by Beth Wamsley Don’t know opera? Think again! Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci have left a mark not only on the world of classical music, but of pop culture. These two iconic works (often referred to together as Cav/Pag) have been referenced, parodied, and celebrated across various forms of media. Seinfeld Seinfeld has paid tribute to … Read more
It’s post-Labor Day, and fall is in the air in Kansas City. 🍂 Fall in Kansas City means the return of football 🏈 and activities like the Plaza Art Fair 🎨 and haunted houses 👻 in the West Bottoms. It’s also the return of world-class opera in our community! 🎵 Later this month, our ✨BRAND … Read more
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. 📓 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
It’s summertime in Kansas City. Longer days, lots of sunshine, and languid pool days await! 🏖️ So what happens at the opera during the summer? Behind the scenes, our box office is buzzing with activity as we diligently work to accommodate our valued subscribers’ seating preferences. 🐝 In addition, our talented production department is meticulously … Read more
Did you know you can request ticket exchanges online? Here’s how: 1. Select the button below to visit our login page where you will see the website pictured below. Enter your login information. 2. Select the “Login” button once you have entered your information. 3. Select your account name at the top of the page, above … 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
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
This coming fall, we are opening our 2022-2023 season with one of the most well-known operas of all time – Carmen. This story takes place in Seville, Spain, where the audience is taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as Carmen fights for love…and survival. What you may not know about this classic tale is that we … Read more
Conducting Tosca, with its molten intensity, is like an opulent form of wilderness therapy. The great Austrian maestro Herbert von Karajan once remarked that all conductors should perform Tosca once a year to satisfy their primal instincts. Yet beyond its histrionics, the score is a mine of meticulous character detail. These details obsess singers and conductors alike: Tito Gobbi … Read more
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