Celebrating their 15th year, Lawrence Opera Theatre (LOT) lives by the saying, “If music be the food of love, play on” (Shakespeare). Their mission is to fill in the void of opera during the summer season in Lawrence, Topeka, and the KC metro region. They believe in the resounding power of music, words, and great art in opera, art song, and musical theatre.
Committed to enriching the cultural fabric, they extend a vibrant spectrum of music, drama, and cultural service to Lawrence, Douglas County, and the entirety of Kansas. LOT is dedicated to making opera accessible to all, ensuring that the transformative experience of this art form is inclusive and enjoyed by diverse audiences. They serve as a dynamic platform, empowering singing professionals, emerging vocal artists, and community singers to showcase their talents and cultivate invaluable professional experience.
Lawrence Opera Theatre director and tenor Hugo Vera sang a selection himself and brought 13 other singers plus pianist Carmen Ching to perform excerpts from Mozart's Don Giovanni, Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial By Jury, Vivaldi's Arsilda Queen of Ponto and contemporary work by Adam Gorb and Ben Kaye called A Path to Heaven. The parking lot was full! Cordelia Brown hosted. Their upcoming performances are as follows:
The Path to Heaven at Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation on August 11, 2024.
Angels and Demons featuring the comedic gem Trial by Jury at Theatre Lawrence on August 15, 2024.
Heroes and Villains featuring the comedic brilliance of Trial by Jury at Theatre Lawrence on August 17, 2024.
Mozart’s Don Giovanni at Theatre Lawrence on August 16 and 18, 2024.
Find out about tickets and livestreams at:
https://lawrenceopera.org/current-season/