyric's charming 281 seat theater on NW 16th Street in Oklahoma City's historic Plaza District.