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Lionheart Hall opened its “Next to Normal” production last week. The show is a rock musical that follows a mother struggling with bipolar disorder.

The Lyric Repertory Company’s final production of the season, "The Outsider" mixes political satire with heartfelt moments.

The two-man show stars Richie Call and Stefan Espinoza and tells the not-entirely-true story of the creation of the printing press.

For years, comedy thrived on cynicism. The world was a mess, people were selfish, and anyone who believed otherwise was the punchline.But from Ted Lasso, to Paddington, to Come From Away, some of our most beloved stories are finding humor, heart, and even heroism in empathy, earnestness, and human decency.This summer, Lyric Repertory Company is producing Gutenberg! The Musical! It’s a delightfully ridiculous show about two aspiring theater makers who are convinced they have created a masterpiece. They haven't, but their unwavering enthusiasm is part of what makes the show so charming.And it's not the only production in Lyric's season that seems interested in the power of human decency.

The Lyric Repertory Theatre Company's 60th season begins this week. We talked to the crew about the five shows they're putting on.

Featuring an unprepared staff who throw together live news coverage without the luxury of smartphones or the internet this film reminds viewers of the importance of information in its most accurate and respectful forms possible.

Host Tammy Proctor continues her conversation with design historian, author, and artist Ella Hawkins about creating edible art inspired by historical textiles, objects, and costumes. This week they explore the art of icing.

Host Tammy Proctor talks with design historian, author, and artist Ella Hawkins about creating edible art inspired by historical textiles, objects, and costumes.

Legendary lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me, Fiorello!) visited Logan for events with the Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theater during their 2013 season. While he was in town, he sat down with Tom Williams for an Access Utah conversation. On this episode we revisit that conversation.

Selected Shorts is a live theatrical experience featuring guest actors reading stories selected specifically for each event. The three to four stories are mostly fiction, sometimes classic, sometimes new, and are always read by great actors from stage, screen, and television. The stories presented live at Selected Shorts are often featured on the hit public radio show (heard on UPR Sundays at 2:00 p.m.)