Waxing Lyrically

Lyric Theatre

A show devoted to the happenings in and around the beautifully restored Brownwood Lyric Theatre in downtown Brownwood TX. Built in 1914, the Lyric is now host to plays, musicals, movies and concerts! Our weekly podcast will primarily shine its light on our Lyric Stage Performers as well as those who make the magic from behind the scenes. Hosted by Drex Holt , Alisa Hinton and Keren Moss, produced by Shannon Dennis & Dylon Evans.

  1. APR 19

    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!

    31 min
  2. APR 12

    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!

    31 min
  3. MAR 29

    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!

    46 min
  4. MAR 15

    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!

    36 min
5
out of 5
15 Ratings

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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 1914, the Lyric is now host to plays, musicals, movies and concerts! Our weekly podcast will primarily shine its light on our Lyric Stage Performers as well as those who make the magic from behind the scenes. Hosted by Drex Holt , Alisa Hinton and Keren Moss, produced by Shannon Dennis & Dylon Evans.

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