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Mask collection brings personality to new theater’s lobby
By Sara Shepherd
June 16, 2013
The walls of Eleanor Woodyard’s study suddenly seem very, very bare. More than 180 colorfully adorned visitors from across the globe that once smiled, frowned and grimaced at Woodyard and her late husband have taken up residency elsewhere — a place they’ll undoubtedly be able to make more friends.
Really big show
Theatre Lawrence’s new building big enough for everyone — and then some
John R. Phythyon, Jr.
June 16, 2013
There are a lot of words that could describe Theatre Lawrence’s new $7.2 million building at 4660 Bauer Farm Drive: beautiful, impressive, exciting. But there’s one that does it best: Big.
Victor Continental prepares for ‘big finish’
Staff Reports
June 16, 2013
Lawrence’s long-running sketch comedy and musical show hosted by incorrigible European playboy Victor Continental will soon be coming to an end.
Lied Center kicks off single ticket sales for anniversary season
Staff reports
June 9, 2013
For everyone who isn’t buying Lied Center season tickets this year, tickets to individual shows go on sale this week. The Lied is kicking off its 20th anniversary season public ticket sales Monday morning with a radio celebration and special offers.
Buran Theatre brings nightmares to Naismith Drive
Traveling theater group recasts show for each performance
John R. Phythyon, Jr.
May 23, 2013
The Buran Theatre Company is a traveling theater with a twist. Where a regular touring company casts a show, rehearses, and then takes it on the road, Buran starts from scratch at each location. They’ll be performing this weekend at the Inge Theater on the KU campus performing “Nightmares: A Demonstration of the Sublime.”
Volunteers help move Lawrence institution — Theatre Lawrence
By Giles Bruce
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
Sara Shepherd, Chance Dibben and John R. Phythyon Jr.
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
John R. Phythyon, Jr.
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
By Sara Shepherd
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
By Sara Shepherd
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
By Sara Shepherd
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
Staff Reports
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
By Sara Shepherd
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
John R. Phythyon, Jr.
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
By Sara Shepherd
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

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