For Immediate Release

Contact:
Peter Roveto
Brookline Bank
617-730-3500

BOSTON, MA (March 7, 2024) – Brookline Bank announced today that it is the official corporate sponsor of “Celebrating 50 Years of Lyric Stage” – a year-long celebration of The Lyric Stage Company of Boston – the City’s longest-serving resident theater company. Over their 50 years, Lyric Stage has produced more than 300 shows – with Boston talent for Boston audiences.

Founded in 1974 and in residence at 140 Clarendon Street since 1991, the Lyric Stage Company’s mission is to produce and present live theater in Boston with an intimate approach that promotes inclusivity and connection. Lyric Stage leads an effort to integrate live theater and theater education into the lives of all residents of Greater Boston.

“Brookline Bank is pleased to be able to sponsor Lyric Stage’s 50 years celebration,” said Darryl Fess, President and CEO of Brookline Bank. “Not only are they a great neighbor here in the Back Bay, The Lyric Stage Company is a vital part of the arts community in Boston, providing entertaining theater, educational programs, and opportunities for local actors and actresses to hone their craft.”

“Lyric Stage has achieved this incredible milestone by providing opportunities for Boston artists to entertain local audiences,” said Courtney O’Connor, Producing Artistic Director at Lyric Stage. “As we celebrate our audiences and look to the future, we’re thrilled to be working with Brookline Bank, a company as committed to strengthening the Boston community as we are.”

Lyric Stage’s Spring lineup of shows includes: Thirst now through March 17th, The Drowsy Chaperone April 5th – May 12th, and Yellow Face from May 31st through June 23rd. Visit lyricstage.com for tickets and more information about current and future performances.

About Brookline Bank
Brookline Bank is a subsidiary of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL), and is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. A full-service financial institution, Brookline Bank provides individuals and businesses with deposit and lending services, residential mortgages and home equity lending, commercial and CRE banking, cash management and foreign exchange services, and access to investment and wealth management services. Brookline Bank has convenient locations across Greater Boston and the North Shore. For more information go to brooklinebank.com. Brookline Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.

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