The perfect way to add excitement and joy to your year…
KRISTIN CHENOWETH AND YOUR KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY
Friday and Saturday, October 18-19, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Mary-Mitchell Campbell, guest conductor
The Tony Award-winning sensation, Kristin Chenoweth, returns to the Kauffman Center stage! With her starring roles in Wicked, Glee, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and more, Kristin has dazzled audiences with her powerhouse vocals and delightful stage presence. Be here for show-stopping selections and gorgeous orchestral arrangements with your KC Symphony musicians.
DISNEY’S™ THE SOUND OF MAGIC
Friday and Saturday, January 10-11, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Stuart Chafetz, guest conductor
Be part of the magic as a cast of musical theatre stars join your Kansas City Symphony to bring your favorite Disney animated film scores to life. Featuring hit songs from “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid” and many more, join us as original Disney film footage is projected live on the big screen in Helzberg Hall. Celebrate a centenary of magical moments with your Kansas City Symphony.
KINGS OF SOUL
Friday and Saturday, February 14-15, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2 p.m.
A dazzling Valentines Weekend performance honoring the legendary artists of classic soul, including tributes to Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Temptations, Al Green, and Otis Redding. American Idol contestant Michael Lynche and Broadway performers Chester Gregory and Darren Lorenzo join your KC Symphony in this showcase of soulful rhythms and melodies.
ULTIMATE JOHN WILLIAMS
Friday and Saturday, March 21-22, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Jack Everly, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
The music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination to new worlds. Journey with us on a heart-pounding adventure through space and time as your Kansas City Symphony performs all of your John Williams favorites — from “E.T.” and “Superman” to “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park”!
SAILING – SOFT ROCK HITS OF THE 70S AND 80S
Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Jason Seber, guest conductor
Morgan James, vocalist
Doug Wamble, guitar and vocals
John Scarpulla, saxophone and vocals
Ahh, yes. Let us take you on a bodacious yacht rock adventure through the 70s and 80s. Imagine yourself sailing to Catalina or dropping the top on your LeBaron as you crank up rad music on your Walkman. Christopher Cross, Toto, Hall & Oates, Dan Fogelberg and so many more. Guest conductor Jason Seber has created a program that will make you want to wear shoulder pads and leg warmers again. Pop the collar of your Izod polo and join us. Be sure to sing along, Muffy.
Looking forward to this incredible season?