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Jun. 24 - 27, 2027
Musical
The Secret Garden
book and lyrics by Marsha Normanmusic by Lucy Simonadapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett A soaring musical filled with beauty, wonder, and hope as a young girl discovers a hidden garden that transforms the lives around her.
Jun. 8 - Aug. 1, 2027
Theater
Madagascar A Musical Adventure
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime!Based on the smash DreamWorks animated…
June 2 – 20, 2027
Theater
SUFFS
The women of the American suffragist movement were brilliant, but as they fought tirelessly for the right to vote, they were also flawed, stubborn, passionate and funny. Suffs tells their story: the remarkable friendships, the heartbreak, and how this movement…
May 14 - 23, 2027
Dance
Kansas City Ballet's Pulse
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
PULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney, tracing ballet’s past, present, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic, contemporary, and completely alive…
May 5 - 8, 2027
Theater
Conservatory Theatre presents FAILURE: A LOVE STORY
A series of ups and downs has shaped the Fail Family for a generation. Despite life’s ongoing struggles, Dawkins’ heartfelt play challenges us to embrace the joyous moments of existence, however fleeting, and to treasure the loves we find along…
May 4 - 23, 2027
Theater
The Play That Goes Wrong
Spencer Theatre - Kansas City Repertory Theatre
“A gut-busting hit! The audience roared as loudly as the crowds at any wrestling match.” — The New York TimesIt’s opening night for the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s production of the 1920s mystery The Murder at Haversham Manor and everybody…
April 24 - May 2, 2027
Opera
Lyric Opera of Kansas City's Aida
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Passion, duty, and family collide against the backdrop of war in Verdi’s grand opera. As Ancient Egypt and Ethiopia clash, the Egyptian general Radamès and the enslaved Ethiopian Aida—secretly a princess—embark on a forbidden romance that could change the fate…
Apr. 24, 2027
Music
Great Clarinet Quintets
Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
BRAHMSQuintet in B minor for Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 115MOZARTQuintet in A major for Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, K. 581Sebastian Manz,clarinetStella Chen,violinChad Hoopes,violinTimothy Ridout,violaClive Greensmith,celloThe Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center brings together a superb…
Apr. 17 - 25, 2027
Theater
Romeo And Juliet
by William Shakespeare, adapted by Doug WeaverShakespeare's timeless story of love and fate returns in an intimate, intergenerational production featuring artists of all abilities.
April 9 - 11, 2027
Dance
OCDG: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Concert
Don’t miss this grand celebration reuniting dancers and musicians from theensemble’s two-decade history, featuring works spanning the company’sdiverse repertoire.
Mar. 27, 2027
Music
A Tribute to Kevin Mahogany
David Basse’s warm inviting voice draws listeners into the world of jazz. With several recordings to his credit, his productions feature artists who attest to the depth of Basse’s music, Larry Bunker, Bill Henderson, Oleta Adams, as well as renowned…
Mar. 22 - May 2 2027
Theater
The Gingerbread Kid
When the magical child of a baking couple accidentally eats all of their parents’ sweets, they run away as fast as they can from facing the consequences. As the race builds, Allspice meets a kooky cast of storybook favorites including…
Mar. 19, 2027
Music
The Mad Lover: T. Langlois de Swarte & T. Dunford
Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
Selected works byECCLES, PURCELL, MATTEIS, MATTEIS JR and DALZAThéotime Langlois de Swarte,violinThomas Dunford,luteViolinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte, hailed by The Strad as “a stunner by any standard,” and lutenist Thomas Dunford, dubbed by BBC Music Magazine the “Eric Clapton of…
Mar. 16 - 20, 2026
Theater
Conservatory Theatre presents THE WINTER’S TALE
Spencer Theatre - Kansas City Repertory Theatre
When King Leontes, ruler of Sicilia, succumbs to unjustified jealousy, his anger throws the realm into chaos and shatters his once-stable alliance with Bohemia. Shakespeare’s ingenious blend of moving tragedy, whimsical comedy, and pastoral rebirth creates a magical world where…
March 12 - 21, 2026
Dance
Kansas City Ballet's Romeo & Juliet
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
William Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy comes to life in this unforgettable ballet. Artistic Director Devon Carney presents his powerful interpretation of the classic tale, featuring soaring choreography and richly drawn characters. Don’t miss one of the world’s most beloved ballets—an…
Mar. 7, 2027
Music
Billy Childs
Billy Childs has emerged as one of the foremost American composers of his era, successfully marrying the musical products of his heritage with the Western neoclassical traditions of the twentieth century in a powerful symbiosis of style, range, and dynamism.Thus…
Mar. 5, 2027
Music
Cappella Pratensis & Piffaro
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Tim Braithwaite,Artistic Director of Cappella Pratensis – The Renaissance of PolyphonyPriscilla Herreid,Artistic Director of Piffaro – The Renaissance BandA Mass for Manila evokes the earliest great liturgies of the Philippines through Francisco Guerrero’s Missa Sancta et immaculata. Inspired by the…
March 3 - 6, 2027
Opera
SUOR ANGELICA and GIANNI SCHICCHI, Conservatory Spring Operas
White Recital Hall - James C. Olson Performing Arts Center
Act I - Banished from home: when Angelica is forced to join a convent, she finds a new community and a deep spiritual connection.Act II - Inheriting home: can Gianni, a doting father, ensure his daughter has a home while…
Mar. 3 – 14, 2027
Theater
PRIMARY TRUST
Kenneth’s life is built on routine: a job at a local bookshop, quiet evenings, one mai tai at his favorite bar. When the shop closes, Kenneth must confront the fears, dreams, and unspoken grief holding him back. A “pretty darn…
Feb. 24, 2027
Music
New Horizons: Balourdet Quartet
Selected works by:NOVAK, SOHN, NATHAN, BRENN, DU FAY, SMITH, CHARLESAngela Bae,violinJustin DeFilippis,violinBenjamin Zannoni,violaRussell Houston,celloThe Balourdet Quartet, recipient of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting young ensembles before the public, recognized for…