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SPRING 2015

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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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Kiss the Fish7:30

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Paul Huang2:00

KU Jazz Ensemble I w/ Steve Wilson7:30

Stewart Copeland & Jon Kimura Parker7:30

BernadettePetersin Concert7:30

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KODO7:30

Brasil Guitar Duo7:30

ETHEL w/ Robert Mirabal7:30

NickOfferman7:30

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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

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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

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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

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A One-Man Show

The Sage of Emporia:

Elling Swings Sinatra

A celebration of Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday

Sponsored by

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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

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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, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

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APR25

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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

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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

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