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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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Tickets are on sale now for the Lied Center’s 2026-27 season! Join us for The Book of Mormon, Waitress, Mrs. Doubtfire, Legally Blonde The Musical, Lyle Lovett, Rhiannon Giddens, David Sedaris and more! Get tickets at lied.ku.edu.
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In celebration of Juneteenth and honoring the cultural resiliency of African and Native culture, LRM Foundation Theatre presents an original documentary highlighting local African American and Native American community members and their arrival to Douglas County, Kansas.

Join us for the film premiere of “Generations” at the Lied Center on Saturday, June 13, 7:30pm, to hear the untold stories of family lineage and heritage that helped enrich our community. Featuring live performances by the Esoke West African Dance Group and Lead Horse Powwow Dancers.

This event is free and open to the public! Learn more at lied.ku.edu.
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Don’t miss your chance to get tickets for the 2026–27 season before the public! Purchase a ticket package or become a Friend of the Lied this week before single tickets go on sale on Monday, June 8 at 8am! Learn more at lied.ku.edu.
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Announcing the Sunday Jayhawk Jukebox concert series coming to you for FREE this summer, in celebration of the 2026 World Cup! Presented by Lied Center of Kansas, Dole Institute of Politics and KU School of Music.

Featuring performances by the Keegan Kaiser Quintet, Cornerstone String Quartet, Nic Weaver Quintet, Mire Pral and The Lost Keys. Times and locations vary.

Learn more and see the series schedule at lied.ku.edu.
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Ticket packages are on sale now for the Lied Center’s 2026–27 season! Save money with a package and get tickets before the public for the Broadway, Concert or Family Series and more. Or create your own series package! Learn more at lied.ku.edu/ticket-packages.

Available at the Ticket Office or by phone (785-864-2787). Tickets are not available to purchase online until June 8.
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Congrats, class of 2026… you did it! ❤️💙🎓👏 It was an honor to be a part of your celebrations with nine commencement ceremonies here at the Lied Center this weekend! #RockChalk forever!
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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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