Performing and continuously growing for 26 years, the CNSO has earned an enviable reputation among both Czech and Europe’s top symphonic ensembles. Renowned for its versatility, the orchestra annually presents a broad program ranging from classical music concerts to contemporary genres, film scores, jazz and musicals.
Rock Chalk Revue is an annual show in which student organizations write, produce, and perform original musical productions. The Revue annually contributes over 2,500 hours of community service to the Lawrence community and has raised over $2.5 million for local charities since its inception. Our current beneficiaries are The Ballard Center and the KU Dream Maker Fund. Dates:…
Rock Chalk Revue is an annual show in which student organizations write, produce, and perform original musical productions. The Revue annually contributes over 2,500 hours of community service to the Lawrence community and has raised over $2.5 million for local charities since its inception. Our current beneficiaries are The Ballard Center and the KU Dream Maker Fund. Dates:…
Let's Sing Taylor at Uptown Theater Feb. 28th at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:00pm.
The GRAMMY Award® winning vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. Born out of close friendship and deep admiration, these world-renowned artists, composers, and arrangers have come together to explore, create, and celebrate the music that moves them. As individuals, each artist…
For one night only, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, composer and arranger Cody Fry brings his unique blend of pop and cinematic classical music to a special collaboration with the Kansas City Symphony. Fry’s “simultaneously familiar and breathtaking” sound (American Songwriter) is likened to the rush of emotion felt the moment your favorite old movie changes from black-and-white…
A house concert at a private Westwood Park residence with a wine reception to follow. The Grammy nominated St. Petersburg Quartet has enjoyed an illustrious international career as one of the world’s most esteemed string quartets. Considered the “natural successor to the Borodin crown” (The Sunday Times), their rise to fame includes “Best Record” honors…
Rock Chalk Revue is an annual show in which student organizations write, produce, and perform original musical productions. The Revue annually contributes over 2,500 hours of community service to the Lawrence community and has raised over $2.5 million for local charities since its inception. Our current beneficiaries are The Ballard Center and the KU Dream Maker Fund. Dates:…
Join Park University’s International Center for Music at their highly anticipated annual signature event, Stanislav & Friends: Echoes of Spain. Immerse yourself in an evening of passion as Park ICM alumni, faculty, students, and friends showcase the rich tapestry of Spanish melodies and rhythms. “I look forward to sharing the stage with a stellar lineup…
Project Trio is a dynamic and innovative group known for their genre-blending performances and captivating stage presence. From Bach to rock, jazz to hip-hop and everything in between, Project Trio brings high energy and virtuosity every time they step on stage.
Join for a delightful children's program on the first Wednesday of the month. Your little ones will giggle, wiggle and have a blast with diverse performances. From music and stories to puppet shows and juggling, each month features new and exciting entertainers. Best of all, it's a FREE and fun-filled time that requires no registration…
The first of its kind ever written this mariachi opera by Jose “Pepe” Martinez and Leonard Foglia marries two musical worlds with one thing in common: each finds its fullest voice in the telling of moving tales, and Cruzar is no exception. With sorrowful serenades, Cruzar creates a seamless musical merger that spans the distance…
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes — a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds, in a thrilling experience for all ages. This acclaimed film is presented in HD in Helzberg Hall with…
A multi-genre, multi-lingual and absolutely beloved "little orchestra," led by Thomas Lauderdale and featuring China Forbes as the lead singer and collaborator, Pink Martini is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Called a "rollicking around-the-world musical adventure" by founder and pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Pink Martini performs an irresistible, postmodern amalgam anchored by 20th-century pop and jazz, surprising…
With five GRAMMYs, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a career spanning nearly 50 years, Keb’ Mo’ is one of the most accomplished and respected artists in contemporary roots music today. From topping the Billboard Blues Chart seven times to collaborating with icons like Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Vince Gill, and Willie Nelson, Keb’ has built…
Applaud guest conductor Gemma New as she returns to Kansas City in this highly imaginative and deeply satisfying program. In a first for the Kansas City Symphony, the orchestra performs Die Windsbraut by British-Russian pianist and composer Alissa Firsova. Inspired by the story of Alma Mahler and Oskar Kokoschka, Firsova’s expressionist music is lyrical, balancing…
For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their worldrenowned One Night of Queen live concert. Gary Mullen & The Works (featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and …TBC.. on bass) will have you dancing in the aisles during their…
Saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchestras and sitting in with members of the Grateful Dead, but the core of his musical universe remains the Branford Marsalis…
In her 6th decade as an artist—and as prolific as ever, having released her 55th album earlier this year—Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins is taking a rare moment to look back on her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers. The cultural icon will perform an exclusive series of shows bringing to full bloom her chamber-folk masterwork supported…
Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award winning albums, 'Nick of Time' and 'Luck of the Draw,' which featured hits, "Something To Talk About" and…
NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience is a live concert that brings the beloved anime to life on a grand scale. This two-hour event features a film montage of iconic scenes from over 220 episodes, synchronized to a live orchestra performing Toshio Masuda's original score. Fans will relive Naruto Uzumaki's journey to become Hokage, facing rivalries, challenges,…
Ben Folds joins your KC Symphony for two incredible nights! Widely regarded as one of the major musical influences of our generation, the Emmy-nominated artist has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums and numerous collaborations. His last album was a blend of pop…
Ben Folds joins your KC Symphony for two incredible nights! Widely regarded as one of the major musical influences of our generation, the Emmy-nominated artist has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums and numerous collaborations. His last album was a blend of pop…
Disney On Ice is bringing the party to hometowns across the country, and the guest list is jam-packed with audience-favorite Disney characters! Mickey, Minnie, Donald,and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this all-new state-of-the-art ice show. Get ready to turn up the fun when the all-new production Disney On Ice…
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”! Friday March 21st at 8:00pm. Saturday March…
Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees at Uptown Theater March 22nd at 8:00pm, doors open at 7:00pm.
For the uninitiated, Steel Panther was formed in 2000. Hailing from Los Angeles, the epicenter for rock n’ roll in all its debauchery and glamour, Steel Panther has established themselves as the world’s premier party band, melding hard rock virtuosity with parody and criminally good looks. Steel Panther is a global phenomenon with four full-length…