Film & Live Orchestra
2025
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE™
IN CONCERT
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 7:00 PM; Friday, January 31, 2025 7:00 PM; February 1, 2025 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Justin Freer, guest conductor
Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high definition while your KC Symphony performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this incredibly unique event as Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again.
IN CONCERT
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 7:00 PM; Friday, January 31, 2025 7:00 PM; February 1, 2025 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Justin Freer, guest conductor
Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high definition while your KC Symphony performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this incredibly unique event as Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again.
CASABLANCA™ IN CONCERT
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:00 PM; Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Scott Terrell, guest conductor
“Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.” Walk into the Kauffman Center and see the classic Casablanca on the big screen — one of only three films to rack up 11 Oscar nominations! Fall in love with the story of Rick and Ilsa’s romance, the beautiful visuals and your Kansas City Symphony performing Max Steiner’s Oscar-nominated score live in sync with the movie. Film courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Rated PG.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 7:00 PM; Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Scott Terrell, guest conductor
“Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.” Walk into the Kauffman Center and see the classic Casablanca on the big screen — one of only three films to rack up 11 Oscar nominations! Fall in love with the story of Rick and Ilsa’s romance, the beautiful visuals and your Kansas City Symphony performing Max Steiner’s Oscar-nominated score live in sync with the movie. Film courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Rated PG.
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON™ IN CONCERT
Friday, March 7, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, March 8, 2025 2:00 PM; Sunday, March 9, 2025, 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Nicholas Buc, guest conductor
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes — a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds, in a thrilling experience for all ages. This acclaimed film is presented in HD in Helzberg Hall with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to film by the Kansas City Symphony. Rated PG.
Friday, March 7, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, March 8, 2025 2:00 PM; Sunday, March 9, 2025, 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Nicholas Buc, guest conductor
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes — a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds, in a thrilling experience for all ages. This acclaimed film is presented in HD in Helzberg Hall with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live to film by the Kansas City Symphony. Rated PG.
JAWS™ IN CONCERT — 50th ANNIVERSARY!
Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:00 PM; Friday, May 23, 2025 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
“Get out of the water!” The original movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award®-winning score that made John Williams a household name, Jaws is the ultimate film + live orchestra experience. Based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley and directed by Steven Spielberg, this masterpiece of suspense tells the tale of a small New England seaside community terrorized by a predatory great white shark during the busiest weekend of the tourist season — the 4th of July. You may need a bigger boat!
Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:00 PM; Friday, May 23, 2025 7:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
“Get out of the water!” The original movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award®-winning score that made John Williams a household name, Jaws is the ultimate film + live orchestra experience. Based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley and directed by Steven Spielberg, this masterpiece of suspense tells the tale of a small New England seaside community terrorized by a predatory great white shark during the busiest weekend of the tourist season — the 4th of July. You may need a bigger boat!