Press Releases
Recent press releases from the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts can be found below. For press inquiries, contact Ellen McDonald, publicist, at ellen@mershonandmcdonald.com or 816.213.4355.
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2021 Press Releases
Dec. 3, 2021
“Weird Al” Coming to the Kauffman Center Fall 2022
Nov. 15, 2021
Three Performances Added to Kauffman Center Presents Spring 2022 Calendar
Nov. 1, 2021
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Announces 2022 North American Dates for The Echoes Tour
Oct. 19, 2021
National Geographic Live 2022 Speaker Series Announced
Oct. 19, 2021
Diana Krall Takes the Kauffman Center Stage Jan. 23, 2022
Sept. 20, 2021
Performance Added to Kauffman Center Presents Winter 2022 Calendar
July 26, 2021
Madeleine Peyroux and Paula Cole Performance Added to Kauffman Center Presents Fall 2021 Calendar
July 12, 2021
Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes; Asleep at the Wheel Added to Kauffman Center Presents Fall 2021 Calendar
June 14, 2021
Online Audience Celebrates Youth and the Performing Arts in Kansas City at Virtual Future Stages Festival
March 21, 2021
Calling all Poets! A Writing Contest for Youth and Adults
March 12, 2021
During a Prolonged Intermission, the Kauffman Center Remains Connected to the Community
February 15, 2021
The Kauffman Center Announces virtual Future Stages Festival and Invites Performance Group Applications
2020 Press Releases
October 7, 2020
AP The Dining Experience: At Home Launches With Seasonal and Holiday Menus
June 5, 2020
Annual Future Stages Festival Goes Virtual on June 14
May 15, 2020
Kauffman Center Announces a Virtual Future Sages Festival
March 10, 2020
New Performance in the Kauffman Center Presents 10th Anniversary Series
February 13, 2020
New Performance in the Kauffman Center Presents Series
January 17, 2020
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant
2019 Press Releases
October 4, 2019
Magic Performance Added to the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series
September 23, 2019
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces New Accessible Resources Created in Partnership with Variety Kansas City
September 19, 2019
Kauffman Center Dining Experience Embraces Fall Flavors with New Seasonal Menu
September 16, 2019
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: Neighborhood Day Tour Added to the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series
September 16, 2019
David Foster: Hitman Tour Featuring Special Guest Katharine McPhee announced in the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series
August 27, 2019
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces the 2020 National Geographic Live Speaker Series
July 24, 2019
Kauffman Center Announces New Media Resources
July 23, 2019
Indigo Girls to Perform at the Kauffman Center
June 28, 2019
Michael Feinstein and Special Guest Storm Large to Perform at the Kauffman Center
June 11, 2019
Two Performances Announced in the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series: Common and A Tribute to the Beatles’ White Album
May 13, 2019
Mother’s Day Organ Concert Honors Julia Irene Kauffman
May 1, 2019
Students Receive Technical Training Backstage at the Kauffman Center
April 22, 2019
Kauffman Center Dining Experience Introduces Spring Menu
April 17, 2019
José González to Perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
April 11, 2019
Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin at the Kauffman Center
February 18, 2019
Kingdom Choir Coming to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
February 11, 2019
Los Tigres Del Norte to Perform at the Kauffman Center with Special Guests Making Movies
February 4, 2019
Iyanla Vanzant Coming to the Kauffman Center
January 28, 2019
Two Shows Announced in the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series: Jack Hanna (10/1/19), Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer (10/9/19)
January 17, 2019
Jane Fonda Coming to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
January 10, 2019
Kauffman Center Announces 6th Annual Future Stages Festival
2018 Press Releases
December 21, 2018
Kauffman Center Celebrates Attendance Milestones and Impact of Education Outreach Program
November 30, 2018
Kauffman Center Dining Experience Introduces Winter Menu
November 28, 2018
Two Events Announced in the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents Series: Snarky Puppy (6/11/19), Napoleon Dynamite (6/28/19)
October 2, 2018
Kauffman Center Executive Chef Laura Comer Recognized as Kansas City ‘Chef of the Year’
September 17, 2018
Kauffman Center Dining Experience Welcomes Fall with New Seasonal Menu
September 10, 2018
Live from Here with Chris Thile to Broadcast Live from the Kauffman Center
August 14, 2018
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces Fall Yoga at the Kauffman Center Classes
August 2, 2018
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces the 2019 National Geographic Live Speaker Series
July 16, 2018
iLuminate to Perform in the Kauffman Center Presents Series on Oct. 7
June 18, 2018
Brian Wilson to Perform at the Kauffman Center on Nov. 13
June 10, 2018
Regional Audience Celebrates Youth and the Performing Arts in Kansas City at 5th Annual Future Stages Festival
April 25, 2018
Free Kauffman Center Family-Friendly Event Set for Sunday, June 10th – Future Stages Festival 2018 Performer Lineup
April 6, 2018
Kauffman Center Dining Experience Introduces Spring 2018 Menu
April 2, 2018
Pianist George Winston Returning to Kauffman Center as part of the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents Season
March 28, 2018
Two Performances Announced in the Kauffman Center Presents Series: Penn & Teller (6/22/18), Lee Greenwood and Dailey & Vincent (7/1/18)
March 19, 2o18
Alan Cumming to Bring His New Cabaret Show to the Kauffman Center
March 12, 2018
Alice Cooper will Perform at the Kauffman Center
March 6, 2018
Two Performances Announced in the Kauffman Center Presents series: Mark Bittman (5/23/18), Happy Together Tour (8/19/18)
February 19, 2018
Two Performances Announced in the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents Series – Black Violin (10/3/18), Chanticleer (10/24/18)
January 23, 2018
Diana Krall to Perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
January 22, 2018
David Byrne to Perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
2017 Press Releases
December 18, 2017
Country Singer Sara Evans to Perform at the Kauffman Center
December 6, 2017
Peter Cetera Joins the 2017-2018 Kauffman Center Presents Series Lineup
November 30, 2017
The Glenn Miller Orchestra to Perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
November 10, 2017
Kauffman Center Accepting Performance Applications for Fifth Anniversary Future Stages Festival
November 1, 2017
Kauffman Center EncoreTix Program Offers Access for Younger Audiences
October 19, 2017
PNC Bank and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announce New Multi-Year Sponsorship
September 12, 2017
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces Yoga at the Kauffman Center
September 1, 2017
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Voted Top 10 Best Missouri Attraction
August 23, 2017
Kauffman Center Dining Experience Introduces Fall Dining Menu
August 16, 2017
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces New Student Ticket Discount
August 14, 2017
Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary Tour Coming to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
June 25, 2017
Regional Audience Celebrates Youth and the Performing Arts in Kansas City at the 4th Annual Future Stages Festival
June 8, 2017
Kauffman Center Free Community Event Future Stages Festival Announces Festival Performers and Activities
April 12, 2017
Kauffman Center Announces Two New Concerts: Herbie Hancock (8/12/17), YES (9/5/17)
March 20, 2017
Kauffman Center Announces New Concert: George Benson & Kenny G (5/24/17)
March 13, 2017
Kauffman Center Announces Two New Concerts: Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs (6/17/17), Mary Chapin Carpenter with Sarah Jarosz (7/26/17)
March 6, 2017
Kauffman Center Announces New Event: Vienna Boys Choir (11/11/17)
February 13, 2017
Kauffman Center Announces Rock Show Double-Header to Kick Off Kauffman Center Presents 2017-2018 Season: Blondie & Garbage (7/18/17)
2016 Press Releases
December 16, 2016
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grant
December 12, 2016
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces Two New Performances in 2017: Patti LaBelle (3/17/17), Oak Ridge Boys (3/26/17)
November 30, 2016
Art Garfunkel to Perform at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
November 23, 2016
Kauffman Center Now Accepting Performing Applications for 4th Annual Future Stages Festival
November 2, 2016
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces New Premier Partner Sponsorship with Saint Luke’s Health System
September 2, 2016
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Commemorates 5th Anniversary with BravoKC
August 16, 2016
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces Performance Schedule and Activities for Fifth Anniversary Celebration
August 11, 2016
Kauffman Center Announces Three New Performances: Lampedusa (10/8/16), George Winston (10/16/16), Branford Marsalis (5/11/17)
August 8, 2016
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces Sixth National Geographic Live Season
July 20, 2016
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with BravoKC!
July 15, 2016
Kauffman Center Announces Two New Performances: Black Violin (11/18/16), Ladysmith Black Mambazo (2/8/17)
June 26, 2016
Greater KC Metro Youth Performers Draw Regional Audience at 3rd Annual Future Stages Festival
May 26, 2016
Kauffman Center Announces Two New Performances: Dave Koz & David Sanborn (8/4/16), KANSAS (10/22/16)
May 26, 2016
Future Stages Festival to Showcase Over 800 Youth Performing Artists at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
March 18, 2016
Kauffman Center Now Accepting Applications for 3rd Annual Future Stages Festival
2015 Press Releases
December 15, 2015
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grant
October 23, 2015
Kauffman Center Celebrates 1,000th Performance
August 27, 2015
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces Fifth National Geographic Live Season
June 4, 2015
Future Stages Festival to Showcase 600 Youth Performing Artists at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
May 6, 2015
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grant
March 11, 2015
KCPT to Air Documentary on the Making of the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Pipe Organ, Opus 3875
February 27, 2015
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces Josh Turner (5/22/15)
February 17, 2015
Kauffman Center Announces Second Annual Future Stages Festival and Performance Nominations
January 28, 2015
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin
January 27, 2015
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Invites Guests to the All-New Dining Experience at the Kauffman Center
2014 Press Releases
September 26, 2014
Kauffman Center Celebrates Third Anniversary Milestones with a Focus on the Future
September 16, 2014
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces an Evening with Burt Bacharach
June 22, 2014
First-Ever Future Stages Festival at Kauffman Center Welcomes 6,000 Visitors
June 17, 2014
Kauffman Center Board of Directors Names Paul J. Schofer as President and CEO
June 12, 2014
Kauffman Center President and CEO Jane Chu Confirmed by United States Senate to Chair the National Endowment for the Arts
June 5, 2014
More than 450 Youth Artists to Perform on Stage at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for Future Stages Festival
May 21, 2014
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Announces Fourth National Geographic Live Season
March 20, 2014
Kauffman Center Presents Series Welcomes a One-Night-Only Performance by Multiple GRAMMY Award-Winner Tony Bennett
March 18, 2014
Kauffman Center Announces Free Festival and Opportunity for Youth to Perform on Stage