On an ordinary day at her grandmother’s house, Maya finds a magical ruby ring. After dusting it off, she is greeted by a genie and is allowed three wishes. Ignoring the word of warning the genie offers her, her first two wishes backfire before she wishes for her grandmother to return, learning the lesson the Genie tried to tell her all along—“Be careful what you wish for.”
Maya and the Matic Ring is an opera for families by composer Lori Laitman and librettist Dana Gioia, commissioned by Lyric Opera of Kansas City. This opera premiered at Midwest Trust Center in March 2025, followed by a community tour throughout the Kansas City metro. Check out this exclusive media gallery to relive the most magical and silly moments of the show!
World Premiere Cast and Creative Team
Maya
Grandmother
Cat
Unicorn
Genie
Composer
Librettist
Conductor
Director
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
PHOTOS
Check out these exclusive photos from the world premiere at Midwest Trust Center, as well as moments from the community performances.
Video
Check out this exclusive video content for Maya and the Magic Ring, featuring behind-the-scenes content, interviews with the cast and creative team, and exclusive clips from the opera!
Videography for Maya and the Magic Ring by Andy Newbegin Photography for Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Additional media
Digital Program
Learn more about the cast, creative team, and details of this production of Maya and the Magic Ring by viewing the digital program below.
Reviews and News
See the press and reviews for Maya and the Magic Ring.
- Cole, Allie. “Maya and the Magic Ring,” KC Parent, March 28, 2025.
- Kim, JuYeon. “Lyric Opera KC's performance of ‘Maya and the Magic Ring' now playing across the metro,” KSHB Kansas City, March 29, 2025.
2024–2025 SEASON SPONSORS:
With public support from the State of Missouri and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
Additional sponsorship 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.
The world premiere production of Maya and the Magic Ring was presented by Lyric Opera of Kansas City from March 27–30, 2025, at the Midwest Trust Center, and touring in the Kansas City community from April 1–12, 2025. For more information about the production, view the digital program guide.
