
We’re excited to welcome Andrea Jill Higgins and Beth Morrison back to ASU for these exciting new projects.” “We are also proud to be producing three works by female composers: Jeanine Tesori’s ‘Shrek the Musical’ on the main stage season, as well as readings of two new works by female composers and librettists - one opera, one musical - both involving ASU alumni. “Our season represents great works from the past four centuries, each centering on important social issues of their time,” said Brian DeMaris, associate professor and artistic director of the Lyric. Lab productions will take place throughout the year and will be announced at a later date. The program is also launching two new initiatives, including the Lyric Opera Theatre Lab, which features entirely student-driven productions, and a New Works Reading series at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center. This upcoming season promises to continue the tradition with operas and musicals that include one of Mozart's greatest works and a show based on the movie "Shrek." The cast of "The Drowsy Chaperone," presented by ASU's Lyric Opera Theatre in spring 2016.

For 53 seasons, the Lyric Opera Theatre program at ASU has showcased the talents of student singers, dancers and actors in operas and musicals.
