Lyric Theatre
225 Broad Street,
Lake Charles,
LA
70601
225 Broad Street,
Lake Charles,
LA
70601
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The Lyric Theatre was built in 1949, owned by Bill and Rita Paternostro who also owned the Delta Theatre & Palace Theatre in the same city. It was opened on October 20, 1949 with Adele Jergens in “When a Girl’s Beautiful”. It was closed on November 15, 1981 with Meryl Streep in “The French Lieutenant’s Woman”.
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Was still in operation in 1963. Photo added showing identical marquee and vertical sign. Status is Demolished from street view.
The Lyric lasted into the early 80s.
Opened on October 20th, 1949. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on October 20, 1949 with Adele Jergens in “When A Girl’s Beautiful” along with an unnamed Popeye cartoon and Paramount News. It was closed on November 15, 1981 with “The French Lieutenant’s Woman”.
The Lyric as of 1949 originally housed 1,550 seats, heavy Victorian curtains, and two 40-ton air units. The Lyric name and its music theme came from a theater-naming contest, won by local resident Dorothy M. Shotwell. It was first operated by the husband-and-wife team of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Paternostro.