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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Convenient parking is available in the garage across the street from the Arts Center.
Parking is always free on the top level, throughout the entire garage after 6pm Monday through Saturday, and all day on Sundays.

Upcoming Performance

January 16 @ 6:00 pm - February 2 @ 6:00 pm

Atmosphere

January 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 | 6 PM January 18, 25, February 1 … [more]

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February 7 @ 7:00 pm

Story Slam | Thrill

Real stories, live & uncensored. Stories told live, MOTH–style, with a new theme the second … [more]

February 13 @ 7:30 pm - February 15 @ 7:30 pm

The Vagina Monologues: Liberated Sisters

February 13, 14, 15 | 7:30 PM February 15 | 2 PM Directed by Sadie … [more]

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February 21 @ 7:00 pm - February 29 @ 7:00 pm

The Snow Queen

February 21 & 28 | 7 PM February 22 & 29 | 2 PM & … [more]

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February 23 @ 3:00 pm

A Stage and a Steinway

Join us for a celebration of young prodigy musicians. Students will perform classical piano and … [more]

March 13 @ 7:00 pm

Story Slam | Broken

Real stories, live & uncensored. Stories told live, MOTH–style, with a new theme the second … [more]

March 21 @ 7:00 pm

Lawrence Ballet Theatre’s 10th Anniversary Concert

$16 general/$10 School of Dance student Lawrence Ballet Theatre will be presenting favorite works from past … [more]

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April 10 @ 7:00 pm

Story Slam | Off the Beaten Path

Real stories, live & uncensored. Stories told live, MOTH–style, with a new theme the second … [more]

April 18 @ 7:00 pm - April 19 @ 7:00 pm

Lawrence Ballet Theatre presents Coppélia

April 18 | 7 PM April 19 | 3 PM $20 adults/$15 seniors/$13 student Coppélia … [more]

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Newsfeed

Cast Hub: The Snow Queen 2020

We are pleased to announce The Snow Queen 2020! Click here to view the cast … [more]

Spotlight on Atmosphere: Meet Tammy Keiser and Amanda Pintore!

A gallery installation. A performance. Atmosphere.   Meet Tammy Keiser, costume designer, and Amanda Pintore, … [more]

Announcing the Cast of The Snow Queen!

Congratulations to all who auditioned for The Snow Queen! We are proud to announce the … [more]

Spotlight on Atmosphere: Meet Sharon McCaman!

A gallery installation. A performance. Atmosphere.   Meet Sharon McCaman, the installation designer and performer … [more]