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FOR PERFORMING ARTS! WELCOME TO ANOTHER SPECTACULAR SEASON OF MUSIC, THEATER, DANCE, AND MORE AT THE LIED CENTER! There has never been a better time to enjoy life, escape from the world for a few hours, and experience the greatest artists in the world right here in Nebraska. The 2026–2027 season is one of the most entertaining in Lied Center history, filled with opportunities to laugh, celebrate, be inspired, and have the time of your life with family and friends. Headlining the season is the return of Hamilton, the most popular performing arts event in Lancaster County history. An extraordinary year also includes Yächtley Crëw, The Temptations, Mamma Mia!, SHUCKED, Riverdance, Trombone Shorty, and so much more. This season also gives us the opportunity to celebrate Wynton Marsalis, an iconic artist deeply connected with the Lied Center’s history. We are honored to welcome the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis during his final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. His extraordinary influence on jazz, arts education, and American culture has spanned generations. Beyond the entertainment, this season features exceptional performances you might normally expect to travel to New York, Paris, or London to experience. Ballet Hispánico’s Carmen.maquia, Italy’s NoGravity, Japanese ensemble Kodo, and acclaimed pianists Isata Kanneh-Mason and Daniil Trifonov are just a few of the remarkable artists coming to Lincoln. It is also an exciting year for the Lied Center building itself. With the steel structure of the Building the Future project complete, we are looking ahead to the completion of this historic transformation in fall 2027. Please also consider joining the Friends of Lied. Your support helps bring extraordinary artists to Nebraska, creates life-changing opportunities for young people, and keeps the Lied Center strong for generations to come. It’s going to be an amazing year. Life is short. Gather your friends. Buy the tickets. Have the time of your life.
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LEGACY Ernst F. Lied and Christina Hixson have transformed the lives of millions of Americans through the Lied Foundation Trust with philanthropic contributions of more than $300 million to over 125 different organizations in seven states.
Born in 1906, Ernst F. Lied was a 1927 graduate of the University of Nebraska. He achieved business success as the owner of a Buick dealership in Omaha and as a real estate magnate in Las Vegas. Having no living relatives, he established a trust in 1972, and upon his death in 1980, his secretary and business partner Christina Hixson was appointed to administer the foundation.
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The first gift from the Lied Foundation Trust was a $10 million matching grant to build the Lied Center for Performing Arts in the early 1980s at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in memory of Lied’s parents, Ernst M. and Ida K. Lied. The Lied Foundation Trust went on to support many projects in Nebraska, including Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Lied Jungle, the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City, and the Lied Transplant Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
T HE LIED CENTER’S MOST IMPORTANT ROLE IS TO INTRODUCE INDIVIDUALS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS TO ENRICHING AND DIVERSE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES. - Christina Hixson Christina Hixson first partnered with Lied in 1944 as his secretary at the Omaha Buick dealership, and she followed him to Las Vegas as a business partner in 1960. After Lied’s death, Hixson became the executrix of his estate and continues to serve as the Lied Foundation’s sole trustee. It was Hixson who made the decision to support the construction of the Lied Center for Performing Arts. In 2000, she also announced a gift of $18 million to support UNL’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. One of the last major gifts of the Lied Foundation Trust was a $2.5 million grant for the construction of the Lied Center’s new multipurpose space, the Lied Commons, which opened in 2012. Together, Lied and Hixson built a multimillion-dollar empire that has positively impacted the lives of millions of people in Nebraska and across the nation.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Lied Center for Performing Arts honors and acknowledges that it resides on the traditional and unceded territories of the Pawnee, Ponca, Otoe-Missouria, Umo nho n , Dakota, Lakota, Arapaho, Cheyenne and Kaw Peoples, as well as the relocated Ho Chunk (Winnebago), Iowa and Sac and Fox Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future. May this acknowledgment affirm the Lied Center’s commitment to building and strengthening partnerships with vibrant Indigenous communities who continue to thrive and honor their sacred connection to this land. Photo Credit: Ethan Freese
LIED CENTER STAFF BILL STEPHAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CHIEF ARTISTIC OFFICER BUSINESS SERVICES Natalie Stroud, Associate Executive Director Sharon Burkle, Finance Specialist Jesse Dillman, Data Systems Manager Austin Judd, IT Support Specialist Paige Patton, Programs & Events Specialist Michelle Zinke, Administrative Coordinator DEVELOPMENT Amy Ossian, Associate Director of Development & Membership Ben Cuca, Development Coordinator Hannah Miller, Administrative & Development Associate EDUCATION & ARTS PROGRAMS Jane Schiermeyer Hansen, Education & Community Engagement Director Sasha Dobson, Education Outreach Manager EVENTS & FACILITIES Mark Moore, Associate Director of Events & Facilities Casey Barnett, Custodial Leader Bethany Blackman, Usher & Events Coordinator Stacy Brand, Assistant Facility Services Manager Laura Ekinde, Custodian Steve Pearson, Event Services Manager Christian Richey, Building & Grounds Attendant Jillian Stewart, Assistant Custodial Services Manager Jayden Taylor, Custodian PRODUCTION Jesse Snyder, Director of Production Mike Doran, Audio & Production Specialist Raymond Guern, Production Technician Jason Hibbard, Production Coordinator Mel Rudy, Production & Broadcasting Associate Ted Tipton, Associate Technical Director MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Matthew Boring, Deputy Director Ben Coleman, Digital Content & Communications Manager Andrea Fabiano, Marketing Projects Coordinator Thao Huynh, Graphics Specialist
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION ARRIVING FOR A PERFORMANCE Performance times vary. Please check your ticket or call 402.472.4747 to confirm starting times. Ushers will seat latecomers at an appropriate time to minimize disruption. For most performances, the lobby will open one hour prior to show time, and the auditorium doors will be open 30 minutes before the show. ADMISSION Regardless of age, every person must have a ticket for admission. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all Lied Center events. PARKING There are many nearby parking options in downtown Lincoln. For more information, visit the City of Lincoln Parking Services website at ParkAndGo.org. VALET PARKING The Lied offers limited valet parking for most Lied Season main stage season events. Purchase your valet parking in advance at liedcenter.org/ parking or through the Lied ticket office at 402472-4747. ACCESSIBLE SEATING All Lied Center venues have wheelchairand scooter-accessible locations where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons with mobility disabilities should request accessible seating when ordering tickets. For website orders at liedcenter. org, accessible seats in the main hall are marked with the ISA symbol. Lied Center staff are not able to physically assist patrons with chair transfers. Should you require direct physical assistance, please plan to attend with a personal care attendant. Guests of patrons with disabilities must purchase a ticket to attend performances. Lied Center ushers are happy to provide seating in the observation room should a patron need to leave the theater at any point during a performance. ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES Assisted listening devices, including hearing loop adapters, are provided at the coat check. ASL interpretation is available when requested at least two weeks in advance. SENSORY BAGS Sensory bags are available for check out at coat check. They include items that help individuals manage sensory sensitivities in busy or loud environments. LARGE-PRINT PROGRAMS & AUDIO DESCRIPTION PDF programs are available to patrons with visual impairment when requested at least 48 hours in advance. Audio description is available when requested at least two weeks in advance.
OBSERVATION ROOM Patrons are welcome to use the observation room at the rear of the theater to view performances. The room is separated from the audience by glass and provides a place to see and hear the show without disturbing other guests. Ask an usher for assistance. RESTROOM & COAT CHECK Coatrooms, public restrooms, and drinking fountains are all conveniently located throughout the Lied Center. Please ask an usher for assistance if you have trouble locating them. CONCESSIONS A variety of snacks and beverages, including coffee, cookies, cocktails, and more, are available for purchase in the lobby. ELECTRONICS We ask that you turn off all noise-making electronics, including cellphones, during Lied Center performances. Due to copyright restrictions on the artists’ work, taking pictures and video is prohibited at all performances (unless specified by the artist). NO SMOKING No tobacco products may be used in facilities of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln, including the Lied Center. This includes electronic cigarettes or other forms of electronic smoking. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vapor-free. Learn more at go.unl.edu/quit. EMERGENCIES Please take a moment to identify the nearest exit in case evacuation is necessary. If you hear a weather emergency announcement while outside the seating area, please return to your seat and await instructions. SAFETY AND SECURITY The safety and security of our guests, as well as artists, volunteers, and staff are a top priority for the Lied Center. All patrons and their belongings are subject to search upon entering our facilities. By presenting your ticket and entering our venue, you consent to such screenings. Persons who refuse screening may be denied entry into our venues. More information can be found on liedcenter.org in the FAQ under Security Policies. INCLEMENT WEATHER Wondering if the show will go on? Visit LiedCenter. org or our Facebook page to get up-to-date information regarding show status during inclement weather. DANCING POLICY Patrons may dance in the area immediately in front of their seats as long as it is carried out in a manner that is respectful of other audience members. Dancing in the aisles and other common areas will not be permitted for safety reasons.
PERFUME As a courtesy to other Lied patrons, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong cologne and perfumes during Lied Center performances. Scented products can trigger mild to extremely severe allergic reactions and asthma and respiratory attacks. Thank you for your cooperation. COUGH DROPS Cough drops are available from Red Cross on second floor upon request. PRE-TALKS A 15-minute pre-performance talk, delivered by a local expert, is held 30 minutes prior to most Lied Season main stage events. Talks are designed to provide background information on artists and shows in order to increase audience enjoyment of events. Seating is limited. FAMFEST FamFest activities start 90 minutes before each FamFest performance. FamFest provides free food and fun hands-on activities for the whole family! GROUP SALES Discounts for groups of 10 or more are available for most Lied Center presented Season performances. Contact Kelly Buresh at 402.472.4734 or visit liedcenter.org/groups for more information.
TOURS Tours of the Lied Center are available Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm. Tours must be prearranged on an individual basis and depend on room availability. Email Steve Pearson at spearson5@unl.edu for more information or to schedule a tour. VOLUNTEER USHERS Interested in becoming a volunteer usher at the Lied Center? Contact Bethany Blackman at bblackman@unl. edu to learn more. TICKET OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday / 11am–3pm For most main stage performances, the Ticket Office opens two hours prior to the event, and remains open 15 minutes after the show’s scheduled start time. For events in other venues, Ticket Office personnel are onsite one hour prior to the event. CONTACT INFO 402.472.4747 LiedCustomerService@unl.edu University of Nebraska–Lincoln Lied Center for Performing Arts Ticket Office 301 North 12th Street P.O. Box 880157 Lincoln, NE 68588
PARKING OPTIONS We recommend that you allow sufficient time before a performance and review paid parking options available at the listed locations.Visit liedcenter.org/parking for more information.
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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE
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he value of higher education extends beyond the degrees students receive and the research that changes lives. The University of Nebraska is an economic engine for our state, driving growth and success—and it is also a cultural engine for Nebraska.
Now, we look ahead to an exciting chapter. The Lied’s $35 million renovation and expansion will create more welcoming and versatile spaces for artists, students and audiences.
The arts enrich our quality of life.
I am grateful to the donors whose generosity has made this transformation possible. Together, we are building a
They create connections and help us think more broadly about the human
bigger and better tomorrow for the fine and performing arts across Nebraska.
experience. The Lied Center is truly central to this work. Through performances, education and statewide engagement, the Lied brings opportunities to Nebraskans of all ages, wherever they live.
JEFFREY P. GOLD, M.D. President, University of Nebraska System
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On behalf of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln, welcome to the Lied Center, Nebraska’s home for the arts. Whether you’ve traveled from across the state or across the globe, we are thrilled to have you here. At UNL, we empower generations to lead boldly, courageously, and with purpose greater than ourselves. While much of our work sustains and strengthens our world, the arts inspire, uplift, and bring us together in uniquely powerful ways. The Lied Center offers Huskers unparalleled opportunities to experience live performance at its finest — from world-class musicians and dancers to innovative theater and cultural events that celebrate creativity in every form. Thank you for joining us and for sharing in the joy, inspiration, and connection that the arts bring to our community. KATHERINE S. ANKERSON, INTERIM CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN
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All roads lead to Lincoln – and fortunately for us, those roads are traveled by some of the most talented and impressive performers of our time! Congratulations to the Lied Center for creating a spectacular season that is sure to entertain, thrill, and inspire audiences of all ages. LEIRION GAYLOR BAIRD MAYOR OF LINCOLN
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Here in Lincoln, it can feel easy to take for granted the many popular musicals, intricate ballets, captivating plays, and other incredible performances we are able to witness each year at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. After all, the Lied has been here for 36 years, serving as a hub for high-quality programming and world-class performances since it opened in 1990. But as my family and I return to the Lied year after year, whether it’s for time-honored holiday traditions like Mannheim Steamroller or exciting, family-friendly Broadway hits like Disney’s Frozen, I’m reminded of how important it is to recognize how fortunate we are to have a place like this right here at home. That’s why Union Bank is proud to support the Lied Center’s mission of educating, inspiring, and entertaining the people of Nebraska through the performing arts. If you are so inclined and have the means, I encourage you to join us in supporting the Lied Center to help ensure our community will be able to enjoy moments like these and create lasting memories for years to come. JASON MUHLEISEN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, UNION BANK AND TRUST
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The Lied Center plays a special role in Lincoln by bringing people together to share experiences that move us, challenge us, and often remind us of what matters most. For the older adults served in Immanuel’s Lincoln communities, access to music, theater, dance, and other performances can spark memories, encourage connection, and nourish the spirit. Those benefits aren't limited by age. The arts enrich the lives of people across our community, and we're proud to support the Lied Center and all it brings to Lincoln. TERI VOSICKY, REGIONAL RETIREMENT LIVING CONSULTANT, IMMANUEL COMMUNITIES
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It’s my honor and pleasure to serve at the President of the Friends of Lied Board of Directors this year. When the Lied Center for Performing Arts opened back in 1990, thoughtful people decided to form Friends of Lied at the same time as a way of raising funds to sustain the longevity of this impressive hub for culture and the arts. Today, the Friends of Lied has more than 1,200 members from across the state, and this year, there are 59 members of the Board of Directors. The Board promotes membership and hosts fundraising events so we can provide funds to the Lied Center. Last spring, we donated $675,000! This is a particularly exciting year for the Lied. In addition to the wonderful lineup of performances, we’ll get to witness beautiful and important updates to the building, thanks to the Building the Future campaign. Even if you are like me and didn’t get introduced to live theatre until later in life, you know how inspiring it can be. Live theatre brings people together, opens minds, and enhances humanity. Become a Friends of Lied member today to help the Lied Center for Performing Arts continue to bring high-caliber live shows to our community and state-wide. CLOVER FREDERICK, PRESIDENT, FRIENDS OF LIED
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The Lied Center for Performing Arts is an important partner to the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, providing our students, faculty and staff opportunities to experience world-class artists on stage and in the classroom. These experiences allow our students to see what it takes to perform and create at the highest level while inspiring new ways of thinking about their own artistic practice. The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is committed to fostering greater collaboration and interdisciplinarity across the arts. The Lied Center plays an important role in that vision, bringing together artists and audiences from diverse disciplines and creating opportunities for our students to encounter new perspectives, ideas and creative approaches. These connections help prepare our students for a world in which the boundaries between music, theatre, dance, visual art, design and emerging media arts continue to evolve. Our deepest gratitude to Miss Christina Hixson and the Lied Foundation Trust for their vision in creating this remarkable facility and for their enduring support of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. Enjoy the performances at the Lied Center this season. We also invite you to visit arts.unl.edu to learn more about our student and faculty performances, exhibitions and other creative work. We look forward to welcoming you to all of the creative spaces across our campus this season. ANDY BELSER DEAN, HIXSON-LIED COLLEGE OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
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The Friends of Lied is a membership organization of over 1,300 members, governed by a board of directors from across the state of Nebraska. Its purpose is to promote and support the Lied Center for Performing Arts –Nebraska through education, fundraising, and service. The Friends of Lied is a 501c3 taxexempt organization, serving as a support group for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Contributions to the Friends of Lied are tax-deductible, and membership starts at just $50. Since its inception in 1989, the Friends of Lied has contributed nearly $11 million in support of the Lied Center’s mission to educate, inspire and entertain the people of Nebraska through the performing arts. Visit LIEDCENTER.ORG/FRIENDS to learn more.
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Michael and Marvona Tavlin are longtime Lied Center friends and supporters. They are big fans of Broadway musicals and are both music school graduates of Oklahoma City University where Mike is a member of the Alumni Advisory Councils for the Schools of Dance, Musicand Theatre. Longtime Lincoln residents and community volunteers, Mike is the Managing Director of Pacific Asset Management, LLC, and Marvona is a Past National President of the Delta Zeta Sorority, a Past President of the Delta Zeta Foundation and was an early Friends of Lied board member. THE TAVLINS BELIEVE THAT ARTS EDUCATION IS A CRITICAL PART OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE IT HELPS SHAPE WELL-ROUNDED, ADAPTABLE AND THOUGHTFUL INDIVIDUALS EQUIPPED TO THRIVE BOTH IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.
MATT & CLOVER FREDERICK
Matt and Clover Frederick are pleased to be Season Lieders supporting the 202627 season of performing arts at the Lied Center! We love Broadway and have been fortunate to take our kids to see shows in Chicago, NYC and London. But we're even more grateful that we can see Broadwaycaliber theatre in our own community. IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO PLAY A ROLE IN BRINGING WORLD-CLASS PERFORMANCES TO LINCOLN.
BILL BUNTAIN
Returning to Lincoln after leaving in 1985 to launch a career in the music business, Bill is excited to support the Lied Center and its 2026-2027 Season. A graduate of Lincoln High and UNL, he spent the past 36 years on the road managing finance and logistics for live concert tours for a range of rock and pop artists. His first tour was with the B-52s Cosmic Tour in 1990, and over the years he’s worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Janet Jackson, CHER, P!NK, and Tina Turner. Growing up in Lincoln, we didn’t have a dedicated performing arts center, so I saw touring Broadway shows at the Stuart Theater and Pershing Auditorium. We often had to travel to Omaha or Kansas City to see the most current productions. My family also produced the summer musicals at Pinewood Bowl in the late 1970s, and I probably caught the entertainment bug during those summers. Since moving back to Lincoln part-time in 2022, Bill has regularly attended performances at the Lied Center and continues to be amazed by both the quality and quantity of the programming. Whether you’re seeing a play for the first time, or revisiting one of your favorites, seeing a show at the Lied is a reminder of how good it feels to experience something live—and together. I am especially excited to be able to support the Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp performance this season. I first saw RENT on Broadway in June 1996. Being able to see the original cast in the first few months of RENT’s record-breaking run was like watching fireworks go off. There was so much raw talent on stage. My path crossed with Anthony Rapp in summer 1998 while I was on tour in London when he was one of the four original cast members who were part of the opening RENT cast in the West End. We have stayed in touch over the years and it will be great to have him back in Lincoln.
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Larry and Lucy are proud to return as Lied Center Season Lieders for the 2026–2027 season! They have been Lied supporters and leaders for many years, including as Season Lieders for the past several seasons. Lucy serves as the Lied Center’s Senior Development Director Emerita. She has made a major impact in building the Lied Center’s artistic programs, including the Glenn Korff Broadway Series and the Lied’s Command Performance of American Ballet Theatre with Misty Copeland and the St. Louis Symphony. During her time with the University of Nebraska Foundation, Lucy played a lead role in developing the arts at UNL, including the creation of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts and much more. She has a passion for Broadway, dance, and a wide variety of art forms. LARRY AND LUCY ENJOY SUPPORTING AND ADVOCATING FOR NEBRASKA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, AND THEIR POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIED WILL LAST LONG INTO THE FUTURE.
RYAN GROSS & BETH BARGER
The Lied Center for Performing Arts has always held a special place in Ryan and Beth's hearts and lives. They are honored to be Season Lieders and support the Lied Center for Performing Arts and all the artists, creators and storytellers who perform there. The arts have always been an important part of their lives and a gateway to expanding their understanding of the world and the amazing artists who create in it each day. As a child Ryan would listen to his grandfather play the dulcimer by ear without any formal music training. He would play for those in his community including those in retirement homes, community and cultural events and for his family. He loved bringing people together through music. Beth has been involved in music and the arts her entire life. She was a member of multiple bands in school, and her children have all followed by learning to play musical instruments and all enjoy visual arts and theater. Her eldest daughter is currently enrolled in the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts. THE LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS BRINGS WORLD-CLASS, CULTURALLY DIVERSE ARTS TO OUR COMMUNITY. THEY ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT IT AND HOPE ALL THAT ATTEND THESE SHOWS ARE INSPIRED BY THESE GREAT ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS.
CHUCK & KAREN HARRIS
We are pleased to participate in the Lied as Season Lieders for the 2026-2027 season. Both lifelong Nebraskans, Karen grew up in Lincoln and graduated from UNL and Chuck grew up in York and is a University of Minnesota graduate. We have been honored to participate in various Lied organizations, including as members of the Lied Center's 25th Anniversary Sterling Society. Karen served on the Friends of Lied board and served as its president in 2008-2009 and is currently on the board of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. Chuck served on the Statewide Advisory Board and as its president in 2015-2016. We have enjoyed attending and encouraging friends to enjoy the Lied experience. The Lied's commitment to making the performing arts experiences available to all through programs like Arts Across Nebraska and subsidized ticket prices makes the Lied Center the go-to destination for performing arts in Nebraska. WE WANT ALL NEBRASKANS TO HAVE THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY ALL THAT THE LIED CENTER MAKES POSSIBLE.
DOUG & VIKKI KOTIL
The Kotils are longtime friends and supporters of the Lied Center. In 1985, Vikki first became involved as a member of the then, newly formed, Statewide Program Advisory Council for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. She later joined the staff of the Lied Center Project, under the direction of Shelia Griffin, during the facility's construction and initial program development. Vikki recalls this as such a very exciting time to personally witness the brick and mortar being transformed into the world-class performing arts facility that it is today. She adds that from the onset the mission of the Lied Center was to increase opportunities for all Nebraskans to experience the highest quality performances and its events. Doug added that he and Vikki are happy to continue their support as an advocate and Season Lieder because they feel truly fortunate to benefit from the efforts of those visionaries who made the Lied Center a reality. Today, the Lied Center is one of the top 100 theaters in the world. As we attend this season’s performances, IT IS A PRIORITY FOR US TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AS IT REMAINS EVIDENT THAT THE LIED CENTER CONTINUES TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES OF GENERATIONS OF NEBRASKANS.
ART & CHRIS ZYGIELBAUM
Taking great honor and pleasure in their involvement with the Lied Center, Art and Chris Zygielbaum support programs, take part in special events, and contribute time and energy to the Lied. Art is the past president of the Lied Center Statewide Advisory Board, and Chris is a former Friends of Lied board member. Art and Chris can be found at the Lied Center for more than 20 performances a year and often choose to support programs that have exceptional artistic merit and social justice impact. These include the play 1984 In the 2019-2020 season, the Mosaic Circle’s Everytime I Talk About and the incredible ABT Across America in the 2020-2021 Season. A number of years ago, they supported a youth play from Australia called Hitler’s Daughter that explored issues of Nazi Germany through a fictional plot. This production, in particular, had a significant impact on local youth who were given the opportunity to experience the show. The Zygielbaums also sponsored My Antonia, Trevor Noah, The Capitol Steps and many other memorable and meaningful programs in past seasons. BECAUSE OF THEIR DEEP BELIEF IN THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LIED CENTER TO OUR COMMUNITY AND STATE, THE ZYGIELBAUMS ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING ASSURE ITS CONTINUED SUCCESS.
JOHN & LAURIE TAVLIN
John and Laurie Tavlin have been dedicated supporters of Jazz Music for over 50 years. John founded the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra in 1975, serving as its president and performing in the trumpet section from 1975 to 1988. As a jazz trumpeter, John has been a soloist at venues ranging from London’s Crystal Palace Bowl to jazz clubs in New York City, Chicago, Kansas City, Des Moines, New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. He has performed with many jazz greats, including Clark Terry, Bill Watrous, Don Menza, and Ed Shaughnessy. In 1986, John received the Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Award as a performing jazz artist. In 2016, John founded the Johnny Manhattan Orchestra, a 19-member ensemble created to support the University of Nebraska Jazz Studies Program by pairing student musicians with professionals in a working band that celebrates classic Swing Era music. In 2023 John founded the Metro Jazz Quintet, an ensemble celebrating the rich tradition of Jazz Music with a sold-out performance series in the Johnny Carson Theater. Through their company, Nebraska Diamond, John and Laurie have sponsored numerous guest artists with the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra and the University of Nebraska, as well as supporting Jazz in June. They have also established and funded a Graduate Fellowship in Jazz Trumpet and an Excellence in Jazz Performance Scholarship Fund through the University of Nebraska Foundation, benefiting jazz programs at both UNL and UNO. As Season Lieders, John and Laurie—along with Nebraska Diamond—support the full spectrum of Lied programming. As members of the Lied Jazz Circle, they are especially committed to the growth and appreciation of jazz music, a uniquely creative and important American art form. THEY TOAST THE LIED ON ANOTHER OUTSTANDING SEASON OF GREAT PERFORMANCES!
LIANA SANDIN – PEARLE FRANCIS FINIGAN FOUNDATION
The Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation, guided by Liana Sandin, has endeavored to make a significant impact on Nebraska's cultural scene. Their unwavering support has not only enriched the arts community in Lincoln but also fostered a broader appreciation for all the arts, especially classical music. By partnering with educational and humanitarian organizations, they have ensured that the arts remain accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. The Lied Center's world-class performances share the foundation's vision of a vibrant cultural milieu, where the arts are celebrated and cherished as a vital part of the community's fabric. THIS COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS IS A POWERFUL REMINDER OF HOW DEDICATED PATRONAGE CAN INSPIRE AND ELEVATE A REGION'S CULTURAL HERITAGE.
GEOFF & KRISTEN CLINE
We are thrilled to support the Lied Center in its mission to "educate, inspire and entertain" as Season Lieders for the 2026–2027 season. We have formed many wonderful memories with our children at Lied Center performances, and we appreciate the Lied's efforts to extend this opportunity to all students in our community and beyond. The Lied provides unique and meaningful outreach and educational experiences — from a 9-year-old's eye-opening first visit to a Lied Center matinee, to the chance for a UNL student to hone their craft in a master class, and so much more. Kristen serves on the Lied Center Statewide Advisory Board and the Lincoln Children’s Zoo Board of Directors and previously served as President of the Friends of Lied Board of Directors. Geoff is the managing partner of Orange Street Group and serves on the boards of the Sheldon Art Association, United Way, and Public Art Lincoln. WE BELIEVE ARTS EDUCATION AND FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCES ARE CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR STUDENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY
RHONDA SEACREST
Few Nebraskans have supported the arts and culture of the state, including the Lied Center for Performing Arts, more than Rhonda Seacrest and her late husband, James C. Seacrest. With their support of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Sheldon Museum of Art, the Glenn Korff School of Music, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, the NET Foundation and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, among others, the Seacrests have gone above and beyond to provide world-class cultural events and education to citizens all across Nebraska. Jointly and individually, the Seacrests have headed fund drives raising millions of dollars and served on the boards of some of Nebraska’s most significant cultural entities. “ATTENDING ANY PERFORMANCE AT THE LIED CENTER ENHANCES THE CULTURAL AWARENESS OF EACH PERSON. I CAN FEEL IT! PATRONS EXIT CULTURALLY ELEVATED IN A MANNER THAT CAN ONLY BE PROVIDED IN AN EXCEPTIONAL VENUE. AND IT IS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN LINCOLN.”
THE LIED CENTER IS
NEBRASKA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER! In our 36 year history, the Lied Center has hosted more than 1,700 events featuring artists from around the world.
More than 3 million audience members have enjoyed thrilling performances #AtTheLied.
Nearly every artist that appears on the Lied Center stage also works with students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and/ or local K-12 students. Recent masterclasses have taken place in elementary schools, after-school programs, community centers, and beyond—and they’re always FREE to students.
The Lied Center’s Arts Across Nebraska program takes exceptional artists on annual tours to communities throughout the state. Last season, artists and Lied staff traveled over 1,700 miles and provided public performances and arts outreach to more than 4,700 Nebraskans in 8 communities!
Right now, more than 1,300 Nebraskans from all across the state support the Lied Center as members of the Friends of Lied.
As part of our partnership with Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, every fourth-grade student in Lincoln Public School visits the Lied Center to experience a performance from the symphony.
26-27 LIED CENTER
STATEWIDE ADVISORY BOARD
Barbara Bartle, President Justin Carlson Kristen Cline, Past President Jill Pershing Davis Kate Engel Clover Frederick, President Elect Doug Ganz
Jordan Gonzales John Leonard Harris Randy Hawthorne Heather Hilgers Hasan Khalil Tom Klein Barbara Kohler
Lyn Leach Daniel Martinez Anthony J. Messineo Dr. Marilyn Moore Kayla Muhleisen Deb Nelson Rosemary Ohles Jackie Ostrowicki Kylee Holoch Roberts Dr. Sarah Salem Bryan Shank Piyush Srivastav Bill Stephan Krista Stevens Natalie Stroud Emily Tonniges Christine Weeks
What do you do with a chance? In the 1980’s Lincoln leaders were discussing the need for a new performance center. An opportunity arose and the leaders moved quickly. Woody Varner, president of the University of Nebraska Foundation and Sheila Griffin, Lied Project Director, led the statewide fundraising campaign. The Lied Foundation Trust provided the generous lead gift. This launched a successful campaign of public and private donations. The groundbreaking was January 6, 1986, where the center was dedicated as the Lied Center for Performing Arts in memory of Ernst and Ida Lied. In 1989 it was my honor to serve as the first director of the Friends of Lied. Amazing volunteers from across Nebraska worked together to promote and fundraise for the new Lied Center for Performing Arts. Everyone was so excited to receive the 1990 program announcement of the first season and to visit the stunning interior. Over 10,000 attended the open house. Think of the thousands entertained, educated, and inspired in this beautiful hall the past 36 seasons. As in the beginning, it takes all of us… ticket holders, individual donors, corporate sponsors, and our public institutions to keep the dream alive for future generations. I remember learning that ticket sales cover only about 50% of a performance center’s budget. Our Friends of Lied and the Lied staff work diligently to promote the fundraising effort for the added 50%. On behalf of the Advisory Board for the Lied Center for Performing Arts, I thank you for your generosity and dedication for so many years. If you have not had the chance to become a Friend of Lied, please review the opportunities in your program and join us. In the early 1980’s Lincoln leaders had a chance to fulfill a community dream. What do you do with a chance? You take it. It just may lead to something incredible. See you at the Lied! BARBARA BARTLE, PRESIDENT OF THE STATEWIDE ADVISORY BOARD
METRO
JAZZ QUINTET JOHNNY CARSON THEATER
SEP 25-26, 2026 | 7:30PM BROADWAY & HOLLYWOOD!
Jazz Classics from the Broadway Stage & Silver Screen!
JAN 22-23,2027 | 7:30PM HOT LATIN NIGHTS!
The Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, & More!
MAR 26-27,2027 | 7:30PM LEGENDS OF JAZZ!
The Music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, & More!
TABLE SEATING
SPONSORED BY
SEASON LIEDER John & Laurie Tavlin - Nebraska Diamond
PATRON SPONSOR Cynthia Norman
ABOUT ANDY HALL: Andy Hall is a professional bassist performing on both the double bass and bass guitar. He is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska. Versatility is the key to his success playing with a wide variety of groups and in many different styles. Hall is a graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Over the past 49 years Andy has performed with a host of players. His past performance credits include appearances with Jay McShann, Chuck Berry, The Four Lads, The Four Freshman, Mose Allison, Ed Shaughnessy, Russell Malone, Doc Severinsen, Freddie Hubbard, Slide Hampton, Hubert Laws, Ritchie Cole, Bob Mintzer, The Count Basie Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney, Marilyn Maye, Peter Nero, Don Menza, Pete Christlieb, and numerous others. Hall has performed concerts and taught seminars in Japan, Italy, Germany, and Denmark. He served 20 years as the jazz bass instructor at The University of Nebraska – Omaha. For the past 31 years, Andy has been a guest artist at the Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa, performing and instructing for the school. He was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2023. DOUG MONTERA: Doug Montera hails from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and earned his Bachelor of Music degree in percussion performance from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. Upon graduating, Doug accepted an offer for a position in the United States Air Force as a musician. During his twenty-two years as an Air Force drummer/percussionist, Montera enjoyed performing across the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, most notably at the Guinness Jazz Festival, the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, the Caspian Sea Jazz Festival, numerous European jazz ensemble tours, the Royal Albert Hall, and for U.S. troops serving around the globe. Montera performed on the Grammy award-winning album, Music for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion by P.D.Q. Bach (Peter Schickele) and also performed as a member of the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. After retiring from the military, Doug and his wife decided to stay in Nebraska and continue raising their two children. The Omaha music scene has kept him busy over the last decade, where he has found himself playing with local professional jazz artists, blues bands, top 40 cover bands, musical theater productions, and recording projects. Montera is currently the drum set instructor at the University of Nebraska – Omaha. JEFF JENKINS: Omaha-based jazz pianist, composer, and educator Jeff Jenkins has recently worked as a professor of music in the Thompson Jazz Studies Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Grounded in a wide range of jazz styles, he has released seven original CDs in the last 16 years, while appearing as a featured player on dozens more. Throughout his career Jenkins has appeared locally, nationally and internationally in festivals and clubs with his eponymous ensembles, or as a guest artist with jazz greats including Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Harris, Clark Terry, The New York Voices, Bobby Hutcherson, and John Abercrombie, among others. A product of the acclaimed jazz program at the University of North Texas, Jenkins continued his piano studies in the New York City studios of Fred Hirsch, Richie Beirach, and Kenny Barron. Based in Manhattan in the 1980s, Jenkins performed in noted jazz venues throughout the city, and appeared as principal pianist for several Broadway musicals. A gifted bandleader and in-demand sideman across Colorado and the western region, Jenkins also mixes music professionally in his Mixdown Sound recording studio, and produces music videos for his YouTube channel “allkeyspro”.
JOHN TAVLIN: John Tavlin is the founder of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, the Johnny Manhattan Orchestra and the Metro Jazz Quintet. During his 58-year career as a jazz trumpeter John has been a soloist at sites ranging from the Crystal Palace Bowl and 100 Club in London to the jazz clubs of New York City, New Orleans, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. He has performed with many jazz greats including Bill Watrous, Don Menza, Ed Shaughnessy and Clark Terry. John was the recipient of the 1986 Lincoln Mayor’s Arts Award as a performing artist. A longtime proponent of jazz education, John is a guest lecturer on the topic of jazz improvisation at both the University of Nebraska -Lincoln and the University of Nebraska - Omaha. A lifelong resident of Lincoln, John received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska College of Business Administration and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He has been an active member of the Nebraska State Bar Association for 52 years and, together with his wife Laurie, owns Nebraska Diamond. They are proud Lieders and members of the Lied Jazz Circle. ORA PAUL HAAR: Acclaimed saxophonist Ora Paul Haar has contributed his notable talent to numerous projects in both the jazz and classical genres and is recognized as being one of the most versatile saxophonists today. In the jazz idiom, he has performed with such artists as Gary Foster, Dave Brubeck, James Moody, The Manhattan Transfer, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Phil Woods. He has also backed such personalities as Lou Rawls, The Chiffons, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Gladys Knight and the Temptations. A native of Fremont, Nebraska, Dr. Haar received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Kansas, and received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Saxophone Performance with an Emphasis in Jazz Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Haar is a D’Addario Performing Artist. He currently serves as the Associate Professor of Saxophone at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
NOV 3 & 5, 2026 | JOHNNY CARSON THEATER SPONSORED BY
SEASON LIEDER Art & Chris Zygielbaum SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR Heather & Mike Hilgers STUDENT MATINEE SPONSORS
PATRON SPONSORS
Neil & Jo Bateman Jim & Georgianne Mastera Sean & Marla Payant Art & Chris Zygielbaum
Mitch Becker & Susan Davis-Becker Dianne & Keith Bystrom Priscilla C. Grew MOSAIC Bruce Johnson & Barb Hoppe CIRCLE Art & Chris Zygielbaum
ACTOR BIO
Born in Flint, Michigan, Darius had aspirations from a very young age to be a storyteller. He became a young working actor for Flint youth Theatre, as a pantomime at 14 years old for parties and schools, he went on to do leading roles in his high school at Flint Central and was recruited to finish high school at the prestigious performing art school interlocking arts Academy where he graduated in 1986. He went to study at SUNY Purchase a conservatory the arts for two years. He decided to leave so he purchased to pursue professional career as an actor. Darius Wallace is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and transformative storyteller whose career spans stage, film, television, and education. Trained in classical theater, Wallace began his professional journey with the 1990 Michigan Shakespeare Festival, U of M Flint where he portrayed Caliban in The Tempest—a performance that helped ignite his passion for socially conscious storytelling. Early in his career, in 1992 Wallace created and toured a powerful one-man show based on the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, performing in schools, colleges, and libraries nationwide. He also worked extensively with Flint Youth Theatre as a director, actor, and writer, using theater as a tool for empowerment and education. In 1993 His film debut came in Diary of a Blade, marking the beginning of a parallel career on screen. Wallace went on to perform Macbeth, at U Of M Flint including portraying a younger version of Shakespeare’s tragic hero, and continued touring his one-man show across the country. In 2000, he became a member of Playhouse on the Square’s Black Repertory Theatre, where his artistic voice deepened and matured. During this period, he developed a strong desire to tell the story of Frederick Douglass, creating an early solo work titled The Road to Freedom, which he performed widely in schools, libraries, and nonprofit spaces. In 2013, Wallace premiered a new and expanded solo performance, Self-Made Man: The Frederick Douglass Story, at the Orpheum Theatre and Halloran Centre in Memphis, Tennessee. The production caught the attention of a New York producer and was subsequently brought OffBroadway in 2014 under the same title at the Arclight Theatre in New York City—further cementing Wallace as one of the nation’s leading interpreters of Douglass’s life and legacy. With a growing desire to tell stories behind the camera, in 2007 Wallace wrote, directed, and starred in the feature film 100 Lives, now available on Amazon Prime. He has continued to build a strong television and film career, appearing in projects such as Nothing But the Truth, Brian Banks, and The World We Make. His television credits include Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, Reasonable Doubt, and Tyler Perry’s Sistas. In theater, Wallace has performed with numerous companies and ensembles and is a founding company member of Tennessee Shakespeare Company since 2007. He is also a longtime performer with the improvisational ensemble Playback Memphis since 2013 and has appeared with Hattiloo Theatre, among others. Grounded in spiritual discipline, Wallace sustains his creative life through the practice of Tai Chi, meditation, prayer, and lifelong study, bringing presence, truth, and intention to every story he tells.
SHOW DESCRIPTION Frederick Douglass! The Lion of Freedom Written and performed by Darius Wallace In The Lion Of Freedom we journey through Douglass’s life told through more than a dozen characters brought to life by a single actor: the grandmother who raised him and carried him on her back to a farewell he never saw coming; old Barney the horseman, whose whipping opened young Frederick’s eyes to the machinery of slavery; Sophia Auld, the mistress whose forbidden alphabet lessons became “the first anti-slavery lecture” Douglass ever heard; and the slave breaker who tried to beat the light out of him — and failed. It is also the story of Anna Murray Douglass: the free Black woman who funded his escape, ran the Underground Railroad out of her kitchen, raised their five children, held the center while the world pulled her husband toward glory — and whose name history nearly forgot.
Woven throughout is the parable of the eagle raised among chickens, told to a boy who was built to soar. Through spirituals, spoken word, and Douglass’s own thundering words — including his immortal “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” — the performance rises to a final reckoning between Douglass and the man who enslaved him, where the lion of freedom discovers his most radical act: forgiveness. The Lion of Freedom asks the question Douglass spent his life answering — what is freedom? — and leaves every audience with his charge: Freedom Is An Inside Job!!!
SPOTLIGHT
SPONSOR STORY HEATHER & MIKE HILGERS We are grateful to all of those who help make the Lied Center come to life in Lincoln, from supporters to volunteers. It has added so much to our city, and we are thankful to have it here. Frederick Douglass: The Lion of Freedom tells the story of a man who escaped slavery and then spent the rest of his life insisting that this country live up to what it claimed to be. He took that case directly to President Lincoln, and he made it with a moral clarity that still asks something of us. Living in a city named for the President who sat across from him is a daily reminder of that conversation and of what it required from both men. We are honored to support this tribute to a great American.
MOSAIC CIRCLE MITCH BECKER & SUSAN DAVIS-BECKER We love what the Lied Center brings to Lincoln. The ability to have world-class shows in our backyard at this magnitude is quite impressive. Our boys have enjoyed the elementary school days the Lied Center hosts for the youth in our community. Lastly, we appreciate the compassion of the staff to make a very special night for a Make-A-Wish girl. The staff helped us provide snacks and parking to this young lady and her family, creating a night they still talk about. DIANNE & KEITH BYSTROM Drawing from our nearly 40-year careers in higher education, we deeply understand the power of learning and community connection. We support the Lied Center for Performing Arts through the MOSAIC Circle because of its commitment to diverse, culturally rich programming that reflects and brings together the community. MOSAIC performances amplify underrepresented voices, celebrate global traditions, and help break down cultural barriers. Investing in the MOSAIC Circle is more than an act of philanthropy to us; it is a commitment to fostering empathy, encouraging social responsibility, and cultivating a deep appreciation for the arts across Nebraska.
MOSAIC CIRCLE PRISCILLA C. GREW It has been an honor for me to be a member of the Lied Center MOSAIC Circle since 2019. I especially enjoyed supporting MOSAIC together with my friend, the late Dr. Colleen Jones. MOSAIC programming celebrates artistry, self-expression, curiosity and reflection. Lied MOSAIC brings performers to Nebraska who otherwise would remain unknown to us. Beginning with our first childhood visit to a live performance, lifelong learning through the arts helps us empathize with others and learn about life experiences far different from those we will ever have ourselves. The MOSAIC performances and accompanying outreach programming for children, youth, students and the community will help us build future Lied audiences and ensure that our treasured Lied Center is a venue where all people feel welcomed, respected, and valued as they experience the arts. BRUCE JOHNSON & BARB HOPPE This is the first time that Bruce Johnson and Barbara Hoppe will be supporting the Lied Center through the Mosaic Circle. Celebrating diversity is important to us as we look around our city and country and see the number of underrepresented voices, celebrate the many cultures, and learn new traditions. As educators, we believe change comes as we open our minds and hearts to new people. We are excited about the 3 program focuses with Frederick Douglass and his determination to learn to read even in the face of extreme cruelty; the creativity we all can experience with Olivia Komahcheet whose performance compliments the Otoe-Missouria weekend at the Lied Center and at Mahoney State Park; and the Strings of Many Colors that will celebrate the diversity of global music. ART & CHRIS ZYGIELBAUM Art and Chris Zygielbaum enjoy and take pride in supporting the arts in Lincoln. They both grew up in families where music and the arts enriched their lives. The Zygielbaums recognize that in a world that seems so divided by culture, politics, and religion, we must not forget those things we all hold precious in common. The arts, whether a music performance, a play, or a comedian, reminds us that we are all touched by a good story, stirred by a well-performed score or song, and made to laugh by a clever twist of words. Those are things shared no matter our background. That is the substance of the MOSAIC Circle. We bask in the richness of cultures other than our own. Art’s parents were holocaust survivors. Because their culture was misunderstood, denigrated, and painted inferior, their lives were indelibly damaged. It is Art and Chris’ fervent hope that programs created through the MOSAIC Circle will help people understand and appreciate other people. They believe the arts can help us avoid the distrust and misunderstanding that underpins tragedies like the holocaust. And both of them are very proud of the Lied Center for Performing Arts, the joy and insight it brings to them, and the incredible value it provides to our community.
LET’S BE
FRIENDS
Join the Friends of Lied and help bring the greatest artists in the world to Nebraska! Your tax-deductible membership provides all Nebraskans with the opportunity to witness sublime beauty, observe artistic excellence, learn about other cultures, and experience moments that will forever change lives.
REASONS TO JOIN
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FRIENDS OF LIED
301 North 12th Street P.O. Box 880151 Lincoln, NE 68588-0151 CONTACT | Amy Ossian, Associate Director of Development & Membership | 402.472.4704 | aossian2@unl.edu
FRIENDS OF LIED The mission of the Friends of Lied is to promote and support the Lied Center through education, fundraising, and service. Board members from across Nebraska serve as ambassadors for the Lied Center and help connect communities statewide to the arts. Contributions to Friends of Lied help keep ticket prices affordable, support world-class programming, and expand arts education opportunities for Nebraskans. Friends of Lied is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
FRIENDS OF LIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT:
Clover Frederick, Lincoln* Katie Allen, Lincoln* Emmy Anderson, Lincoln Sarah Arten, Omaha Dee Austin, Omaha Margee Bartle, Lincoln Rick Bourque, Lincoln* Kara Brostrom, Lincoln Jessica Buchanan, Lincoln Dianne Bystrom, Plattsmouth LeAnne Deppisch, Lincoln Paulette Dinsmore, Lincoln Sara Downes, Lincoln C.K. Duryea, Omaha* Katie Ely, Lincoln Dodie Eveleth, Lincoln Ashley Goldsmith, Lincoln Ann Gradwohl, Lincoln* Theresa Haarberg, Lincoln Kylie Hatten, Lincoln Ashly Helfrich, Lincoln *Executive Committee Member
Marielle Herman, Lincoln Jeremy Hiatt, Lincoln Kimberly Hinrichs, Holdrege* Julie Hlavaty, North Platte Sherrie Hollister, Hastings* Jennifer Jessup, Lincoln Molly Johnsen, Hastings Sam Karnes, Lincoln Susan Klanecky, Lincoln* Pat Knaub, Lincoln* Jena Lambert, Lincoln Tami Lambie, Lincoln* Diane Lewis, Central City Ana Cristina Linder, Lincoln Caroline Melson, Lincoln* Tammy Miller, Lincoln Sue Moore, Lincoln* Karen Morgan, Alvo Deb Nelson, Aurora* Bridgett Ojeda, Lincoln
Kat Ousey, Lincoln* Kathy Plunkett, Lincoln Ann Quinlan, Lincoln* Alicia Reisinger, Lincoln Jessica Robinson, Lincoln Lisa Roth, Lincoln Sheila Schumacher, Lincoln* Karen Schweitzer, Lincoln Sharlette Schwenninger, Elwood Jennifer Schwichtenberg, Lincoln Krista Stevens, Lincoln* Ryan Swaroff, Lincoln Gary Tharnish, Lincoln* Susan Twiehaus, Lincoln Taryn Vanderford, Lincoln Gina Wagner, Omaha Katie Whyrick, Lincoln Cindy Ryman Yost, Lincoln
CIRCLE LEVEL MEMBERS
SUPPORTING THE 26 -27 SEASON
SEASON LIEDERS
Bill Buntain Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Geoff & Kristen Cline Matt & Clover Frederick Ryan Gross & Beth Barger Chuck & Karen Harris Doug & Vikki Kotil John & Laurie Tavlin - Nebraska Diamond Liana Sandin - Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation Rhonda Seacrest Michael & Marvona Tavlin Art & Chris Zygielbaum
David & Kerry Florell
MARQUEE SPONSORS
SPOTLIGHT SPONSORS
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Jo Adams Chad & Erika Allison Robert & Barbara Bartle Anabeth H. Cox Marsha & Don Dunn Heather & Mike Hilgers Lyn & Natalie Leach Carol Lewis John & Deb Nelson Bryan & Nancy Shank Gene & Kristen Stohs Mary Ann Sullivan Thomas & Sue Tallman Ed & Sue Tricker Art & Chris Zygielbaum Phyllis Acklie Jo Adams John Grady & Nancy King Diane & Kevin Klein Bill & Cindy Lester Lute Family Foundation of Ogallala James & Deborah Ring Emily Tonniges Jenna Vitosh The Weston Foundation Art & Chris Zygielbaum
CONDUCTOR’S
DANCE
Dirk Brom & Kim Russel Geoff & Kristen Cline Tom & Linda Hoegemeyer Drs. Dave & Marilyn Moore
John & Dee Cummins Priscilla C. Grew Karen Morgan Katherine F. Starace Steve Wake
CIRCLE
CIRCLE
PIANO CIRCLE
Dr. Mark Clinton Richard Colarossi & Elizabeth Harris-Colarossi in Memory of MarySue Harris Anabeth H. Cox* Charlotte Heermann Mrs. Larry H. Lusk Christopher Marks & Jessica Freeman Ian, Maggie, & Derek McLean Robert C. McMaster & Maureen Ose Liana Sandin - Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation
JAZZ
CIRCLE John Grady & Nancy King Dr. Jon Hinrichs Katherine F. Starace John & Laurie Tavlin Nebraska Diamond Beverly Westerberg
*Honorary Piano Circle member
MOSAIC CIRCLE
GROWER’S CIRCLE
Diane & Michael Nolan Art & Chris Zygielbaum
Mitch Becker & Susan Davis-Becker Dianne & Keith Bystrom Priscilla C. Grew Bruce Johnson & Barb Hoppe Art & Chris Zygielbaum
GOLD CIRCLE Abel Foundation Chad & Erika Allison Kelley Baker Robert & Alana Barth Dr. Rod & Debbie Basler Tim & Cindy Bittinger Brumbaugh Family Bill Buntain Anabeth H. Cox Dee & John Cummins Linda & Doug Dickeson Donald F. Dillon Marsha & Don Dunn David & Kerry Florell Matt & Clover Frederick Herb & Kathy Friedman John Grady & Nancy King Ryan Gross & Beth Barger Fred & Mary Anne Guggenmos Chuck & Karen Harris Todd & Julie Hlavaty Vivian Kiechel Kimmel Foundation Diane & Kevin Klein Doug & Vikki Kotil Lyn & Natalie Leach
Carol Lewis Dr. Max & Patricia Linder Janice Lipovsky & Jacob Smith James & Georgianne Mastera Drs. Dave & Marilyn Moore Angie Muhleisen Mike & Lynn Murman The Peteranetz Family Pinnacle Bank James & Deborah Ring Jack Robinson Elizabeth Rubendall Foundation Liana Sandin - Pearle Francis Finigan Foundation Eric & Renee Schafer Bryan & Nancy Shank Linda & Del Smith Aradhna & Piyush Srivastav Gene & Kristen Stohs Margaret & Gregory Sutton Sue & Tom Tallman Michael & Marvona Tavlin Ed & Sue Tricker Mark & Chris Whitehead Bonnie Zetterman Art & Chris Zygielbaum
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ENDOWMENTS The Lied Center is able to transform the lives of millions thanks to numerous endowments from individuals & organizations that are deeply invested in the power of the arts & their impact on our community. These endowments bring the greatest artists in the world to the Lied stage & create life-changing opportunities that will forever shape the lives they touch. Their legacies will enrich the lives & fulfill the dreams of generations of Nebraskans for years to come. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CREATING A FOREVER LEGACY WITH AN ENDOWMENT CONTACT Barbara Kohler at the University of Nebraska Foundation at 402.458.1100 or email lieddevelopment@unl.edu
Dale Adams Lied Center Fund Ruth M. Amen Performance Fund for Lied Center Roger Cummings Memorial Fund Adna A. Dobson Memorial Fund Arthur A. & Alice M. Dobson Endowment of The Lied Performance Fund Marjorie & Gene Eaton Lied Endowment Fund Helen M. Field Endowment of The Lied Performance Fund Friends of Lied Endowment Fund & Friends of Lied Performance Fund Evelyn B. Gold Memorial Fund for Performing Arts Burket Graf Lied Center for Performing Arts Fund Sheila Delaney Griffin Lied Endowment Fund Guarantors Council Endowment of The Lied Performance Fund Donald D. Hamann & Phoebe D. Hamann Charitable Fund Samuel F. & Elizabeth Heim Family Lied Program Endowment Fund Maurice & Dorothy Hevelone Performing Artist Endowment Charles J. & Irma V. Killian Fund Kevin & Diane Klein Performance Fund Glenn Korff Broadway Series Endowment
Kosmet Klub Lied Center Student Internship Fund Melvin Kurpjuweit Friends of Lied Fund Sarah Lahr’s Sarah’s Kids Fund for The Lied Center Lied Performance Fund: The Lied Center’s programs are supported in part by this endowment established in memory of Ernst F. Lied & his parents, Ernst M. & Ida K. Lied Martin & Ruth Massengale Lied Center Performance Fund Miriam Croft Moeller Endowment of The Lied Performance Fund Gordon & Phyllis Pauley Fund for The Lied Center Edmund C. Peeks Family Endowed Fund Piano Master Works Artist Fund G.K. Platinum Performance Endowment Fund Priority Seating Endowment of The Lied Performance Fund Dan Stratman & Larry Wathor Lied Center Production & Facility Improvement Fund Gene & Hazel Tallman Memorial Endowment of The Lied Performance Fund Thompson Family Endowment of The Lied Performance Fund Woody & Paula Varner Endowment of The Lied Performance Fund & Lied Support Fund Jeannie Whitehead Fund
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SUPPORT NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL & NEBRASKA CULTURAL ENDOWMENT The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports the Lied Center for Performing Arts 2026/2027 Season through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization.
LIED PERFORMANCE FUND ENDOWMENT The Lied Foundation Trust established the Lied Performance Fund Endowment at the University of Nebraska Foundation to enable the students & citizens of Nebraska to experience the finest cultural performances in the world. Many generous individuals & groups continue giving to this fund, enabling the Lied Center to continue presenting artists of great distinction & expanding its outreach programs throughout the state of Nebraska. Every year, thousands of free tickets are distributed to children & families who normally would not have the opportunity to experience the arts.
GLENN KORFF BROADWAY SERIES ENDOWMENT Established in 2014, the Glenn Korff Broadway Endowment enables the Lied Center to present the highest-quality Broadway shows to Nebraskans while also providing opportunities for students to work with top performers and industry professionals. The Glenn Korff Broadway Endowment also supports the creation of exciting new work right here in Lincoln through the Grow A Show program and offers opportunities for students to work hands-on with top musical theater artists. Our deepest gratitude to the Glenn Korff Estate for making an immeasurable impact on the performing arts in Nebraska.
CLASSICAL PROGRAMMING SUPPORT ANABETH HORMEL COX LIED PERFORMANCE FUND This fund enables the Lied Center to showcase the most accomplished and sought-after classical music artists and ensembles in the world.
SPECIAL PROJECTS & GRANTS Cooper Foundation D.F. Dillon Foundation
Nebraska Arts Council & Nebraska Cultural Endowment
EDUCATION SPONSORS & GRANTS
Supports outreach, education, and performance programs including residencies, master classes, student matinees, teacher workshops, performances, and special projects. Lied Performance Fund
Lincoln Community Foundation
Bob & Jan FitzSimmons Lied Center Educational Opportunity Fund
Sarah Lahr’s Sarah’s Kids Fund for the Lied Center
George & Barbara Day Lied Center Fund
Ruth K. Seacrest Fund
Pace Woods Foundation Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts Endowment Fund 2026-2027 Lied Center projects made possible, in part, with support from the HixsonLied College of Fine & Performing Arts Endowment Fund including: Grow a Show™: Musical Theatre Development Program, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and Stars of Rent.
ARTS ACROSS NEBRASKA PROGRAM
Arts Across Nebraska connects Lied Center artists with communities, schools & performing arts centers across Nebraska. Friends of Lied
Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation
Nebraska Arts Council & Nebraska Cultural Endowment
KENNEDY CENTER PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM Support is provided by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to integrate the arts across the curriculum in partner schools. This includes a 25-year partnership with the Umonhon Nation School, Macy, NE. ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Nebraska Arts Council & Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Lincoln Public Schools & LPS Indian Education Program
Pace Woods Foundation
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Umonhon Nation School, Macy, NE UNL College of Education & Human Sciences
Crete Public Schools
MORE THAN A PERFORMANCE:
YO-YO MA RETURNS
TO THE LIED When University of Nebraska–Lincoln freshman cello performance major Cordelia Grey learned she might have an opportunity to meet Yo-Yo Ma during his visit to the Lied Center, she kept her expectations modest. “I was so excited just to get to hear him play,” Grey recalled. What happened instead became an experience she will carry for the rest of her life. Grey and fellow students spent nearly 45 minutes with Ma before his Lied Center performance. Then came a surprise none of them expected: each student was invited to play Ma’s 1733 Montagnana cello, an instrument valued in the millions. “It was absolutely incredible,” Grey said. “We had no idea we were going to get to play it.”
Grey admitted she was nervous about meeting one of her musical heroes. Those nerves disappeared quickly when Ma expressed being just as excited to meet the students as they were to see him. Ma also offered advice Grey put to use almost immediately, notating suggestions and tips on the sheet music she was using in an upcoming recital while encouraging her to focus on enjoying the music and expressing what she was feeling. Grey applied his advice at her solo recital and later told audience members who complimented her performance, “Yeah, I got that advice from Yo-Yo Ma.” That spirit of connection continued during intermission. When Ma learned that a group of high school orchestra students were in the audience, he invited them backstage to learn about their musical experiences and connect with them about the program he was performing. For Lied Center audiences and supporters, these moments demonstrate the reach of artist outreach. Bringing the world’s greatest performers to Nebraska creates extraordinary nights in the concert hall, but the impact can extend far beyond the performance itself. Students gain access to artists they have studied and admired, receiving encouragement and inspiration at pivotal moments in their development. Cordelia Grey arrived hoping simply to see Yo-Yo Ma up close. She left with his advice, an unforgettable experience playing his cello and a new perspective on finding joy in making music.
BEYOND THE STAGE: SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR BUILDS CONNECTIONS ACROSS LINCOLN A full week with the Soweto Gospel Choir brought music, movement and connection to spaces across Lincoln. The internationally celebrated ensemble’s return to the Lied Center included far more than a performance, with residency activities reaching young people, musicians and community members throughout the city. At the Malone Center, choir members introduced children to South African games, movement and dance, filling the room with jumping, clapping and laughter. At First-Plymouth Church, members of the ensemble worked with Abendmusik singers to learn a song together, bringing musicians from different backgrounds into the same space through a shared love of singing. One of the week’s most meaningful encounters took place at the Lancaster County Youth Services Center. The visit created a powerful connection between the young people and choir members. Youth Services Center staff shared the effects of these residencies can continue for days with participants becoming more positive and hopeful after the artists leave. The residency also reached the next generation of Nebraska musicians. Approximately 250 University of Nebraska–Lincoln music students gathered for a special convocation with the choir. Some learned a song directly from the artists and, that evening, joined Soweto Gospel Choir on the Lied Center stage to perform the finale together. Sharing South African heritage was central to the artists’ approach. Soweto Gospel Choir singer and choir administrator Bongani Ncube explained, “Singing is the same all over, but other people do it differently and they use their heritage.” He also hoped the experience would inspire young musicians to see where their own love of singing might take them. For Lied Center audiences and supporters, this is the impact artist outreach can create. A world-class performance may fill the Lied Center for one evening, but a residency carries that experience into community organizations, classrooms and the lives of young people who may never otherwise have this kind of access. Through these encounters, visiting artists become more than performers. They become teachers, collaborators and sources of inspiration, and the impact of their time in Nebraska can continue long after the final applause.
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