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A show devoted to the happenings in and around the beautifully restored Brownwood Lyric Theatre in downtown Brownwood TX. Built in 1946, the Lyric is now home to plays, musicals, movies and concerts! Our biweekly podcast will mostly shine its light on our Lyric Stage Performers as well as those who make the magic from behind the scenes. Currently hosted by Paul Underwood, but he's open to more hosts in the future!

Paul Underwood


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 91 EPISODES


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    MAMMA SAYS - with Kandice Harris & Langston Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 36:17


    Keren has a chat with Langston Barnes and Kandice Harris about their family life and how theatre and the Lyric plays a role in it. Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Legally Blonde (the bubbly, pink musical based on the beloved movie is performing on the Lyric stage June 27-July 13) https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238176 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    Lyrically Blonde: Movie Review - with Laira Card

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 39:30


    Drexel Morgan Holt IV and Alisa sit down with Laira Card to embark on a thoughtful, scene-by-scene review of the iconic cinematic triumph Legally Blonde, unraveling its layers of charm, empowerment, and unexpected brilliance with the reverence it so rightfully deserves.   Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Legally Blonde (the bubbly, pink musical based on the beloved movie is performing on the Lyric stage June 27-July 13) https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238176 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    Lesson Plans & Les Misérables - with Javier Garcia and Catherine Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 38:32


    Drex and Alisa sit down, with Catherine Smith and Javier Garcia, to chat about their lives and what its like teaching in rural Texas. Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Legally Blonde (the bubbly, pink musical based on the beloved movie is performing on the Lyric stage June 27-July 13) https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238176 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    Waxing Lyrically 's Mother's Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 52:59


    For our 50th we have a special Mother's Day episode that contains shout outs to and from our Lyric moms and a few interviews with moms and their children.     Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Legally Blonde (the bubbly, pink musical based on the beloved movie is performing on the Lyric stage June 27-July 13) https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238176 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    You Can Take Him With You - with Cassia Rose and Drew Ervin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 30:46


    Keren has a chat with Drew and Cassia about their lives and how the Lyric played a part in their relationship. Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Legally Blonde (the bubbly, pink musical based on the beloved movie is performing on the Lyric stage June 27-July 13) https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238176 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    Leyendas Never Die - with Taylor Crow and McKenzie Lucero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 23:33


    Alisa and Drex chat with Taylor and Mckenzie about the upcoming production of Leyendas Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Legally Blonde (the bubbly, pink musical based on the beloved movie is performing on the Lyric stage June 27-July 13) https://www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com/ 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!  

    Sing Sing Movie Review -with RTA (Reviews Through the Arts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 49:05


    Keren, Drex, and Alisa Review the 2024 Film: Sing Sing - Based on the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison   The Lyric's summer musical- Legally Blonde (the bubbly, pink musical based on the beloved movie is performing on the Lyric stage June 27-July 13) Get tickets at  https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238176   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!

    You're Gonna to Go Far Kid - with the Turner Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 21:30


    Keren has a chat with Doug E. Fresh, Shannon, and Aaron Turner about how the Lyric plays a role in their family life.  Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Legally Blonde (the musical inspired by the beloved film) is performing June 27-July 13 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!

    Bygone Wax- with Lamar Cravens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 32:13


    Drex, Alisa, and Keren sit n' chat with Lamar Cravens about his experience with the Lyric and his historical podcast  Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Legally Blonde the Musical the Lyric's summer Musical show dates are Jun 27, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238176 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!

    A Great Light Has Gone Out- Interviews from the Shakespeare in Love strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 19:51


    Drex and Alisa meander and chat with; Holli Blanton, Leslie Ranne, Lorin Samuels, Reuben Ward, and Jordan Bartlett about their experience in the Lyric Theatre's production of Shakespeare in Love.     Audition Workshop on April 1 from 6:30-8:30 pm (taught by Caitlyn Tidwell in preparation for our summer musical, Legally Blonde, register at brownwoodlyrictheatre.com) Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    We Are For You! - with the cast of Shakespeare in Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 25:46


    Sir Drex and Lady Alisa converse with Dominique Gleaske, Nate Olson, Laira Card, Alexander Glass, and Levi Packer about the favorite parts of the current Lyric production: Shakespeare in Love Shakespeare in Love's last performances March 28,29,30th (Filled with mistaken identities, bawdy humor, and the sheer magic of the theater, Shakespeare in Love is a joyous tribute to love, art, and the timeless power of storytelling) Audition Workshop on April 1 from 6:30-8:30 pm-(taught by Caitlyn Tidwell in preparation for our summer musical, Legally Blonde, register at brownwoodlyrictheatre.com) Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    The Decent Deacon Deasons with Gene and Val Deason

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 27:35


    Keren sits down with Val and Gene Deasons to talk about how the Lyric is involved in their life Shakespeare in Love is performing now-March 30th (Filled with mistaken identities, bawdy humor, and the sheer magic of the theater, Shakespeare in Love is a joyous tribute to love, art, and the timeless power of storytelling) Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    Good Greave! with The Greaves Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 34:27


    Keren sits down with Todd, Sandi, Hannon, and Deavon Greaves to talk about how theatre and the Lyric has been involved in their life. Shakespeare in Love is performing March 14th-March 30th (Filled with mistaken identities, bawdy humor, and the sheer magic of the theater, Shakespeare in Love is a joyous tribute to love, art, and the timeless power of storytelling) Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas) 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!

    You may Cut a Rug, but can you Shake-a-speare: with Tracy Brandon Tucker & Angie Calfa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 21:47


    Drex and Alisa chat with Tracy and Angie about the upcoming Show   Shakespeare in Love is performing March 14th-March 30th (Filled with mistaken identities, bawdy humor, and the sheer magic of the theater, Shakespeare in Love is a joyous tribute to love, art, and the timeless power of storytelling) Audition Workshop on April 1 from 6:30-8:30 pm (taught by Caitlyn Tidwell in preparation for our summer musical, Legally Blonde, register at brownwoodlyrictheatre.com) Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is E3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at E3 Studios!

    People let me tell you 'bout my best friend -with Micah Morrison & Carene Baslee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 22:28


    Drex and Alisa have a chat ,with Micah Morrison and Carene Baslee, about how the Lyric brought them together.    Musical Theatre Dance Class on Saturdays, February 8-March 1  (taught by Tommie Baily at Feat Studios, register at brownwoodlyrictheatre.com)   Shakespeare in Love is performing March 14th-March 30th (Filled with mistaken identities, bawdy humor, and the sheer magic of the theater, Shakespeare in Love is a joyous tribute to love, art, and the timeless power of storytelling)   Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas)

    The Lyric Theatre's Battle of the Minds Trivia Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 32:03


    Keren host trivia night with the most handsome podcast engineer Dylon Evans. A war of wits between two teams TEAM = “The Team I Want to Win” Team Captain: Alisa Hinton Team: Domonique Glaeske, Forrest Blanton, Laira Card  TEAM = “The Entire Enchilada” Team Captain: Drex Holt  Team: Nate Olson, Tracy Brandon Tucker, Brandon Nichols, Lamar Cravens? Musical Theatre Dance Class on Saturdays, February 8-March 1  (taught by Tommie Baily at Feat Studios, register at brownwoodlyrictheatre.com) Shakespeare in Love is performing March 14th-March 30th (Filled with mistaken identities, bawdy humor, and the sheer magic of the theater, Shakespeare in Love is a joyous tribute to love, art, and the timeless power of storytelling) Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas)

    TeleMcNiece's: with Jennifer and Matthew McNiece

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 23:33


    Keren has a chat with Jennifer and Matthew McNiece -Musical Theatre Dance Class on Saturdays, February 8-March 1  (taught by Tommie Baily at Feat Studios, register at brownwoodlyrictheatre.com ) -Shakespeare in Love is performing March 14th-March 30th (Filled with mistaken identities, bawdy humor, and the sheer magic of the theater, Shakespeare in Love is a joyous tribute to love, art, and the timeless power of storytelling) -Bygone Brown new locally produced podcast (Relive those thrilling days of yesteryear with this extensively researched and entertainingly told - using the voices of Lyric Players - this series brings to life American and Texas history in the 19th century from the perspective of Brown County, Texas)

    In the Lyric, we all Fam: interviews from the Lyric's MGBH Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 32:49


    Drex and Alisa stand up and chat with attendees of the Major General Buster Humfeld Awards night at the Lyric  

    All in a Diaz Work: with the Diaz Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 24:38


    Keren sits down with Aaron, Stephanie, and Allison Diaz about how the Lyric is involved with their family life.

    Shake a Spear in Love- a Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 47:22


    Drex Alisa and Keren sit down to review Shakespeare in Love

    Will He or Won't He with Caitlyn Tidwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 27:24


    Keren has a chat with Caitlyn Tidwell about how the Lyric plays a role in her marriage.

    2 Truths 1 Lie and 0 Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 50:36


    Drex and Alisa do performance reviews with their bosses, Shannon Dennis and Dylon Evans, in the form of a game called 2 truths and a lie.

    It's Roy Clark and Buck Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 28:13


    Drex and Alisa have a chat with Donnie Evetts and Bob Brewer about their musical backgrounds also their roles in the Lyric's Hee Haw Christmas production.

    Laxing Wyrically Hee Haw edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 21:12


    Drex and Alisa chat about the current production, Hee Haw Christmas and other upcoming events. 

    A costumer and a carpenter walk into a theatre with Danny & Lori

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 28:24


    Keren chats with Danny and Lori Perry about their relationship and how that involves the Lyric

    James and the giant Deaton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 20:20


    Keren sits down with the playwright of The Foursome Dr. James Deaton

    Forrest and Nate of The Foursome

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 28:40


    Alisa and Drex have a chat with Forrest Blanton and Nate Andrews during the show run of The Foursome (sorry for the delay)

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    Act, Teach, Yantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 20:05


    Keren has a chat with Edward and Ren Yantis.

    I'm Lovin it -with McNiece and McKillip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 22:38


    Drex and Alisa have a chat with Audrey McKillip and Matthew McNiece -add Mac sauce 

    Shelby comin' around the mountain when she comes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 13:43


    Keren has a chat with Shelby Burcham

    The Brownwood Event Center with Stephen and Ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 31:52


    Alisa and Drex have a chat with Stephen Haynes and Ray Tipton about the New Event Center and the plans they have for it.

    Double the Brandon Double the Fun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 17:28


    Keren has a chat with Brandon Nichols and Brandon Pierce about how they met and came to the Lyric

    The Podcast that Goes Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 23:34


    Drex and Alisa chat about upcoming events and discuss The Play that Goes Wrong

    Recaps and Auditions: Inside Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 39:10


    Alisa and Drex discuss auditions for The Play That Goes Wrong, also a recap of The Music Man

    Willy Nilly Silly ol Shannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 26:17


    Keren has a chat with Shannon Lee about the upcoming children's production: Winnie the Pooh

    Undah Da Sea with Alyssa Graves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 24:47


    Keren chats with Alyssa Graves about the upcoming production of the Little Mermaid Plus Bonus: Interviews with the cast of The Music Man on opening night

    How about them Harveys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 39:40


    Drex and Alisa have a chat with Billie and Jonathan Harvey

    The Non-Honeymooners: with some guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 46:39


    Drex and Alisa talk about the differences between film and theatre productions. Thanks to our sponsor this month CrisTea's Nutrition. 112 W Anderson St.

    I'm Rick Jones... With Holli Blanton and Ricky Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 48:04


    Alisa and Drex have a chat with Holli Blanton and Ricky Jones Thanks to our sponsor this month CrisTea's Nutrition. 112 W Anderson St.

    Bye-Bye Biermans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 29:15


    Keren chats with Katy and Jacob Bierman Thanks to our sponsor this month CrisTea's Nutrition. 112 W Anderson St.

    You really ought to give theatre a try: with the cast of The Music Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 36:58


    Drex and Alisa stand around with the cast and crew of The Music man July 12-21 Thanks to our sponsor this month CrisTea's Nutrition. 112 W Anderson St.

    Oompa, Loompa, Doompa-Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 21:27


    Keren has a chat with Allison Diaz Thanks to our sponsor this month CrisTea's Nutrition. 112 W Anderson St.

    Got Theatre: with Alleson and Domonique

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 44:11


    Drex and Alisa talk with Alleson Jameson and Domonique Glaeske Thanks to our sponsor Urban Roots

    Pure Imagination with Nicholas Ewen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 30:09


    Keren chats with Nicholas Ewen about the upcoming musical Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka. Thanks to this months sponsor Urban Roots

    Annie get your Kleenex: with Caity Tidwell and Shannon Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 53:08


    (The one with stories about how theatre teachers save lives) Drex and Alisa have a chat with Caity Tidwell of EHS and Shannon Lee of BHS Thanks to this month's sponsor Urban Roots 

    MiniWax #2 Hanging with the Harkeys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 24:55


    Keren chats with Suzi and Randy Harkey Life and Lyric. Thanks to this month's sponsor Urban Roots 

    Ultimate Mini Wax; Fly Checks, Playlist, and Fist Bumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 25:14


    Keren, Drex and Alisa have a chat about each other and their history with the Lyric. Thanks to our sponsor this month: Urban Roots 

    A Playwright, Videographer, and Podcast host walk into a theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 56:52


    Drex and Alisa talk with Bill Foster about his film Showdown on the Brazos also they chat with Josh Wilburn about his work with the movie.

    MiniWax #1: Bonding With the Bailey's

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 35:47


    Keren chats Ryan and Tommy Bailey about how theater plays a roll in their love.

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    Out With The Old In With The New

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 49:17


    Drex and Alisa sit down with Levi Packer & Shannon Dennis to recap The Mousetrap, also a chat with Jennifer Reeves & Brandon Pierce about the upcoming musical All Shook Up.   Special Thanks to our sponsor: Sit Stay Play LLC

    Opening Night and The Stars So Bright ... Deep in the heart of Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 42:33


    Drex and Alisa sit down with Brandon Nichols and Aaron Diaz. Also interviews from the Major General Buster Humfeld Awards and the opening night of The Mousetrap.

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