The Arts, Served à la Carte

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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts isn’t solely a ballet theater, opera house or symphony hall. That’s why we offer Kansas City the opportunity to enjoy the arts under one roof with our Performing Arts Sampler.

For one low price, guests can attend performances and lectures from Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City Symphony and our Trailblazing Talks series at the Kauffman Center.

About Our Resident Companies

The cultural scene of Kansas City is enriched by a remarkable range of performing arts organizations.

  • Kansas City Symphony, for example, presents a diverse repertoire of works that includes classical masterpieces and contemporary movie scores.
  • Kansas City Ballet enchants audiences with visually captivating stories that range from traditional classics to exciting contemporary ballets.
  • Lyric Opera of Kansas City brings life to the art of opera, featuring original-language renditions of standard repertoires as well as contemporary and American operas.

Resident Companies

Six dancers in black attire perform on stage, holding white fans that partially obscure their faces, set against a dark background. This captivating Performing Arts Sampler showcases their graceful synchronization and expressive storytelling.

About Trailblazing Talks

The Kauffman Center is excited to present Trailblazing Talks, a lecture series that takes audiences on a journey of human exploration. World-renowned lecturers share their work and insights, revealing fascinating revelations about mankind and our role on Earth.

Trailblazing Talks

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