Opera Silent Dinner: Romeo and Juliet Tickets must be purchased no later than January 21, 2024. Join Orpheus KC and Wandering Vine at the Castle for a unique and immersive dining event that takes you on a journey through the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet. This exquisite evening promises an unforgettable blend of fine … Read more
Opera Dives Deep: Roméo et Juliette Taming the Barbarian Dr. Felicia Londré, speaker Monday, February 26, 2024, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm France’s love-hate attitude toward Shakespeare can be traced back to Voltaire. With the coming of Romanticism, a frenzy of enthusiasm swept away the resistance and led to Hector Berlioz’s 1839 Roméo et Juliette. The Second … Read more
Opera Dives Deep: The Sound of Music Evolution of a Classic American Musical George Harter, speaker Monday, October 16, 2023, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Examine thoroughly the final musical crafted by the duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein, the innovators behind the formula for the modern musical, showcased in their significant creations: Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I, and Flower Drum Song. … Read more
Community Conversation: Sing Most Anything The von Trapp family’s real-life story extends beyond what we see in The Sound of Music. After touring the United States, they settled in Vermont where they led Austrian-inspired sing weeks, uniting families through choral repertoire. In this spirit, lend your singing voice and join us in learning one of … Read more
Opera Dives Deep: Cavalleria rusticana | Pagliacci Verismo’s Creative Deceptions: The Fictions of the Italian South in Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci Dr. Jane Sylvester, speaker Verismo, or Italian realism, was a late nineteenth century movement in Italy inspired by presenting “life as it is.” This talk explores the scandalous tales, new ideas of personal identity, and regional stereotypes of … Read more
Community Conversation: Viva il vino! Join Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Cupini’s for a signature Community Conversation blending culture and cuisine! Indulge in live excerpts from Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci, perfectly complemented by four delicious courses and wine pairings. This communal dining experience on Cupini’s outdoor patio will explore Sicilian customs and Italian history … Read more
Educator Open House Calling educators of all disciplines in the Kansas City area! Join Lyric Opera of Kansas City for our second annual Educator Open House. Kick off the 2023-2024 school year with an evening of camaraderie, inspiration, and celebration as we recognize the incredible work you do. This free event will feature networking opportunities, … Read more
The Sound of Music This event has passed. While she decides whether to become a nun, free-spirited Maria takes a job as governess to the seven children of widower and Austro-Hungarian Navy submarine captain Georg von Trapp. She quickly falls for the children and eventually Georg. Nazi Germany ultimately annexes Austria, pressuring Georg to accept … Read more
Cavalleria rusticana | Pagliacci This event has passed. Cavalleria rusticana* Turiddu returns from war to find his love, Lola, married to another. In a scheme to induce jealousy, he seduces Santuzza. As swiftly as she is beguiled, Santuzza is discarded while Turiddu begins an affair with his old flame. After the conclusion of Easter Mass, … Read more
Journey to Valhalla This event has passed. Are you ready for an epic musical journey? Richard Wagner’s legendary four-opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung, based on ancient Norse mythology, is one of the most significant achievements in music and opera history. Our new production, Journey to Valhalla, immerses audiences in Wagner’s monumental The Ring of the … Read more
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