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What iF Puppets presents 'How to Snag a Sea Monster'

Alisa Weilerstein, cello and Inon Barnatan, piano in duo recital

The Kansas City Symphony Presents: The Planets

An Evening with Celtic Thunder 2026: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs

'The Billy Joel Legacy'

Electric Poe

Red Like Fruit by Hannah Moscovitch

'The Who's Tommy'

Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown with The Kansas City Symphony

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Oct 07, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS

When a seaweed-covered creature washes ashore in the Cape Cod village of Barnacle Bay, the inhabitants fear the worst. Is it a sea monster in their midst? No, it's a baby as big as a house! The villagers adopt the giant baby, whom they name Stormalong or Stormy, for short. Growing over 24 feet tall, Stormy struggles to fit in and chooses a life aboard a merchant ship to find his place in the world. Meanwhile, a REAL sea monster torments the villagers and only Stormy is big enough to save them all!

Oct 09, 2026

Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at The Folly Theater Kansas City, MO

Alisa Weilerstein is one of the foremost cellists of our time. Known for her consummate artistry, emotional investment, and rare interpretive depth, she was recognized with a MacArthur “genius grant” Fellowship in 2011 for her exceptional creativity, originality and dedication. Today, her career is truly global in scope. While maintaining a deep engagement with the standards of the repertoire, she is also dedicated to expanding cello literature and bringing new works to life through a wealth of solo and concerto commissions. As featured in a Gramophone cover story, in 2022 she released the complete Beethoven Sonatas for Cello and Piano with frequent collaborator Inon Barnatan. “Weilerstein is a throwback to an earlier age of classical performers: not content merely to serve as a vessel for the composer’s wishes, she inhabits a piece fully and turns it to her own ends,” marvels the New York Times. “Weilerstein’s cello is her id. She doesn’t give the impression that making music involves will at all. She and the cello seem simply to be one and the same,” agrees the Los Angeles Times. As the UK’s Telegraph puts it, “Weilerstein is truly a phenomenon.” “One of the most admired pianists of his generation” (New York Times), Inon Barnatan has received universal acclaim for his “uncommon sensitivity” (The New Yorker), “impeccable musicality and phrasing” (Le Figaro), and his stature as “a true poet of the keyboard: refined, searching, unfailingly communicative” (The Evening Standard). A multifaceted musician, Barnatan is equally celebrated as soloist, curator and collaborator. Barnatan appears regularly…

Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO

Take a stellar musical trip as the Kansas City Symphony plays Gustav Holst’s The Planets! This astrological and astronomical trek includes a militant march for Mars (which inspired music for the movie “Gladiator”), a sweeping, majestic theme for Jupiter and the women of the Symphony Chorus joining the orchestra for the mysterious, otherworldly Neptune movement. Plus, our own principal viola, MingYu Hsu, takes a solo turn in Bohuslav Martinů’s Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra. Featuring: Vimbayi Kaziboni, guest conductor MingYu Hsu, viola (principal violist of The Kansas City Symphony) Sopranos and altos of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus Program: GIACINTO SCELSI, Selections from Quattro Pezzi (su una nota sola) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN, Overture to Egmont BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ, Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra GUSTAV HOLST, The Planets

Oct 11, 2026

Presented by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO

An Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert — it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name. From classic Irish folk songs to contemporary favorites, audiences can expect to hear the anthems that have defined Celtic Thunder’s illustrious career. Formed in Dublin in 2007, Celtic Thunder is a multi-dimensional musical and theatrical ensemble celebrated worldwide for their emotionally powerful performances and state-of-the-art productions. Billboard Magazine has named them the Top World Album Artist five times, and their albums consistently rank in the World Album Top 10.

Oct 11, 2026

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS

From the producers of “The Simon and Garfunkel Story” and “The Life and Music of George Michael” comes a dynamic celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter's greatest hits, and the story of the man behind the melodies. This concert experience takes you on a journey through Billy Joel’s legendary career, from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time. Through faithful recreation of the original music, stunning visuals, and compelling storytelling, you’ll discover how his music has shaped generations and why his legacy endures.

Oct 14, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026

Presented by The Coterie Theatre at The Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO

Captivating audiences once again, Electric Poe will perform outside in Union Cemetery for sunset performances for families, October 14 – November 1. One actor and one musician will bring the master of the macabre to life with superb acting accompanied by atmospheric underscoring in front of Union Cemetery’s “Holding Vault,” built in 1857 in Kansas City’s oldest public cemetery. Electric Poe will perform on stage at The Coterie for students and educators, September 14 – October 2. To book for a field trip or group, click HERE.

Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026

Presented by Unicorn Theatre at Unicorn Theatre Kansas City, MO

Lauren asks Luke to narrate her life—but as he speaks, her sense of self begins to fracture. As the story slips further from her grasp, one question lingers: why did she ask him to tell it at all? Provocative and deeply intimate, Red Like Fruit explores the uneasy terrain of memory, complicity, and voice in the post-#MeToo era.

Oct 14, 2026

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS

In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it’s back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever. After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townsend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today.

Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026

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The Ritz by Terrence McNally

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The Ritz by Terrence McNally

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Light Up the Lawn: Found A Job

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Yoga at the Kauffman Center Presented by Premier Partner Saint Luke's
The Ritz by Terrence McNally

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The Ritz by Terrence McNally

Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO

There “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to keep you away from Helzberg Hall when the Kansas City Symphony kicks off our 2026/27 Pops Series with this show! This soulful and high-energy program celebrates the iconic sound of the Motown era. You’ll hear hits from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and more, with songs like “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “My Girl” and “Superstition.” Dynamic guest vocalists paired with your Kansas City Symphony will have you dancing in the street! Featuring: Stuart Chafetz, guest conductor Chester Gregory, vocals Darren Lorenzo, vocals Crystal Monee Hall, vocals

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