( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) An All-Star Cast Reimagines the Iconic Film for a 22-City Tour
ENSPIRE Contributor: Gabrielle Maya
Get ready to relive the magic of “Jason’s Lyric!” This iconic 90s love story is returning triumphantly, not on the silver screen but on the stage. Award-winning playwright Je’Caryous Johnson is bringing the film to life in a new theatrical production titled “Jason’s Lyric Live.” This immersive experience kicks off its 22-city national tour on February 13th, 2025, fittingly premiering in Houston, Texas – the film’s original setting – during Valentine’s Day week. Allen Payne, reprising his iconic role as Jason, leads a star-studded cast that will treat fans.
Joining Payne are 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. Jason’s Lyric Live delves into the complexities of love against the backdrop of Houston’s inner city. Jason, a man grappling with a troubled past, finds solace in Lyric, a guarded woman who has learned to navigate the harsh realities of their environment. Their connection offers a smidge of hope, but their path to happiness is fraught with challenges, family loyalty, and the ever-present threat of violence, which causes tension.
“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.” Tickets go on sale on December 13th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to experience this iconic love story reimagined for a new generation. Visit JasonsLyricLive.com to purchase tickets.
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