Exclusive $33 tickets are available 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 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 $33, 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, and 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*
- La bohème: Friday, September 25, 2026
- The Marriage of Figaro: Friday, November 13, 2026
- The Pirates of Penzance: Not Available
- Aida: Friday, April 24, 2027
To purchase advanced rush tickets, please call Lyric Opera Ticketing and Patron Services at (816) 471-7344 beginning two weeks prior to the performance date.
Dates for Day-of-Performance Rush Tickets*
- La bohème: September 19, 25 & 27, 2026, ninety minutes prior to curtain
- The Marriage of Figaro: November 7, 13 & 15, 2026, ninety minutes prior to curtain
- The Pirates of Penzance: Not Available
- Aida: April 24 & 30, May 2, 2027, ninety minutes prior to curtain
To purchase day-of rush tickets, please visit the Kauffman Center box office beginning ninety minutes prior to curtain on the day of the performance.
For any questions, please contact Ticketing and Patron Services at (816) 471-7344, or by email at patronservices@kcopera.org.
*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 to attend the final dress rehearsal through the Student Dress Rehearsals program. Visit our Student Dress Rehearsals page to learn more.
