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…
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…
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…
Wednesday March 12th and Thursday March 13th both at 7:30pm. Dust off your memory of what a more compassionate world used to be like. And experience China before communism. Shen Yun’s performance is a beautiful display of goodness, wisdom, and faith. Its timeless legends celebrate valor and traditional virtues. For our world today, it is…
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…
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…
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…