Lincoln residents will have a chance to take part in a free program that combines reading and performing arts into a unique cultural experience. The Page to Stage program begins August 4 and is a collaboration between Lincoln City Libraries and the Lied Center for the Performing Arts.
The program will take place at the Bennett Martin Library at 136 S. 14th St. and will feature special events coordinated with six performances appearing at the Lied Center. Activities will include visits from Lied Center artists and special story time guests, curated reading lists and special ticket giveaways.
“This innovative partnership recognizes the power of literature and performance to enrich our community’s high quality of life,” says Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird said. “Do not ‘throw away your shot’ to experience this one-of-a-kind program at our very own Bennett Martin Public Library.”
Specific dates and activities for the 2024 performance season will be determined closer to the performance dates. The event schedule is as follows:
- August 4, noon – Hamilton: Question and answer session with artists
- January 2024 – Les Misérables
- February 2024 – Rainbow Fish
- March 2024 – Show Way The Musical
- March 2024 – Momix: Alice
- June 2024 – To Kill a Mockingbird
“The Page to Stage partnership between the Lied Center for Performing Arts and Lincoln City Libraries will provide new opportunities for the Lincoln community to experience exceptional literature, world-class performances, and access to the arts,” said Matthew Boring, Lied Center for Performing Arts Deputy Director.