Waxing Lyrically

Drex and Alisa have a chat with Brae and Ashley about their artistic backgrounds, family and the role the Lyric plays in their lives.   Deathtrap Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026   Part murder mystery, part dark comedy, and full of surprises—Deathtrap keeps audiences guessing from start to finish! A once-successful playwright will do anything to have another hit… even if it means murder. Smart, suspens...

Eric presses the cast and director of the upcoming Lyric production Death Trap, trying to see if he can get spoilers out of them. (Spoiler: he doesn't) Although you do get to see them timidly navigate through the web that Eric has created.  Deathtrap Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026   Part murder mystery, part dark comedy, and full of surprises—Deathtrap keeps audiences guessing from start to finish! A...

Have you ever wanted to go on a walkabout or wondered what it would be like? Drex and Alisa sit down with local artist Christine Brisley to talk about her world wide faith-led walkabout and the powerful role art has played in shaping her journey. You can find Christine online at www.cbrisleyart.faso.com     Semiquincentennial Movie #2: Forrest Gump Saturday March 28, 2026   In celebration of the 2...

Alisa and Drex have a chat with Billie and Jonathan about the creative process, and inner working of directing at the Lyric Theatre. Now on Youtube   https://youtu.be/q80TvRqeO1g         National Swing Band of Texas w/ Tommy Hooker Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 7:30 PM CST     The National Swing Band of Texas – “Where Sophistication Meets Honky Tonk”   The Brownwood Lyric Theatre is proud to introduc...

Drex and Alisa have a chat with the owner of the (long time Lyric sponsor) Grazed and Confused, Marie Smith. Have you tried Grazed and Confused... it'd be a lot cooler if you did.   National Swing Band of Texas w/ Tommy Hooker Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 7:30 PM CST     The National Swing Band of Texas – “Where Sophistication Meets Honky Tonk”   The Brownwood Lyric Theatre is proud to introduce one...

Alisa, Keren and Drex sit down with Eric and Levi to talk about the Lyric Theatre.  Now available on youtube  https://youtu.be/CXyzxhDApcQ     Concert: The Limeliters Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 7:30 PM CST     The Brownwood Lyric Theatre is proud to present The Limeliters as part of the Dale Wheelis Concert Series!   For 60+ years the Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their...

Alisa and Drex have a chat with Jackson Taylor about his first show with the Lyric Theatre.   Lend Me A Tenor Feb 21, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026   Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! This fast-paced, door-slamming farce follows the chaos that unfolds when a world-famous opera singer is set to perform for a small-town audience—only to be mistaken for dead just before showtime! With mistaken identitie...

Keren ,Alisa and Drex do a Valentines radio play with the help of Aaron Diaz, Gillian Sapp, Tracy Brandon Tucker, Gene Deason, Jennifer and Matt McNiece   Lend Me A Tenor Feb 20, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026   Sponsored by Citizens National Bank – Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! This fast-paced, door-slamming farce follows the chaos that unfolds when a world-famous opera singer is set to perform f...

Alisa and Keren interviews some of the red carpet attendees.    Semiquincentennial Movie #1: Hidden Figures Friday, February 13, 2026 - 7:30 PM CST     In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Lyric Theatre is proud to present a special year-long United States Semiquincentennial Film Series highlighting powerful stories that reflect the people, moments, and movements that...

Keren has a chat with Sarah, Mikaela, Elijah, Josiah, Danielle, Samuel, Talitha Speegle about the experience performing at the Lyric Theatre as a family. Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Evettes3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at Evettes3 Studios! Audition Workshop: Deathtrap Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 6:3...

Keren Has a chat with Brad and Aaron about life with a spouse that volunteers at the Lyric.

Alisa and Drex along with Lamar and the family Blanton put on an abridged satire radio extravaganza of A Christmas Carol. Buckle up. Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!  

Keren has a chat with Jerry and Lori about how the Lyric plays a part in their relationships.    Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!   Play: Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 “The Best C...

Alisa and Drex have a conversation with Brad and Sheri Wells about their role in sponsoring the Lyric Theatre for many years. Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Evettes3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at Evettes3 Studios!   Play: Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13...

Drex, Alisa and Keren have many sits in this Thanksgiving Special Extravaganza featuring clips from our old episodes. Don't call it a filler.   Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!   Play: Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 5, 2025 - Dec...

Drex and Alisa have a chat with our Lyric players for a Giving Tuesday special pod, to talk about how the Lyric has affected their lives.   Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Evettes3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at Evettes3 Studios!  Play: Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025   Adults $18...

Alisa and Drex have a chat with Andy's Pest Troopers about their interaction with the Lyric Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!   Play: Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 “The Best Christ...

Alisa has a chat with the cast and crew of Sherlock and the Baker's Daughter   Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575! Brownwood's Got Talent 2025 Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 7:30 PM CST     Heartland REALTORS® is excited to announce a...

Alisa and Drex have a chat with Levi about the 2026 Lyric season shows and directors.   Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Evettes3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at Evettes3 Studios!  Play: Sherlock and the Baker's Daughter Sunday, November 9, 2025 - 2:30 PM CDT     The Brownwood Lyric Theatre is proud to pr...

Alisa and Drex have a chat with Rowonna McNeely and Dustin Larremore one of the sponsors for the Lyric and the presenting sponsor of A Tomb with A View.   Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Evettes3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at Evettes3 Studios!  The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening F...

This week on Waxing Lyrically Shannon interviews the crowd at A Tomb With A View and I try to type "view" as many times as I can without people viewing it as excessive. view view view  Play: A Tomb With A View Thu Oct 16, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 "A Tomb With A View" Prepare for a darkly comedic, mystery-filled evening with A Tomb With A View! Set in an eerie mansion, this...

Alisa and Drex have a loverly chat with RaeLee Taylor about her role in A Tomb with a View    Play: A Tomb With A View Thu Oct 16, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 "A Tomb With A View" Prepare for a darkly comedic, mystery-filled evening with A Tomb With A View! Set in an eerie mansion, this play centers around the eccentric Tomb family, each member more bizarre than the last. As...

Alisa and Drex have a chat with some of the cast of Tomb with a View. Tomb Bomb Comb.   Play: A Tomb With A View Thu Oct 16, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 "A Tomb With A View" Prepare for a darkly comedic, mystery-filled evening with A Tomb With A View! Set in an eerie mansion, this play centers around the eccentric Tomb family, each member more bizarre than the last. As the re...

Keren, Drex and Alisa sit down with one of the sweetest people ever Cassia Rose to talk about her Lyric directorial debut. man debut is a funny looking word.    Play: A Tomb With A View Thu Oct 16, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 "A Tomb With A View" Prepare for a darkly comedic, mystery-filled evening with A Tomb With A View! Set in an eerie mansion, this play centers around the...

Keren sits down with Andi Ervin, Brian Lee, and Joe Nelson about their experience with their spouses being involved in the Lyric and all that jazz,.   Ballet Magnificat! Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 7:30 PM CDT     Experience the beauty and power of Ballet Magnificat!, the world’s premier Christian ballet company, as they bring stories of faith to life through breathtaking dance and stunning cho...