Je’Caryous Johnson Adapting ‘Jason’s Lyric’ Into Stage Production

In honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, acclaimed playwright and producer Je’Caryous Johnson transforms Jason’s Lyric into a live theatrical production debuting at The Hobby Center in Houston, Texas, on February 13, 2025, before heading on a 22-city national tour.

The stellar cast includes Allen Payne reprising his role as Jason, alongside Eva Marcille as Lyric, Treach as Alonzo, Tyrin Turner as Josh, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Maddog, and K. Michelle as Marti.
Reflecting on this iconic adaptation, Allen Payne shared, “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 added, “Lyric is a character who embodies resilience and hope, and I’m honored to bring her story to life on stage.”
Je’Caryous Johnson expressed his passion for the production, saying, “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. This is more than a play; it’s a love letter to the community.”

Writer Bobby Smith Jr. also commended the adaptation, stating, “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.”

The story follows Jason, a man haunted by his past, and Lyric, a guarded woman wary of love. Their powerful connection offers hope and healing, though they face challenges from family loyalty and life-altering choices.

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.

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