The Kansas City Ballet 2023-2024 season opens with the North American premiere of Jekyll & Hyde and includes three other full-length ballets – Peter Pan, The Nutcracker, and Jewels. The company also continues to encourage emerging choreographers in their annual New Moves program.
Kansas City Ballet 2023-2024 Season Schedule
Jekyll & Hyde | October 13-22, 2023
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- Jekyll & Hyde by Val Caniparoli
Witness the psychological torment and self-destruction of Henry Jekyll, a morally upright and well-mannered doctor, and his vile alter ego, Edward Hyde. This North American premiere of Val Caniparoli’s newest ballet focuses on the eternal struggle of good versus evil as it plays out within one man.
“The ballet is an examination of the duality of human nature expressed as an inner struggle between good and evil. Monsters in ballet have long been in the tradition of Frankenstein, Dracula or fairy tale villains, witches, and sorcerers. The gripping tale of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde is much more horrifying, as it exposes the evil that can lurk in the seemingly normal person, the neighbor, friend, or casual acquaintance.” – Val Caniparoli
The Nutcracker | December 1-24, 2023
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- The Nutcracker by Devon Carney
The classic, Victorian-era story by E.T.A. Hoffman featuring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier, and the Sugar Plum Fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets, and captivating choreography. Let your wonder ignite and feel the glimmer once more as your childhood dreams return and inspire you to IMAGINE AGAIN.
Peter Pan | February 16-25, 2024
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- Peter Pan by Devon Carney
It’s the classic family adventure for those who never want to grow up! Witness the magic of Peter Pan as he flies into the Darling family nursery, convincing Wendy, John, and Michael to join him for the adventure of a lifetime in Never Never Land, his enchanted home. The troublesome Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, their nemesis Captain Hook, and a hungry crocodile all help bring J.M. Barrie’s fantastical tale to life.
New Moves | March 21-24, 2024
Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity
- TBA
Kansas City Ballet’s annual showcase of new choreography by up and coming creators.
Jewels | May 10-19, 2024
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- Jewels by George Balanchine
Emeralds, with music by Gabriel Urbain Fauré, evokes the elegance, comfort, couture, and perfume of the French Romantics’ 19th-century dances. Rubies, with music by Igor Stravinsky, is a jazzy, high-energy piece that showcases Balanchine’s signature neoclassical style. Diamonds, with music by Peter I. Tchaikovsky, recalls the essence of Imperial Russia, where Balanchine was trained.
Featured Photo for the Kansas City Ballet 2023-2024 Season of Amaya Rodriguez, Kaleena Burks, and Taryn Mejia in George Balanchine’s Jewels. Photo by Kenny Johnson.
