Le Fou Frog
400 E. 5th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Join Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Le Fou Frog for an evening of culture and cuisine! Indulge in live excerpts from La bohème, perfectly complemented by a curated four-course Parisian meal. This communal dining experience will feature a menu inspired by the culinary scene of nineteenth-century France, the setting of La bohème. As Marcello exclaims in La bohème upon arriving at Café Momus: “To dinner!”
Secure your spot now! Tickets must be purchased by September 16, 2026.
Menu
- Amuse-bouche: escargot canapé
- Seafood vol-au-vent: flaky puff pastry with a medley of shellfish with sauce velouté
- Stuffed quail: grilled quail stuffed with sweetbreads, chicken liver, and brioche, served with a Madeira veal demi-glace
- Salade française: bitter greens, oeufs mayonnaise, lardons, and a Dijon vinaigrette
- Baba au rhum: traditional rum-soaked brioche with poached pears and whipped cream
- Mignardises: French for “sweets”—bite-sized confections
Event Performers
Bethany Jelinek
Resident Artist Soprano
David Pelino
Resident Artist Tenor
Neal Long
Piano
Please note the following:
- The ticket price covers the four-course meal, gratuity, and entertainment. Wine pairings and individual beverages are available at an additional cost and may be purchased on the evening of the event.
- Seating will be assigned at communal tables.
- We are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Le Fou Frog is a non-traditional performance space. Singers may not be in full view for the entire program, but you will hear them and have an opportunity to see their faces.
About Community Conversations
Community Conversations use opera to discover our shared humanity, on and off the stage. We invite the culturally curious to explore the “here and now” implications of productions in a series of events featuring live music and stimulating conversation. No prior opera knowledge necessary! Learn more about upcoming Community Conversation events.
