The performances of Hotel Fables: Episodes in a Life were sold out and received critical acclaim. Through music and drama, the production explored the complexities, struggles and humor of human relationships. The immersive piece was staged in one large room reflecting a single hotel room. The program featured music from […] Read more »

The production played to sold out audiences and received rave reviews, as one fan exclaimed, “What an amazing performance! As usual, it was fantastic! ‘Loved it all.” MLS Artistic Director, Marc Deaton directed one of the most beloved operas of all time, Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck. Marc and […] Read more »

From July 18 to July 28, Madison Lyric Stage presented 12 performances of the Sondheim and Lapine musical, Into The Woods, attracting capacity audiences for the Tony Award-winning show. Director, Marc Deacon, transformed the Grave house into a storybook cottage in which the dynamic cast reached out to theater goers […] Read more »

The MLS held six performances of the chamber opera version Of Mice and Men in two rooms of the Grave House. They received outstanding reviews and played to a near capacity audience. This interactivity creation brought theater to Downtown Madison and attracted many from around Connecticut and NYC. It was the […] Read more »

Madison Lyric Stage held their fundraising party on April 6th at the Deacon John Grave House with a theme of “Spring Will Come Again, Songs of Hopes and Dreams”. Mark Deacon sang accompanied by piano and cello while others performed from the upcoming plays. Songs included favorites by Barber, Bernstein, […] Read more »