We’re taking the Variety Show to the streets, filling the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts with music, joy, and heart with Lionel Barts' production of Oliver!. This beloved production brings together actors and talent of all abilities, inspiring a future where every young person can see themselves reflected on the stage. With its powerful […]
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. Featured acts highlight diversity in the arts, from powerful vocalists and breathtaking aerialists to rhythmic jazz bands and graceful folk dancers. The […]
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 […]
The Kansas City Symphony is in its Taylor era. From reimagining the worlds of Brahms, Beyoncé, Radiohead, Drake, and more, now Steve Hackman brings his signature orchestral fusion style to Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era, a two-night-only event with the Kansas City Symphony. Joined by a band, dynamic vocalists, and the full power of the […]
The Kansas City Symphony is in its Taylor era. From reimagining the worlds of Brahms, Beyoncé, Radiohead, Drake, and more, now Steve Hackman brings his signature orchestral fusion style to Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era, a two-night-only event with the Kansas City Symphony. Joined by a band, dynamic vocalists, and the full power of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Kansas City Ballet’s tribute to our country’s 250th anniversary with a thrilling dance journey. Experience George Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes, a patriotic masterpiece that dazzles with bold choreography and honors […]
Cars fly, trees fight back and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ on a giant screen, while your Kansas City Symphony performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music […]
A cherished Kansas City holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, returns to fill the stage with magic and enchantment. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s timeless tale, this Victorian-era classic follows Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier, and the Sugar Plum Fairy on a captivating journey filled with fantasy and delight. With dazzling costumes, breathtaking scenery, and mesmerizing choreography, this performance […]
Watch the fan-favorite holiday movie, Elf, on the big screen while the KC Symphony performs the music live. With multiple showtimes throughout the weekend, it’s a great way to kick […]
Watch the fan-favorite holiday movie, Elf, on the big screen while the KC Symphony performs the music live. With multiple showtimes throughout the weekend, it’s a great way to kick […]