Founded in 1987, the Lyric Opera Circle is a group of community women whose purpose is to support Lyric Opera of Kansas City through advocacy in our community and by hosting the annual Lyric Opera Ball. Throughout its history, this philanthropic event has raised over $18 million to help underwrite world-class Lyric Opera productions.
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2026 Lyric Opera Ball: A Modern Masquerade
This spring, join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for A Modern Masquerade at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, presented by the Lyric Opera Circle!
2025–2026 Circle Member Events
October 1, 2025
- Location: Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
- Agenda
- Executive Board Meeting: 9:00 am
- Social: 10:00 am
- General Meeting: 10:30 am
November 5, 2025
- Location: Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
- Special Guest: Ashley Parks, Lyric Opera Chief Development Officer
- Agenda
- Executive Board Meeting: 2:30 pm
- Social: 3:30 pm
- General Meeting: 4:00 pm
January 14, 2026
- Location: Virtual, via Zoom
- Agenda
- General Meeting: 10:30 am
February 4, 2026
- Location: Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
- Special Guest: Tracy Davis-Singh, Lyric Opera Director of Production
- Agenda
- Executive Board Meeting: 9:00 am
- Social: 10:00 am
- General Meeting: 10:30 am
March 4, 2026
- Location: Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
- Agenda
- Executive Board Meeting: 9:00 am
- Social: 10:00 am
- General Meeting: 10:30 am
April 1, 2026
- Location: Home of Peggy Beal, 2516 West 118th Street, Leawood, KS 66211
- Special Guest: Brad Trexell, Lyric Opera Director of Artistic Administration
- Agenda
- Executive Board Meeting: 2:30 pm
- Social: 3:30 pm
- General Meeting: 4:00 pm
Fall Luncheon
September 3, 2025 | 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Blue Hills Country Club, 777 Burning Tree Drive, Kansas City MO, 64154
Holiday Luncheon
December 3, 2025 | 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Hallbrook Country Club, 11200 Overbrook Road, Leawood, KS 66211
Spring Luncheon
May 6, 2026 | 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Oakwood Country Club, 9800 Grandview Road, Kansas City, MO 64137
Uncork & Unwind
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Home of Peggy Beal, 2516 West 118th Street, Leawood, KS 66211
A Taste for Design
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Diebolt's Interior Design, 2325 Gillham Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Opera Day at the K
Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 1:10 pm
Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129
Purchase tickets to the game.
The Sparkle Soirée
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Home of Susan Mayer, 9227 Somerset Drive, Overland Park, KS 66207
Sip, Style & Shop at Cuorebella
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuorebella, 10583 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206
The Perfumer’s Palette
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
GEORGE, Crestwood Shops, 315 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Lyric Opera Production Tour and Rehearsal Preview
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Lyric Opera Production Arts Center, 1725 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
A Lyric Opera Circle Gathering
A gathering at the home of Nan Chapman | Details TBD
Lyric Opera Circle In Action
