Footloose comes to Theatre Lawrence in bold revival
Theatre Lawrence presents Footloose directed by Annette Cook. The stage adaptation of the 1984 film follows Ben McCormick as he arrives in a town banning dancing, confronting grief, generational change, and religious control. Noelle Olson and Christoph Cording portray Ariel and Chuck amid intense scenes and aging authorities.
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Noelle Olson
Shaw Moore
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Noelle
Footloose at Theatre Lawrence opens Friday with dance focus
Footloose premieres Friday and runs multiple weekends at Theatre Lawrence with shows at 7 30 p.m. on most days and 2 30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets at 785 843 7469 or theatrelawrence.com. Cook emphasizes actor autonomy and growth guiding a diverse teen cast through the musical's sensitive themes and standout dances.
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Frank's Bar hosts quirky bike race events and diverse acts
Dorsey, owner and biker, aims for a comfortable low key spot. Riders gather at Frank's as motorcycles and bar events draw a niche crowd. The Friday and Saturday shows range from metal to bluegrass, with karaoke midweek and DJ nights.
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Bird's Nest Noodles at Encore Café Shifts to Crunchy Nest
Encore Café serves Bird's Nest Noodles topped with shrimp beef chicken and vegetables in a rich brown garlic sauce for 10.25 at 1007 Massachusetts St. The menu features dozens more Asian dishes from gyoza to Black Pepper Short Ribs plus mango shrimp and bubble tea options.
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Mi nus the Bear to headline Granada with openers
Seattle based electro rock act Mi nus the Bear visits Lawrence for a Friday show at Granada with Tera Melos and The New Trust. Doors at 7 30 p m tickets 20 in advance. Rancid tour dates include a Saturday night Granada show with Tim Timebomb and Friends and The Interrupters doors 6 30 p m tickets 29 day of show. Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn bring a New York City Nashville duo to Liberty Hall as part of the Free State Brewing Company Concert Series doors 7 p m tickets 30 in advance 34 day of show.
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Tera Melos
New Trust
Lawrence
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Abigail Washburn
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