Theatre

‘Grill’ offers sizzling summer theater
June 26, 2009
University Theatre at Kansas University kicks off its summer series with “Spitfire Grill,” a musical based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff.
University Theatre announces new season lineup
June 21, 2009
The works of Shakespeare, Cole Porter and Kansas University collaborators will hit the stage for the 2009-2010 season of University Theatre at KU.
Home of their own: Lawrence teens build confidence amid rehearsing theater production
June 16, 2009
Ever wonder what it would be like to see Lawrence through the eyes of someone else?
Tonys disappoint nominees with local ties
June 8, 2009
Two people with ties to Lawrence missed out on Tony Awards during the annual presentation ceremony Sunday night.
Review: Community Theatre’s ‘Crazy’ is enthusiastically over the top
June 7, 2009
In the Lawrence Community Theatre’s latest production, “Crazy for You,” tap shoes shuffle, chorus girls squeal and lonely cowboys lie around, whittling and cleaning guns just waiting for something to happen.
LCT tackles Gershwin music
June 5, 2009
The songs of George and Ira Gershwin are the centerpiece of a musical opening tonight at the Lawrence Community Theatre.
Community Theatre calls for volunteers
June 1, 2009
The Lawrence Community Theatre needs volunteers to help with its show “Crazy For You,” which begins Friday and runs through June 21. Ushers, bartenders, bakers and box office volunteers are needed. Bartenders and box office volunteers should plan to be at the theater one hour before showtime, and ushers should arrive a half-hour before showtime.
Tonganoxie cafe that inspired ‘Bus Stop’ has new owner
May 26, 2009
A historic Tonganoxie venue that is said to have inspired Kansas playwright William Inge’s “Bus Stop” appears to have a new owner.
Youth ensemble seeks summer camp volunteers
May 18, 2009
The Lawrence Youth Ensemble seeks volunteers to assist its summer theater camp, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekday afternoons June 1-12 in South Park. Volunteers will be paired with small groups of children to play theater games and encourage imaginative play. No theater experience is necessary.
From street to stage: Neighborhood stories become basis for youth play
12:00 a.m., May 11, 2009 Updated 02:48 a.m.
It seems like everyone who lives in Lawrence understands its quirks and appreciates them. So when the Lawrence Youth Ensemble received a grant to write a play with teenagers, members decided to write about the town’s neighborhoods based on the people who know them the best — the residents.
Youth ensemble seeks summer camp volunteers
May 11, 2009
The Lawrence Youth Ensemble seeks volunteers to assist its summer theater camp, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekday afternoons June 1-12 in South Park. Volunteers will be paired with small groups of children to play theater games and encourage imaginative play. No theater experience is necessary.
Youth ensemble seeks summer volunteers
May 4, 2009
The Lawrence Youth Ensemble seeks volunteers to assist its summer theater camp, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekday afternoons June 1-12 in South Park. Volunteers will be paired with small groups of children to play theater games and encourage imaginative play. No theater experience is necessary.
Auditions set for Youth Ensemble play
May 1, 2009
The Lawrence Youth Ensemble will conduct auditions next week for its original play “Home: On the Road.”
Stage direction: April ArtStar hopes theater, dance in her future
April 28, 2009
Julia Davidson just feels at home on stage. “I love the immediate recognition I think everyone feels,” she says. “They glow from the inside. They don’t have to think, ‘I’m doing well,’ but you feel it when you get applause.”
Rabbit Hole’ among lineup in upcoming Lawrence Community Theatre season
April 28, 2009
The Lawrence Community Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2009-2010 season. Tickets will go on sale next month, and exact dates will be announced later. For more information, visit www.theatrelawrence.com.

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