• 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

    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. 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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