SwingTown is an evening of music, featuring Jeff Kearney’s BagWine Band, with special guest artists Heath Shatswell, Aaron Smith and Suz, and Southwind, at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater November 6, 2026 at 7:30PM. All seats are $10 when bought in advance; prices rise by $5 if purchased at the door.
Ticket sales, bake sale, and raffle will all go towards the Longview Project. Find out more about this project at BuffaloRiverArts.org.
Join us at the Lyric for SwingTown, Friday, November 6 at 7:30PM. Tickets are $10 when bought in advance; prices rise by $5 if purchased at the door. It’s time to help out a worthy cause #LiveAtTheLyric!
The Ozark Arts Council Presents A Christmas Carol! Friday–Saturday, December 4–5 & 11–12, 7:00PM Sunday, December 6 & 13, 2:00PM
The Ozark Arts Council presents A Christmas Carol, performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater, Friday–Saturday December 4–5 and 11–12 at 7:00PM, and Sunday December 6 and 13 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise by $4 if purchased at the door—$19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children.
Charles Dickens’s wondrous novel, A Christmas Carol, comes to life on the Lyric stage with a very special adaptation by Morgan Hicks, Co-Founder of TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, AR.
Join us at the Lyric for A Christmas Carol, performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater, Friday–Saturday December 4–5 and 11–12 at 7:00PM, and Sunday, December 6 and 13 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise by $4 if purchased at the door—$19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children.#LiveAtTheLyric!!
The Ozark Arts Council Presents Unity through Comedy! Saturday, November 7, 2026, 7:00PM
The Ozark Arts Council presents Nick Fullerton’s Unity through Comedy, an evening of standup comedy performed by six comedians, both veterans and up-and-comers, at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater November 7, 2026 at 7:00PM. All seats are $15 when bought in advance; prices rise by $5 if purchased at the door.Tickets are on sale now!
Wait…Who is this ‘Nick Fullerton’?
We’re glad you asked! Nick is a young stand-up comic with a clear vision of his hometown’s history and needs, and a plan for getting us there: forget ‘politics as usual’, if laughter is the best medicine for individuals,it’s even more the case with social ills like inequality and inequity. Unity through Comedyis Nick’s plan to break down walls and erase negative images…and he brings together a diverse and stellar cast of comicsto help him!
After several great and intimate events at nearby Venue 121, Unity through Comedy is looking to reach a larger audience by bringing these six great standup artists to the Lyric Theater stage:
Paco Romane, Joe Means, Kyle Gilbert, Kendra James, Jon Booker, and Nick Fullerton.
Join us at the Lyric for Unity through Comedy, Saturday, November 7 at 7:00PM. Tickets are $15 when bought in advance; prices rise by $5 if purchased at the door. It’s time let the laughter unite us, #LiveAtTheLyric!
Heavy Wrecker & Friends Tribute to The Eagles Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:00PM
Join us on November 14 at 7:00, as Billy, Will, and Dustin—Heavy Wrecker—have done it again: they’ve once again assembled a fantastic ‘supergroup’ of local musicians and vocalists to pay tribute to The Eages—6-time Grammy winners, inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with an album (Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) that became the first album ever to achieve RIAA Quadruple Diamond certification, representing over 40 million units sold in the United States, and creators of one of the most popular rock songs of all time, Hotel California.
Ever since the Led Zeppelin tribute the band organized in 2019—which was the most successful concert of purely local musicians since Screamin’ Freeman’s 24-hour Guinness World Record concert in 1999!—Billy Youngblood and his crew have led the community into a growing appreciation of the historic Lyric Theater by paying tribute to the musical craftsman who have shaped their playing and our culture as a whole. The music of Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, and Eric Clapton has made for a unifying showcase of the talents of several local bands, and now The Eagles music will do the same. This promises to be another experience Harrison area music lovers will talk about for years, and one well worth coming from out of town to see. Tickets will be on sale SOON!
Featuring fabulous musicians and vocalists such as Beci Coffey, Julianna Hamblin, Greg James, Billy Youngblood, Kent Coffey, Keith Lee, Dustin Witty, and Will Youngblood, this is sure to be a night you won’t want to miss!
The Ozark Arts Council Presents Clue! Friday–Saturday, October 16–17 & 23–24, 7:00PM Sunday, October 18 & 25, 2:00PM
The Ozark Arts Council presents Clue, performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater, Friday–Saturday October 16–17 and 23–24 at 7:00PM, and Sunday, October 18 and 25 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise by $4 if purchased at the door—$19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children. Tickets on sale now!
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler (Andrew Coble) offers a variety of weapons, and the host (William Callas) is…well…dead! So, whodunit?
Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet (Abi Coble), Plum (Michael Amburn), White (Jane Harrison), Green (Spencer Hinrichs), Peacock (Rachel Hayes), and Mustard (J. J. Burrus) as they race to find the murderer in the Manor before the Boddy body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.
Join us at the Lyric for Clue, performed at the Historic 1929 Lyric Theater, Friday–Saturday October 16–17 and 23–24 at 7:00PM, and Sunday, October 18 and 25 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors (55+) and students, and $11 for children (11 and under), when bought in advance; prices rise by $4 if purchased at the door—$19 for adults, $17 for seniors and students, and $15 for children.It’s time to #Get a Clue #LiveAtTheLyric!!
Only those auditioning may be present, unless the auditioner is a minor.
Ages 18 and up ONLY. (17 year olds may audition as long as they are 18 by performance dates)
A photo will be of great assistance to the director; a professional headshot is not necessary, just a photo to help the director remember everyone correctly.
Each auditioner will be required to sing the songs listed below, for the character they are auditioning for. We will ask you to sing once with no music, portraying the character and emotions to the best of your ability, and then again with the piano. Accompanist and sheet music will be provided.
If you want to be considered for more than one role, choose your top choice and perform that song. If you are called back, you will have an opportunity to sing for others. (Callback info listed below)
We have attached the sheet music with the cuts notated and a link to the rehearsal tracks from MTI HERE.
Songs for each character for auditions:
Diana “I Miss the Mountains”
Gabe “I’m Alive”
Dan “I’ve Been”
Natalie “Superboy and the Invisible Girl”
Henry “Perfect for You”
Dr Fine/Madden “Make Up Your Mind”
Callback information is on the Registration page.
The Story
Next to Normal will be performed April 10-11 and April 17-18 at 7:00pm, Sunday April 12 and April 19, 2026 at 2:00PM.
Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize,Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los AngelesTimes, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.
Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years.Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart.
Harrison Art League Fall Show “Artistic Expressions” Opens October 1st
HAL’s Fall Show at the Boone County Public LibraryMezzanine display area and sculpture cases
This annual HAL-sponsored art show will take entries on October 1st at the Boone County Library from 3:00–5:30PM. The art will then be up in the library for about a month. The show will be judged, with various categories and prize money awarded. Delivery: Bring your art to the Boone County Library Mezzanine, Oct. 1st, 3:00 to 5:30 PM.
Media & Size: All works must be no smaller than 8 x 10 inches and created within the last 5 years. Art works must be original artworks, gallery ready with frames and wire hangers. All media is welcome: Acrylics, Oils, Gouache,Watercolor, Graphite, Pastels, Ink, Sculpture and Mixed Media.
Divisions: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Mixed Media and Photography
If less than 3 entries in one category the artwork will be moved to a different category.
Fees:
HAL Members – 1st piece free, $10 each additional piece
Non-members – $15 for the first piece, then $10 for each additional entry
Payment MethodsCash or check only
Awards: $100 awarded to the best artwork in each division.
Sales: Work may be labeled Not for Sale (NFS). Sales will be worked out between the artist and the buyer. No commissions, no fees. To facilitate sales, artists should include their contact information on their works’ labels.
Take Down:All work must be picked up Oct. 29th, 3:00-5:30 PM at BCL. Any work that is not picked up at that time will be held by HAL until other arrangements are made.
Only those auditioning may be present, unless the auditioner is a minor.
Sides for cold reads will be chosen by the director.
Ages 8 and up ONLY.
The Story
Our Town will be performed Live at the Lyric November 14-15 and November 21-22, 2025 at 7:00PM, Sunday November 16 and November 17, 2025 at 2:00PM.
This edition of the play differs only slightly from previous acting editions, yet it presents Our Town as Thornton Wilder wished it to be performed. Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder’s final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.
The Ozark Arts Council Presents… Sponsorship Opportunities!
We want YOU to be a sponsor!
The Historic 1929 Lyric Theater/Ozark Arts Council would like to offer you/your business an opportunity to sponsor our 2026/2027 Play Season.
From rights and royalties to costumes and lumber, plays can be quite the financial burden. To keep costs down (which means lower ticket prices!), we would love to be able to feature you or your business as a sponsor for one or more of our 2026/2027 season of plays!
Please click the button below for more info! If you have questions, or perhaps an even better idea for how we can celebrate you in our advertising, please email us at in**@**************il.org. If you know anyone who might be interested, please feel free to let them know, too!
The Theatre Company of the Ozarks and the Ozark Arts Council Present: Beauty & The Beast, Jr.
Saturdays, July 20 & 27, 2:00PM & 7:00PM
Thursday, July 25, 10:00AM
What you’ve been waiting for all summer is almost here: the enchanting and exciting story of Beauty and the Beast! The Theatre Company of the Ozarks and The Ozark Arts Council, under license from Music Theatre International, will present Beauty and the Beast, Jr. LIVE at The Lyric Theater in Harrison, Arkansas, on July 20, 25, and 27. Saturday performances will be at2:00pm and 7:00pm, and the Thursday performance will be at 10:00am. Tickets are available through TheLyric.org with Advance Tickets priced at $8 children, $10 seniors, $12 adults. Ticket prices at the door will be $11 children, $13 seniors, $15 adults.
Shade Roberts and Liani Cash
Don’t let the “Jr.” in the title lead you to expect a watered-down production missing your favorite songs: when Disney commissions an adaptation for young performers, it’s name is still on the line! Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
As with many of our children’s plays, rehearsals were preceded by a two-week-long workshop, which focused on vocals, acting, and choreography, as well as the proper etiquette for being in a play and attending a play, all of which culminated in a short performance for the family and friends of the children—many of whom are gracing the Lyric stage for the first time ever. Only then was attention turned fully to this play, where those new or refined acting, singing, and dancing skills could be put into practice for the sellout performances this July will bring.
Beauty and the Beast tells the story of an arrogant young prince and his castle’s servants who fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress when he turns her away from his door. The enchantress turns the prince into the hideous “Beast” until he can learn to love and to be loved in return. The spirited, headstrong village girl Belle enters Beast’s castle after he imprisons her father, Maurice. With the help of his enchanted servants, including the matronly Mrs. Potts, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation. But when the similarly cold-hearted Gaston and his henchman Lefou decide to destroy the Beast, will Belle be able to save the Beast from eternal doom?
We hope you will join us both for the entertainment and lesson imparted by this classic story and for the building of our community that attendance at Arts events—especially at young people’s theatre—always brings. The OAC and its Member Organizations are committed to having children of all ages learn about the Arts and develop a love for them that reaches beyond their early years, so that they grow up to be well-rounded, empathetic adults. These “Jr.” plays, and the directors who bless us by giving up a portion of their summers, are a huge first step in that direction.
Says Director Debbie Waters:
“I have been blessed with the best cast of young people between the ages of 6-18 who are a joy to work with. We have a cast of 30 who are working hard and excited to ask everyone to ‘Be Our Guest’ at the Historic Lyric Theater during our 90th Birthday Celebration season.”
Our Cast and Crew include:
Caleb Lord and Liani Cash
Belle: Liani Cash Beast: Shade Roberts Gaston: Caleb Lord LeFou: Jacob Cothran Maurice: Logan Cole Mrs. Potts: Alayna Davis Chip: Ivan Hanschu Lumiere: Nicholas Prpich Babette: Chyler Caraway Cogsworth: Bannon Jones Madame de la Grande Bouche: Lexi Sprenger Silly Girls: Brinkley Brewer, Avery Skinner, Emily Still Enchantress: AnneJanette Cole
Ensemble: Kaden Allen, Zoë Arthur, Laura Bracken, Callie Caraway, Ethan Causey, Landon Clements, Joshua Cothran, Ella Domino, Dierdra Goldman, Jadah Gregory, Kalel Lewis, Tarron Lewis, Mia Ostberg, Emma Claire Pruitt, Natalie Sims, Jerome Sweatman, Jenna Wilson
Back: Caleb Lord & Emily Still Front: Avery Skinner & Brinkley Brewer
Join us at The Lyric for this heartwarming tale of the transformative power of love on July 20, 25, and 27. Tickets for Beauty and the Beast, Jr. are available now through TheLyric.org by clicking any “Get Tickets” link, by stopping by the OAC office at 115 W. Rush
Ave. between 8 & 2 Tuesday through Friday, or by calling (870) 391-3504 (please leave a detailed message if you get our voicemail).
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focused on vocals, acting, and choreography, as well as the proper etiquette for being in a play and attending a play, all of which culminated in a short performance for the family and friends of the children—many of whom are gracing the Lyric stage for the first time ever. Only then was attention turned fully to this play, where those new or refined acting, singing, and dancing skills could be put into practice for the sellout performances this July will bring.
We hope you will join us both for the entertainment and lesson imparted by this classic story and for the building of our community that attendance at Arts events—especially at young people’s theatre—always brings. The OAC and its Member Organizations are committed to having children of all ages learn about the Arts and develop a love for them that reaches beyond their early years, so that they grow up to be well-rounded, empathetic adults. These “Jr.” plays, and the directors who bless us by giving up a portion of their summers, are a huge first step in that direction.
