The last time I saw a play at Lyric Arts was January 2020,
the bittersweet Irish love story Bloomsday. Returning to their Main Street Stage in Anoka 21 long months later felt like coming home, even without the familiar smell of popcorn, and with the new normal of showing proof of vaccination and wearing a mask. They haven't been silent during this extended intermission, producing several virtual cabarets and even a fully staged production of Lauren Gunderson's
The Revolutionists for virtual viewing. But it's great to be back in that space again. This little theater in the 'burbs has
an exciting and ambitious season planned, culminating in yet another regional premiere next summer, the hilarious 2015 Tony-nominated musical about musicals
Something Rotten. But first, they're opening the season with the very fun and clever British mystery/comedy
The 39 Steps. Welcome back, indeed.
