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March 2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Partnership with Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street YMCA in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African American modern dancers, that performance forever changed the perception of American dance. The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents and has reached millions more online and through television broadcasts and…
Find out more »Witches, Werewolves, Vampires Murder Mystery Party
The Earth is under attack and the werewolves, vampires, and witches have revealed themselves to the humans in an effort to form an alliance and work together to save the planet. Can these opposing camps work together? Or will players start to turn against each other and eat the humans? Get in touch with your dark side in this wicked murder mystery. Each player is assigned a character and encouraged to dress in costume for the evening. You will receive…
Find out more »Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) from New York City returns to Kansas City, its official second home, for a limited engagement presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey in partnership with the Harriman-Jewell Series. AAADT is an internationally known, award-winning, modern dance company founded by the hypnotic brilliant dancer and genius choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1958, redefining the genre of American dance. AAADT has performed for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and…
Find out more »A Blueprint for Hope Gala
Join Lakemary Center for an evening filled with the promise of tomorrow celebrating the children and adults of the center. There will be dinner, entertainment, a program, and live auction.
Find out more »After All: 60 Years of Cher!
Lets turn back time through six decades of hit after hit! Once again, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated composer/arranger David Maddux, join the magic of Heartland Men’s Chorus-Kansas City for another choral pop world premiere celebrating the one and only Cher!
Find out more »Vampires v. Werewolves Hunt : The Battle for Weston
A supernatural war is being waged for control of Weston, Mo. Local werewolves see Weston and the surrounding area as a place of natural beauty and spiritual energy. A place to run, a place to hunt, a place to have a howling good time. Vampires have also found value in this historic hamlet. With its steady flow of visitors drawn to events, wineries and breweries, and relaxing recreation- Weston is a perfect feeding ground. Unfortunately, the nature of the beast…
Find out more »War Football: WWI and the Birth of the NFL
As Kansas City prepares for April’s NFL Draft on the grounds of the Museum and Memorial, join author Chris Serb for a timely lecture on the history of America’s favorite pastime—from the front to the field. Free with RSVP.
Find out more »Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ & Nielsen’s ‘Inextinguishable’
You’ll delight in this marvelous springtime program led by guest conductor Thomas Wilkins, principal conductor of the Hollywood Bowl orchestra. English composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s ballet Hiawatha draws on his musical setting of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic ode. The music is radiant, rhythmically animated and utterly captivating. Gershwin’s ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue features rising talent Ray Ushikubo. Bridging the worlds of classical and popular music, Rhapsody in Blue is beloved for its cheeky tunefulness, jaunty rhythms and unabashed sentimentality. Confronted with the ravages of World War I,…
Find out more »KCRep 2023 Gala
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has been producing professional theatre since 1964. KCRep's mission is to inspire, entertain, and open minds by creating transformative theatre experiences for all and this annual fundraising event celebrates the impact of the work being done by and through KCRep to make theatre that matters to more. Plan to attend the Friday night gala at The Abbott and come together to raise funds to support productions, thriving youth education programs, and community accessibility programming. This year's…
Find out more »Special Engagement: Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott
A special engagement not-to-be-missed! Welcoming famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma and long-time collaborator, pianist Kathryn Stott, for a very special night in season 58 of the Harriman Jewell Series. The performance will be played without pause—music that zips from classic to traditional to modern to folk and tango. They will begin with Songs without Words, Op. 109 from Felix Mendelssohn, then the lyrical and evocative Scarborough Fair, Caroline Shaw’s spare and elegant interpretation of Shenandoah, and Jean Sebelius’ Was It a Dream?Â
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