Kansas City Ballet 2008-2009 Calendar of Events

2008 - 2009 Calendar of Events

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Fall Performance One-Day Sale
Sale Date: Friday, September 19 ONLY

$25 tickets anywhere in the theatre
Rodeo
The Concert
The Naughty Boy

Available for these performances ONLY:
Thursday October 9, 7:30 p.m. - Opening Night
Saturday October 11, 2:00 p.m. matinee

As Kansas City Ballet starts our 51st season, we want to thank the arts enthusiasts of Kansas City for their support of our anniversary last year, and our successful performances in KC, New York City, St. Louis, and the Kennedy Center in Washington. And what better way to celebrate is there than with American comedic masterpieces for audiences of all ages.


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FALL PERFORMANCE
October 9-12, 2008
Lyric Theatre
1029 Central
Kansas City, Missouri, 64105

Rodeo
Choreography: Agnes de Mille
Music: Aaron Copland

The Concert
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Music: Frédéric Chopin

The Naughty Boy
Choreography: Trey McIntyre
Music: Wolfgang Mozart

Friday, October 10, 5:30 p.m.
Fall Happy Hour
(FREE FOR BARRE MEMBERS)
Kick off the season with the BARRE happy hour, featuring drinks and appetizers provided by Hotel Phillips in 12 Baltimore Café & Bar (106 West 12th Street, KCMO). Then at 7:30 p.m. join us at the Lyric Theatre (11th &Central) to enjoy Agnes de Mille’s “Rodeo,” “The Concert” by Jerome Robbins and the Kansas City premiere of Trey McIntyre’s “The Naughty Boy.”


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Kansas City Youth Ballet
Fall Performance: La Bayadere

Saturday, October 25, 2:00 & 7:00pm
Sunday, October 26, 2:00pm

Blue Valley North High School
12200 Lamar
Overland Park, KS

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Nutcracker Open Rehearsal
Friday, November 14, 6:00 p.m.
(FREE FOR BARRE MEMBERS)
Just how do those dancers magically journey to the Kingdom of Sweets? Get a sneak peek at the work behind the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker,” as BARRE members attend an open rehearsal at the Kansas City Ballet Studios (16th & Broadway), followed by some tasty treats and sweet drinks of our own. Please RSVP to rsvp@kcballet.org by November 9.

NUTCRACKER
One Day Sale
Sale Date: Friday, October 31 ONLY

Kansas City Ballet’s “Family Pack”
Four Nutcracker tickets for only $100
A savings of up to $120 off regular price!

Family Pack” seats are located in the Loge and the Rear Orchestra (regularly $55), or the Middle Balcony (regularly $45).

This excellent chance to save is available at these six performances only:
Sunday, December 7 – 1:00 p.m. matinee
Saturday, December 13 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 19 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 23 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 27 – 7:30 p.m.

THE NUTCRACKER
A Kansas City Holiday Tradition for 36 Years
The Music Hall
301 West 13th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105


14th Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon
December 6, 2008, 10:30 a.m.

A magical event for the child in all of us…
Your carriage arrives in the Land of Sweets at the Marriott Muehlebach Hotel… The Sugar Plum Fairy, Dew Drop and their flower friends greet you as you enter. They delight you with dancing, dining and so much more! After lunch it’s a short walk to the Music Hall for the 2:00 p.m. matinee of Kansas City Ballet’s stunning The Nutcracker. Single tickets go on sale October 20. Table sponsorships are available now. Call the Ballet Box Office at 816-931-2232 to order.

The Nutcracker Performance Schedule
Saturday, December 6 - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 - 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 13 - 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 - 1:00 p.m.

Friday, December 19 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 20 - 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 21 - 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 23 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24- 1:00 p.m.
Friday, December 26 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 27 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 28 - 1 p.m.


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WINTER PERFORMANCE
February 19-22, 2009
Lyric Theatre
1029 Central
Kansas City, Missouri, 64105

Firebird
Choreography: Yuri Possokhov
Music: Igor Stravinsky

Apollo
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Igor Stravinsky

As Time Goes By
Choreography: Twyla Tharp
Music: Joseph Haydn

End of Time
Choreography: Ben Stevenson
Music: Sergei Rachmaninov


Friday, February 20, 6:30 p.m.
Winter Footnotes & Reverse Happy Hour
(FREE FOR BARRE MEMBERS)
From choreography and costumes to story lines and music, learn how all of these elements come together as BARRE members enjoy the pre-curtain talk Footnotes at 6:30 p.m., at the Lyric Theatre (11th & Central). Stay for the 7:30 p.m. Kansas City premiere of Ben Stevenson’s “End of Time,” George Balanchine’s “Apollo,” Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird,” and an encore production of Twyla Tharp’s “As Time Goes By.” Then cap off the night at BARRE’s favorite bar, 12 Baltimore, for a reverse happy hour featuring delicious drinks and appetizers from Hotel Phillips.


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Annual Ballet Ball
February 28, 2009
Presented by Kansas City Ballet Guild
Celebrate the future of dance at the InterContinental Hotel on the Country Club Plaza on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Chaired by Ms. Lauren LaPointe, the evening will kick off the next generation of the Kansas City Ballet. For more information, please email balletball@kcballet.org or visit www.kcbguild.org.


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Dance Like A Star
Saturday, April 4 or 18

Dancing isn’t just for the stars. Learn how to put your best foot forward as BARRE members attend a private dance lesson. Have fun while learning the fundamentals from a professional. Check www.kcbbarre.org for more information.


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SPRING PERFORMANCE
May 7-10, 2009
Lyric Theatre
1029 Central
Kansas City, Missouri, 64105

Nine Sinatra Songs
Choreography: Twyla Tharp
Music: Frank Sinatra

World Premiere
Choreography: Karole Armitage
Music: Einojuhani Rautavaara

World Premiere
Choreography: William Whitener
Music: TBA

Friday, May 8, 5:30 p.m.
Spring Happy Hour
(FREE FOR BARRE MEMBERS)
In the style of Old Blue Eyes, join BARRE at 5:30 p.m. for cocktail hour at 12 Baltimore Cafe & Bar, inside Hotel Phillips. Then step over to the Lyric Theatre (11th & Central) for the 7:30 p.m. performance of Twyla Tharp’s “Nine Sinatra Songs,” along with the world premieres by Karole Armitage and William Whitener.


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Kansas City Ballet School and Kansas City Youth Ballet
Spring Performance
May 19 & 20, 7:00 pm
Folly Theater
12th & Central
Kansas City, MO


Founded in 1957, Kansas City Ballet is a 25-member professional ballet company under the leadership of Artistic Director William Whitener and Executive Director Jeffrey J. Bentley. The company’s mission is to establish Kansas City Ballet as an indispensable asset of the Kansas City community through performance, training and education. The Kansas City Ballet is home to Kansas City Ballet School for more than 600 children and adults, offering professional training for the career-minded student as well as for those seeking a healthy lifestyle. Through our professional company, school and community outreach programs such as ROAD, Project X, and Dance INFORMances, we seek to nurture and develop our artists, audiences and students in the creativity, diversity and joy of dance.

www.kcballet.org