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

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 … [more]

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January 10, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Story Slam | Empty

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

January 16, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - February 7, 2020 @ 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, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Story Slam | Thrill

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

February 13, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - February 15, 2020 @ 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, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - February 29, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

The Snow Queen

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

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March 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Story Slam | Broken

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

March 21, 2020 @ 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, 2020 @ 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]

Newsfeed

Performing Arts this November: Snow Queen, SYT 2020, and More!

It’s time for a big winter announcement! The Snow Queen is coming February 21, 22, … [more]

New Ticketing Policies – You Spoke, We Listened!

If you’ve purchased tickets for Arts Center events this fall, you may have noticed that all … [more]

Willy Wonka Survey is Here- Send Us Your Snozberries!

“A little nonsense, now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.” – Willy Wonka … [more]

Announcing our 2020 Summer Youth Theatre Season!

Welcome to our 2020 Summer Youth Theatre Season Announcement! Escape the Ordinary Read below for … [more]