Saint-Saëns’s enchanting Carnival of the Animals — a witty, whimsical and dazzling showcase. Complementing it is the world premiere of Michael Stephen Brown’s Endangered Carnival: A Zoological Fantasy, an ingenious and refreshing companion piece. We open this “carnival procession” with three gems for cello and piano by Gabriel Fauré, performed by our Artistic Directors, followed […]
After admiring the Bear family's musical home from afar, Goldilocks is finally ready to be brave and introduce herself. On her exploration she discovers beautiful music, fun instruments, and realizes that she has more in common with the Bears than she thought! This charming tale features beloved string quartet literature, with kid-sized portions of music […]
Join us at the Kauffman Center on Sunday, June 14 from Noon – 5 p.m. for Future Stages Festival! Since 2014, the Kauffman Center’s Future Stages Festival has provided a platform for local youth performers to showcase their talents and for everyone within the community to be connected to exceptional arts experiences. The festival highlights […]
Bluey's Big Play is returning to the Kauffman Center for five shows this August! Since premiering in Australia in 2020, Bluey’s Big Play has toured globally across the UK, Ireland, Canada, the U.S., Europe, Singapore, South Africa and the UAE and has been seen by millions of fans worldwide. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical […]