Performing Arts @ Lawrence
Explore the Performing Arts at Lawrence, featuring Lawrence’s renowned Performing Arts Series as well as New Music Series and Dance Series.
Student & Faculty Ensembles
Whether it’s a sweeping orchestral arrangement from a concert hall, a mariachi halftime show, or an outdoor jazz trio, our ensembles showcase Lawrence’s talented and award-winning students and faculty.
Large Ensemble Performances
Learn what Lawrence’s larger ensembles are working on and when they will be performing.
Award-Winning Opera
Lawrence’s renowned Opera program performs one mainstage production each year, and a series of opera scenes throughout the academic year.
Innovative & Collaborative Theatre Productions
Students in our Theatre Arts program perform in three main stage productions each season. Plus, keep an eye out for a variety of student-led productions including musicals, improv shows, and even “pop-up” shows.
Beloved Community Performances
The Lawrence Community Music School performances include departmental recitals, general student recitals, honors recitals, faculty recitals, master classes, and numerous performances by all of our ensembles during the year, including the popular Girl Choir.
Performing Arts Highlights
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"Breathe" - a multidisciplinary water opera
Breathe: a multi-disciplinary water opera, is an ethereal production that utilizes the Lawrence University Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center as the performance space.
