This semi-staged touring production celebrates the life and work of Langston Hughes—poet, innovator of jazz poetry, and Harlem Renaissance leader from Joplin, Missouri. Students will explore one of America’s most influential literary voices and experience how music can emerge from poetry. To support classroom learning, teachers receive curricular resources aligned with state and national standards.
Available Dates:
March 16–April 2, 2026
Length: 60 minutes total
Available for grades 6-12. Recommended for class sizes of no more than 100.
For more information, email ebridges@kcopera.org.
Registration closes February 20, 2026.
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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