*In honor of its 30th anniversary, acclaimed playwright and producer Je’Caryous Johnson brings the beloved film “Jason’s Lyric” to life as a theatrical production.
The show will debut at The Hobby Center in Houston, Texas, on February 13, 2025, before embarking on a 22-city national tour. Per Rolling Out, the cast includes Allen Payne (House of Payne, New Jack City) reprising his iconic role as Jason, Eva Marcille (All the Queen’s Men) as Lyric, Treach (Naughty by Nature) as Alonzo, Tyrin Turner (Menace II Society) as Josh, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (The Jacksons: An American Dream) as Maddog, and K. Michelle (Love & Hip Hop, chart-topping R&B artist*) as Marti.
Here’s the synopsis via Broadway World:
In Jason’s Lyric Live, Jason (Allen Payne), a man haunted by his violent past, meets Lyric (Eva Marcille), a guarded woman who has built walls around her heart to survive the streets of Houston. Their undeniable passion brings hope and healing, but their love is threatened by family loyalty, dangerous choices, and life-altering betrayals.
Jason’s devotion to his troubled brother Josh (Tyrin Turner), fresh out of prison, puts his dreams of a better life at risk. Meanwhile, Lyric’s fears of the street life embodied by her own brother Alonzo (Treach) make her hesitant to trust love. And looming over them all is Maddog (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs), whose volatile presence adds to the tension and stakes.
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“Houston is my home, and bringing Jason’s Lyric Live to life here first is my way of paying homage to the city and its people who inspired this story,” said Johnson.
“This is more than a play; it’s a love letter to the community,” he added.
Tickets are on sale Friday, December 13 at 10 AM. For a full list of dates and ticket information, visit JasonsLyricLive.com.
