University Theatre
Where the classroom meets the stage. We provide students with opportunities to put into practice the lessons they learn in our classrooms, from performance and technical skills to historical knowledge to the role of the arts in grappling with social and cultural change.
Coming Soon!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
October 24 - November 2, William Inge Memorial Theatre
This Tony Award-winning, coming-of-age musical comedy about disparate young people united by a love of language may lead you on a quest for the title of best speller.
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Auditions
UT auditions are open to all students of every major. Learn more about how to perform with us!
Latest News
Tue, 09/16/2025
The University Theatre opens its 2025-26 season with “Silent Sky,” playing one weekend only – Oct. 3-5. Lauren Gunderson’s play tells the story of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt, whose research led to a shift in understanding the universe, most notably that the Milky Way was not at the center of it.
Tue, 08/26/2025
Jayhawks studying theatre and dance at KU are able to practice their craft and be more fully engaged as students through the financial support of scholarships. The Department of Theatre & Dance awarded approximately $215,000 in scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year.
