Events for July 2031
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Lilly and the Pirates at The Coterie Theatre
May 02 - May 03
Sat, May 2 @ 1:30 pm
Sun, May 3 @ 2:00 pm
The Wizard of Oz
May 05 - May 24
Tue, May 5 @ 7:00 pm
Wed, May 6 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, May 7 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, May 8 @ 8:00 pm
Sat, May 9 @ 2:00 pm
Sat, May 9 @ 8:00 pm
Sun, May 10 @ 2:00 pm
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Don't Touch My Hair
May 06 - May 24
Wed, May 6 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, May 7 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, May 8 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, May 9 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, May 10 @ 2:00 pm
Wed, May 13 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, May 14 @ 7:30 pm
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The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Grieg's Piano Concerto
May 08 - May 10
Fri, May 8 @ 8:00 pm
Sat, May 9 @ 8:00 pm
Sun, May 10 @ 2:00 pm
Kansas City Ballet Presents "The Great Gatsby”
May 08 - May 17
Fri, May 8 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, May 9 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, May 10 @ 1:30 pm
Fri, May 15 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, May 16 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, May 17 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, May 9 @ 9:30 am
Thu, May 14 @ 10:00 am
Thu, May 14 @ 12:30 pm
Fri, May 15 @ 10:00 am
Fri, May 15 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, May 16 @ 2:00 pm
Fri, May 15 @ 8:00 pm
Sat, May 16 @ 8:00 pm
Sun, May 17 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, May 17 @ 2:00 pm
Trailblazing Talks with Frans Lanting and Christine Eckstrom Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales
May 19
Tue, May 19 @ 7:30 pm
Ben Rector with The Kansas City Symphony
May 21 - May 22
Thu, May 21 @ 8:00 pm
Fri, May 22 @ 8:00 pm
Thu, May 28 @ 7:00 pm
The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Gil Shaham Plays Brahms
May 29 - May 31
Fri, May 29 @ 8:00 pm
Sat, May 30 @ 8:00 pm
Sun, May 31 @ 2:00 pm
May 01, 2026 - May 03, 2026
Of Mice and Men
Presented by Lyric Opera of Kansas City at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
We end our season with a powerful adaptation of Steinbeck's classic novella by the father of American opera, Carlisle Floyd. Of Mice and Men delves deep into the American psyche and experience of the 1930s and brings to life the unbreakable bond between George and Lennie, migrant farm workers, striving for the American Dream. Directed by Kristine McIntyre, our production uses projections to immerse the audience in Lennie's perspective, blending intimate humanity with cinematic scope in a gripping, tragic journey. This brand-new production is co-produced by Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Houston Grand Opera, Florida State University, and Des Moines Metro Opera. Content advisory: Of Mice and Men contains gunshots and depictions of violence, murder, and animal cruelty.Â
Learn More May 02, 2026 - May 03, 2026
Lilly and the Pirates at The Coterie Theatre
Presented by The Coterie Theatre at The Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO
Lilly is a ten-year-old worrywart. To keep her concerns at bay, she diligently and fervently lists them in a worry book. Her globe-trotting scientist-parents don’t worry about anything. When they learn of a rare sighting of the frangipani fruit fly, they set sail for the fabled Shipwreck Islands. Since water is her greatest fear, Lilly stays behind with her eccentric, librarian great-uncle. Then news comes that the scientists are shipwrecked, and Lilly must overcome her fear of the sea, find the hidden island, and outsmart a bunch of treasure-hungry pirates to save her parents.
Learn More May 05, 2026 - May 24, 2026
The Wizard of Oz
Presented by Kansas City Repertory Theatre at Spencer Theater Kansas City, MO
Journey to the magical land of Oz in this enchanting stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ in collaboration with PigPen Theatre Co. Join Dorothy, Toto, and her unforgettable companions—the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Wizard and a way back home. With dazzling costume, stunning sets, and timeless songs like “Over the Rainbow” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” this beloved classic comes to life in a spectacular production for audiences of all ages. Full of heart, courage, and imagination, it’s a story that reminds us there’s no place like home.
Learn More May 06, 2026 - May 24, 2026
Don't Touch My Hair
Presented by Unicorn Theatre at Unicorn Theatre Kansas City, MO
Eemani and Jade light up to unwind, but their blunt is laced with more than weed. A wild hallucination gives them superpowers to confront the past in a hilarious, eye-opening journey. This electrifying play celebrates Black womanhood and self-discovery.
Learn More May 08, 2026 - May 10, 2026
The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Grieg's Piano Concerto
Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
Anu Tali, guest conductor Chaeyoung Park, piano EDUARD TUBIN  Estonian Dance Suite EDVARD GRIEG Piano Concerto JEAN SIBELIUS Symphony No. 1 Estonian conductor Anu Tali leads your Kansas City Symphony in a vibrant program of music that evokes northern landscapes. The concert begins with a dance suite by Eduard Tubin, an Estonian composer who spent much of his life in Sweden. Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto is one of the genre’s best-loved works and has one of the most dramatic openings of any piano concerto. The capstone of the performance is Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’s First Symphony. It was modeled after the famous “Pathétique” Symphony by Tchaikovsky, yet bears the original stamp of Sibelius, who was to become one of the greatest symphonic composers of the 20th century.
Learn More May 08, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Kansas City Ballet Presents "The Great Gatsby”
Presented by Kansas City Ballet at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
Step into the glamorous world of the Roaring Twenties with Kansas City Ballet’s stunning new production of The Great Gatsby. Experience the luxury, drama, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, brought to life on stage. Set in Jay Gatsby’s lavish Long Island mansion, where the champagne flows and the elite gather for extravagant parties, this production unveils a world of glamour, jealousy, and hidden secrets. The Great Gatsby immerses you in the spirit of the Jazz Age and the vibrant energy of 1920s New York, making this an unparalleled theatrical experience. It’s the party to end all parties!
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May 09, 2026
MTC Kids Jam - Uncle Jumbo
Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS
Grammy nominee Uncle Jumbo layers heartfelt lyrics with messages of positivity that inspire young minds to dream big and chase their passions. His concert performances include hits from his “Touch the Sky” and “Garden Groove” albums, with uplifting songs and dance-alongs that focus on connection, kindness, and well-being. Uncle Jumbo has released four albums with "Taste The Sky" being Grammy-nominated for 2024 Best Children's Music album. His latest album, "Holly Holly Hey! It's Christmas!" features imaginative, upbeat original songs that encourage young people and families to tap into the spirit of togetherness.
Learn More May 09, 2026
Petite Performance: Goldilocks and the Three Bears with the Kansas City Symphony
Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
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 by Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel, and more! Tickets are $8 per person and go on sale Monday, April 6 at 10am. Performances will take place at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 am. Petite Performances generously supported by PNC.
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May 09, 2026
Mae Martin: The Possum
Presented by Folly Theater at The Folly Theater Kansas City, MO
Mae Martin brings their new stand-up tour, The Possum, to Kansas City! Don’t miss the star of their Netflix stand-up special Sap, Netflix comedy series Feel Good and recent Netflix mini series Wayward. Mae is also a champion of UK hit Taskmaster, and one third of the hugely popular Handsome podcast (with Fortune Feimster and Tig Notaro). VIP tickets get Meet & Greet with Mae, exclusive tour merchandise, and best seats in the house.
Learn More May 14, 2026 - May 16, 2026
Stonelion Puppet Theatre presents '1,000 Cranes and the Tree of Wishes'
Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS
Imagine a world...just imagine. “I am Root, the beginning of every story, but you, you are the middle and together we can find the end.” So says The Keeper of the Tree of Wishes. Journey along the “root” system with StoneLion Puppet Theatre as their intricate puppets bring to life real wishes gathered in our community and across the world. This choose-your-own adventure, featuring intricate puppets, invites each audience to pick which cranes to let fly from the Tree of Wishes. No single performance will be the same; funny, touching, poignant and completely unique. Wishes could be: What would happen if unicorns were real? What good is the smallest of us? What if your shoes could talk? What if the world was at peace? At each performance, the audience will be shown how to make their hands into cranes to fly as the wishes are brought to life in interactive fun and to reinforce the idea that our actions can actually make a difference, especially as part of a community. Audience members are encouraged to leave their wish for the world to be added to the show. Written by Heather Nisbett-Loewenstein. A collaboration with Dr. Ha Houng of Hong Duc University Thahn Hoa Vietnam and literally hundreds of children from Vietnam to Kansas City, Kenya to Overland Park, from Iceland to Leavenworth, and along so many more lines of longitude and latitude.
Learn More May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony with The Kansas City Symphony
Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
David Hamilton, guest conductor "Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs In Symphony" is an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, audiences will hear new and innovative orchestrations of Dolly’s hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” plus her own personal favorites. Dolly says, “The threads of my life are woven together through my songs. That’s why this project, "Threads: My Songs In Symphony," is so special to me. It’s all about sharing my music and my musical journey with audiences in a new way.” "Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony" is produced by Dolly Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing. Dolly Parton does not perform in person at this concert. Photo Courtesy of Dolly Parton
Learn More May 17, 2026
Next Gen: Opus 76 + Youth Symphony of Kansas City Series 'Strings of a New Nation'
Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS
Join the Opus 76 Quartet and Youth Symphony of Kansas City for a performance featuring Romanza for String Quartet by Edward MacDowell, alongside Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings and American Quartet. Program Romanza for String Quartet by Edward MacDowell Serenade for Strings by Antonin Dvořák performed by the Youth Symphony of Kansas City Quartet No. 12, Op.96 “American” by Antonin Dvořák
Learn More May 19, 2026
Trailblazing Talks with Frans Lanting and Christine Eckstrom Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales
Presented by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
California’s Monterey Bay is America’s top biodiversity hotspot — and Frans and Christine’s backyard. 100 years ago, it was on the verge of ecological collapse with clear-cutting of Redwood forests and the fallout that created for terrestrial wildlife. Offshore, marine life was also taking a beating from whalers, seal hunters, commercial fishing, and unrestricted shipping lanes.
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May 20, 2026
Mobile Music Box: Stravinsky
Presented by National WWI Museum and Memorial at National WWI Museum and Memorial Kansas City, MO
The Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box returns to the Museum and Memorial’s North Lawn for a performance of Igor Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire Du Soldat” (“The Soldier’s Tale”): a story vividly told through music about a soldier who trades his violin to the devil in exchange for wealth. The program will feature two ensembles and last 90 minutes. The Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box is the perfect stage for musicians to present chamber music, from familiar classics to uplifting modern works, throughout the metropolitan area and neighborhoods. These free and family-friendly concerts are just right for classical music fans and those who may have never experienced a Symphony concert. For a calendar of upcoming Mobile Music Box concerts, please visit kcsymphony.org
Learn More May 21, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Ben Rector with The Kansas City Symphony
Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
Daniel Wiley, David T. Beals III associate conductor Ben Rector makes his return to the symphony stage in 2026. The singer-songwriter has independently released seven studio albums including Brand New and Magic which both charted #1 on the US Folk and #2 on the US Rock and US Indie Billboard chart. His songs have received both RIAA Gold and RIAA Platinum certifications, amassing more than a billion streams, and have been licensed in more than 100 ad campaigns, television shows, and movies. In Symphonies Across America, audiences will experience a new dimension to Ben’s music only experienced at the symphony. Pulling from more than 15 years of cross-country travel as a touring artist, Rector masterfully brings anthem sing-a-longs, quippy humor and deep, meaningful lyrics—all beautifully backed by orchestra arrangements. Joining Ben on his symphony tour across America is his good friend, Jon McLaughlin. Jon’s recently released album, Scenarios (October 2025), marks a bold new chapter, featuring brand-new songs that showcase both his storytelling and signature piano-driven sound. No stranger to the symphony stage, Jon’s depth and talent is sure to create a perfect complement to Ben on stage. With a history of sold-out symphony appearances in 2023-24, Ben returns to present his music in a new dimension fans can only experience at the symphony. Â
Learn More May 28, 2026
Evgeny Kissin, piano; Joshua Bell, violin; Steven Isserlis, cello
Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at The Folly Theater Kansas City, MO
Three of the world’s most celebrated musicians perform three powerful, idiosyncratic piano trios. The first half of the program is steeped in Jewish music and memory, pairing Rosowsky’s rarely performed Fantastic Dance on Hebrew Themes for Piano Trio with Shostakovich’s devastating Piano Trio No. 2, a searing expression of both intense personal grief and freshly discovered horrors perpetrated during World War II. Tchaikovsky’s immense, sole Piano Trio follows. A wide-ranging and folk-infused musical elegy, it is a notable predecessor to Shostakovich’s trio, and yet it remains one-of-a-kind in its fascinating, masterful construction. Pianist Evgeny Kissin is one of the world’s most in-demand musicians, a master of his craft with an especially storied career spanning 5 decades. Kissin’s musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have earned him the veneration and admiration deserved only by one of the most gifted classical pianists of his generation and, arguably, generations past. With a career spanning almost four decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. Bell has performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world, and continues to maintain engagements as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor and as the Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. As a concert soloist, he appears regularly with the…
Learn More May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
The Kansas City Symphony Presents: Gil Shaham Plays Brahms
Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
Matthias Pintscher, music director and conductor Gil Shaham, violin VARIOUS Genesis JOHANNES BRAHMS Violin Concerto Music Director Matthias Pintscher welcomes you to a unique concert experience pairing a grand work by Brahms with a groundbreaking world premiere. The first chapter of the biblical book of Genesis and its account of divine creation in seven days has inspired Matthias to commission a one-of-a-kind work. He has invited seven composers, with very different musical personalities, each to contribute a piece about one of the days of creation. The seven movements will be woven together into a singular musical tapestry, encompassing all seven days and testifying to the power of the creative act, divine and human. Be the first to hear this exciting new composition! Johannes Brahms’s monumental Violin Concerto completes the program. It was composed for the violin virtuoso Joseph Joachim, who compared it with Beethoven’s as one of the most extraordinary of all German violin concertos. Gil Shaham returns to Kansas City to perform this masterwork. *Composers For Genesis LISA STREICH | FRANCESCO FILIDEI | CHEN YI | HANNAH KENDALL | MIKEL URQUIZA | SAAD HADDAD | MARK ANDRE
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May 30, 2026
JK Live!
Presented by Folly Theater at The Folly Theater Kansas City, MO
After 4 years stuck inside (no one told us Covid was over), the JK! Studios cast has returned with a brand new tour! Drawing on their college roots and using the signature style they created over 9 Seasons of Studio C, the JK cast will be performing never-before-seen material, audience-participation sketches, and a show-stopping parody musical. Join us for a night of family friendly comedy unlike anything you’ve ever seen! “Their stage presence is amazing, the way they work the room is amazing.” – Kenan Thompson“Their work is well put together, it’s good comedy, and I like that my kids like it. Very clever.” – Conan O’Brien
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