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After 42 years….

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Re: Important News from the Lyric

Dear Friends,

We are writing today to share the sad news that The Atlanta Lyric Theatre has closed its doors.

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Like many similar organizations, the Lyric has experienced a significant drop in overall attendance in the wake of the pandemic.  We have tried to respond to this challenge over the course of the last several months, and we greatly appreciate your patience and support as we cancelled shows and reworked the season.  Despite our best efforts, we have arrived at the point where we must face facts: our financial resources are not sufficient to finish the current season, or embark on the next, which would have been our 43rd.  Consequently, the Board has voted to dissolve the organization.

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Regrettably, we will not be able to present the last two shows of our current season, Pippin and Best of Broadway, and we will not present the final two performances in our Cabaret Series.  We are unable to provide refunds for Season 42 tickets; however, we will generate acknowledgement letters for the value of your unused tickets and any tax-deductible donations received in 2023. Monthly donations to the Spotlight society were cancelled as of March 3, 2023. 

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We want to commend and thank the Lyric staff:  Artistic Director Mary Nye Bennett, Company Manager Stephanie Polhemus, Technical Director Joseph Swift and Box Office Manager James McCune who have worked tirelessly over the last few months.  They have been flexible, professional, and creative in their attempts to adjust to the Lyric’s new reality.  They have responded to every challenge with grace and optimism.

And finally, we want to thank you – our Lyric subscribers and donors – for your patronage and support.  Our greatest disappointment is that we will no longer be able to bring you the shows that you have enjoyed for so many years.  We hope you will continue to support other arts organizations in the community.  They need you now, more than ever.

Sincerely,

Monica Gwinn

Patti Schoettler

Lyric Board Co-Chairs

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If you have questions about a ticket purchase or tax donation, you can contact us at Info@atlantalyrictheatre.com

The curtain has come down for the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. We regret that we will not be able to present the remainder of our 42nd Season. We hope that our loyal subscribers and patrons will find a new home at one of the many other arts organizations in the Atlanta area. 

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On Tuesday, March 7th, we were devastated to hear that the Atlanta Lyric Theatre has shut down after 42 seasons. Not only is its closing a loss for our vibrant industry, it is also an indicator that if left unchecked, the crisis in the theatre and arts sectors caused by the COVID-19 shutdowns will continue to ravage our community.

Arts and theatre companies across the country are at an inflection point. Now is the time to act to ensure theatre and the arts stay a center point of Atlanta communities.
 

More than 20 theatres and arts organizations in and around Atlanta have signed on to an open letter asking for change.

Can we count on your support to make this change happen?

Share the letter on social media, contact your state and local representatives, and consider making a donation to your favorite local arts organization.

Any contribution can make a difference in the future of arts in Atlanta. 
 

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