spring 2015 lied center of kansas brochure
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Updated series details for the spring season at the Lied Center in Lawrence, Kansas.TRANSCRIPT
Ticket Office hours: Weekdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
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SPRING 2015
785-864-2787Ticket Office hours
Weekdays, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
lied.ku.edu
SPRING 2015
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APRIL
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET7:30
Elling Swings Sinatra7:30
Pilobolus Dance Theater7:30
The Sage of Emporia: A One-Man Show7:30
The Sage of Emporia: A One-Man Show7:30
WILD KRATTS–LIVE! 7:00
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31Kiss the Fish7:30
Kiss the Fish7:30
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MARCH
Paul Huang2:00
KU Jazz Ensemble I w/ Steve Wilson7:30
Stewart Copeland & Jon Kimura Parker7:30
BernadettePetersin Concert7:30
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The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and the Hare7:00
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FEBRUARY
KODO7:30
Brasil Guitar Duo7:30
ETHEL w/ Robert Mirabal7:30
NickOfferman7:30
Lied Center of Kansas • 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045 • 2014–15 Lied Center of Kansas January 2015, volume 1, issue 2 / Published bi-annually This brochure was printed with private funds.
lied.ku.edu 785-864-2787SPRING 2015
A seamless blend of traditional and Brazilian works
Brasil Guitar Duo
Nick Offerman appears on the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation as Ron Swanson. He was a series regular
on American Body Shop and has appeared on 24, Deadwood, Will & Grace, Monk, The West Wing, CSI: NY, and NYPD Blue.
Offerman’s big screen credits include Men Who Stare at Goats with George Clooney and Ewan McGregor, All Good Things with Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst, Wristcutters, Patriotville, The Go Getter, Sin City and Miss Congeniality 2.
Tue FEB 10 7:30Tickets: $20–$30 Adult$11–$16 Student/Youth
TICKETS
$30 General Public$10 with SUA Student Saver Card$20 for KU Students with KU ID
Tue & Wed JAN 27 & 28 7:30Tickets: $20–$30 Adult$11–$16 Student/Youth
Kiss the FishAn artful tale of simple island life disrupted by
the modern world
SUA and the Lied Center present
Comedian Nick Offerman
Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson
Thursday
FEB12
7:30 pm
Indian Ink Theatre Company
Robert MirabalA cross-cultural
contemporary music event
with guest artistETHEL violin
YOUNG CONCERT ARTIST
Paul Huang
KODO Tuesday
FEB24
7:30 pm
Sponsored by
Dave & GundaHIEBERT
Sponsored by
TICKETS$25–$40 Adult$14–$21 Student/Youth
Kodo erupted onto the world stage in 1981, introducing enthusiastic audiences to the ancient taiko drumming traditions of Japan’s remote Sado Island. Since then, they have awed and inspired audiences with their powerful drumming and mesmerizing choreography. Kodo turns traditional Japanese drumming and music into a sensational expression of artistic excellence that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
Thu FEB 26 7:30Tickets: $20–$30 Adult$11–$16 Student/Youth
Sun MAR 8 2:00Tickets: $30 Adult
$16 Student/Youth
One Earth Tour: Mystery
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Throughout her illustrious career, Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with
her performances on stage and television, in concert and on recordings. One of
Broadway’s most critically acclaimed performers, Peters has won numerous accolades including three Tony Awards,
a Golden Globe, two Grammy Awards, three Emmy nominations and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tuesday
MAR24
7:30 pm
Sponsored by
Bernadette
in Concert
saxophones
Stewart Copeland & Jon Kimura ParkerOff the Score: Reimagining chamber music
KU Jazz Ensemble I
Steve Wilsonwith special guest
TICKETS$40–$55 Adult$21–$29 Student/Youth
Wed MAR 25 7:30Tickets: $20–35 Adult
$11–$19 Student/Youth
Tue MAR 31 7:30Tickets: $25 Adult
$14 Student/Youth
Peters
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Listen in on one of the greatest jam
sessions ever!
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Sponsored by
A One-Man Show
The Sage of Emporia:
Elling Swings Sinatra
A celebration of Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Fri APR 10 7:00Tickets: $20–$30 Adult$11–$16 Student/Youth
WILD KRATTS – LIVE!A new theatrical production based
on the TV series you love
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.
In 1956, these four musicians gathered together at Sun Records in Memphis for what became one of the greatest jam sessions of all time.
Sun APR 19 7:30Tickets: $20–$35 Adult$11–$19 Student/Youth
Sponsored by
Fri & Sat APR 17 & 18 7:30
Tickets: $25$14 Student/Youth
TICKETS$40–$55 Adult$21–$29 Student/Youth
Check Osher’s spring catalog for a special event, osher.ku.edu.
Saturday
APR11
7:30 pm
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
PilobolusDance TheaterSingular style of modern dance
The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and The HareAs see on America’s Got Talent
TICKETS$25–$40 Adult$14–$21 Student/Youth
Founded in 1971, Pilobolus has built its international following by showing the human body to be the most expressive and magical form of media. The company’s unique, singular style—traditional dance combined with shape shifting, shadow play and other explorations—is further enhanced by its boundary-pushing collaborations with the best and brightest minds from all conceivable professions. Pilobolus has made appearances on Oprah, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and the Academy Awards.
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TICKETS$20 Adult$10 Student/Youth
In an age when television, computers and video games reign supreme, Lightwire Theater (in conjunction with Corbian Visual Arts and Dance) bring their use of cutting-edge technology, moving sculpture, and dance to another unforgettable theatrical experience. Dazzling visuals, signature electroluminescent puppetry, poignant choreography and creative use of music, brings these beloved tales into a new and brilliant light.
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.
Tuesday
MAY19
7:00 pm
Saturday
APR25
7:30 pm
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Vienna Boys Choir Anything Goes The Sage of Emporia: A One-Man Show Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery
Canadian Brass: A Holiday ConcertMILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Engagement/Education
Dave & GundaHIEBERT
Yun-Chin Zhou, piano; KU Symphony Orchestra with Joshua Roman, cello;
Sphinx Virtuosi; Beatrice Rana, piano; Paul Huang, violin
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Wild Kratts–LIVE! The Midtown MenEngagement/Education
Marilyn & GeorgeMcCLEARY
Engagement/EducationThe Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and
the Hare
Circo ComediaElling Swings Sinatra Basetrack
An Evening with Leo Kottke
The Ross and Marianna Beach Foundation, Inc.
Engagement/EducationEngagement/Education Rennie Harris Puremovement
Bernadette Peters in Concert
Pilobolus Dance Theater
SponsorsVIP Our Very Important Partner (VIP) Sponsors provide
essential financial support. Their commitment allows us to provide world-class performances, educational activities and free school performances.