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Growing a New Generation of Performing Arts Lovers
KC Studio
July 22, 2024
Mise en Place: Laura Comer conducts and approachable symphony of flavors for Kauffman Center
The Pitch
July 15, 2024
Guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell looks back on his career ahead of Monday’s Kauffman Center show
The Pitch
June 21, 2024
Kauffman Center For the Performing Arts Launches 2025 Trailblazing Talks Series
Broadway World
May 21, 2024
Kauffman Center spotlights future generations of performing artists at Future Stages Festival
KC Studio
May 13, 2024
Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts Announces Performers And Schedule For 2024 FUTURE STAGES Festival
Broadway World
May 7, 2024
KC Spring Menu Tour: The Founders' Lounge Inside the Kauffman Center
KCTV5
May 1, 2024
Donny Osmond transcends over 50 years of show biz and fame
The Pitch
April 30, 2024
Concert Review: “Croce Plays Croce”
Media Mikes
April 17, 2024
25 Best Things to Do in Missouri
Vacation Idea Dream Vacation Magazine
March 6, 2024
Enriching Diversity in the Arts: Kauffman Center Has ‘Something for Everyone
The Kansas City Globe
Feb. 22, 2024
Kauffman Center Presents TRAILBLAZING TALKS - 2% Neanderthal: Redrawing Our Family Tree
Broadway World
Jan. 2, 2024
Kauffman Center Presents Announces WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE!
Broadway World
Nov. 13, 2023
Kauffman Center Presents Lee Brice ME & MY GUITAR And The Irish Tenors In 2024
Broadway World
Nov. 7, 2023
Kauffman Center Presents Announces Bruce Hornsby And YMusic BRHYM, March 14
Broadway World
Nov. 1, 2023
Try This: Dinner and a show at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
KC Today
Oct. 5, 2023
Illusionist Alex Ramon Brings The Magic To KC
Great Day KC on Fox 4
Oct. 2, 2023
Kauffman Center Presents Gladys Knight, November 19
Broadway World
Sept. 12, 2023
10 Kansas City concerts you simply must see this September
KCUR
Aug. 31, 2023
Flashback: That glittery night then-Prince Charles helped open a Kansas City landmark
The Kansas City Star
May 6, 2023
10 architectural wonders you have to see
AAA
March 14, 2023
Concerts in Kansas City: A guide to the best venues for live music around the metro
KCUR
March 11, 2023
Architect’s Imprint on the City is Unmistakable — and Complicated
KC Studio
Feb. 27, 2023
Three engineering wonders of the Kauffman Center
KC Today
Jan. 26, 2023
Future Stages Festival Celebrates 10 Years This Summer
Broadway World
Jan. 18, 2023
Live Music Nation Podcast with CEO Paul Schofer, Kauffman Center
Live Music Nation
Dec. 1, 2022
An inside look at the Kauffman Center for Perfoming Arts
KC Today
Dec. 7, 2022
Pianist George Winston on what grabs him musically
The Pitch
Nov. 9, 2022
The forgotten legacy of Muriel Kauffman’s dedication to the arts, sports, and KC’s sprawling foundation
The Pitch
Sept. 6, 2022
Best of Fall 2022
The Independent
Aug. 23, 2022
Concert Review: The Happy Together Tour
Media Mikes
Aug. 22, 2022
Concert Review: Boz Scaggs, Robert Cray Band, Jeff Leblanc
Media Mikes
Aug. 22, 2022
TEDxKC 2022 brings happiness to the Kauffman Center stage
KCUR 89.3
July 14, 2022
Hundreds of young artists perform at Kauffman Center for Performing Arts
KSHB 41 (NBC)
July 12, 2022
The Kauffman Center’s Annual Future Stages Festival Is Back In Person This Year
Kansas City Magazine
June 10, 2022
Weekend Possibilities | KC Pride, Future Stages and KC Current vs. Gotham FC
Flatland KC
June 9, 2022
Bash & Co. Sotheby’s International Realty: A guide to performing arts in Kansas City
Shawnee Mission Post
May 20, 2022
One tank getaway: Kansas City
OnMilwaukee
May 17, 2022
Things to do in Kansas City: ‘Oklahoma,’ ‘Waitress’ at Starlight; KC Ballet’s ‘Oz’
The Kansas City Star
May 11, 2022
Kansas City theatre production aims to bridge racial gap beyond Black History Month
Fox 4 KC
February 1, 2022
Kauffman Center Announces Ninth Annual Future Stages Festival
Broadway World Kansas City
January 26, 2022
IT WAS 50 YEARS AGO TODAY Beatles Tribute is Coming to the Kauffman Center
Broadway World Kansas City
January 10, 2022
A Packed Schedule of Performances Welcomes Kansas City Audiences in 2022
KC Studio
January 4, 2022
These Kansas City holiday pop-ups offer festive drinks, eats and plenty of cheer
Feast Magazine
November 23, 2021
Best of Kansas City 2021: Oak & Steel is the place to pre-game a Kauffman Center show
The Pitch
November 9, 2021
Ask a Local: Where Can I See Live Music in Kansas City?
AFAR Magazine
May 25, 2021
This Man Keeps Kansas City's Concert Pianos Tuned For The Day When Pandemic Worries Ease
KCUR 89.3
March 13, 2021
Shuttered venues grants bring $50M in relief to Kansas City
KSHB 41 (NBC)
August 4, 2021
Local entertainment venues hoping for some relief from latest stimulus checks
Fox 4 KC
December 29, 2020
Signature Lighting Design for Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Live Design
October 21, 2020
Kauffman Center's Virtual Future Stages Festival On Sunday, June 14
Broadway World Kansas City
June 12, 2020
Young performers still will shine online at 2020 Future Stages Festival
The Kansas City Star
June 10, 2020
Kauffman Center's Annual FUTURE STAGES FESTIVAL Goes Virtual
Broadway World Kansas City
June 5, 2020
Kauffman Center Announces A Virtual Future Stages Festival
Broadway World Kansas City
May 15, 2020
Events canceled, postponed across Kansas City region to stop spread of coronavirus
The Kansas City Star
March 17, 2020
Rascal Flatts, Frankie Valli are coming to Kansas City. Here are ticket details
Broadway World Kansas City
February 18, 2020
BLIPPI THE MUSICAL Has Been Added to the KAUFFMAN CENTER PRESENTS Series
Broadway World Kansas City
February 18, 2020
Kansas City tickets going on sale: Incubus, Goo Goo Dolls, Nugent, Martina McBride
The Kansas City Star
February 4, 2020
IN Conversation with Grammy Nominee Michael Feinstein
In KC Mag
February 3, 2020
Behind the scenes: Kansas City turns red for Chiefs for Super Bowl Red Friday
KSHB 41 (NBC)
January 30, 2020
The Gatlin Brothers at the Kauffman Center
Live '80s Kansas City
January 23, 2020
Kauffman Center Receives National Endowment For The Arts Grant
Broadway World Kansas City
January 17, 2020
Kansas City concerts Jan. 16-22: Gatlin Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Wale
The Kansas City Star
January 14, 2020
Here are Kansas City's top 5 performing arts spots
Hoodline
January 9, 2020
2020 Future Stages Festival Announced at the Kauffman Center
Broadway World Kansas City
January 9, 2020
2020 vision: The 20 biggest events around Kansas City this year (after the Chiefs)
The Kansas City Star
January 6, 2020
Jan Kraybill Hits All the Right Notes
Flatland KC
December 11, 2019
These Kansas City musicians were just nominated for Grammy Awards
The Kansas City Star
November 20, 2019
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will Reveal Addition of 112 Children's Handprints to Grow Up Great Gallery
Broadway World Kansas City
November 11, 2019
Kauffman Center making changes to become more accessible for people with special needs
KMBC
October 14, 2019
Thank you, KC Symphony, for at last giving my special-needs son the music he deserved
The Kansas City Star
October 13, 2019
Kauffman Center Presents Featured Boyz II Men Live on October 2, 2019
Live '80s Kansas City
October 9, 2019
Tim Finn’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Concerts – 10/9
In KC Mag
October 7, 2019
World Sound Radio
KKFI
October 6, 2019
Concert Review: “The Beatles – White Album 50th Anniversary Tribute
Media Mikes
October 4, 2019
Boyz II Men Perform at the Kauffman Center in Kansas City
Fabutainment
October 3, 2019
Kauffman Center adds sensory rooms and other tools for families with special needs
Yahoo News
October 3, 2019
KC events Oct. 3-9: KC Oktoberfest, Quixotic ‘Sensatia,’ George Lopez, WaterFire
The Kansas City Star
October 1, 2019
Celebrating Sensory and Inclusive Resources
WDAF-KC (FOX)
October 1, 2019
So Much Music, So Much Fun!
IN Kansas City Magazine
October 1, 2019
Kauffman Center adds sensory rooms and other tools for families with special needs
KSHB
October 1, 2019
Kauffman Center Announces New Accessible Resources
Broadway World Kansas City
October 1, 2019
Boyz II Men to perform Wednesday at Kauffman Center
KCTV5
October 1, 2019
Tim Finn’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Concerts – 10/2
In KC Mag
September 29, 2019
KC events Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Nick Offerman, Horror Film Festival, Delia Owens, Jack Hanna
The Kansas City Star
September 24, 2019
Kauffman Center Announces New Accessible Resources
Broadway World Kansas City
September 23, 2019
Shawn Stockman-Boyz II Men interview
Hot 103 Jamz!
September 19, 2019
David Foster & Katharine Mcphee Announced In The 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series
Broadway World Kansas City
September 16, 2019
DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: NEIGHBORHOOD DAY TOUR Added To The 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series
Broadway World Kansas City
September 16, 2019
Episode 310: Paul Schofer, Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts
Rounding the Bases with Joel Goldberg
September 16, 2019
50 Reasons To Travel This Fall
Forbes
September 6, 2019
Attracting Millennials
KC Studio
September 2, 2019
KC events Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Irish Fest, SantaCaliGon Days, Renaissance Fest
The Kansas City Star
August 27, 2019
Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts Announces the 2020 National Geographic Live Speaker Series
Broadway World Kansas City
August 27, 2019
Fall Season Lookahead: Music
KC Studio
August 27, 2019
Tim Finn’s Top 5 Can’t Miss Concerts - 8/28
In KC Mag
August 25, 2019
The Kauffman Center Presents Jose Gonzalez
Broadway World Kansas City
August 17, 2019
BACKSTAGE AND BEYOND: BEST OF FALL 2019
KC Independent
August 15, 2019
An Interview with Jose Gonzalez
The Bridge
August 15, 2019
Indigo Girls Come to The Kauffman Center
Broadway World Kansas City
July 23, 2019
Jane Fonda talks her speaking tour, political activism and the art of getting younger with age
435 Magazine
July 2, 2019
IN Conversation with Jane Fonda
IN Kansas City
June 27, 2019
Kansas City's Royal Renaissance
Bachtrack
May 9, 2019
Jan Kraybill, KC's vital organist, is revved up
The Pitch
May 8, 2019
Boyz II Men, Cameron Carpenter Announced For 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series
Broadway World Kansas City
May 7, 2019
25 Best Things to Do in Kansas City, Missouri
Vacation Idea
April 2, 2019
When Women Ruled the World: An Interview with Egyptologist Kara Cooney
KC Studio
March 12, 2019
Off the menu video series - interviews with Executive Chef Laura Comer
The Kansas City Star
March 6, 2019
An Interview with Anoushka Shankar (artist interview/concert preview)
90.9 The Bridge
February 27, 2019
Living On The Edge And Climbing To New Heights: Interview with Mark Synnott
KCUR 89.3
February 14, 2019
13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar
Afar
February 13, 2019
Jane Fonda Coming to Kauffman Center in July
KMBC
January 25, 2019
Jane Fonda Comes to the Kauffman Center
Broadway World Kansas City
January 17, 2019
Kansas City Restaurant Week 2019 | The Guide To Top Chefs
Flatland KC
January 10, 2019
A chat with Chris Thile, who will be in town for Live From Here at the Kauffman Center on Saturday
The Pitch
January 8, 2019
Market Fresh: Ring in the New Year with Laura Comer’s Chocolate Champagne Raspberry Tart
SPACES Magazine
December 12, 2018
The Most Beautifully Designed Theater in Each State
Architectural Digest
October 15, 2018
Chef Laura Comer Named Chef of the Year by Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association
Feast Magazine
October 4, 2018
Black Violin: “Not Your Grandma’s Classical Concert” (artist interview/concert preview)
KC Studio
September 5, 2018
From ‘Wizard of Oz’ by KC Ballet to Joyce DiDonato, 10 must-see shows this fall
The Kansas City Star
September 2, 2018
Best of Fall: Our Picks for Music, Theatre and Dance (event previews)
The Independent
August 18, 2018
Live review: Alice Cooper at the Kauffman Center (concert review)
The Pitch
August 7, 2018
Tim Finn Review: Alice Cooper (concert review)
In Kansas City
August 7, 2018
Photo Gallery: Lee Greenwood at the Kauffman Center (concert review)
Live80sKC.com
July 12, 2018
The most beautiful building in every US state, according to people who live there
Business Insider
July 10, 2018
David Byrne's utopic show at Kauffman Center had everyone dancing (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
June 8, 2018
It's time for spring menus at some Kansas City restaurants (Dining Experience)
The Kansas City Star
April 26, 2018
An Interview with Peter Cetera (concert preview)
90.9 The Bridge
February 8, 2018
Meet Rupi Kaur, the Indian rock star poet who’s sold out her Kauffman Center show (event preview)
The Kansas City Star
October 12, 2017
Photo Gallery: Yes at the Kauffman Center (concert review)
The Pitch
September 6, 2017
Photo Gallery: Herbie Hancock at Kauffman Center (concert review)
Shuttlecock Music Magazine
August 13, 2017
Sweet Somethings (interview and recipes feature with Executive Chef Laura Comer)
SPACES Magazine
July 31, 2017
Photo Gallery: Blondie/Garbage/X at the Kauffman Center (concert review)
iheartlocalmusic.com
July 19, 2017
Blondie and Garbage turned the Kauffman Center into a rock club last night (concert review)
The Pitch
July 19, 2017
Rapturous night of rock 'n' roll greatness with Blondie, Garbage, X band members in Kansas City (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
July 19, 2017
Fresh Fruit Cocktails (Dining Experience recipes feature)
Kansas City Homes & Style Magazine
July 17, 2017
Youth take the stage at Future Stages Festival
Kansas City Live! KSHB
June 21, 2017
Future Stages at the Kauffman Center (interview with Paul Schofer)
94.9 KCMO FM
June 20, 2017
Michael McDonald mixes old and new in strong Kauffman Center show (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
June 18, 2017
#GiveBackFriday: Future Stages Festival (interview with Paul Schofer)
90.9 The Bridge
June 16, 2017
Photo Gallery: George Benson and Kenny G at the Kauffman Center (concert review)
Live80sKC.com
May 27, 2017
George Benson on working with Al Jarreau, why 'Breezin'' is his most memorable song (artist interview/concert preview)
The Kansas City Star
May 21, 2017
5 anniversary-worthy date spots in Kansas City (Dining Experience)
Out to Eat KC
April 24, 2017
Crafty Concoctions: Toast to spring with Kauffman Center's new craft cocktails (Dining Experience)
SPACES Magazine
April 13, 2017
Creativity and fine execution meet at Kauffman Center Dining Experience (Dining Experience)
The Kansas City Star
April 12, 2017
Elegant Easter dinner from Kauffman Center Dining Experience is easier to cook than you'd think (Dining Experience)
Fox4 KC
April 3, 2017
Oak Ridge Boys roll through decades of history and songs in Kauffman Center jubilee (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
March 27, 2017
Ageless diva Patti LaBelle brings soulful drama to Muriel Kauffman Theatre (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
March 18, 2017
The 21 most spectacular theaters in the US
Curbed.com
March 15, 2017
Patti LaBelle, coming to KC, talks about barbecue, rap and her favorite songs (artist interview/concert preview)
The Kansas City Star
March 12, 2017
Art Garfunkel shows Kauffman Center crowd that the singer still remains (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
March 5, 2017
Future Stages Festival - interview with Paul Schofer
Artspeak Radio KKFI
March 1, 2017
909 Sessions: Ladysmith Black Mambazo (in-studio performance and interview)
90.9 The Bridge
February 8, 2017
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - fifth anniversary (photos)
The Independent
January 21, 2017
Restaurant Week: Highlighting good food in Kansas City (Dining Experience)
KSHB 41 Action News
January 8, 2017
Why 2016 was a very good year for Kansas City arts groups
The Kansas City Star
December 23, 2016
Laura Comer on taking the reins at Kansas City's Kauffman Center (Dining Experience)
Feast Magazine
December 23, 2016
Laura Comer named executive chef at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (Dining Experience)
Feast Magazine
October 19, 2016
On its fifth birthday, Kauffman Center is a Kansas City success story
The Kansas City Star
September 9, 2016
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts celebrates fifth anniversary
KCUR 89.3 FM
September 2, 2016
KCUR 89.3 FM
KCUR 89.3 FM
September 2, 2016
Fall arts guide: A bounty of shows, a Kauffman Center birthday
The Kansas City Star
August 27, 2016
Steve Earle, Shawn Colvin find common ground at Kauffman Center show (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
August 4, 2016
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones meld bluegrass and jazz at the Kauffman Center (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
June 15, 2016
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, violinist Pinchas Zukerman make for invigorating performance (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
March 19, 2016
Mavis Staples shared the love last night at the Kauffman Center (concert review)
The Pitch
March 14, 2016
Country comeback: Mark Chesnutt, Joe Diffie and Lorrie Morgan demonstrate vitality at Kauffman Center (concert review)
The Kansas City Star
January 30, 2016
Kansas City Restaurant Week introduced me to Dining Experience at Kauffman Center
The Kansas City Star
January 28, 2016
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