Lyric Opera of Kansas City Unveils Promising 2024-2025 Season Lineup
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City has revealed an exciting and diverse lineup for its 2024-2025 season. The brilliant selection of performances set to hit the stage at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts includes renowned productions such as The Brightness of Light, a concert with acclaimed artists Renée Fleming and Rod Gilfry, The Barber of Seville, Cruzar la cara de la Luna, and Turandot.
“The 2024-2025 season promises extraordinary performances that spotlight exceptional talent and creativity. Our commitment to delivering top-quality productions remains unwavering,” said General Director of Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Deborah Sandler.
The Brightness of Light: A Love Letter in Opera
The season commences with Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts’ masterpiece, The Brightness of Light. The musical event of the season features Renée Fleming and Rod Gilfry, and is based on love letters between renowned painter Georgia O’Keeffe and her husband, the celebrated photographer Alfred Stieglitz. This touching narrative is a testament to the enduring power of love and its ability to transcend time and space.
The Barber of Seville: A Timeless Favourite
Following this is Rossini’s timeless comic opera, The Barber of Seville. Known for its comedic brilliance, The Barber of Seville continues the enchanting appeal of Lyric Opera’s offerings with its vibrant narrative and familiar melodies.
Cruzar la cara de la Luna: A Groundbreaking Mariachi Opera
Next in line is the Kansas City premiere of the groundbreaking mariachi opera, Cruzar la cara de la Luna, crafted by José “Pepe” Martínez and Leonard Foglia. This theatrical masterpiece weaves themes of love, family, and place, accompanied by the Grammy-Award winning mariachi band Mariachi los Camperos, adding a unique and vibrant musical texture to the story.
Turandot: A Majestic Finale
The season finale arrives in grand fashion with Puccini’s Turandot. The operatic spectacle has not been performed since the debut season at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and promises to leave audiences thrilled with its lofty story, beautiful music, and dazzling set design.
Community Engagement: Beyond the Stage
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City extends an invitation to all opera enthusiasts to participate in pre-opera talks, community conversations, and Opera Dives Deep sessions, free series that offer audiences fresh insights to enrich their appreciation and understanding of the shows.
Ticket Information
Subscription for the 2024-2025 season includes all four showcases. Subscribers are offered 20% off single ticket prices and priority access to seats. Individual opera tickets will be available for sale from mid-July 2024 onwards. For more information on ticketing, visit kcopera.org or contact Lyric Opera Ticketing and Patron Services at (816) 471-7344.
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City continues to cement its place as an integral part of the cultural fabric of Kansas City and the surrounding region, promising a year of unforgettable performances, and engaging local communities in their love for opera.
