Kansas City Festival Opera

07/06/2023

Did you hear the news? Opera is happening here in Kansas City and we are excited to be a part of it! Thanks for the great article, Classical KC
We can't wait to get to more opera from all these groups this year!

Whether you've been listening to opera for years or have never heard of 'The Marriage of Figaro,' here's your guide to the Kansas City organizations reinventing and sharing opera in creative ways.

06/27/2023

What an incredible weekend of performances of 'Il Trovatore'. We want to say THANK YOU to our amazing community for attending and supporting your local artists.
Stay tuned for more information about future performances with Kansas City Festival Opera!

📸: Andy Newbegin
📸: Suzanne Frisse Lathrop

06/25/2023

Today is your last chance to see our inaugural production of Verdi's 'Il Trovatore'! Come experience the fire for yourself!
3PM - Free Admission
Asbury United Methodist Church, Prairie Village, KS

06/24/2023

Opening night was an absolute smash hit! Only one more chance to see this incredible cast of local artists present this high drama opera. Be sure you don't miss IL TROVATORE on SUNDAY at 3PM!!
Free Admission
Asbury United Methodist Church, Prairie Village, KS

06/23/2023

It's opening night! The 🔥 is burning, the tensions are high, and the drama is intense.
Join us for an epic evening!
FREE ADMISSION
7pm at Asbury United Methodist Church
📸: Newbegin Photography

06/21/2023

There are only TWO DAYS until opening night! Final touches are being made. Hearts are being prepared to be broken. Drama and fire are just around the corner! Will we see you there?
Presented with *FREE ADMISSION*

June 23rd at 7PM
June 25th at 3PM
Asbury United Methodist Church, Prairie Village, KS

06/20/2023

No opera could ever be done without the tireless and incredible work of a directing team. We are incredibly lucky to have an extremely talented group of individuals leading this show. We are pleased to introduce them today:
Rachel Aubuchon - Pianist
David Adams - Stage Director
Jesse Henkensiefken - Conductor

Learn mor about them on our website www.kcfestivalopera.org

AND DON'T FORGET TO COME TO THE SHOW TO SEE THEIR FINE WORK THIS WEEKEND!

06/19/2023

Oh, you said you wanted a tenor to sing a HIGH C? We've got you covered 🔔🎶 SOUND ON to hear Taylor Comstock knock one out of the park at the end of 'Di quella pira' for TEN SECONDS!! Yes, he holds that note for ten seconds.

5 DAYS TO OPENING NIGHT!

Friday, June 23rd at 7PM
Sunday, June 25th at 3PM

06/17/2023

Rounding out the rest of the cast of 'Il Trovatore' we introduce our supporting characters:
Alyssa Toepfer as Inez
Collin Woroniak as Ruiz/Messenger
David Brian Clark as the Old Gypsy/Guard
Learn more about these incredible artists on our website and be sure to catch them next week!

06/16/2023

We are just 1 WEEK AWAY from opening night! Rehearsals are underway and the voices are glorious! Turn on that sound to hear a snippet from the casts initial sing through. 🔥🔥🔥
Mark your calendar to come hear these phenomanal performers!
FREE ADMISSION

Friday, June 23rd at 7PM
Sunday, June 25th at 3PM
Asbury United Methodist Church, Prairie Village, KS

06/15/2023

Meet our exciting Ferrando - Eli Panek! Ferrando has the daunting task of opening the whole show and setting the scene for what has happened, as well as what is to come. Eli does so heroically so you will want to be sure to come hear!
June 23rd at 7PM
June 25th at 3PM
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Eli Panek is a Kansas City native. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in opera at the University of Kansas under the guidance of Dr. John Stephens. Recent roles include Dick Deadeye in H.M.S. Pinafore and Seneca in L'Incoronazione di Poppea.