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!
L’Elisir D’Amore (The Elixir of Love)
February 19 - 24, Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Tickets for this magical KU Opera production are available from the University Theatre Box Office and online at the link above.
March 6 - 12, William Inge Memorial Theatre
Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin’s script is a companion to Our Town, reimagining the small-town American narrative through the eyes of a diverse group of teens coming of age in suburban California during the 21st Century.
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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, 11/11/2025
Dozens of students and faculty members have been rehearsing for the last 12 weeks to perfect six choreographic works featured in the University Dance Company Fall Concert, which will take place Nov. 14-16. Tap, ballet, modern/contemporary and flamenco will be performed.
Thu, 10/09/2025
The University of Kansas’ William Inge Memorial Theatre will be transformed into a space for nervous, sweaty and sometimes ornery junior high spelling bee contestants in the University Theatre’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The production runs Oct. 24 to Nov. 2.
