Two Shows Announced At The Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts - Jack Hanna and More

Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two new events in the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series.

America's most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna brings Into the Wild Live! to Muriel Kauffman Theatre on October 1. The all-ages-friendly stage show features more than a dozen live animals, along with stories from Hanna's decades-long career as a zookeeper. The exact animals to appear will be confirmed closer to the show date; fans can expect to see animals such as a baby cheetah, kangaroo, baby tiger and much more. Tickets for the event range from $29 to $79 plus applicable fees and go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, February 8.

On October 9 in Helzberg Hall, Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla) and Edgar Meyer (double bass) present an evening of musical exploration, moving between the worlds of classical, bluegrass and world music. These virtuosos touch every stylistic corner of the musical world. Tickets for the event range from $29 to $89 plus applicable fees and go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, February 8.

Tickets will be available through the Kauffman Center Box Office at (816) 994-7222, via the Kauffman Center mobile app and online at www.kauffmancenter.org

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