• Expanded Beverage Service at the Lied Center

    In partnership with KU Memorial Unions, the Lied Center offers an expanded beverage service to include beer and wine. These items will be available at Lied Center Series performances which take place in the auditorium. They will be available one hour prior to the performance and at intermissions, if applicable. Soda, water, coffee and cookies will […]

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  • Double the Just Friends Jazz Series Performances

    The Just Friends Jazz Series was such a hit last season, that we doubled the number of performances in the 2016-17 season. Check out the 2016-17 lineup. This series is exclusively for our Friends of the Lied. All levels of friends are invited to enjoy these outstanding performances in a jazz club-like atmosphere in the Lied Center Pavilion. Complimentary […]

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  • 2015-16 IMPACT Awards Presented

    Branford Marsalis and Dani Lotton-Barker were presented the 2015-16 Lied Center IMPACT Awards on Wednesday, April 6, prior to the Branford Marsalis Quartet performance. This is the second season the Lied Center is recognizing one artist or group for distinguished service to the performing arts and one USD 497 educator for distinguished service to arts education. Executive […]

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  • Gifts support student access at the Lied Center of Kansas

    Two gifts for the Lied Center of Kansas will support the center’s Performing Arts Access Expansion program, which aims to increase access to arts programs for Lawrence school district middle- and high-school students. Continue reading on the KU Endowment website.

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  • Print at Home Tickets

        Print Your Tickets at Home The process is simple: Once you have selected your tickets, select “Online Order – Print At Home Online Order – Print At Home.” Once you have completed your order, you will receive a confirmation email and your tickets will be available in a PDF attachment. Simply print these “tickets” […]

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  • Print at Home Tickets

    The Lied Center provides the option to print your tickets at home. The process is simple: Once you have selected your tickets, select “Online Order – Print At Home Online Order – Print At Home.” Once you have completed your order, you will receive a confirmation email and your tickets will be available in a […]

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  • Expanding Performing Arts Access

    A fundraising dinner to support performing arts experiences for middle and high school students Join the Lawrence Schools Foundation and the Lied Center for a dinner buffet with artist Ashli Cristoval, aka Jazzy Ash. Ashli will talk about her work as a musician and teacher, and the importance of teaching kids about jazz music and […]

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  • Stay Connected

    Sign up for our e-newsletter and receive discounts, calendar listings and performance information.

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  • School Ambassadors

    Each school in USD 497 has an arts ambassador who serves as a link between the Lied Center and the school. This network of teachers helps disseminate Lied Center news to their respective schools and assists with coordinating tickets to school-only performances.

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  • 1993-94

    Bobby McFerrin and Kansas City Symphony David Parsons Dance Company and Billy Taylor Trio Guarneri String Quartet Joyce Castle, David Holloway, and Patricia Wise King’s Singers Kronos Quartet Laurie Anderson Minneapolis Children’s Theater in “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” New York City Opera National Company in “Madame Butterfly” Pretty Ugly Dance Company & Amanda Miller San […]

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  • Directions & Parking

    Click on image to view larger size. Directions     Parking Parking at the Lied Center is free on weekdays after 5 pm and all day on the weekend. During Lied Center season performances, reserved parking is available to Friends of the Lied at the Benefactor level and above. Contact   Lawrence Community links   […]

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  • Wynton Marsalis

    2014 Impact Artist Award Winner Internationally acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, educator, author and a leading advocate of American culture 9 Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prize winner, National Medal of Arts recipient, United Nations Messenger of Peace, CBS Cultural Correspondent, one of Fortune Magazine’s 50 Greatest Leaders, over 30 honorary doctorates, Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz […]

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  • Recent Engagement/Education Events

    From providing a space for middle school educational displays to free school-only and classroom demonstrations, there is always something going on for students in our community at the Lied Center. Enjoy these photos from some of our recent engagement and educational events.

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  • Recent Friends Events

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  • Become a Volunteer

    Volunteer ushers play a very important role as the face of the organization. They greet patrons, take tickets, provide directions and establish a welcoming environment at the Lied Center. If you have questions, or would like to become a volunteer usher, email liedushers@ku.edu, or call 785-864-2790.

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  • Rental Form

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  • KU Employee Payroll Deduction for Lied Center Series Tickets*

    To purchase tickets using Payroll Deduction, bring your completed form to the Ticket Office. Print out and complete one form per person, per semester: FY21 Payroll Deduction Form *This offer does not apply to KU Medical Center employees or KU students.

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  • KU Student Lied Center Performance Pass

    The pass is: Valid for one student admission to each performance in the main auditorium throughout the season. (Performance Pass does not include events that take place in the Pavilion or have seating on the stage.) Valid for one performance to events with more than one show date or time. Available for purchase through Optional Campus Fees […]

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  • Study Guides

    Sonia De Los Santos (video guide—opens in YouTube) Passing It Forward (video guide—opens in YouTube) Parsons Dance (video guide—opens in YouTube) Parsons Dance chair choreography lesson (opens in YouTube) They Called Her Vivaldi (video guide—opens in YouTube) The Gruffalo (video guide—opens in YouTube) Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (video guide—opens in YouTube) Jazzy Ash & The Leaping […]

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  • Ticket Info

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