Broadway at the National is thrilled to announce that tickets for JASON’S LYRIC LIVE!, based upon the MGM Studios motion picture written by Bobby Smith, Jr., will go on sale Friday, December 13 at 10:00am. Brace yourself for the electrifying stage adaptation of one of the most iconic love stories of our time. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release, award-winning playwright and visionary producer Je’Caryous Johnson is transforming the beloved film Jason’s Lyric into an immersive theatrical experience.

JASON’S LYRIC LIVE! will play The National for two engagements, March 27-29 and May 2-4, 2025.

Tickets will be available to purchase online at BroadwayAtTheNational.com or in person at The National Theatre box office, located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday 12:00-6:00pm with extended evening and weekend hours during performance days.

With a star-studded cast led by 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, Jason’s Lyric Live promises to be a must-see cultural event.

ABOUT THE SHOW
A Love Story Worth Fighting For

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.

“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,” says Je’Caryous Johnson. “This is more than a play; it’s a love letter to the community.”

What the Stars Are Saying
Allen Payne: “Jason’s Lyric is one of the films that defined my career as an actor. To bring it to life on stage for audiences who loved the movie—and a new generation experiencing it for the first time—is an incredible honor.”
Eva Marcille: “Lyric is a character who embodies resilience and hope, and I’m honored to bring her story to life on stage.”
Bobby Smith, Jr: “Je’Caryous Johnson’s Jason’s Lyric reimagines my original story with passion and depth. I’m thrilled to see it come to life on stage for a new generation.”

For more information, please visit www.jasonslyriclive.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

March 27-29, 2025 and May 2-4, 2025

– Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:30pm
– Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8:00pm
– Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00pm & 8:00pm

– Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm
– Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:00pm & 8:00pm
– Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:30pm & 7:30pm

Please visit BroadwayAtTheNational.com/show/jasons-lyric/ to learn more.

LOCATION
The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in downtown Washington, D.C. Nearby metro stops include Metro Center and Federal Triangle. For parking information and further directions, please visit BroadwayAtTheNational.com.

GROUPS OF 10+
Groups of 10 or more can be booked by emailing [email protected].

TICKETING DISCLAIMER
Broadway at The National and Ticketmaster are the only official ticket providers for The National Theatre. Dates, times, prices, and cast subject to change without notice. Facility fees for each ticket applicable to all purchases. Ticketmaster service fees for each ticket applicable to online orders. To learn more about Broadway at The National ticket policies, visit BroadwayAtTheNational.com.

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