Theatre

Tickets on sale soon for Rock Chalk Revue
February 9, 2012
Members of Kansas University’s greek community will gather for the 63rd time for another rendition of Rock Chalk Revue, an annual variety show fund-raiser.
Theatre Lawrence’s Dueling Divas sing for a cause
February 1, 2012
When Sarah Young looks to defend her title Friday at the second annual Dueling Divas competition, she’d be happy to relinquish her tiara — if it means the fundraiser’s beneficiary, Theatre Lawrence, gets a big chunk of change for its operating budget. The event takes begins at 6:30 p.m. at Theatre Lawrence, 1501 N.H.
Imagination powers ‘Noah’s Art,’ the new musical from Kansas University
12:00 a.m., December 1, 2011 Updated 10:46 a.m.
A young boy realizes the power of his wishes when whatever he draws comes to life.
First Bell: ‘The Laramie Project’ opens on stage tonight at Lawrence High; school board goals available online
October 27, 2011
Time for another edition of “First Bell,” a look at issues and items involving education in and around Lawrence.
Craft project: EMU Theatre debuts show based on the spine-tingling works of Lovecraft
October 20, 2011
Even if you’ve never read a story by H.P. Lovecraft, elements of his work can be found in everything from old drive-in popcorn shows to the newest remake of “The Thing.”
Vintage Players reach audiences young and old
October 10, 2011
It’s hard to know who has more fun — the audience members who attend a performance by the Vintage Players, or the performers themselves. “We have a lot of laughs at our meetings,” says troupe member Agnes Engelmann. “We read things at our meetings we could never perform, but we get a kick out of reading them. We do improv. We play charades. It’s just a lot of fun.”
Costume designers have their work cut out for them in ‘Forbidden Broadway’
September 21, 2011
Four actors. 60 costumes. Two extremely busy costumiers.
Douglas County commissioners agree to give $100,000 to Theatre Lawrence for new building on Sixth Street
05:31 p.m., September 14, 2011 Updated 08:52 p.m.
All property owners in Douglas County will be giving Theatre Lawrence a financial push to help the organization reach its goal for building a new theater, office and classroom project in northwestern Lawrence.
Theatre Lawrence seeking another $100,000, this time from Douglas County Commission
September 12, 2011
Douglas County commissioners are being asked to pump money into two projects angling for community support: one for entertainment and another for traffic.
Theatre Lawrence receives city funding to help with new $6.2 million theater
September 6, 2011
Plans to build a $6.2 million community theater in northwest Lawrence got a last-minute boost from city commissioners on Tuesday.
Theatre Lawrence asks city for $100K
Group is trying to meet Sept. 30 fundraising deadline; goal is $6.2M
September 3, 2011
Lawrence city commissioners are being asked to provide $100,000 in public funding to help a Lawrence community theater group complete a multimillion-dollar campaign to build a new theater in west Lawrence.
$300,000 Beach Foundation gift drives Theatre Lawrence closer to fundraising goal for new building
August 4, 2011
A fundraising effort to build a new community theater building is now $900,000 from its goal after a large gift from a well-known foundation.
Theatre Lawrence raises more than $5 million needed for new $6.2 million building
Group needs to raise rest of funds by end of September
July 22, 2011
If we were at the theater, the lights now would be flickering to signal the start of the third and final act.
Theatre Lawrence hopes to hook families with pirate show
July 11, 2011
Ahoy, matey! Shiver me timbers! Anyone can learn to speak like a pirate during a production of the whimsical musical “How I Became A Pirate” at Theatre Lawrence.
‘Book of Mormon’ wins big at Tony Awards
June 13, 2011
The profane and hysterical “The Book of Mormon” took home nine Tony Awards on Sunday including the prize for best musical, a considerable achievement for a pair of first-time Broadway playwrights known more for their raunchy cartoons featuring potty-mouthed kids.

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