The Lyons

March 20-29, 2026

Downtown

Written by Nicky Silver
Directed by Connor Bezeredi

About the show

Ben Lyons is dying. When his wife, Rita, and grown children gather to say goodbye, they learn that, despite being a family, each of them is utterly isolated, afraid of closeness, and afraid of solitude. They are propelled into foreign territory – human connection.

CREATIVE TEAM

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CAST

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, March 20 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 21 – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 22 – 2:30pm
Friday, March 27 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 28 – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 29 – 2:30pm

Tickets

ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 – 10:00 AM

Tickets may be purchased in-person at the DeYor Performing Arts Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.

Ticket sales will be available 1 hour prior to performances at The Youngstown Playhouse.

Online ticket sales will close two hours prior to doors opening on the event date.

*Flex Pass Eligible 

Flex Passes

Flex Passes are on sale now. Available in three price tiers, Flex Passes include admission to any 4 performances within the 2025/2026 Season, excluding special event shows.

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