Pop Series... 2025!
DISNEY’S™ THE SOUND OF MAGIC
Friday, January 10, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, January 11, 2025 8:00 PM; Sunday, January 12, 2025 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Stuart Chafetz, guest conductor ( Friday, January 10, 2025)
Be part of the magic as a cast of musical theatre stars bring your favorite Disney animated film scores to life. Featuring hit songs from “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid” and many more, join us as original Disney film footage is projected live on the big screen in Helzberg Hall.
Friday, January 10, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, January 11, 2025 8:00 PM; Sunday, January 12, 2025 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Stuart Chafetz, guest conductor ( Friday, January 10, 2025)
Be part of the magic as a cast of musical theatre stars bring your favorite Disney animated film scores to life. Featuring hit songs from “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid” and many more, join us as original Disney film footage is projected live on the big screen in Helzberg Hall.
KINGS OF SOUL
Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00 PM; Sunday, February 16, 2025 2:00 PM;
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Scott Terrell, guest conductor
A dazzling Valentines Weekend performance honoring the legendary artists of classic soul, including tributes to Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Temptations, Al Green, and Otis Redding. American Idol contestant Michael Lynche and Broadway performers Chester Gregory and Darren Lorenzo join your KC Symphony in this showcase of soulful rhythms and melodies.
Friday, February 14, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, February 15, 2025 8:00 PM; Sunday, February 16, 2025 2:00 PM;
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Scott Terrell, guest conductor
A dazzling Valentines Weekend performance honoring the legendary artists of classic soul, including tributes to Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Temptations, Al Green, and Otis Redding. American Idol contestant Michael Lynche and Broadway performers Chester Gregory and Darren Lorenzo join your KC Symphony in this showcase of soulful rhythms and melodies.
ULTIMATE JOHN WILLIAMS
Friday, March 21, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, March 22, 2025 8:00 PM; Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Jack Everly, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
The music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination to new worlds. Journey with us on a heart-pounding adventure through space and time as your Kansas City Symphony performs all of your John Williams favorites — from “E.T.” and “Superman” to “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park”!
Friday, March 21, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, March 22, 2025 8:00 PM; Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Jack Everly, guest conductor
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
The music of John Williams has transported us beyond our imagination to new worlds. Journey with us on a heart-pounding adventure through space and time as your Kansas City Symphony performs all of your John Williams favorites — from “E.T.” and “Superman” to “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park”!
SAILING – SOFT ROCK HITS OF THE 70S AND 80S
Friday, May 16, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, May 17, 2025 8:00 PM; Sunday, May 18, 2025 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Jason Seber, guest conductor
Morgan James, vocalist
Doug Wamble, guitar and vocals
John Scarpulla, saxophone and vocals
Ahh, yes. Let us take you on a bodacious yacht rock adventure through the 70s and 80s. Imagine yourself sailing to Catalina or dropping the top on your LeBaron as you crank up rad music on your Walkman. Christopher Cross, Toto, Hall & Oates, Dan Fogelberg and so many more.
Friday, May 16, 2025 8:00 PM; Saturday, May 17, 2025 8:00 PM; Sunday, May 18, 2025 2:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Jason Seber, guest conductor
Morgan James, vocalist
Doug Wamble, guitar and vocals
John Scarpulla, saxophone and vocals
Ahh, yes. Let us take you on a bodacious yacht rock adventure through the 70s and 80s. Imagine yourself sailing to Catalina or dropping the top on your LeBaron as you crank up rad music on your Walkman. Christopher Cross, Toto, Hall & Oates, Dan Fogelberg and so many more.