Stage Play: "The Lion and The Lamb: The Pursuit for a Brighter Tomorrow"
2025-01-18 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Dr, Lawrence, KS, 66045, United States
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, The Lion and the Lamb: The Pursuit for a Brighter Tomorrow is a cry to return to values that held us stronger as a community. Writer and Director, Rita Rials brings her creativity to the stage to deliver a message that we must see the pain of others, and we must listen to understand and respond. In this production, talk show hosts Benny Tecumseh and Taraji Abara learn valuable lessons from their guests and demonstrate that we can make a difference, and we do have the power to change our world. It is a battle against evil; but love, kindness, and peace can win, and can move us toward the brighter tomorrow that we seek. Cast members:

Stage Play: "Panther Burn"
2025-06-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
We are excited about our upcoming production, PANTHER BURN, an original stage play written and directed by local playwright, Rita Rials. This is a full stage production coming to the stage at the Lied Center of KS, this June in celebration of Juneteenth!
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Postponed: North Side of the River: Generations Shaped by the Current
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The LRM Foundation announces the postponement of its upcoming production, North Side of the River, which was scheduled to take place at the Lied Center of Kansas on January 17, 2026 during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
This decision was made following the sudden and unexpected passing of a family member of the LRM Foundation Board of Directors. The LRM Foundation appreciates the understanding and compassion of the community during this time.
All updates will be shared through official LRM Foundation communication channels.
Those who wish to continue supporting the mission and work of the LRM Foundation are encouraged to do so by making a donation through the Foundation’s website: https://lrmlawrence.com/donate/
The LRM Foundation would like to thank the Lied Center of Kansas, supporters, partners, and the community for their continued support and understanding.
