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From internationally-renowned musicians, actors and dancers to independent filmmakers and artistic directors, the Lied Center makes it possible to engage with and learn from some of the world’s most outstanding artists.

"They Called Her Vivaldi" school performance — Beyond the Stage

Theatre Lovett from Dublin, Ireland presented "They Called Her Vivaldi" at a school-only performance for 3rd-5th graders at the Lied Center of Kansas. This creative theatre piece, full of beautiful music, lyrical prose and hilarious characters, celebrates the power within us all to follow our dreams and overcome our fears.

"They Called Her Vivaldi" school performance — Beyond the Stage

Theatre Lovett from Dublin, Ireland presented "They Called Her Vivaldi" at a school-only performance for 3rd-5th graders at the Lied Center of Kansas. This creative theatre piece, full of beautiful music, lyrical prose and hilarious characters, celebrates the power within us all to follow our dreams and overcome our fears.
WindSync — Lied Across Kansas 2019

Beyond the Stage video with highlights of the fourth year of the Lied Across Kansas program. The 2019 artist, WindSync, visited rural schools and community centers in Salina, Hays, Russell and Sabetha Kansas.
Renee Rosnes with KU Jazz Ensemble I — Beyond the Stage

Students the in the award-winning KU Jazz Ensemble I rehearsed and performed with virtuoso jazz pianist and composer Renee Rosnes at the Lied Center of Kansas.
Andy Akiho with KU Percussion Group — Beyond the Stage

Following a week of workshops and rehearsals, the KU Percussion Group performs on the Lied Center stage with virtuoso percussionist and composer, Andy Akiho.
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble — Beyond the Stage

The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble shared their passion for music and arts education in an energetic performance for all the middle school students in Lawrence Public Schools prior to their public performance at the Lied Center. The Fox4 News team was on site covering the school performances, and band students even performed on stage with the group! Learn more about the Lied Center at lied.ku.edu.
Rhapsody in Black — Beyond the Stage

Leland Gantt performed his one-man play RHAPSODY IN BLACK for all Lawrence High and Free State High School students. The poignant and often hilarious play deconstructs notions of race and identity—provoking thought, realigning perspectives and sparking healthy conversations. Learn more about the Lied Center at lied.ku.edu.