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Lied Center of Kansas announces its 2026–27 season
Announcing the Lied Center's 2026–27 season
  • May 4, 2026
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Lied Center of Kansas announces this season’s IMPACT Award winners
The Lied Center of Kansas has named Renée Fleming and Mike Jones as the 2025–26 IMPACT Award winners.
  • April 7, 2026
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra band members playing trumpets, trombones and saxophones on stage
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis to premiere “Wave the Wheat Suite” honoring 15 KU icons
“Wave the Wheat Suite” honoring 15 KU icons
  • October 14, 2025
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Lied Center of Kansas announces its 2025–26 season
The Lied Center of Kansas announced the 2025–26 season on Sunday, May 4, to the Friends of the Lied.
  • May 4, 2025
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Lied Center of Kansas announces this season’s IMPACT Award winners
The Lied Center of Kansas has named the iconic Paul Taylor Dance Company and Trish Averill Neuteboom.
  • March 26, 2025
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Lawrence Public Schools Honors Lied Center of Kansas Staff as its 2023 Outstanding Citizens
The Lied Center of Kansas has partnered with Lawrence Public Schools since the performing arts center opened.
  • July 12, 2023
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We are looking for the next rising stars to be in the eleventh annual Ovation! USD 497 Talent Show on February 7, 2027! ✨✨✨ Middle and high school students in Lawrence Public Schools can apply by Nov. 11 to audition for the show. All talents are welcome! Learn more at lied.ku.edu/ovation.

Tickets for the event are on sale now, and proceeds benefit the Lawrence Schools Foundation.
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That’s a wrap on the first of THREE Lied Across Kansas tours this season! 🎉🎶🎹 We had a blast with jazz pianist Richard Johnson and singer-songwriter Debórah Bond in Protection, Coldwater, Minneola, Jetmore and Greensburg, KS, last week! Thanks to the artists, students and educators for engaging in these performing arts experiences and hosting us in your communities!
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It’s almost time for bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris to take the stage! Get ready for a night with the master of satire—Monday, October 26, 7:30pm, at the Lied Center of Kansas. Tickets: lied.ku.edu
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Helloooo, poppets! Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Lawrence! Join us for Mrs. Doubtfire, a new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together—Friday, November 13, 7:30pm, at the Lied Center of Kansas. Get tickets at lied.ku.edu.
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Don’t miss Lyle Lovett, the iconic singer-songwriter and 4x Grammy winner, in An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band—Thursday, November 12, 7:30pm, at the Lied Center of Kansas. Get tickets at lied.ku.edu.
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One week from tonight, everyone’s favorite curious and mischievous monkey sets off on a musical adventure on the Lied Center stage! Curious George: The Golden Meatball - Friday, October 23, 7pm! Get tickets at lied.ku.edu.
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Lawrence playwright tells her family’s story of migration to Kansas for better opportunities
The Lawrence community can celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday by attending a play by a local playwright on her parents' migration from Mississippi to Kansas in search of better opportunities.
  • June 19, 2025
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Highland Park High School band shines on Lied Center stage alongside University of Kansas band
The Highland Park symphonic band was invited to perform three songs alongside the KU University Band at Lied Center on Kansas’ campus.
  • April 29, 2025
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Lawrence students shine on stage during annual Ovation! show
Numerous students made their Ovation! debuts this year. For some students, the show is one of their first opportunities to step outside their comfort zones and perform for the broader Lawrence community.
  • February 3, 2025
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