Pop Series... 2025!
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”!
DECADES: BACK TO THE 80s
Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Eric Jacobsen, guest conductor; Colin Smith, vocalist;
Katrina Rose, vocalist; Aaron LaVigne, vocalist
Back to the 80s is a power packed evening of the decade’s #1 hit songs, including "The Power of Love," "Time After Time," "Material Girl," "Another One Bites The Dust," "Footloose," "Addicted to Love" and many others. Featuring the music of iconic 80s stars like Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Queen, Joe Cocker and others, Back to the 80s contains all new arrangements by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik and features three incredible vocalists.
Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Eric Jacobsen, guest conductor; Colin Smith, vocalist;
Katrina Rose, vocalist; Aaron LaVigne, vocalist
Back to the 80s is a power packed evening of the decade’s #1 hit songs, including "The Power of Love," "Time After Time," "Material Girl," "Another One Bites The Dust," "Footloose," "Addicted to Love" and many others. Featuring the music of iconic 80s stars like Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Queen, Joe Cocker and others, Back to the 80s contains all new arrangements by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik and features three incredible vocalists.
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.