A bit of history about the Madonna University Lyric Theatre productions... they have been producing musicals, operas, and director-written shows since 2003. Founded by director, Assoc. Professor Barbara Wiltsie, it first began with collaborative productions with then Marygrove College of Detroit. The company then presented scenes and specialized shows for campus events.
In 2007, our performance venue, Kresge Hall went through its first stage of renovation of enlarging the stage. 2008 marked the first full-musical production to a sold-out performance of Godspell. Since that time, Kresge Hall went through continual renovations of lighting/curtains/sound which created a space for giving up-close and personal, fully theatrical productions, such as the musicals:
And such operas as:
The 2020-21 school year, during the pandemic, led to a video-taped performance of director written and compiled show, A Masked Retrospect as our performers wore specialised singer's masks. We have moved onward since the pandemic and recently celebrated our 20th year of productions.
Lyric Theatre gives ALL STUDENTS opportunities to be on the stage, even if the performer is inexperienced.
THERE IS ALWAYS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE!
April 2024
Fiddler on the Roof was presented by arrangement with MTI International.
November 2023
Scenes and songs from each production Lyric Theatre presented since its beginning in 2003.
A collaboration with Lyric Theatre, Music Program, MUse Dance Ensemble performers, Joyful
Noise Productions - Children's Theatre, and Livonia Stevenson High School Village Singers.
film scenes and songs compiled by Director, Barbara Wiltsie
Urinetown: The Musical was presented by arrangement with MTI International.
In collaboration with the Madonna Chorale led by Brad Lieto
Written and compiled by Barbara Wiltsie, Director
Into the Woods was presented by arrangement with MTI International.
Poster
Joined by the Madonna Chorale, Music students and faculty.
Written and compiled by Barbara Wiltsie, Director
Joined by Madonna Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Muse Dance, and Repertory Theatre.
Written and compiled by Barbara Wiltsie, Director
