2012 Lyric Opera Ball

Tonight is the 2012 Lyric Opera Ball – “The Wonderful Wizard of Opera”.  The Lyric Opera Ball is a must-attend fundraising gala which raises more than half a million dollars each year to help support the Lyric Opera.  The Lyric Opera Circle, an exclusive support group of the Company, presents the Ball each year through the tireless work of its volunteers.

The SOLD OUT 2012 Lyric Opera Ball is being held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and promises to be a grand and entertaining evening! Click to learn more about this year’s Lyric Opera Ball.

Lyric Opera Announces New General Director

Today, March 1, 2012, the Lyric Opera announced the Company’s next General Director – Deborah Sandler.  Mrs. Sandler has led both the Kentucky Opera and Opera Festival of New Jersey and brings years of experience to the Lyric Opera.

Read the announcement in The Kansas City Star:
Lyric Opera opens new act with a new general director

Read and listen to a story on KCUR:
Deborah Sandler Takes The Helm At Lyric Opera

Read the article in The Kansas City Business Journal:
Lyric Opera of Kansas City names Sandler as new general director

Read the article in KC Studio:
Lyric Opera Announces Appointment of Deborah Sandler as General Director

Read the press release for the announcement.

Moshe Safdie talks about the Kauffman Center

Last week a piece aired on PBS’ NewsHour program where Moshe Safdie was interviewed about the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.  Click the link below to watch correspondent Jeffrey Brown talk with Mr. Safdie at the new home of the Lyric Opera.

Watch the segment