HOLIDAY SERIES . . . for kids, parents and grandparents!
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Friday, Dec 1, 2023, 7:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023, 7:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 3, 2023, 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Roberto Kale, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
Zoie Reams, mezzo-soprano; David Portillo, tenor;
Christian Pursell, Bass-baritone
Hallelujah! The power of more than 150 musicians and voices combined with the impeccable acoustics of Helzberg Hall provides a triumphant experience of Handel’s majestic choral masterpiece. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus welcome glorious soloists for the Messiah performance of the season — the perfect way to kick off the holidays.
Friday, Dec 1, 2023, 7:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023, 7:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 3, 2023, 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Roberto Kale, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
Zoie Reams, mezzo-soprano; David Portillo, tenor;
Christian Pursell, Bass-baritone
Hallelujah! The power of more than 150 musicians and voices combined with the impeccable acoustics of Helzberg Hall provides a triumphant experience of Handel’s majestic choral masterpiece. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus welcome glorious soloists for the Messiah performance of the season — the perfect way to kick off the holidays.
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
Jason Seber, Guest Conductor
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.
Film & Live Orchestra
Friday, December 8, 2023, 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 9, 2023, 1:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Jason Seber, Guest Conductor
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, 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 16, 1:00 and 7:00 PM Sunday, December 17, 2023, 2:00 and 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
Kansas City's grandest holiday concert returns for five performances. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus present stunning musical arrangements of cherished Christmas carols, songs of the season, exciting guest vocalists and a healthy dose of Christmas cheer. Plus, an early visit from Santa!
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 7:00 PM; Friday, December 15, 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 16, 1:00 and 7:00 PM Sunday, December 17, 2023, 2:00 and 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
Kansas City's grandest holiday concert returns for five performances. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus present stunning musical arrangements of cherished Christmas carols, songs of the season, exciting guest vocalists and 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.
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.