Lied Center of Kansas, Performing arts venue at University of Kansas, Lawrence, United States.
The Lied Center of Kansas is the main performing arts center on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. It holds two performance spaces: an auditorium with multi-winged, multi-leveled seating for up to 1,979 guests and a stage 122 feet wide, and a configurable pavilion for small-scale events with a maximum capacity of 200. The back lawn forms a natural amphitheater used on occasion for outdoor performances.
The venue opened in 1993 with backing from the Lied Foundation Trust and community support from Lawrence. This establishment brought expanded cultural programming to the university and surrounding area.
The center serves as a gathering place for live performances, hosting music concerts, theatrical productions, and dance performances regularly throughout the year. Visitors experience a variety of artistic styles and international performers coming to the stage.
The venue is located on the university campus and accessible by car or public transit. Tickets can be purchased online in advance, making it simple to plan your visit before arrival.
The property features an outdoor lawn area behind the building that functions as a natural amphitheater. This space hosts open-air performances and serves as an alternative venue during warmer months.
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