Lied’s 2025-26 highlights include ‘Frozen,’ ‘Hamlet,’ Yo-Yo Ma – University of Nebraska–Lincoln

May 7, 2025
The Lied Center for Performing Arts’ 2025-26 season will feature more than 35 events, including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family entertainment and illusion. 
“Every season at the Lied is unique, combining encore performances from legendary artists with breathtaking talent that has never graced the Lied Center stage,” said Bill Stephan, the Lied’s executive director. “This season, we are thrilled to welcome back many of our favorite artists of all time. Yo-Yo Ma, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Boston Pops, Canadian Brass, Mannheim Steamroller and the Philadelphia Orchestra all return to the Lied Center as many of our community’s favorite artists of all time. Presented alongside Lincoln and Nebraska debuts like ‘Disney’s Frozen,’‘Suffs,’ ‘Hadestown,’ ‘Moana’ and so many more, it all makes for a thrilling season with something for everyone.”
“Create Your Own Season” packages go on sale at 11 a.m. May 13 here, by phone at 402-472-4747 and at the Lied Center box office, 301 N. 12th St. To become a subscriber, patrons can select any five or more shows in the season and receive a discount of 20% off the entire order. 
The Lied Center’s 2025-26 season includes:
Marilyn Maye, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Carson Theater — Maye holds the record for the most guest appearances by a singer on “The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson” with 76 performances, leading Carson to dub her the “Super Singer.” An icon who has entertained audiences for more than eight decades, Manhattan’s Queen of Cabaret will also be part of “Carson Tonight,” a celebration of Carson’s 100th birthday, on Oct. 23. Maye is a consummate entertainer who breathes new life into the Great American Songbook. She regularly performs for capacity crowds at New York City’s 54 Below and made her Carnegie Hall solo concert debut in 2023.    
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. — Experience an evening of unparalleled artistry and musical mastery with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by nine-time Grammy-winning trumpeter and music director Marsalis. Bringing jazz from the heart of New York City to audiences around the world, this 15-member ensemble celebrates the spirit of the genre and its enduring influence, performing a vast repertoire from historic compositions to newly commissioned works.
“An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma,” Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. — The legendary cellist returns to the Lied Center for one night only. Ma has recorded more than 120 albums, won 19 Grammy Awards and performed for nine American presidents. His accolades include the National Medal of the Arts and Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also has been a United Nations Messenger of Peace since 2006 and was recognized as the Lied’s inaugural Artist of Distinction.
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