Available for degree-seeking students and primary or secondary school educators
Exclusive $31.50 tickets for degree-seeking students and dedicated primary/secondary school educators. We offer advanced rush tickets up to two weeks prior to a show, available for select performances during each production, or day-of-performance rush tickets at the Kauffman Center box office just ninety minutes before curtain, available for all performances of the production. Each student or educator can reserve up to two (2) rush tickets per performance, ensuring everyone can enjoy the show.
- Total cost per ticket is $31.50, including fees.*
- Payment is due at the time of reservation.
- Advanced rush tickets will be held at Will Call.
- Student or educator ID is required at the time of pickup.
- Valid in Zones C, D, & E. Specific seating is not guaranteed.
- Rush tickets are subject to availability, not valid in combination with any other discounts, and not valid on previously purchased tickets.
- Rush tickets are available only for mainstage performances at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
- We reserve the right to revoke or discontinue the advance offer at any time.
- Prices and availability are subject to change
- Please pick up your tickets at least thirty minutes before the performance time.
Dates for Advanced Rush Tickets*
- Cinderella: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Madame Butterfly: Friday, November 15, 2025
- Porgy and Bess: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Of Mice and Men: Friday, May 1, 2026
Dates for Day-of-Performance Rush Tickets*
- Cinderella: September 27, October 3 & 5, 2025, ninety minutes prior to curtain
- Madame Butterfly: November 14–16, 2025, ninety minutes prior to curtain
- Porgy and Bess: February 28, March 6 & 8, 2026, ninety minutes prior to curtain
- Of Mice and Men: May 1–3, 2026, ninety minutes prior to curtain
*Prices and availability are subject to change. We reserve the right to revoke or discontinue the advance offer at any time.
Student groups may be eligible for our Student Dress Rehearsals program. For more information, contact Manager of School Programs Emily Bridges at ebridges@kcopera.org or (816) 802-6053.
