Songs for a Haunted Stage feat. Brewed Ambition PREMIERE
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Ghosts, witches, madness, and mayhem take the stage in an evening of thrilling opera and musical theatre favorites!
Join Lawrence Opera Theatre for "Songs for a Haunted Stage," featuring haunting arias, dramatic scenes, and musical theatre selections inspired by the supernatural, the mysterious, and the macabre.
The evening will also feature the premiere of "Brewed Ambition," a brand-new one-act musical by Michael Turnblom and B.K. Wells. Set in a struggling coffee shop where ambition, superstition, and Shakespeare collide, this comedic new work blends caffeine-fueled chaos and satire into one unforgettable musical experience.
Experience it all live with Lawrence Opera Theatre at Theatre Lawrence on August 13, 2026! Tickets at https://www.lawrenceopera.org/
SONGS FOR A HAUNTED STAGE FEATURED SINGERS:
Joshua Jensen, Cadence Mayfield, Hugo Vera, Lisa Gerstenkorn, Madelynn Knisley, Marilyn Negron, Samuel Kennedy, John Henrikson, Feban Assefa, Linda Jorgenson, Mariah Berryman, Zachary Nelson
MEET THE CAST OF BREWED AMBITION!
Deuce - Colin Bradt
Boyd - Joshua Jensen
Marjory - Alexis Crist
Cat - Katie Parsons
Old Biddy 1 - Mariah Berryman
Old Biddy 2 - Robin Deimerly
Old Biddy 3 - Marilyn Negron
Chad - Colin Schmaltz
Ensemble: Timothy Dennison, Kendra Johnson, Linda Jorgenson, Cadence Mayfield, Matthew Rice, Emmalynn Reilly, Vanessa Tessereau
Directed by Joseph DeSota
Music Direction/Piano by Malakai Fischer
Join Lawrence Opera Theatre for "Songs for a Haunted Stage," featuring haunting arias, dramatic scenes, and musical theatre selections inspired by the supernatural, the mysterious, and the macabre.
The evening will also feature the premiere of "Brewed Ambition," a brand-new one-act musical by Michael Turnblom and B.K. Wells. Set in a struggling coffee shop where ambition, superstition, and Shakespeare collide, this comedic new work blends caffeine-fueled chaos and satire into one unforgettable musical experience.
Experience it all live with Lawrence Opera Theatre at Theatre Lawrence on August 13, 2026! Tickets at https://www.lawrenceopera.org/
SONGS FOR A HAUNTED STAGE FEATURED SINGERS:
Joshua Jensen, Cadence Mayfield, Hugo Vera, Lisa Gerstenkorn, Madelynn Knisley, Marilyn Negron, Samuel Kennedy, John Henrikson, Feban Assefa, Linda Jorgenson, Mariah Berryman, Zachary Nelson
MEET THE CAST OF BREWED AMBITION!
Deuce - Colin Bradt
Boyd - Joshua Jensen
Marjory - Alexis Crist
Cat - Katie Parsons
Old Biddy 1 - Mariah Berryman
Old Biddy 2 - Robin Deimerly
Old Biddy 3 - Marilyn Negron
Chad - Colin Schmaltz
Ensemble: Timothy Dennison, Kendra Johnson, Linda Jorgenson, Cadence Mayfield, Matthew Rice, Emmalynn Reilly, Vanessa Tessereau
Directed by Joseph DeSota
Music Direction/Piano by Malakai Fischer
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Where is it happening?
Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049-9084, United States
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Host or PublisherLawrence Opera Theatre
