Photo gallery: 20 years of the Lied Center

This year, the Lied Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Here’s a look back at some of the performances over the years and its beginnings.

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Jim Martin, former KU Endowment president; Gretchen Budig, wife of the 14th chancellor; Christina Hixson, trustee of the Lied Foundation Trust; Allen Wiechert, former KU director of Facilities Planning and current Lied Center audience services coordinator; and Gene A. Budig, 14th chancellor of KU, discuss the Lied Center construction.

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A view from above shows construction work on the auditorium of the Lied Center. The performing arts facility was completed and opened in 1993.

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The Lied Center under construction. The performing arts facility was completed and opened in 1993.

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Photo courtesy of Lied Center.The Lied Center opened in 1993 on the Kansas University campus.

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"The Music Man," performed at the Lied Center in its 2003-04 season.

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"Carmen," performed at the Lied Center during its 2004-05 season.

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Urban Tap performed in the Lied Center's 2002-03 season.

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Natalie MacMaster performed during the Lied Center's 2002-03 season.

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The Turtle Island String Quartet and community members during the quartet's residency program in the Lied Center's 2002-03 season.

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The Aquila Theatre Company, which performed during the Lied Center's 2001-02 season.

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"Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story," performed during the Lied Center's 2001-02 season.

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The Lyon Opera Ballet, which performed during the Lied Center's 2001-02 season.