FAMILY SERIES . . New Season 2023/24
For kids, parents, and grandparents!
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ PART 1 IN CONCERT (Film & Live Orchestra)
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 7:00 PM; Thursday, September 7, 2023 7:00 PM; Friday, September 8, 2023 7:00 PM; Sunday, September 10, 2023 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Justin Freer, guest conductor
Harry’s last year at Hogwarts™ is here, part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ in Concert! Experience the loss and the love of this series’ finish all over again as Harry and his friends rush to face the Dark Lord Voldemort™ for the last time. With the full film set to your Kansas City Symphony performing live, the final battle for Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has never been so emotional.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 7:00 PM; Thursday, September 7, 2023 7:00 PM; Friday, September 8, 2023 7:00 PM; Sunday, September 10, 2023 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Justin Freer, guest conductor
Harry’s last year at Hogwarts™ is here, part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ in Concert! Experience the loss and the love of this series’ finish all over again as Harry and his friends rush to face the Dark Lord Voldemort™ for the last time. With the full film set to your Kansas City Symphony performing live, the final battle for Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has never been so emotional.
HEROES AND VILLAINS
Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Be here for an epic superhero showdown as the “good guys” take on dastardly villains in a fun musical battle. This concert overflows with tales of caped crusaders and well-known music. Don’t forget to join our musicians in wearing your favorite costumes for the show. Everyone’s welcome, from superheroes and baddies to princesses and sports stars!
Sunday, November 5, 2023 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Be here for an epic superhero showdown as the “good guys” take on dastardly villains in a fun musical battle. This concert overflows with tales of caped crusaders and well-known music. Don’t forget to join our musicians in wearing your favorite costumes for the show. Everyone’s welcome, from superheroes and baddies to princesses and sports stars!
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL™ IN CONCERT (Film & Live Orchestra)
Friday, December 8, 2023 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 9, 2023 1:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Your Kansas City Symphony presents Disney’s "The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert" featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live. Join The Muppets for this classic Charles Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Gonzo, as Dickens, narrates the story with the help of Rizzo the Rat. The film also features Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim. Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.
Friday, December 8, 2023 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 9, 2023 1:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Your Kansas City Symphony presents Disney’s "The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert" featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live. Join The Muppets for this classic Charles Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Gonzo, as Dickens, narrates the story with the help of Rizzo the Rat. The film also features Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim. Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Thursday, December 14, 2023 7:00 PM; Friday, December 15, 2023 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 16, 2023 1:00 PM; Saturday, December 16, 2023 7:00 PM; Sunday, December 17, 2023 2:00 PM; Sunday, December 17, 2023 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
Allegro Choirs of Kansas City, Christy Elsner, founder and director
Festive fun for your family! Kansas City’s grandest holiday concert returns as the Symphony and Symphony Chorus present unique musical arrangements of cherished Christmas carols, songs of the season, a family sing-along, plus exciting guest vocalists for a healthy dose of Christmas cheer. Plus, an early visit from Santa!
Thursday, December 14, 2023 7:00 PM; Friday, December 15, 2023 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 16, 2023 1:00 PM; Saturday, December 16, 2023 7:00 PM; Sunday, December 17, 2023 2:00 PM; Sunday, December 17, 2023 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
Allegro Choirs of Kansas City, Christy Elsner, founder and director
Festive fun for your family! Kansas City’s grandest holiday concert returns as the Symphony and Symphony Chorus present unique musical arrangements of cherished Christmas carols, songs of the season, a family sing-along, plus exciting guest vocalists for a healthy dose of Christmas cheer. Plus, an early visit from Santa!
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT
(Film & Live Orchestra)
Thursday, December 21, 2023 7:00 PM; Friday, December 22, 2023 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 23, 2023 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Jason Seber, guest conductor
See one of Tim Burton's most celebrated films like never before! The full feature film, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," will be projected in its entirety on a giant screen in Helzberg Hall with dialogue, singing and effects, accompanied by Danny Elfman's darkly charming score played live by your Kansas City Symphony.
(Film & Live Orchestra)
Thursday, December 21, 2023 7:00 PM; Friday, December 22, 2023 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 23, 2023 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Jason Seber, guest conductor
See one of Tim Burton's most celebrated films like never before! The full feature film, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," will be projected in its entirety on a giant screen in Helzberg Hall with dialogue, singing and effects, accompanied by Danny Elfman's darkly charming score played live by your Kansas City Symphony.
THE GOONIES™ IN CONCERT (Film & Orchestra)
Thursday, February 8, 2024 7:00 PM;
Friday, February 9. 2024 7:00 PM;
Saturday, February 10. 2024 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
A search for lost pirate treasure takes a band of misfit kids on a wild adventure. Experience director Richard Donner’s 1985 fantasy film favorite like never before, as the Kansas City Symphony performs the memorable score live to the movie shown on a giant screen in Helzberg Hall.
Thursday, February 8, 2024 7:00 PM;
Friday, February 9. 2024 7:00 PM;
Saturday, February 10. 2024 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
A search for lost pirate treasure takes a band of misfit kids on a wild adventure. Experience director Richard Donner’s 1985 fantasy film favorite like never before, as the Kansas City Symphony performs the memorable score live to the movie shown on a giant screen in Helzberg Hall.
LEGEND OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
(Film & Live Orchestra)
Sunday, February 11, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Discover this fusion of science and fantasy that captures the imaginations of all ages, seamlessly combining music, film and narration. We dive into the cultural stories surrounding auroras and the actual science that causes them. Go on a spectacular voyage from the Earth’s upper atmosphere to the Sun and to the far reaches of subarctic Canada.
(Film & Live Orchestra)
Sunday, February 11, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Discover this fusion of science and fantasy that captures the imaginations of all ages, seamlessly combining music, film and narration. We dive into the cultural stories surrounding auroras and the actual science that causes them. Go on a spectacular voyage from the Earth’s upper atmosphere to the Sun and to the far reaches of subarctic Canada.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Sunday, March 10, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Join Phileas Fogg as he sets sail on massive steamer ships, boards lightning fast locomotives and hops on an elephant for a frantic race to the finish line in this near impossible challenge. The Kansas City Symphony and local theatre artist Alex Espy present this engaging adaptation, bringing Jules Verne’s enduring classic to life through inventive staging and storytelling, puppetry and a specially curated collection of symphonic favorites. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!
Sunday, March 10, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Join Phileas Fogg as he sets sail on massive steamer ships, boards lightning fast locomotives and hops on an elephant for a frantic race to the finish line in this near impossible challenge. The Kansas City Symphony and local theatre artist Alex Espy present this engaging adaptation, bringing Jules Verne’s enduring classic to life through inventive staging and storytelling, puppetry and a specially curated collection of symphonic favorites. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ PART 2 IN CONCERT (Film & Live Orchestra)
Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:00 PM; Friday, April 12, 2024 7:00 PM; Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:00 PM;
Sunday, April 14, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Justin Freer, guest conductor
In the epic finale to the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war! "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in Concert" brings the final chapter to the big screen as your Kansas City Symphony performs every note of the epic score from Alexandre Desplat. The stakes have never been higher!
Thursday, April 11, 2024 7:00 PM; Friday, April 12, 2024 7:00 PM; Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:00 PM;
Sunday, April 14, 2024 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Justin Freer, guest conductor
In the epic finale to the Harry Potter™ Film Concert Series the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war! "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in Concert" brings the final chapter to the big screen as your Kansas City Symphony performs every note of the epic score from Alexandre Desplat. The stakes have never been higher!