The acoustics of the Lyric are world-renowned, and conductors and performers alike have attested to this fact from the beginning. Indeed, it is because of these unique acoustical qualities that so many people, over the years, were anxious to renovate the Lyric.

The Lyric's auditorium was registered on the National Register of Historical Places in 1986. The exterior of the facility, however, remains free so modernization can continue without restrictions. Not only is the theatre a cultural and architectural landmark, it is a world landmark when judged in terms of its sound. Baltimore's Lyric Opera House has a steady stream of great moments since 1894 and will continue to be the cultural and entertainment capital of the state of Maryland.