Community and Professional Performance

The Lawrence Arts Center brings the highest caliber of theater, music, and dance performances to the Lawrence community.  Regular performance series include Nine-Forty Live concerts, monthly Free State Story Slams, four Summer Youth Theatre productions, dance gala performances, and Family Theatre presentations including our beloved annual winter production of the Kansas Nutcracker, made up of a cast of over 120 youth and adult, non-professional and professional dancers and musicians.

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Upcoming Performance

September 21 @ 7:30 pm

The Band That Fell to Earth KC: A Tribute to David Bowie

Powered by up to 13 of Kansas City’s most prominent rock, blues, jazz, and folk musicians, the band will perform …

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September 28 @ 9:30 am - October 5 @ 3:30 pm

Spill, Squish, Crunch: a sensory laboratory for 0-6 year olds

Get ready to spill, squish, and crunch your way through the Sensory Laboratory, a world that explores the five sens…

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October 4 @ 7:00 pm

Story Slam | Adventures in Kansas

Real stories, live & uncensored. Stories told live, MOTH–style, with a new theme the second Friday of each mo…

October 11 @ 7:30 pm - October 20 @ 7:30 pm

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory…

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October 25 @ 7:00 pm - November 2 @ 7:00 pm

Ghosting Lawrence: A Theatrical Tour of Downtown Haunts

Join yarn-spinning Ric Averill as he walks you through Haunted Downtown Lawrence, assisted by spirits dancing, play…

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November 2 @ 11:00 am - November 3 @ 3:00 pm

Madeline’s Rescue

Based on book Madeline’s Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans, Directed by Cynthia Crews Lawrence Ballet Theatre presents …

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November 8 @ 7:00 pm

Story Slam | Underdog

Real stories, live & uncensored. Stories told live, MOTH–style, with a new theme the second Friday of each mo…

December 13 @ 7:00 pm - December 22 @ 3:00 pm

The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet

Experience the sensation and charm of the Lawrence Arts Center’s Nutcracker production. A winter family favorite,…

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