In his newest book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, Inskeep illuminates Lincoln’s life through 16 encounters, some well known, some obscure, but all imbued with new significance. A compelling and nuanced exploration of Lincoln’s political acumen, Differ We Must illuminates a great politician’s strategy in a country divided—and lessons for our own disorderly present.
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Join us for this hilarious mad-cap mysterious comedy! The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters.
We Always Swing – Columbia Jazz Orchestra (MT)
Columbia Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Bobby Watson
MOSY – The Music of Studio Ghibli (MT)
This new spring pops concert will close our regular season and feature the works of Joe Hisaishi. Hisaishi is recognized as one of the greatest composers of his time.
“Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America,” May 13 Kinder Institute Distinguished Lecture with NPR’s Steve Inskeep
In his newest book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, Inskeep illuminates Lincoln’s life through 16 encounters, some well known, some obscure, but all imbued with new significance. A compelling and nuanced exploration of Lincoln’s political acumen, Differ We Must illuminates a great politician’s strategy in a country divided—and lessons for our own disorderly present.
We Always Swing – Columbia Jazz Orchestra (MT)
Columbia Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Bobby Watson
few and far between: Senior Showcase 2025
The annual Senior Showcase features the work of graduating BA and BFA Seniors from the Class of 2025, and will be on display from April 21st to May 16th, 2025 with a reception in Bingham Gallery on Friday, May 2nd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments are provided along with a chance to meet the artists. Winners of the LED Creative Writing competition, Ruth Taylor and Lillian Metzmeier, will present their texts.
University Wind Ensemble with Blue Springs South HS Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble with Blue Spring South High School Wind Ensemble and Composer-in-Residence Viet Cuong
Comdies in Concert
“Comedies in Concert” kicks off the summer with a line-up of hilarious 10-minute plays! In tune with the LCSRT shows’ themes, the evening will be dotted with mystery and excitement with more than 100 performers, musicians, designers, and technicians!
UCS for Mareck Dance Cinderella (MT)
Mareck Dance, in collaboration with the Odyssey Chamber Music Series, proudly presents an original production of Sergei Prokofiev’s Cinderella, performed with two grand pianos on stage, first showcased in 2018.