Season 7 - 2016 - Shakespeare 400
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Andy Stuckey Master Class
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Concert at John Brown Underground
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Concert at Signs of Life
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Shakespeare at the Castle, A Concert with Castle Tea Room
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Concert with Lawrence Public Library
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The Bard's Tale: Operas and Words from Shakespeare, An Evening of Opera Scenes and Arias
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Brush Up Your Shakespeare, A Musical Theatre Cabaret
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Purcell's Dido and Aeneas and The Fairy Queen
In 2016, Lawrence Opera Theatre celebrated the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's legacy with the season theme Shakespeare 400. This special season featured operatic and musical works inspired by the Bard's timeless plays, honoring his enduring influence on the arts. Through a mix of performances, we explored the drama, wit, and romance of Shakespeare’s stories, bringing them to life in a fresh, operatic context that connected classical literature with powerful music.