This place is beautiful and they have great, quality, shows. Highly recommended, particularly for those coming in from out of town.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
We have seen two KC ballet shows here and both were phenomenal.
KC Symphony at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts is the way symphony eas meant to be heard. Areal magical experience.
We went and saw The Squirrel Nut Zippers and they were awesome! The Kauffman center was very nice. Not a bad seat in the place.
Beautiful facility. Saw the orchestra for a Christmas concert and the sound that the concert hall deliveries is superb. Even the flutes can be heard clearly without mics in every part of the theater.
A wonderful Kansas City gift from the Kauffman family.
Awesome time at The Music of Michael Jackson. The concert was amazing. Ushers are always helpful. Small plates at the restaurant were so good and fast. Just a great time!
Easy parking with the garage leading straight into the building. The exterior of the building exhibits wonderful engineering along with the interior main hall.
Beautiful building and absolutely wonderful performances!
Went for Harry Potter in concert. Really fun experience.
Beautiful place to watch some great performers. Today I was a part of what is probably the first crowd wave that has happened in the Kauffman Center.
Not a bad seat in the house. Amazing acoustics. Topped off with wonderful ballet
Kansas City's performing arts gem. It's always a treat to attend an event here.
The building is stunningly beautiful, both unside and out. Definitely an architectural gem in the city. I went to a performance last night and had a great time. The staff is very polite and helpful and the seats are roomy/comfy. They need to improve the parking situation, however, as there's only 1 way in and out of the garage, which creates a traffic bottleneck before and after performances. It took over 20 minutes to leave the garage yesterday, which is ridiculous. Other than that, i love everything else about this place.
Loved the show 'Miranda sings live'- starring Colleen Ballinger
My husband and I just love the Kauffman Center. It is set up to move around easily. It is also beautiful in side and out. The show was great!
Amazing experience. Even more exciting to see my granddaughter on stage in La Boheme with the Lyric Opera.
One of the premier venues in the US to see a concert.
Have seen a new hope and the prisoner of Azkaban. Very pleased.
Such a beautiful building with amazing views of Kansas City.
Beautiful building with breathtaking views of South K.C.
Kansas City is fortunate to have this world class performing arts center - it's truly magnificent. I've seen ballet (Nutcracker during the holidays is SUPERB), opera, and popular live music and they're all great here. What a fantastic anchor and key city asset for our city. Something to truly be proud of.
Best acoustics and performances in kc, probably. At least on the orchestra/classical of things.
We went to the free symphony performance and participated in the happy hour beforehand - great date night or girls night, and I'll definitely be going back!
Fall tasting at Kauffman Center Dining Experience. Amazing Food
This place blows me away every time that we come. I have been here 3 times now and just recently on both sides. They have one side for the Symphony and is beautifully made with mostly wood all around. Great acoustics. The main hall for performances is very comfortable and there is not a bad seat in the house that I can tell. We sat in the Mezzanine and thought the seats were great. There is a parking garage on the south side that connects directly into the building.
Both Helzberh Hall and Muriel Kauffman Theater have wonderful acoustics and are very inviting places to attend a performance.
Such an amazing venue for the performing arts. Not only is the building beautiful, it's functional and there's staff everywhere to help you find your way. The acoustics is top notch. We saw the Kansas City Ballet and the Kansas City Symphony perform The Nutcracker. Very nice performance!
Beautiful Facility great staff super friendly and helpful.
Not a bad seat in the house. The sound in Helzberg Hall is amazing.
Wonderful atmosphere. The ushers were friendly and helpful. The music was divine.
Great venue. Parking on the property. Helpful aides throughout the building.
This is one of the best venues in the city. Great acoustics, sight lines and people.
Wonderful acoustics. We have season tickets to the symphony. The performances are always thrilling. We also thoroughly enjoy watching David Stern conduct.
A little difficult to get around, and muffled acoustics in at least one auditorium
This place is amazing. The beautiful architecture doesn't go unnoticed. The parking garage gives you direct access so weather won't interfere with you going. The walking distance is reasonable and so is the parking fee.
Amazing and beautiful. A must for anyone living in or visiting Kansas City.
Wonderful experience. Every person we spoke to was a delight.
A beautiful place. I had an amazing performance experience there with Yoyo D
Theater was wonderful. Parking is horrendous if you don't have a pre-paid voucher.
Stunning architecture and the shows are always top notch!
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS PLACE FOR REAL! FROM HERE IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!! *#*
The building and the facilities are perfect for sound. And also worth seeing for the fabulous architecture. However it's hit or miss on the performances. Some are very good, and some, not so much.
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About Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Enriching the lives of everyone in our community through extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Enriching Lives through Extraordinary and Diverse Performing Arts Experiences
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a world-class performing arts center located in Kansas City, Missouri. It was opened in 2011 and has since become a cultural hub for the city, offering an array of performances that cater to all tastes and interests. The center's mission is to enrich the lives of everyone in their community through extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences.
The Kauffman Center boasts two stunning performance venues: Muriel Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall. Muriel Kauffman Theatre is a proscenium-style theater with seating capacity of 1,800 people. It features state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting, and sound systems that provide an immersive experience for audiences. Helzberg Hall is a concert hall with seating capacity of 1,600 people. It has been designed to provide exceptional acoustics that allow every note played on stage to be heard clearly by every member of the audience.
The center hosts over 300 events each year ranging from classical music concerts to Broadway shows, dance performances to comedy acts, jazz concerts to lectures by renowned speakers. The diversity of events ensures there's something for everyone at the Kauffman Center.
One unique aspect of the center is its commitment to education programs that aim at nurturing young talent in performing arts while also providing access to quality art experiences for students who may not have had such opportunities otherwise. These programs include masterclasses with visiting artists, workshops on various aspects of performance art production such as lighting design or costume making as well as school matinees where students can watch live performances at discounted rates.
Another notable feature about this venue is its architecture which has won numerous awards including "Best New Venue" by Pollstar Magazine in 2012 among others accolades from architectural organizations worldwide due its unique design which blends modernity with traditional elements inspired by local culture.
In addition to hosting live performances throughout the year, The Kauffman Center also offers rental spaces available for corporate events or private functions such as weddings or receptions which can accommodate up-to-500 guests depending on your needs.
If you're looking for an unforgettable experience filled with world-class entertainment then look no further than The Kaufmann Center For The Performing Arts! With its commitment towards providing exceptional artistic experiences coupled with state-of-the-art facilities make it one-of-a-kind destination worth visiting time-and-again!
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