Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life celebrates the life and legacy of one of America’s most influential literary voices. Born in 1901 in Joplin, Missouri, Hughes was an early innovator of jazz poetry and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance. This semi-staged musical and literary experience honors Hughes’s extraordinary legacy and amplifies his singular voice and texts, illuminating the universal human experiences of joy, struggle, and aspiration.
To support classroom learning, teachers receive curricular resources aligned with state and national standards.
School Tour Dates:
March 16–April 2, 2026
Length: 60 minutes total
Registration has reached capacity and is now closed. Please email Manager of School Programs Emily Bridges at ebridges@kcopera.org to be added to the waitlist.
For more information about the community tour of Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life, visit the community tour event page.
Plan your Experience
$295 per experience.
- Access to performance space at least 60 minutes prior to performance for setup and 45 minutes after performance for teardown.
- Access to an electrical outlet for the keyboard.
- Floor space measuring at least 18 feet wide by 15 feet deep with a ceiling height of 10 feet.
Register by using the button below. Registration closes February 20, 2026.
Register NowGroups with individuals requiring accommodations are encouraged to reach out to ebridges@kcopera.org.
Emily Bridges, Manager of School Programs
(816) 802-6053
ebridges@kcopera.org
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