The Lyric Theatre
59 S.W. Flagler Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994

(Located in picturesque downtown Stuart, within walking distance of numerous quaint shops and fine dining.)

From I-95 Southbound:

• Take the first Stuart Exit #62 (old number). Make a left turn onto Hwy 714.
• Make a left turn onto Martin Downs Blvd. The turnpike entrance will be on your right.
• Continue on Martin Downs Blvd approx 3 miles. Cross over Palm City Bridge.
• At light turn left onto Kanner Hwy (also called Hwy 76). A Hess Gas Station will be on your right.
• Continue on Kanner which turns into Colorado when you cross. U.S. Hwy 1.
• After crossing US 1, continue straight, move into the left lane when possible.
• Approx 1 mile you'll come to Confusion Corner. You'll know that you are there because you'll be confused! This is a traffic circle. Drive counterclockwise and turn right onto Flagler Ave. before you cross over the tracks again.
• Keeping the tracks on your left, drive north on Flagler.
• The Lyric Theatre is near the end of the block on your right.
• There is additional parking across the tracks in the lot by Sailfish circle.
  

From I-95 Northbound:

• Take the first Stuart Exit #101 (old number 61)
• Turn right onto Hwy 76
• Proceed approx. 7 miles to Confusion Corner. You'll know that you are there because you'll be confused! This is a traffic circle. Drive counterclockwise and turn right onto Flagler Ave. before you cross over the tracks again.
• Keeping the tracks on your left, drive north on Flagler.
• The Lyric Theatre is near the end of the block on your right.
• There is additional parking across the tracks in the lot by Sailfish circle.
  

From the Florida Turnpike:

• Exit at #133 and drive straight onto Martin Downs Blvd.
• Continue on Martin Downs Blvd approx 3 miles. Cross over Palm City Bridge.
• At light turn left onto Kanner Hwy (also called Hwy 76). A Hess Gas Station will be on your right.
• Continue on Kanner which turns into Colorado when you cross. U.S. Hwy 1.
• After crossing US 1, continue straight.
• Approx 1 mile you'll come to Confusion Corner. You'll know that you are there because you'll be confused! This is a traffic circle. Drive counterclockwise and turn right onto Flagler Ave. before you cross over the tracks again.
• Keeping the tracks on your left, drive north on Flagler.
• The Lyric Theatre is near the end of the block on your right.
• There is additional parking across the tracks.
  

From US 1 going North:

• Turn right onto Joan Jefferson Way at the base of the new Roosevelt Bridge.
• Turn right onto Flagler Drive. The Lyric will be on your left.
• If you turn before the railroad tracks, you will be on Old Dixie where you will find additional parking.
  

From US 1 going South:

• Turn left onto Joan Jefferson Way at the light at the base of the new Roosevelt Bridge.
• Turn right onto Flagler Drive. The Lyric will be on your left.
• If you turn before the railroad tracks, you will be on Old Dixie where you will find additional parking.
  

About the Lyric Theatre:

The Lyric Theatre was built in 1925 as a silent movie house and was operated until the depression when it was closed and eventually sold. Over the next 50 years it was bought and sold to various concerns and used in a variety of manners.  In 1978 the theatre was purchased by a non-denominational church and was used for their weekly services until they built a new facility, and no longer needed the structure in downtown Stuart.

At that time, in 1987, a downtown redevelopment effort was underway. A group of community minded individuals saw the Lyric Theatre, situated in the heart of downtown, and realized there was an opportunity to save a historically significant structure, thus contributing to the redevelopment effort, as well as to provide a much needed location for various types of events presented to the community.

Since 1987, the Lyric Theatre has hosted a variety of events, ranging from classical theatre to rock and country bands, orchestra and jazz concerts, dance recital and school programs, as well as movies.  It has also hosted charity fund raisers, civic presentations, and individuals who rent the facility.

The Lyric Theatre seats 500 and has a 22'X30' stage and features whisper-perfect acoustics.  It has a balcony, spacious lobby and entrances on two downtown streets.  As of October 1997, over $1.5 million in state and local dollars have provided exciting enhancements to the historic theatre, including structural repairs new air conditioning, remodeled and improved backstage and dressing areas, new restrooms and office space.

The Lyric Theatre has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.