LOKC Amplified: May 2024

By: Lyric Opera Staff

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It's been a beautiful spring so far in Kansas City. 🌞 At the end of spring, the final landmark performances 🎭 of Kansas City's venerable performing arts organizations will take place. Lyric Opera rounded out its season withΒ Journey to Valhalla, our new compendium of Wagner's epic Ring Cycle. πŸ—‘οΈ ICYMI, we announced the 2024-2025 season in March, and the deadline for subscribers to keep their seats for next season is quickly approaching. ⏳ We look forward to upcoming events with our friends at Orpheus KC and No Divide KC. πŸŽ‰ Read more below!

The 2023–2024 Season Comes to A Close

Journey to Valhalla photo by Andrew Schwartz for Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

Thank you for joining us for a thrilling 2023–2024 season of musical storytelling! We shared stories of love and loss, enjoyed nostalgic tunes and familiar poetry, and took epic adventures to fantastical worlds. Throughout the season, audiences had many different ways to experience our beloved art form. Want to remember the highlights? Check out our 2023–2024 season YouTube playlist to relive some of the season's best moments!


Subscribe to the 2024–2025 Season

How can you save money on opera tickets while also supporting the art form you love? By becoming a Lyric Opera of Kansas City subscriber! Subscribers receive several benefits, including a significant discount on the single ticket price, early access to extra single tickets before they go on sale to the public, and discounted tickets at many other opera houses around North America with the Opera Passport program. Our groundbreaking 2024–2025 season promises a dazzling lineup, featuring GRAMMY Award-winning headliners like RenΓ©e Fleming and Mariachi los Camperos. Step through 200 years of opera, music, and art history with the Kansas City community by subscribing to Lyric Opera's 67th season.


Come As You Are

Join No Divide KC and Lyric Opera of Kansas City for Come As You Are: Vulnerability in the Concert Space. This free event is designed to break down barriers of access in the concert space. Our third annual artistic extravaganza will feature the world premiere of three micro-operas, engaging activity stations, and joyful fellowship. It's a family-friendly celebration you won't want to miss!


Immersive Dinner: The Magic Flute

Join Orpheus KC and Wandering Vine at the Castle on Tuesday, June 25 for a unique and immersive dining event that takes you on a journey through the enchanted story of The Magic Flute. This exquisite evening promises an unforgettable blend of fine dining, live opera, and the magic of storytelling.


GIVING

Cavalleria rusticana photo by Ken Howard for Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Have you included Lyric Opera of Kansas City through your will or trust? Please let us know so that we can celebrate you! Contact Ed Sien, Chief Development Officer, at esien@kcopera.org or at (816) 802-6058 to inform us about your intentions or for more information about making a legacy gift to the Lyric.