Jason’s Lyric is arguably one of the best Black love stories or romantic films of the 90s. Starring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Bookem Woodbine among others, the film analyzed a world where family love and romantic love can often conflict. Nostalgia alone would make a stage play adaption a must watch, but having the role of Lyric being played by America’s Top Model Winner, and actress Eva Marcille helps make this a play a can’t miss. Add to that, Treach of Naughty-By-Nature fame, reprising his role of Alonzo from the film. Our Eva Marcille and Treach interview took place in New York City, just a day before they hit the stage in Brooklyn for the Je’Caryous Johnson produced stage play. The pair talked about the process of preparing for this adaption, what it’s like taking on these characters 30 plus years after the original release of the film, and much more.
Treach, originally starred in Jason’s Lyric, so it makes perfect sense for him to be in the stage play adaption. Furthermore, he worked with Allen Payne and Je’Caryous Johnson on the stage play adaption of New Jack City, which toured at the end of 2022, into early 2023. Treach shared how that connection was actually what led to the Jason’s Lyric production.
Eva also shared how she connected with the play and became the actress to take on Jada Pinkett Smith’s Lyric character.
Eva & Treach on taking on the roles of Lyric and Alonzo 30 years later in the touring stage play:
Eva & Treach on working with Je’Caryous Johnson productions and how Je’Caryous works when it comes to these touring productions.
Eva Marcille shares how she prepped for the role of Lyric in Jason’s Lyric stage play. Treach hilariously revealed how Eva prepared for her first play and what it was like watching it all come together.
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Jason’s Lyric Live is a fiery, high-stakes love story set in the heart of the Houston ghetto, where love and danger walk hand in hand. Jason (Allen Payne reprising his role), a man haunted by the ghosts of his violent past, meets serendipitously and falls deeply for Lyric (Eva Marcille), a guarded woman who’s built walls around her heart in order to survive the mean streets. Their passion becomes undeniable, but both are chained to scars they can’t escape.
Jason’s unwavering loyalty to his troubled brother, Josh (Tyrin Turner), recently released from prison and headed right back into the life of crime, stalls Jason’s promising future to escape the traps of poverty. But his spark for his bright future is ignited when he meets Lyric. But there’s just one problem. Lyric’s fear of her love being ripped away by the streets that are terrorized by her own brother, Alonzo (Treach reprising his role), makes her hesitant to trust love. Not being able to deny their feelings, their relationship is tested by family betrayal, dangerous choices, and life-threatening consequences. In a city where survival is uncertain, Jason and Lyric must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome the past—or if it’s
doomed to fall apart.
Jason’s Lyric the stage play has been extended into May with 5 shows in Washington D.C., from May 2nd – May 4th. And an additional 4 shows in Dallas, TX, from May 8th – May 10th. Tickets for the added dates are available online HERE.
