Opera Plus is a new program for retirement communities designed to deepen resident engagement with Lyric Opera productions performed at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts through education, engagement resources, and ticket discounts.
To learn more or book your package, contact Laura Blankenship, Manager of Community Programs, at lblankenship@kcopera.org or (816) 802-6059.
2025–2026 Matinee Performances
Cinderella
Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 2:00pm
Performed in Italian with English captions
Madame Butterfly
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Performed in Italian with English captions
Porgy and Bess
Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Performed in English with English captions
Of Mice and Men
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Performed in English with English captions
What's Included in the Opera Plus Package
Preview Session
One forty-five-minute interactive presentation facilitated by Lyric Opera staff in the weeks leading up to the performance. Sessions include live performances of arias from the upcoming production and are held at your community. This session offers a thoughtful introduction to the opera’s story, music, and central themes.
Discounted Tickets
Residents receive a 20% discount on single tickets for the designated Sunday afternoon performance.
Pre-Opera Talk
A twenty-minute Pre-Opera Talk is included in your ticket purchase.
Concierge Service
For community vehicles, drop-off is available at the most direct Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts entrance. Staff members will be present to welcome residents and assist them in finding their seats.
Engagement Resources
Engagement resources, including puzzles and discussion prompts, will be placed at each resident’s seat upon arrival.
Plan Your Experience
Opera Plus packages are $300 per performance, not including the cost of tickets. This includes one preview session at your community, discounted tickets, pre-opera talk, concierge service and engagement resources for each resident.
To learn more or book your package, contact Laura Blankenship, Manager of Community Programs, at lblankenship@kcopera.org or (816) 802-6059.
Transportation to and from the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is the responsibility of your retirement community. For community vehicles, drop-off is available at the most direct Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts entrance.
Standard vehicle parking is available in the Arts District Garage or on nearby streets. Garage costs may be found on the Kauffman Center's website here.
Please note: Buses cannot fit in the Arts District Garage. Instead, buses should park on the street near the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts or at one of these nearby locations:
- Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building, 718 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
- Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Beth Ingram Administrative Building, 1725 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
All performances will be the held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre. Groups should plan to arrive at their scheduled time.
Laura Blankenship, Manager of Community Programs
(816) 802-6059
lblankenship@kcopera.org
