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Past event

The Soul of Oz

When
Where
The Lyric Theatre
300 E. Third Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Tickets
Evening show: early bird (in advance) $8 kids, $10 adults; day of show $10 kids, $15 adults.

A dance production inspired by The Wizard of Oz that celebrates courage, belonging, and the power of discovering who you are.

Two shows, one day:

  • 2:00 PM: complimentary matinee for Fayette County Public School students and summer campers, thanks to the CommonSpirit Health Safer Neighborhoods Initiative. Children must be enrolled in a Fayette County Public School. To request student and summer camp tickets, email aabtroupe@gmail.com.
  • 7:00 PM: public evening show. Tickets were sold through historiclyric.com.

Proud community sponsors: Traditional Bank, Partners for Youth, LexArts and the Kentucky Arts Council.

Poster for The Soul of Oz by the African American Ballet Troupe at The Historic Lyric: a young dancer in a blue dress and pointe shoes on a golden road toward an emerald city. Two shows on Friday, July 17, 2026: a free 2 PM matinee for Fayette County Public School students and summer campers, and a public 7 PM evening show at The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third Street.