“Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert” Arrives in Kansas City This November

By Stephi Wild

Kansas City, famed for its vibrant arts and entertainment scene, is set to host a unique performance that is sure to enthrall audiences. Line your spirits, Kansas City! “Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert”, a mesmerizing music concert based on the beloved Nickelodeon series, is landing in your city in November. The live music extravaganza will take the Kauffman Center stage on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, with two awe-inspiring performances scheduled at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

About the Performance

“Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert” is no ordinary musical concert. This enthralling two-hour special presents a never-before-seen fusion of live orchestra and iconic moments from all three classic seasons of the series. Audiences will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in enchanting performances that bring the show’s iconic musical score to life, accompanied by the beautifully projected highlights of the series. From the memorable adventures of Aang, Katara, Toph and Zuko to the show’s heartwarming moments, the performance promises to captivate both new and old fans of the series.

Behind the Scenes

The epic concert is a product of a solid collaboration between Emmy Award-winning composer and musician Jeremy Zuckerman, who was the creative mastermind behind the original music for the Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series, and show co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Further enhancing the performance is the involvement of Jeff Adams, the show’s original editor. Together, they have expanded the original compositions of the series for this grand concert, presenting a spectacle that magnifies the epic scope and high drama of the series.

A Must-See Event

According to Zuckerman, “It’s been incredibly satisfying and moving to see the audiences’ emotional response to these concerts, and to be a part of that atmosphere is a uniquely beautiful experience. I’m overjoyed that many more people – Avatar fans both new and old – will get to experience the show during this wider tour.“

The Tour

The tour begins in the United States in September 2024, making stops in major cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Boston, before making its grand stop in Kansas City. Following its successful run in the U.S., it will continue to enthrall audiences in European cities across the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Netherlands in 2025, with additional stops in various cities across Australia.

For more information, tour dates and tickets, please visit www.avatarinconcert.com and follow #avatarinconcert, @avatarthelastairbender on Facebook and Instagram; and, @teamavatar on YouTube. If you’re in or around Kansas City in November, make sure you don’t miss out on this extraordinary experience!