From the Director: A Note from Kristine McIntyre
A note from Kristine McIntyre, director of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of Of Mice and Men.
From the Conductor: A Note from Joseph Mechavich
A note from Joseph Mechavich, conductor of Lyric Opera’s upcoming production of Of Mice and Men.
Beyond the Stage: Enhance Your Of Mice and Men Experience
We want you to connect personally and meaningfully to the art on our stage. Patrons who explore our free programs and resources find themselves more engaged with the performance. Dive deeper into Of Mice and Men with these opportunities to enhance your experience. 🎭 Acres of Sky Join Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Cultivate … Read more
Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life 101
Learn about the cast and creators of Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life.
Of Mice and Men 101
This production sets to song the story of two migrant farm workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, as they navigate the uncertainty of the Great Depression. They dream of one day owning a place of their own but Lennie, who has an intellectual disability, continues to find himself in trouble, despite his good intentions. Meet … Read more
LOKC Amplified: March 2026
There are only ten days of winter left, and as the weather warms up, Lyric Opera continues to be as busy as a bumblebee as we continue to bring opera to the Kansas City community. 🐝 Throughout the spring, there are loads of fantastic programming at Lyric Opera. Our new show about Harlem Renaissance writer … Read more
LOKC Amplified: February 2026
We hope you made it through the deep freeze of January! ☃️ Now that February is here, we are awash in a flurry of activity around our upcoming production of The Gershwins®’ Porgy and Bess. 🎣 We officially kick things off with a special Community Conversation at the Kansas City Library-Plaza Branch 📚 where we’ll explore the context of Porgy and Bess. We are also offering our usual slate of Opera Dives Deep sessions with national and regional scholars 🧠 to provide a framework so you get the most out of your experience, and special to Porgy and Bess, one of these sessions will be between the two weekends of performances. 🗓️ After Porgy closes, check out our new work, Langston Hughes: A Lyrical Life, about the Missouri-native writer. ✒️♥️
From the Conductor: A Note from Michael Ellis Ingram
A note from Michael Ellis Ingram, conductor of Porgy and Bess.
Porgy and Bess 101
What communities do you belong to? Why is community important? When Porgy, a kind-hearted man with a disability, meets Bess, a woman with a drug addiction who’s been abandoned by her abusive boyfriend, a pure and beautiful love blossoms. This iconic American opera about life in a fictional Charleston, South Carolina neighborhood, Catfish Row, highlights … Read more
From the Director: A Note from Francesca Zambello
Francesca Zambello shares her reflections about her time directing The Gershwins®’ Porgy and Bess.
