Summary
Organization name
Lyric Stage
Tax id (EIN)
75-2486365
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$250,000 - $499,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
1170 Quaker StDallas, TX 75207
Lyric Stage
$13,880 raised by 15 donors
6% complete
$250,000 Goal
Since 1993, Lyric Stage has been a vital part of the North Texas theatre community, earning local and national recognition for its commitment to the development, preservation, and celebration of musical theatre. Lyric Stage will always be a home for high quality musical theatre, but as we evolve it will become space for learning, for growth, for community through our new Lyric Stage Academy.
Over more than three decades, Lyric Stage has produced more than 125 productions, including two Off-Broadway productions, created more than 3,000 jobs in Dallas County for local artists, musicians, technicians, designers, and fabricators, and developed and produced 21 world-premiere musicals.
Lyric Stage has also played an important role in preserving significant works of the American musical theatre canon. The company has collaborated with the R&H Organization, the Jule Styne Estate, and the Jerome Moross family to restore and produce ull orchestral presentations of classics including Carousel, The King and I, Show Boat, Gypsy, and The Golden Apple. Lyric Stage’s production of The Golden Apple was recorded by PS Classics and released as the work’s first full-length recording.
The company has also worked closely with native Texans Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones, creators of The Fantasticks, to celebrate and preserve their work. Since 2010, Lyric Stage has further supported the next generation of theatre artists through the Schmidt & Jones Awards, recognizing excellence in high school musical theatre.
Today Lyric Stage is entering an exciting new chapter. Building on the spirit of the Schmidt and Jones Awards, Lyric is now taking it one step further with our LYRIC STAGE ACADEMY. This academy will be a home for students to step into their light, and find their voices in all walks of life, and if they decide that they want to pursue their theatrical dreams, the Lyric Stage will provide the perfect on-ramp to that dream.
The 2026–27 season begins with Stephen Schwartz’s beloved musical GODSPELL, running October 16–25, 2026, and marks the beginning of an expanded vision for Lyric Stage centered on exceptional live theatre, artist development, our new Lyric Academy, community engagement, new works, and continued investment in the Lyric Stage Studios performance space.
With the support of our audiences, artists, donors, and community partners, Lyric Stage is working to ensure that musical theatre continues to thrive in North Texas for generations to come.
Mission
Lyric Stage’s mission is evolving. We will always be dedicated to the development and preservation of the musical as an art form, but our evolving mission is also to build bridges for young artists to thrive through the Lyric Stage Academy.
We believe it is important to invest in the future of the arts by investing in the next generation of storytellers and young artists. The Lyric Stage Academy will be a welcoming home where young artists can learn their craft, build confidence, and find a pathway into the arts if they choose to pursue it.
Beyond the theatre business, we believe theatrical education should be foundational whether you pursue the arts or not. The first thing you learn as an actor is to listen. You learn how to communicate clearly and with confidence, skills that are valuable in all walks of life.
Our mission is to teach these core principles to young artists whether they want to be on Broadway or not. Our mission is to create a home where young artists can thrive and succeed in whatever path they choose.
Our mission is to put on the best show you have ever seen, then give you a pathway to be in the show.
Needs
Help Us Build Lyric Stage’s Next Chapter
As Lyric Stage continues to grow, we are investing in the theatre, technology, and educational infrastructure needed to better serve our artists, audiences, students, and community.
Your support will help us address several immediate priorities:
THE LYRIC STAGE ACADEMY
Help prepare Lyric Stage Studios for classes and workshops beginning in 2027. The Academy will create a welcoming space where students can develop their voices, build confidence, learn from working professionals, and discover their own path through the arts.
THEATRE COMFORT & EFFICIENCY
Improve insulation and climate control within Lyric Stage Studios to create a more comfortable environment for audiences, performers, students, and staff throughout the year.
AUDIENCE SEATING & EXPERIENCE
Add and improve seating components so we can welcome more guests while creating a comfortable and flexible audience experience.
LIGHTING, SOUND & PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Expand and modernize our theatrical lighting, sound, projection, and technical capabilities so artists have the tools necessary to create high-quality professional productions.
ACOUSTIC IMPROVEMENTS
Introduce sound-absorbing and acoustic treatments that improve speech and music clarity while reducing unwanted noise inside the theatre.
Why These Improvements Matter
These investments are about more than upgrading a building.
They allow Lyric Stage to create:
Better productions.
Better experiences for our audiences.
Better working conditions for our artists.
New opportunities for students.
A stronger home for musical theatre in North Texas.
Lyric Stage will always be a home for high-quality musical theatre. As we evolve, it will also become a space for learning, growth, creativity, and community. Your generosity allows us to write this next chapter in the Lyric Stage story. Thank you for being part of it!
Equity Statement
At Lyric Stage we strive to grow and sustain a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space for everyone involved with our company. There is room for everyone at Lyric Stage.
We strive to respect all regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, background, or ability. We aspire to treat everyone with dignity regardless of their part in our journey, patron, artist, employee, or volunteer.
At Lyric Stage we recognize that past organizational decisions have not always been fully inclusive. As we progress, we strive to correct these missteps and understand that life is a journey with constant changes. We are open to input and guidance from all as we continue this journey.
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Dallas, TX 75207