Share this post or save for laterNo broomsticks are required to attend the Lawrence Opera Theatre’s 2026 season, “Basic Witches,” which is full of thrilling, macabre and espresso-fueled performances. LOT was founded by Holly White and Hugo Vera, two University of Kansas graduates, as Lawrence Opera Works in 2009. Today, LOT brings premieres, cabarets, arias, chamber pieces and more to Theatre Lawrence and other stages to enrich local performing arts. • “Songs for a Haunted Stage” is an eerie mix of musical theatre and opera, for performance fans of all ages. Emily Henry Photography Lawrence Opera Theatre members rehearse “The Crucible,” part of their 2026 season lineup.