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Inaugural Season at the Kauffman Center!

World Premiere Tom Sawyer-A Ballet in 3 Acts to kick off Kansas City Ballet's 2011-2012 season at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Tom Sawyer-A Ballet in 3 Acts

Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 16, 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 23, 2:00 p.m.

The first three-act ballet by an all-American creative team with an original score, based on an American literary masterpiece, features the brilliant choreography of Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director William Whitener and the music
of Tony© Award winning composer, Maury Yeston.

Download full Tom Sawyer-A Ballet in 3 Acts press kit here, includes biographies of creative team.

The Nutcracker

Dec. 3, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 4, 1 p.m.
Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 10, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 11, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 18, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Dec. 21, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 22, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 23, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 24, 1 p.m.

Kansas City’s favorite holiday tradition continues with the
presentation of Todd Bolender’s delightful family classic!

Romeo & Juliet

Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 19, 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 26, 2:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand, the tale of star-crossed lovers has inspired music and dance for more than 400 years. One of the most popular ballets in the world, with choreography by Ib Andersen set to the haunting music of
Sergei Prokofiev.

Masters of American Dance

May 4, 7:30 p.m.
May 5, 7:30 p.m.
May 6, 2:00 p.m.
May 11, 7:30 p.m.
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
May 13, 2:00 p.m.

Presenting four pivotal figures in American dance who have special significance to Kansas City Ballet. Featuring George Balanchine’s Serenade with music of Tchaikovsky, Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun with music of Debussy, Todd Bolender’s Souvenirs with music of Barber and Kansas City Ballet premiere of Peter Martins’ Les Gentilhommes with music of Händel.

All performances will take place in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, with Kansas City Symphony providing the music.

Click here for seating chart and pricing.

Find out how to secure your seat today by calling the box office at 816-931-2232.

  

2011-2012 Season Tickets
on sale now.

Seating Chart & Prices

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New Home. New Stage. Coming 2011

“We are honored to become the resident ballet company of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The visionary and innovative design of the theater will provide limitless possibilities for the Ballet. The increased amount of space in the entire facility, inclusion of advanced technology and the welcoming nature of the theater complex will serve our audiences and artists. I look forward to expanding our repertory and reaching new audiences as we move into the future.”
- Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director William Whitener

 
 

 

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