Lyric Opera of Kansas City by Beth Wamsley In the vast realm of music, seemingly distinct genres often find common ground. One such fusion lies at the crossroads of opera and hip-hop. While these genres may appear worlds apart, they share more than meets the ear! Storytelling and Emotion At their core, opera and hip-hop are mediums for storytelling and … Read more
August in Kansas City means there are still plenty of hot days, but the close of the summer means back to school for many area children in the metro. đź““ As we close the curtain on the summer, we open the curtain on another exciting season of musical storytelling, education, and community engagement at Lyric … Read more
Did you know you can request ticket exchanges online? Here’s how: 3. Select your account name at the top of the page, above upcoming events. 4. Check that your account information is correct. 5. Select “Upcoming Events” in the left-hand column. 6. Select the event you would like to request changes for by selecting the “Request … Read more
Welcome to April! Can you believe the end of the 2022–2023 season is near? But don’t worry; there are still two more opportunities to open your world. First, we have Listen, Wilhelmina!, our fun and engaging family opera for young people and the young at heart. At a mere twenty-five minutes, this show is the perfect way to … Read more
Prior to arriving in Kansas City for Lyric Opera’s production of The Shining, composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell joined Opera Dives Deep via Zoom to discuss their careers, inspiration, and secrets behind the making of the opera! “I knew this piece had legs right away.” -Mark Campbell Q: What can you tell us about the genesis of this work? How did … Read more
What makes opera, opera? What makes musical theater, musical theater? What elements and practices determine the difference between the two? This highly contested debate in the artistic community becomes more difficult as theater-makers create productions which blur the lines between these performance styles. Opera and musical theater share more than they differ. Some basic essential … Read more
Spring is approaching, and with it, the major opera event of the season: The Shining!  In addition, we have some fabulous engagement opportunities to enrich your experience at the show, including a special Community Conversations event at the Apple Store on the Country Club Plaza!  After The Shining we move on to Listen, Wilhelmina! our upcoming family production for children of all … Read more
February kicks off with Orpheus Affair in the Lyric’s production arts building in the Crossroads. Tickets are just $75 and include drinks, food, and impactful art installations. And most importantly, proceeds go towards the support of Lyric Opera of Kansas City programs. February also holds learning opportunities to get you prepped for The Shining, which makes its Kansas City premiere … Read more
The new year brings exciting and engaging opportunities to connect with Lyric Opera with exciting art installations at Orpheus Affair, a spooky trip to the Overlook Hotel, the annual Lyric Opera Ball, a zany children’s opera about all the ways to listen, and a reflection of Stephen Sondheim’s work. VIEW CALENDAR Winter/Spring Preview Orpheus Affair: Candelabra First, we … Read more
Now that we are beyond Halloween, fall is in full swing as we rush toward the end of 2022. There are many opportunities to enjoy opera, from its grandest and most heartbreaking in La traviata to its touching and sweet in Amahl and the Night Visitors. Community Conversations continue with an engaging opportunity to connect with one of … Read more
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