Kauffman Center Presents brings Common to Kauffman Center This Fall
Award-winning artist, actor and activist, Common, is coming to the Kauffman Center Aug. 29. Maimouna Youssef, known as Mumu Fresh, will be opening for Common.
Common won an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture alongside John Legend for “Glory” in the Oscar-nominated film Selma. Common also starred in the film, which was centered around the American civil rights marches of the 1960s. The original song “Stand Up for Something,” co-written by Common in the film Marshall, received Oscar, GRAMMY, NAACP and Critic Choice Award nominations. Common is starring in two films set to be released this year, The Kitchen and The Informer.
In addition to his work in music and acting, Common has dedicated the past few years to his work in activism. He has spent many hours advocating for social justice and bringing awareness to issues involving mass incarceration, mental health and voting. After successes with a concert and tour centered around his activism, Common launched his non-profit, Imagine Justice, in 2018. Imagine Justice is committed to using the power of art to advocate for communities throughout the country and to fight for justice and equality.
Tickets range from $43.75 to $83.75, plus fees. Every pair of tickets for this show includes new music from Common. Ticket prices include a $4.75 cost for access to Common’s new music. Ticket buyers will receive an email with more details about their offer approximately seven days after the purchase. Limit of eight tickets per sale. VIP packages available:
Meet & Greet Package ($209.46 including fees):
- One premium reserved or general admission ticket
- Exclusive meet & greet with Common
- Personal photograph with Common
- Autographed copy of Common’s memoir – Let Love Have The Last Word
- Let Love Have The Last Word bookmark
- Common microphone keychain
- Exclusive Common VIP merchandise item
- Official meet & greet laminate
- Limited availability
VIP Tour Package ($133.24 including fees):
- One premium reserved or general admission ticket
- Copy of Common’s memoir – Let Love Have The Last Word
- Let Love Have The Last Word bookmark
- Common microphone keychain
- Exclusive Common VIP merchandise item
- Commemorative tour laminate
- Limited availability