Lyric Opera of Kansas City is proud to offer touring performances of Maya and the Magic Ring to schools across the Kansas City area. Maya and the Magic Ring is recommended for students in grades 2–4. Professional development, curricular resources, and activity books are included in the experience.
MUSIC BY Lori Laitman
LIBRETTO BY Dana Gioia
In this opera for children, a young girl named Maya discovers a dazzling ruby ring in her grandmother's belongings. She rubs the jewel and accidentally releases a genie, leading to chaos as she wishes her cat and toy unicorn to life. Realizing she is in a pickle, Maya must choose her final wish carefully.
School Tour Dates: March 8–April 2, 2027
Length: 55 minutes total
Principal Cast
Plan Your Experience
Maya and the Magic Ring addresses Kansas and Missouri curricular standards for students in grades 2-4. Learn more about specific curricular standards.
$700 per performance
This cost includes curricular resources, activity books, and optional professional development.
If scheduling multiple performances in one day at the same location, please contact ebridges@kcopera.org for a quote.
- Floor space measuring at least 22 feet wide by 20 feet deep with a ceiling height of 10 feet
- Access to performance space at least 90 minutes prior to performance for setup and 60 minutes after performance for teardown
- Access to an electrical outlet
- School volunteer to help unload and load the van before and after the performance
Registration may be completed via the button below.
Groups 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
Gallery
Videography for Maya and the Magic Ring by Andy Newbegin Photography for Lyric Opera of Kansas City
SEASON Sponsors
With public support from the State of Missouri and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
Additional support for Maya and the Magic Ring:
This project is supported, in part, by the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation.
Additional support is generously provided by J. Scott Francis, the Francis Family Foundation; the Lyric Opera of Kansas City Foundation – Hearst Fund; the R.A. Long Foundation; and the Sherman Family Foundation.
