Waxing Lyrically

The Secret Sauce of Service - with Tammy & Katy Fisher

Alisa and Drex sit down for a lively conversation with Tammy and Katy Fisher to discuss balancing small business responsibilities, improving and growing communities through service, and the positive impact of utilizing the arts and the talents of everyday folks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

https://balancingactsmallbiz.com/ 

Now on Youtube https://youtu.be/XFi403ByEGM 

Cold Read & Hot Takes - with Darlyne Ervin, Nancy Jo Humfeld and Shannon Lee

This week, Keren and Drex sits down with three of the Lyric’s directors to talk all things auditions — the best they’ve seen, the worst they’ve survived, and the moments they definitely still talk about backstage. From unforgettable cold reads to common mistakes performers make, they break down what really catches a director’s attention and what can send an audition off the rails

Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/53GcNjeA_Wk 

Center Stage Showdown 2

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT

Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!

Plugged In: Brownwood's Art Explosion - with Amy Whitmer & Tatiana Figueroa

So what brings you here… Alisa and guest cohost Levi talked to Tatiana and Amy about discovering Brownwood as a hub, the growth downtown is experiencing and how the Lyric is the center of it all as the hub of the hub

Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/3B9NnSGkVYI 

Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT

 

 

Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry

Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine.

Center Stage Showdown 2

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT

Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!

Much Ado About Mustache - with John Belcher

Drex and Alisa sit down with John Belcher to talk about his life, the Lyric and Texas Bank our sponsor for this summer's production of Shrek: The Musical.

Now watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/m8JEfChNFQc 

Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT

 

 

Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry

Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine.

Center Stage Showdown 2 - General Admission

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT

Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!

A Surefire First Act - with Nate "Lover Boy" Olson

Alisa and Drex have a chat with Nate Olson about Center Stage Showdown, and his history getting into wrestling and bringing it to Brownwood.

https://www.surefirewrestling.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@SurefireWrestling 

Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/6VjA1aWGNQE 

 

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, suspenseful, and wickedly funny, this Broadway thriller is filled with twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat (and laughing nervously all the way home).

SPONSORED BY BRUNER AUTO GROUP!

Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT

 

 

Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry

Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine.

Center Stage Showdown 2 - General Admission

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT

Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!

Diaz Sets the Trap - with Aaron Diaz

Alisa and Drex have a chat with Aaron Diaz about his first experience assistant directing the Lyric's production of DeathTrap.

Watch on youtube https://youtu.be/hKkZh1hIMNU 

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, suspenseful, and wickedly funny, this Broadway thriller is filled with twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat (and laughing nervously all the way home).

SPONSORED BY BRUNER AUTO GROUP!

Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT

 

 

Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry

Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine.

Center Stage Showdown 2 - General Admission

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT

Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!

Foust of Fury - with Ashley and Brae Foust

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, suspenseful, and wickedly funny, this Broadway thriller is filled with twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat (and laughing nervously all the way home).

SPONSORED BY BRUNER AUTO GROUP!

Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT

 

 

Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry

Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine.

Center Stage Showdown 2 - General Admission

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT

Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!

The Death of Eric's Traps - with Levi Packer, Nancy Jo Humfeld, and Tracy Brandon-Tucker

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 once-successful playwright will do anything to have another hit… even if it means murder. Smart, suspenseful, and wickedly funny, this Broadway thriller is filled with twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat (and laughing nervously all the way home).

SPONSORED BY BRUNER AUTO GROUP!

Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT

 

 

Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry

Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine.

Center Stage Showdown 2 - General Admission

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT

Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!

Follow Your Art - with Christine Brisley-Wade

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 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 have shaped our nation. Sponsored by the Rufus H. Hardin Museum.

Each film in the series has been thoughtfully selected to honor different perspectives and voices in American history — from unsung heroes to pivotal cultural moments — and to spark conversation, reflection, and community connection.

 

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, suspenseful, and wickedly funny, this Broadway thriller is filled with twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat (and laughing nervously all the way home).

SPONSORED BY BRUNER AUTO GROUP!

Lend Me an Ogre : with Jonathan and Billie Harvey

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 introduce one of the most distinctive and dynamic musical ensembles in the United States!

 

 

Semiquincentennial Movie #2: Forrest Gump

Saturday March 28, 2026

 

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 have shaped our nation. Sponsored by the Rufus H. Hardin Museum.

Each film in the series has been thoughtfully selected to honor different perspectives and voices in American history — from unsung heroes to pivotal cultural moments — and to spark conversation, reflection, and community connection.

 

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, suspenseful, and wickedly funny, this Broadway thriller is filled with twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat (and laughing nervously all the way home).

SPONSORED BY BRUNER AUTO GROUP!