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KC Ballet Sets Single Tickets for THE WIZARD OF OZ, PULSE and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026

Kansas City Ballet will open single ticket sales for its upcoming season in two phases, featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE NUTCRACKER, ROMEO & JULIET and PULSE at Kansas City venues.

American Ballet Theatre to Present World Premiere and Company Premieres in 2026-2027 Seasons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

American Ballet Theatre revealed its upcoming seasons at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring a world premiere by Brady Farrar and company premieres of Helen Pickett's Petal, and more.

Kansas City Ballet Unveils 2026–2027 Season Featuring THE WIZARD OF OZ, ROMEO & JULIET, And PULSE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the company’s 2026–2027 season, which will feature a mix of classic ballet works, contemporary choreography, and family programming.

Kansas City Ballet Announces 2025-2026 Season & Subscriptions On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the company’s 2025-2026 season, which opens with Swan Lake, continues with Stars and Stripes, a collection of three short dance works celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary, and concludes with Septime Webre’s The Great Gatsby. 

Kansas City Ballet To Present NEW MOVES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the choreographers chosen for New Moves, a unique performance event designed to seek out, develop and showcase emerging choreographers.

Kansas City Ballet Announces ALICE (IN WONDERLAND) And More for 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

Discover the upcoming 2024-2025 season of the Kansas City Ballet, featuring a diverse range of performances that blend classic and contemporary styles.

Kansas City Ballet School Director Grace Holmes Departs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023

Learn about the departure of Grace Holmes, the director of Kansas City Ballet School, and the impact it will have on the ballet community in Kansas City.

Kansas City Ballet Opens 2023-2024 Season With JEKYLL & HYDE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2023

Kansas City Ballet's 2023-2024 season opens with the highly anticipated North American premiere of Jekyll & Hyde, choreographed by Val Caniparoli, and accompanied by Kansas City Symphony performing the haunting original score conducted and arranged by Kansas City Ballet Music Director Ramona Pansegrau.

Kansas City Ballet Stages Emotional 2022- 2023 Season Opener With GISELLE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2022

Kansas City Ballet's 2022-2023 season opens with the tragic love story, Giselle, with choreography by Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney, choreographed after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa to the enchanting music of Adolphe Adam. This haunting production runs October 14 through 23 at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and will be accompanied by the Kansas City Symphony conducted by Kansas City Ballet Music Director Ramona Pansegrau.

KC Dance Day Comes to the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022

Kansas City Ballet will kick-off the 2022-2023 season with the 12th Annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity (500 W. Pershing, Kansas City, MO 64108) on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kansas City Ballet Company Dancer Joshua Kiesel To Compete In Helsinki International Ballet Competition
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2022

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced that Kansas City Ballet Company Dancer Joshua Kiesel has been selected to compete in the Helsinki International Ballet Competition. 

Kansas City Ballet Announces 2022 - 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2022

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the company’s 2022-2023 season, which opens with the return of a beloved romantic classic, Giselle, continues with the world’s most adored fairy tale, Cinderella, and concludes with Bliss Point.

Kansas City Ballet Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2021

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the company’s 2021-2022 season, which opens with a mixed repertoire featuring Lila York’s Celts celebrating movement and music, continues with Michael Pink’s mesmerizing Dracula, and concludes with Septime Webre’s return of The Wizard of Oz.

KC Ballet Announces New Moves: The Broadcast Series
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2021

Kansas City Ballet's Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the launch of a new seven-week online series of free world premiere ballet episodes, New Moves: The Broadcast Series.

KC Ballet Announces THE HOLIDAY SHOW at Bolender Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020

Kansas City Ballet will present The Holiday Show from December 4 – 20 at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity

KC Ballet Announces KC Dance Day Virtual
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2020

Kansas City Ballet will kick-off its 63rd season with the 10th Annual KC Dance Day - Virtual.

Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Harriman-Jewell Series Announce Revised 2020-21 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2020

To address building occupancy restrictions and social distancing guidelines, the Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Harriman-Jewell Series conclude it is not possible to perform and today announce postponement or cancellation of their on-stage programming at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts through December 31, 2020.

Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera of Kansas City & Harriman-Jewell Series Announce Revised 20/21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2020

To address building occupancy restrictions and social distancing guidelines, the Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Harriman-Jewell Series conclude it is not possible to perform and today announce postponement or cancellation of their on-stage programming at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

KC Ballet Launches On Demand Experiences And More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2020

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the launch of KCBallet@Home, a compilation of on demand performances, public online dance work outs, classes, podcasts, and more. Details can be found at KCBallet@Home.

Kansas City Ballet Announces Cancellations And Postponements Due To Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2020

Kansas City Ballet has announced cancellations and postponements due to Covid-19: