- Volunteers help move Lawrence institution — Theatre Lawrence
- May 19, 2013
- The sweaty volunteers streamed by, one wearing a green cat head, another carrying a cymbal, another an old painting. It was moving day for Theatre Lawrence, one of many over the past three weekends as the local institution relocates more than three decades worth of props, costumes and equipment to its new home in West Lawrence. And it’s all being done with the help of volunteers, some of whom have no affiliation with the former Lawrence Community Theatre, which has been at 1501 New Hampshire St. since 1984. By Giles Bruce
- 2013 Summer Arts Guide
- May 12, 2013
- Winter is finally dead (we hope) and it’s time to shed some layers. As 100-degree temperatures approach, here’s a look at some notable upcoming summer entertainment in the area to help Lawrencians have fun in the sun or beat the heat inside. By Sara Shepherd, Chance Dibben and John R. Phythyon Jr.
- Curtain call
- Theatre Lawrence building was home to drama, humor onstage and in real life
- May 5, 2013
- Last month’s performance of “12 Angry Men” marked the final time the lights would go up on a production at Theatre Lawrence’s current location, 1501 New Hampshire St. “There’ve been a lot of great moments in this building,” Doveton says.
- Lied Center announces 20th anniversary season lineup
- April 28, 2013
- The Lied Center on Saturday announced its 20th anniversary season lineup, featuring an array of performers from acrobats to award-winning concert pianists, some new and some returning to Lawrence. By Sara Shepherd
- Lied Center celebrates two decades of elevating performing arts
- April 21, 2013
- It’s been 20 years since the Lied Center of Kansas opened, catapulting the performing arts scene in Lawrence. Behind it all is a woman with a vision of providing future generations with opportunities she herself never had. By Sara Shepherd
- Christina Hixson: The woman who ‘opened the door’ for the Lied Center
- April 21, 2013
- Christina Hixson isn’t afraid to admit she uses the dictionary when she does crossword puzzles. Her entire life, “self-educating” has served Hixson well. A poor tenant farmer’s daughter unable to afford college, she went on to bestow the $10 million gift that enabled the Lied Center, now celebrating its 20th anniversary at Kansas University. By Sara Shepherd
- Lawrence Arts Center holding ‘Sweeney Todd’ auditions
- April 14, 2013
- Auditions are this weekend for the Lawrence Arts Center’s October Halloween musical thriller production of “ Sweeney Todd; The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
- Look familiar? After many TV roles, Lawrence native lands lead in TV series
- April 14, 2013
- “Modern Family.” “Bones.” “The Mentalist.” These are three of the most popular shows on TV today, and Lawrence native and actress Annie Tedesco has appeared in all of them. Now she’s landed the lead role in the new TV series “Granite Flats.” By Sara Shepherd
- ‘12 Angry Men’ brings down curtain at Theatre Lawrence
- April 11, 2013
- When you think about it, it makes perfect sense: A lawyer directing a play about a jury deliberation. By John R. Phythyon Jr.
- Trading barbs with Bill Maher
- Comedian bringing his liberal sense of humor to Topeka
- April 11, 2013
- For a comedian like Bill Maher, our fair — red — state has provided plenty of fodder over the years, some of which may work its way into his stand-up routine Saturday night at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. By Sara Shepherd
- April Fools’ Day comedy show pokes fun at Lawrence, helps causes
- March 31, 2013
- “50 Shades of Baby J?” Prepare yourselves. That’s the theme of the first-round comedy sketch at the April Fool Comedy Showdown coming to Jackpot Saloon.
- Historical play brings Bleeding Kansas characters to life
- March 31, 2013
- Some of Bleeding Kansas’ strongest personalities will come to life when the Lecompton Reenactors present the play, “Kansas Territorial Characters.”
- Musical looks to create laughs for moms
- March 24, 2013
- Two Kansas University alumnae have teamed up to create “Mother%$!#Hood,” a musical comedy showing next month at the Lawrence Arts Center. Three very different moms sing and dance their way through life from pregnancy tests to empty nests.
- Pi Day pie contest and variety show planned
- March 10, 2013
- Expect a celebration of math, science, pastry and nerd pride at the Alferd Packer Memorial String Band’s annual Pi Day variety show, set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lawrence Arts Center.
- Play about Lincoln, civil rights coming to Arts Center
- February 10, 2013
- Play about presidential leadership and civil rights coming to Lawrence to celebrate President’s Day.
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