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Pops Series 2025/26

Big Hits. Big Memories. Big Nights Out.

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WINDBORNE’S THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Brent Havens, guest conductor

Relive Journey’s timeless hits — “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Who’s Cryin’ Now” and “Faithfully” — that defined a generation and still ignite stadiums today. Now, experience them like never before as Windborne’s “The Music of Journey” brings these iconic songs to life with the full power of the Kansas City Symphony, an electrifying tribute rock band and dynamic vocalist Juan Del Castillo.

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90s MIXTAPE

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Stuart Chafetz, guest conductor

Party like the 1990s!

The Kansas City Symphony is throwin’ it back to the raddest decade of music — when pop, rock and R&B ruled the airwaves. From Alanis to Madonna, Sheryl Crow to Prince, Ricky Martin to Shania Twain, and Seal to R.E.M., this high-energy concert is packed with the hits that shaped the soundtrack of the 90s.

Led by the totally awesome Stuart Chafetz, this orchestral 90s tribute will have you belting out your favorite anthems and reliving the golden age of mixed CDs and MTV. Dust off your Swatch watch, embrace the nostalgia and join us for a night of music that takes you back. Booyah!

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SHE’S GOT SOUL

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Jack Everly, guest conductor

Fresh from her successful run of “Aretha: A Tribute,” Capathia Jenkins brings her powerhouse voice and stunning presence to her new show-stopping show “She’s Got Soul,” featuring the greatest hits of soul and R&B. With music by leading ladies such as Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Adele and many others, don’t miss this opportunity to see Capathia and a trio of professional backup singers perform these classic hits with your Kansas City Symphony.

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THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL AND ELTON JOHN

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Get ready for an unforgettable tribute to two of rock’s greatest piano legends — Billy Joel and Elton John! Featuring iconic hits like “Piano Man,” “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Movin’ Out,” “I’m Still Standing,” “My Life” and more, this orchestral rock experience brings their legendary music to life like never before.

Starring Michael Cavanaugh, the charismatic performer handpicked by Billy Joel himself to lead Broadway’s Movin’ Out, this unforgettable concert is packed with the legendary songs you love performed with electrifying vocals and promises to have you singing along all night.

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DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony is an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, audiences will hear new and innovative orchestrations of Dolly’s hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” plus her own personal favorites.

Dolly says, “The threads of my life are woven together through my songs. That’s why this project, Threads: My Songs In Symphony, is so special to me. It’s all about sharing my music and my musical journey with audiences in a new way.”

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony is produced by Dolly Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing. Dolly Parton does not perform in person at this concert.

Photo Courtesy of Dolly Parton

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