A magical celebration of dreams fulfilled and true love’s triumph at Cinderella in Kansas City.

Devon Carney’s world premiere choreography accompanied by Prokofiev’s captivating music brings this enchanting story to life. Enjoy a special twist on this favorite fairy tale where the characters are sure to delight. The Fairy Godmother, the pumpkin that becomes a carriage, fairies weaving spells, the handsome prince, and of course, the wicked stepmother and riotous, bumbling stepsisters all come together to tell this beloved story.

World Premiere Choreography: Devon Carney

Music: Sergei Prokofiev

Live music performed by Kansas City Symphony

February 17, 2023 7:30 PM

February 18, 2023 7:30 PM

February 19, 2023 2:00 PM

February 23, 2023 7:30 PM

February 24, 2023 7:30 PM

February 25, 2023 2:00 & 7:30 PM

February 26, 2023 2:00 PM

Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. https://kcballet.org/events/cinderella/ To purchase a subscription, visit http://www.kcballet.org/performances-tickets/subscribe/

An enchanting experience awaits you at Kansas City Ballet’s Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball! A delicious three course luncheon, face painting and a photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy are all part of the guest experience at the Children’s Ball. You are sure to feel the magic of the holidays as the Sugar Plum Fairy leads you on an adventure filled with lobby entertainment, activities and a performance by the Kansas City Youth Ballet. Following the event, guests are whisked away to attend the matinee performance of Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets on Sale July 15, 2022.

Visit our website, kcballet.org, for more information.

Choreography: Devon Carney

Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky

Live music performed by Kansas City Symphony

December 7, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

December 8, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

December 9, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

December 10, 2022 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM

December 11, 2022 @ 1:00 & 5:00 PM

December 14, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

December 15, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

December 16, 2022 @ 7:30 PM

December 17, 2022 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM

December 18, 2022 @ 1:00 & 5:00 PM

December 21, 2022 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM

December 22, 2022 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM

December 23, 2022 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM

December 24, 2022 @ 1:00 PM

Kansas City Ballet’s annual tradition, The Nutcracker continues to awe audiences year after year and is hailed as “positively oozing charm” by The Washington Post.

The classic, Victorian-era story by E.T.A. Hoffman featuring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier, and the Sugar Plum Fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets, and captivating choreography. Let your wonder ignite and feel the glimmer once more as your childhood dreams return and inspire you to IMAGINE AGAIN.

Tickets currently available to subscribers only. Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 29. https://kcballet.org/events/the-nutcracker/ To purchase a subscription, visit http://www.kcballet.org/performances-tickets/subscribe/.

Journey with us to the magical “Land of the Sweets” at Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual gala, the Nutcracker Ball. We have so much to celebrate: Kansas City Ballet’s 65th season, the Guild’s 55th gala, Executive Director Jeffrey J. Bentley’s 25th season and Artistic Director Devon Carney’s 10th season!

The Westin offers a lovely setting for delicious cuisine, a Land of the Sweets-themed raffle, and after-dinner music and dancing by the local band Lost Wax, featuring singer Eboni.

Proceeds from the Nutcracker Ball provide essential support for Kansas City Ballet. Making outstanding dance experiences accessible to all is a top priority for Kansas City Ballet. Your benefactor gift enables our company to perform beautiful classical and contemporary ballets by gifted choreographers. Your donation also benefits our award-winning Kansas City Ballet School and Kansas City Ballet’s extensive community and in-school educational and engagement programs, which reach more than 20,000 people annually.

Order online at www.kcballetball.org

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Ball Chairmen Angela and John Walker at balletball@kcballet.org or 816.381.6942.

Kansas City’s 12th annual celebration of dance and movement features FREE dance performances, dance and fitness classes, demonstrations, and FUN for the whole family.

Advance class registration required. No walk-ins for KC Dance Day.

Visit our website, kcballet.org, for more information.