Each year, Lyric Opera of Kansas City invites students to attend a final dress rehearsal at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts where they are enthralled by the music and drama of the opera.

Prior to the dress rehearsal, teachers receive access to curricular resources to ensure students are prepared for the experience. To deepen learning, teachers may schedule a Lyric Opera Prelude leading up to the dress rehearsal.

Rossini’s RomCom romp follows hopeless romantic Count Almaviva through a plot that unfolds like an operatic obstacle course. With the help of Figaro, a former servant turned barber, Almaviva attempts to run off with his true love, Rosina, before her soon-to-be forced marriage to the scheming Dr. Bartolo. What starts as a simple plan becomes an elaborate comedy of errors. Even first-time operagoers will spend the night exclaiming, “Hey, that’s that one song from that one thing!”

Each year, Lyric Opera of Kansas City invites students to attend a final dress rehearsal at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts where they are enthralled by the music and drama of the opera.

Prior to the dress rehearsal, teachers receive access to curricular resources to ensure students are prepared for the experience. To deepen learning, teachers may schedule a Lyric Opera Prelude leading up to the dress rehearsal.

The first of its kind ever written this mariachi opera by Jose “Pepe” Martinez and Leonard Foglia marries two musical worlds with one thing in common: each finds its fullest voice in the telling of moving tales, and Cruzar is no exception. With sorrowful serenades, Cruzar creates a seamless musical merger that spans the distance of its cultural differences with sublimely bittersweet songs. Grammy-award-winning mariachi band Mariachi los Camperos will perform with Lyric Opera of Kansas City in this production.

Each year, Lyric Opera of Kansas City invites students to attend a final dress rehearsal at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts where they are enthralled by the music and drama of the opera.

Prior to the dress rehearsal, teachers receive access to curricular resources to ensure students are prepared for the experience. To deepen learning, teachers may schedule a Lyric Opera Prelude leading up to the dress rehearsal.

To win the vengeful Princess Turandot’s hand in marriage, Prince Calaf must solve three riddles. But, if he answers one of them incorrectly, he’ll be put to death. When the prince passes the test, the princess balks at holding up her side of the bargain. To give her an out and himself another shot, he offers her an intriguing riddle of his own: if she can guess his name by dawn, she’ll be off the hook, and he’ll be on the chopping block. Is one night enough to soften her scorn?

This elementary school touring opera tells the story of a very musical king and his not-very-musical son. Everyone pretends to enjoy the prince’s terrible concerts, but a bold village girl refuses to play along. The prince and his new friend devise an arrangement showcasing their true talents.
Balancing life lessons with creative play, this opera supports social-emotional learning curriculum standards. Professional development, curricular resources, and activity books are included in the experience.

With a celebration of diverse cultures as its centerpiece, this interactive workshop and recital weaves together poetry and music on a journey to discover the beauty of familial heritage. Students will enjoy performances from our Resident Artists and write their own poems in an expression of storytelling and self-discovery.

A Lyric Opera Prelude designed especially for your class in alignment with curricular goals can be scheduled prior to the dress rehearsal. Deliverable in-person at your school or virtually, these sessions are facilitated by Lyric Opera education staff and and artists. Lyric Opera Preludes are crafted to orient students to the world of opera and invite consideration of how opera can open their world.

A Lyric Opera Prelude designed especially for your class in alignment with curricular goals can be scheduled prior to the dress rehearsal. Deliverable in-person at your school or virtually, these sessions are facilitated by Lyric Opera education staff and and artists. Lyric Opera Preludes are crafted to orient students to the world of opera and invite consideration of how opera can open their world.

A Lyric Opera Prelude designed especially for your class in alignment with curricular goals can be scheduled prior to the dress rehearsal. Deliverable in-person at your school or virtually, these sessions are facilitated by Lyric Opera education staff and and artists. Lyric Opera Preludes are crafted to orient students to the world of opera and invite consideration of how opera can open their world.