Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Legendary Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator has created a new road show to kick off his upcoming tour. Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice is a 90-minute spectacular, featuring the incredible impressions, comedy and ventriloquism that has made Terry and his characters a must-see show for fans across the nation. “Pure Imagination is a totally different concept than my road shows in the past,” Fator said. “I found that, throughout my life, my imagination had spawned countless characters, song parodies and comedy skits, and I compiled them all together to give my audience a fun look into my creative psyche.” The show features the classic characters Terry has made famous over the years: Winston the Impersonating Turtle; Country Star Walter T. Airdale; Apollo Theater legend Julius; perpetual slacker and stoner Duggie; Vikki the Cougar and the world’s greatest Elvis impersonator, Maynard Tompkins. “One idea I had is to add in characters and impressions based on real-life stars people around the world know and love,” Fator said. “So, you can look forward to seeing and hearing Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, plus a few surprise ‘guests.’” Simply put, Pure Imagination is pure entertainment for audiences across the country.

Born in in the small town of Piet Retief, South African soprano Pretty Yende has risen to the top of the opera world with unparalleled speed. With her magnetic charm, acclaimed operatic and solo performances worldwide, and a critically lauded discography, Yende has quickly become one of the brightest stars of the classical music world. Since making her professional operatic debut at the Latvian National Theatre in Riga as Micaela in Carmen, she has been seen at nearly all of the major theaters of the world, including the Royal Opera House-Covent Garden, Opéra National de Paris, Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Staatsoper Berlin, Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich, Opernhaus Zürich and Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Vienna Staatsoper as well as many major concert venues. Notably, Yende performed during the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in 2023. She became the first African solo artist to perform at the coronation of a British monarch. She sang “Sacred Fire,” a piece written by composer Sarah Class specifically for the occasion, followed by Handel’s “Oh, had I Jubal’s lyre” from Joshua and “Care selve” from Atalanta.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Violinist Joshua Brown has been praised by audiences and critics worldwide for his “richness of sound, elegance of reading… commitment of every moment at the service of the work…” (La Libre). He was awarded a 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant and gained international attention after winning second prize and both Audience Awards at the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels. As the recipient of a 2025 CAG Louis and Susan Meisel Prize, Joshua is currently represented by Concert Artists Guild. Joshua was first recognized for his debut performance with the Cleveland Orchestra and has gone on to perform regularly with orchestras around the world, including the Munich Radio Orchestra, MDR Sinfonieorchester, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Civic Orchestra, East Coast Chamber Orchestra, Belgian National Orchestra and Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liege, among others, continually garnering praise from critics. A passionate recitalist and chamber musician, he also regularly appears in recital performances and takes part in chamber music festivals. Joshua will perform with the KU Symphony Orchestra (KUSO), the premier orchestral organization at the KU School of Music conducted by Director of Orchestral Activities Creston Herron. KUSO provides performance majors with the highest quality preparation for a professional career in orchestral playing. KUSO offers a comprehensive course of orchestral studies and performs repertoire spanning from the Baroque to the 21st century, including premieres of new works. In addition to large-scale symphonic programming, each season includes performances of major solo works featuring faculty, student and leading international guest artists, including Blake Pouliot, PROJECT Trio, Tiempo Libre, Juan-Miguel Hernandez, Joshua Roman, Simone Porter and Xavier Foley, to name a few.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Susan Werner composes skillful songs that effortlessly slide between folk, jazz and pop, all delivered with sassy wit and classic Midwestern charm. Throughout her expansive career, boundless versatility has emerged as a hallmark of Werner’s talent and has proven to be a quintessential ingredient of her engrossing musical personae. Known for her engaging and energetic live show, she continues her reign as one of the most bold and creative forces on the acoustic music scene today. Dubbed by NPR as the “Empress of the Unexpected,” Werner’s album projects cover the genres of folk, rock, pop, gospel, blues and Americana. She is the composer and lyricist of Broadway’s Bull Durham, The Musical.

Join Curious George, the inquisitive, engaging monkey from the beloved books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in a brand-new musical! Curious George: The Golden Meatball is a loveable adventure, specifically designed for young audiences, that is sure to leave audience members singing and swinging down the aisles. All You-Can-Eat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away… something pretty big. That something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome. With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled adventure, in which he learns more about Rome… and meatballs… and the secret ingredient to cooking!

Trio Azura is quickly emerging as one of today’s most promising young ensembles, characterized by “intelligence and imagination” and “profound emotion” (Gramophone). They are currently the ensemble-in-residence at the Colburn School—where they formed in 2022—and study with Jonathan Brown, Martin Beaver, Clive Greensmith and Fabio Bidini. Most recently, Trio Azura was named a winner of the 2025 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions and appointed YCA Jacobs Fellows, becoming the organization’s first ensemble-in-residence. Trio Azura consists of Canadian violinist Duncan McDougall, South Korean cellist Yejin Hong and Chinese pianist Yanfeng (Tony) Bai. Although they come from different backgrounds, their unique perspectives are a constant source of inspiration. In 2024, the Trio won the Grand Prize, Gold Medal, Lift Every Voice Prize and the Horszowski Trio Prize at the 51st Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. They are also prize winners at the Schoenfeld International String Competition in Harbin, China.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

David Sedaris is one of America’s preeminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of The New York Times bestsellers Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, Calypso and Happy-Go-Lucky. The audio version of Happy-Go-Lucky, written and narrated by Sedaris, won the 2023 Audie Award. His book The Best of Me collects 42 previously published stories and essays. He also wrote Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, a collection of fables with illustrations by Ian Falconer. His latest book of essays will be The Land and Its People (Back Bay Books, May 26, 2026). Sedaris writes regularly for The New Yorker and his essays have been included in The Best American Essays. The two volumes of his diaries, Theft By Finding: Diaries (1977–2002) and A Carnival of Snackery, Diaries (2003–2020) were New York Times bestsellers. An art book of his diary covers, David Sedaris Diaries: A Visual Compendium, was edited by Jeffrey Jenkins. He is the editor of Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules: An Anthology of Outstanding Stories. His first children’s book, Pretty Ugly, illustrated by Ian Falconer, received a ‘star’ review from Kirkus. His most recent children’s book is The Selfish Sister (Astra/TOON Books, March 17, 2026) with illustrations by Bob Staake. Sedaris and his sister, Amy Sedaris, have collaborated under the name “The Talent Family” and have written half-a-dozen plays which have been produced at La Mama, Lincoln Center and The Drama Department in New York City. These plays include Stump the Host, Stitches, One Woman Shoe, which received an Obie Award, Incident at Cobbler’s Knob, and The Book of Liz, which was published in book form by Dramatists Play Service.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments, including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award and was named Texas State Musician. His works, rich and eclectic, are some of the most beloved of any artist working today.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Described by The New York Times as “a genuine artist with a thoughtfully conceived and poetic interpretation,” Minsoo Sohn is a Korean American pianist known for his musical intelligence and masterful virtuosity. Sohn has toured extensively throughout North and South America, Europe and Korea. As a soloist, he has performed alongside leading orchestras, including The Cleveland Orchestra, Boston Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Tokyo Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic, Orchestre Symphonique de Québec, Jerusalem Camerata, Holland Symfonia, National Orchestra of Belgium, Cleveland Chamber Orchestra, Korean National Orchestra and the KBS Symphony, among others. He has collaborated with conductors such as Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Pietari Inkinen and Sasha Goetzel. 2024–25 season highlights included a duo tour with fellow pianist Yunchan Lim across Korea; at the Verbier, Gstaad Menuhin and La Roque d’Antheron festivals in Europe; and a series of recitals playing Beethoven’s Sonatas across Europe—which continued in the 2025–26 season with recitals in Korea, Japan and North America. Sohn is the teacher and mentor of Yunchan Lim, the youngest person to ever win gold at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at the age of 18 in 2022.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Celebrate the holidays with the heartwarming sounds of Mariachi Herencia de México! In this special Christmas edition of their world tour, La Nueva Generación, the 2x Latin Grammy-nominated ensemble delivers a holiday concert that honors both the magic of Christmas and the cultural vibrancy of Mexico. Experience an unforgettable night as they blend beloved holiday classics with mariachi traditions. The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City. As the ever-evolving genre’s influence spread, it reached Chicago and birthed Mariachi Herencia de México. The band has issued six chart-topping albums and has performed all across the North American continent, paving the way for a new generation of mariachi musicians. Nuestra Herencia, their 2017 debut album, topped the Latin streaming charts and earned the band their first Latin Grammy nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. 2018’s Herencia de la Tierra Mía and the two-volume series, Esencia (2019) and Esencia, Vol. 2 (2020), charted at the top of all major streaming platforms and industry charts. In 2022, Herederos appeared as the band was performing a wildly successful North American tour. Herederos received a 2023 Latin Grammy nomination for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album. In 2025, Mariachi Herencia de México released their most ambitious project yet, the groundbreaking album Viva La Música, with five hit singles (“Inolvidable,” “Preciosa,” “La Murga,” “Perdón” and “Caminaré”) that have amassed millions of views and streams worldwide. The young, virtuosic band is comprised of 14 musicians representing a new bicultural generation in the U.S. “Mariachi Herencia de México brings mariachi music to the charts, while staying true to their Mexican roots.” – Billboard “Mariachi Herencia de México takes mariachi music to whole new heights.” – The Chicago Sun-Times

From her critically acclaimed self-titled 1995 debut to Long Way Back… The Songs of Glimmer in 2020, Richey has consistently impressed listeners, garnered accolades and attracted famous fans with her deft songwriting and crystalline vocals, both of which have made her an in-demand collaborator. Richey has penned No.1 hits for Radney Foster (“Nobody Wins”) and Trisha Yearwood (“Believe Me Baby (I Lied)”)—the latter earning her a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song—as well as songs for Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty Loveless and Brooks and Dunn, among others. Her voice has graced scores of recordings, providing peerless harmonies, including Jason Isbell’s watershed Southeastern, Trisha Yearwood’s Everybody Knows, Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams, Reba McEntire’s Starting Over, and Has Been by Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner. Most recently, Richey co-headlined a night of Brandi Carlile’s “Girls Just Wanna Weekend Festival in Mexico,” sharing the stage with a wide range of artists, including Carlile (who cites Richey as a formative influence), Brandy Clark, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Annie Lennox, Allison Russell and Sarah McLachlan. She was also a special guest at Jason Isbell’s annual Ryman Auditorium residency, sitting in to reprise her role for the anniversary performance of Southeastern. In 2026, Richey hits the road in the U.S. and Europe in support of her latest album, Every New Beginning.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life, such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county—and a satisfying encounter with someone new—show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own perfectly personal recipe for happiness. Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), original choreography by Lorin Latarro (Mrs. Doubtfire, Chess) and original direction by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus (1776, Jagged Little Pill, Pippin). “WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine. “It’s an empowering musical of the highest order!” raves the Chicago Tribune. Don’t miss this uplifting and hilarious musical celebrating friendship, motherhood and the magic of a well-made pie.

Basso Vox is a boundary-pushing duo that reimagines the roles and expressive possibilities of the double bass and bassoon in chamber music. Comprising two trailblazing soloists—double bassist Nina Bernat and bassoonist Eleni Katz—the duo brings a distinctly vocal approach to their transcriptions and original repertoire, highlighting the often-overlooked singing qualities of their instruments. In Latin, Basso Vox translates to “bass voice.” Recent and upcoming performance highlights include appearances at Tippet Rise, Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Concerts by the Pond, Music at Evergreen and the Rites of Spring Music Festival. Both originally from Iowa City, IA, Eleni and Nina began collaborating after both individually winning the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, and subsequently, joining the prestigious CAG roster.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Since 1986, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience featuring colorful classical arrangements, burning jazz standards and the best of original brass repertoire. Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of musical entertainment that bridges the ocean of classical formality, delighting regular concertgoers and newcomers alike with great music and boisterous fun in performances across all 50 U.S. states and over 30 countries to date. As part of the KU School of Music’s Prairie Winds Festival, Boston Brass will perform with multiple ensembles including the KU Wind Ensemble (KUWE). Described by The New York Times as “one of America’s most esteemed concert bands,” the KUWE is the premier wind band at the University of Kansas. The group has several highly acclaimed performance credits for commercial CDs on the Klavier, Naxos, Ecstatic, Summit, Cantaloupe and Mark Custom labels. Their Carnegie Hall debut in 2013 was pronounced by Feast of Music as “showing amazing chops in their transitions and an impressive range of dynamics.” Besides Carnegie Hall, KUWE has performed for President Obama in 2015; the national convention of the College Band Directors National Association in 2017; the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2018; the Milan, Italy Festival of Bands in 2022; the American Bandmasters Association National Convention in 2023 and was recognized as the 2023 college/university recipient of The American Prize in Band/Wind Ensemble Performance.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language. For more information, visit TheBookOfMormonTour.com.

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language. For more information, visit TheBookOfMormonTour.com.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” Grant Recipient, Pulitzer Prize winner, and composer of opera, ballet and film, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased, as well as advocating for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art. Giddens has released three albums under her own name and two in collaboration with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, all on Nonesuch Records. American Railroad, her first album in collaboration with the Silkroad Ensemble, was released in November 2024, and her most recent album, a collaboration with Justin Robinson called What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, was released in 2025. A founding member of the landmark Black string-band Carolina Chocolate Drops and the all-female banjo supergroup Our Native Daughters, Giddens is as much a curator as a creator. She is the current artistic director of the Yo-Yo Ma-founded Silkroad Ensemble, hosts a TV show on PBS, My Music with Rhiannon Giddens, and has hosted two podcasts (Aria Code from New York City’s NPR affiliate station WQXR, which ran for three seasons, and American Railroad from Silkroad).

Chicago Tap Theatre is a vibrant dance company with a unique mission to preserve the quintessentially American dance form of tap and to take it to the next level of creativity and innovation. The company stands apart from other dance companies by bridging the gap between tap and other forms of concert dance (such as jazz, ballet and modern) by adopting a conceptual, narrative (i.e., story based) and more emotional approach to its work. Chicago Tap Theatre performs exclusively with live music provided by some of Chicago’s finest musicians, playing everything from Duke Ellington to David Bowie and many artists in between. The company has performed the works of Buster Brown, Eddie Brown and Bill Evans, and regularly performs classic, universal tap pieces, such as the BS Chorus and the Shim Sham. Chicago Tap Theatre has performed in traditional and non-traditional settings, including the historic Green Mill, Jazz Dance World Festival, the New York Musical Theatre Festival and Lollapalooza. Additionally, the company offers master classes and workshops. Artistic Director Mark Yonally is a sought-after master teacher in tap dance, improvisation, tap and jazz music history, and music theory for dancers.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Lawrence, Kansas! Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be both legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, topical story touches on many current hot-button issues, while delighting audiences with memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her brain and ingenuity to get into Harvard, too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer. Based on the iconic movie, Legally Blonde will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser. “A high-energy… hymn to the glories of girlishness.” – The New York Times

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Emmet Cohen is widely regarded as a leading jazz pianist of his generation and a defining force in the evolution of the art form. A virtuoso musician, producer and bandleader, he combines deep respect for jazz tradition with a singular ability to create connection, community and momentum in the modem era. Cohen has released 12 albums as a leader and is the producer and creative force behind Live From Emmet’s Place, a landmark series comprising over 140 two-hour livestream performances, featuring hundreds of musicians spanning generations and reaching more than 100 million views worldwide. The series continues from Power Station NYC, having grown from an intimate broadcast into a global cultural platform. A Mack Avenue recording artist, Cohen has performed in over 40 countries, serves as host of The Jazz Cruise and a member of its programming team, and he has been chosen as artistic partner of the 2027 American Piano Awards. He was named DownBeat Readers Poll Pianist of the Year (2025) and, in 2023, received both Pianist of the Year and Livestream Producer of the Year honors from the Jazz Journalists Association.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet comprises four principal musicians from the Philharmonic: Concertmaster Frank Huang (The Charles E. Culpeper Chair), Principal Second Violin Qianqian Li, Principal Viola Cynthia Phelps (The Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose Chair) and Principal Cello Carter Brey (The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Chair). The group was formed in January 2017 during the Philharmonic’s 175th anniversary season. The New York Philharmonic String Quartet made its debut as the solo ensemble in John Adams’s Absolute Jest in New York in March 2017 and reprised the work on the orchestra’s 2017 European spring tour. All four members are multiple-prize winners, have appeared as concerto soloists with the Philharmonic and orchestras around the world, and have appeared frequently in the Philharmonic’s chamber music series at David Geffen Hall and Merkin Concert Hall.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

Willie Jones III is one of the world’s most celebrated drummers in modern jazz. As a band leader, the “astute hard-bop drummer” (The New York Times), has sold-out series of sets at Dizzy’s Club in New York City, Club 1905 in Portland, the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles, Club Bebop in Buenos Aires and Bimhuis in Amsterdam. His band has performed for crowds at full capacity at Central Park SummerStage and the New York City Winter Jazz Festival. The Los Angeles-born musician performed in the Roy Hargrove Quintet from 1998 to 2006. He was also one of two drummers in Hargrove’s powerhouse group RH Factor. Jones has been featured on performances and tours with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and as a drummer of choice for legendary artists, including Sonny Rollins, Ernestine Anderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Frank Wess, Bill Charlap, Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock and Hank Jones. Jones will perform with KU Jazz Ensemble I, led by Dan Gailey, director of Jazz Studies. Jazz Ensemble I is the flagship ensemble within the Jazz Studies program at the University of Kansas. The program has received 37 DownBeat Student Music Awards, including Jazz Ensemble I’s 2023, 2021, 2019 and 2015 awards in the Graduate Division for Best College Big Band in the United States or Canada, and their Outstanding Performance Awards in the same division in 2024, 2022 and 2017. Jazz Ensemble I has had the distinction of performing with such noted guest artists as Toshiko Akiyoshi, Clark Terry, Camila Meza, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Anat Cohen, Sean Jones, Camille Thurman, Kneebody, Renee Rosnes, Michael Dease, Steve Wilson, Tia Fuller, Dave Douglas, Louie Bellson, Jeff Coffin, Tim Ries, Peter Erskine, Vince Mendoza, Conrad Herwig, Bob Sheppard, Gary Foster, Steve Houghton, Bob Mintzer, Bobby Shew, Carl Fontana, Dick Oatts, Frank Mantooth, Ingrid Jensen, Jon Hendricks, Pete Christlieb and many others.

Cirque Kalabanté is a Montreal-based multidisciplinary circus company specializing in African arts, featuring energetic dance routines, inspiring music and gravity-defying acrobatics that will amaze the whole family. Cirque Kalabanté’s show WOW (World of Words) is an unexpected stage experience where art becomes dialogue and movement a universal language. Experience the immersive show exploring the transmission of knowledge, the meeting of cultures and the magic of shared respect. Between ancestral rituals and aerial innovations, WOW (World of Words) erases boundaries and builds bridges between tradition and modernity. Kalabanté Productions was created by Yamoussa Bangoura, a multidisciplinary artist of Guinean origin who has performed with Cirque Éloize, Cavalia and Cirque du Soleil, among other companies. Yamoussa dreamt of founding a circus school and an international show production company specializing in the African arts, a dream that was realized in 2007. The company began by performing shows in Quebec and, over the years, expanded to all of Canada, the U.S., and now all over the world. The studio/school in Montreal offers classes in African dance, cirque and drumming. Kalabanté Productions is proud to be able to share their work, achievements and skills to inspire others and to assist with the humanitarian mission to help the Guinean community, from which Yamoussa and many of his company members come.

Carillon concert. Dr. Elizabeth Egbert Berghout, KU University Carillonist, and guest carillonists perform on the 53 bronze bells housed in the historic World War II Memorial Campanile. A few stone benches are available for seating on Campanile Hill; however listeners may choose to bring additional blankets or lawn chairs. The sound of the carillon is best at least 200 feet from the tower. In the event of inclement weather the concert will be canceled.

There are songwriters who chronicle life, and then there’s David Wilcox—an artist who metabolizes it. He has long been a quiet force in American folk music, a musician’s musician, a writer’s writer and a seeker whose gift lies in making the personal feel universal. With the recent release of The Way I Tell the Story (2025), Wilcox proves, yet again, that resilience isn’t just a survival skill, it’s an art form. The record shimmers with musical sophistication but leaves just enough space for the listener to feel what Wilcox has always done best: tell the truth, gently but without apology.

Known around the world for its eclectic repertoire and dazzling virtuosity, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer, under the leadership of Music Director Tim Keeler, has been hailed by The Boston Globe as “breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color and swagger of style.” Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world—an “orchestra of voices” performing thousands of live concerts and selling more than one million recordings. Rooted in the Renaissance, Chanticleer’s repertoire has expanded to include a wide range of classical, gospel, jazz and popular music, and the group performs its beloved A Chanticleer Christmas program on tour every December. A new Christmas album, Joy to the World, was released in fall 2025. With a deep commitment to the commissioning of new compositions and arrangements, Chanticleer foregrounds American repertoire and a distinctively American sound, complementing the group’s signature diversity in terms of membership and genre. The ensemble has dedicated much of its vast recording catalog to these commissions, garnering Grammy Awards for its recordings of Sir John Tavener’s Lamentations & Praises and the ambitious collection of commissioned works entitled Colors of Love. Chanticleer’s 2002 album, Our American Journey, was inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2025.