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Looking for the perfect early holiday gift? 🎁
Surprise a loved one with tickets to Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker! NOW SHOWING through Dec. 24—make memories that last a lifetime.
❄️Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟 Available only at KCBALLET.ORG.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers Gillian Yoder and Elliott Rogers with Company Dancers and Kansas City Ballet School Student MacKenzie Mejia. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
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📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
Who says school nights can’t be magical? ✨ Take a midweek break and escape into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker! 🎄💂🏻
SHOWING thru Dec. 24, Kansas City Ballet brings this holiday classic to life at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre. It’s the perfect way to add some joy to your week and create unforgettable memories with your family.
❄️Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️ Tickets are ONLY available at KCBALLET.ORG.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers with Kansas City Ballet School Students. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
💫 Looking for the ultimate holiday date night? Step into a world of enchantment with Devon Carney’s The Nutcracker.
Share the beauty of Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, breathtaking sets, and a story that warms the heart. It’s an evening you’ll never forget.
📅 Reserve your seats now for a magical night together. NOW SHOWING thru Dec. 24!
Sponsored by Bank of America and supported by Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️Tickets are only available at KCBALLET.ORG.
🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers Amira Hogan and Kaleena Burks with Company Dancers. Video by Nicole Dolan.
#DateNightKC #NutcrackerKC #KCBallet
The magic of The Nutcracker is unforgettable!🎄 ☃️ ❄️We can’t wait to see you there!
Showing NOW thru Dec. 24 | Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
Tickets are ONLY available on our website. Buy yours TODAY! 🎟️
🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Video by Nicole Dolan.
Get the best seats for Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker ✨THIS SATURDAY evening at 7:30 p.m.✨
The Nutcracker showing thru Dec. 24 | Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️ Purchase tickets at KCBALLET.ORG.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers Naomi Tanioka and Angelin Carrant. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City has served as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community since 1860. The Y empowers everyone, no matter who they are or where they’re from, by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive.
💪🏼👟The Y’s goal is to improve overall health and well-being through our three core areas of: Youth Development | Healthy Living | Social Responsibility and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across communities.
The Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence to deliver lasting personal and social change. YMCA of Greater Kansas City is thrilled to be the official healthy living partner of KC Ballet and supporting sponsor of The Nutcracker!
🔗Learn more about @ymcakansascity partnership here: https://bit.ly/4id2RTa
📸: Photo by Marisa DeEtte Whiteman.
Join us in the Land of Sweets 🍭🍬 Kansas City Ballet presents Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker at the gorgeous Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts!
Grab your tickets TODAY only at KCBALLET.ORG. 🎟️
NOW SHOWING thru Dec. 24! Sponsored by Bank of America and supported by Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers Marisa DeEtte Whiteman and Gavin Abercrombie. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
Make a whole night or day out of seeing The Nutcracker!❄️☕️
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for holiday small plates and craft cocktails before you attend a show.
Opening Dec. 5, dining at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is open on select dates for a Winter Wonderland, a Holiday Pop-up in the Founders’ Lounge. Join us for pre-performance small plates and specialty cocktails.
🔗Reserve your ticket now at the #linkinbio.
✨ Meet the new Mother Ginger! ✨
After her dazzling debut in Act II of Devon Carney’s The Nutcracker, it’s clear—she’s a true showstopper.
💄Her fabulous new look? Designed by Emmy-nominated artist Nicholas Mahon, who partnered with Devon to create a costume that’s light, elegant, and full of heart.
From Walt Disney Entertainment to The Jim Henson Company, Nicholas brought world-class artistry to this beloved character—ensuring her warmth and grace shine through every movement.
Your support keeps this magic alive for generations. 💖
🎁 Give the gift of wonder this holiday season at the #linkinbio.
📸: Photos by Beeh Moynagh, Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios and courtesy of Nicholas Mahon.
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✨ It’s not the holidays in KC without Kansas City Ballet’s Nutcracker!
From the sparkling snowflakes to the dazzling costumes, this beloved tradition brings magic to every moment.
❄️Make it part of your holiday season and experience why generations of Kansas Citians call it their favorite holiday classic.
🎄NOW SHOWING thru Dec. 24! Sponsored by Bank of America and supported by Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast—don’t miss out! Buy your tickets ONLY at KCBALLET.ORG
🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Video by Nicole Dolan.
#KCBallet #NutcrackerKC #HolidayTradition
🎁 Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Give an experience they’ll never forget—tickets to Kansas City Ballet’s Nutcracker! Share the magic, the music, and the memories.
🎟️ Make this holiday season extraordinary! Tickets are only available at KCBALLET.ORG.
Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker NOW SHOWING thru Dec. 24 | Sponsored by Bank of America and supported by Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers Aidan Duffy and Sidney Haefs. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
#NutcrackerKC #KCBallet #GiftOfExperience
The holidays call for a little romance—plan your perfect date night at The Nutcracker! 🎄💂🏻 Showing thru Dec. 24 at Muriel Kauffman Theatre, it’s an evening of magic and love.
❄️🎄Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
Tickets start at $34—grab yours now at the #linkinbio! 🎟️
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
In 2015, Devon Carney choreographed his own version of The Nutcracker for Kansas City Ballet. The show was met with enthusiastic reviews from the beginning and even earned an invitation to perform twice in Washington, D.C., at the Kennedy Center.🎄🐭
🎊❄️This season we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this cherished holiday tradition with Devon Carney where he recalls his inspiration for the production and how meaningful the show has become to audiences from Kansas City and beyond.
🎟️ Join us in the Land of Sweets. Tickets are available at KCBALLET.ORG.
🎥: Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director with Company Dancers and Nutcracker Creative Staff. Video by Beeh Moynagh
Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker is in full swing! Don`t miss out on this holiday classic🎄❄️
Grab your tickets TODAY only at KCBALLET.ORG. 🎟️
NOW SHOWING thru Dec. 24! Sponsored by Bank of America and supported by Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancer Kaleena Burks. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
It’s snowy in Kansas City!!☃️ Get in the winter wonderland spirit and purchase your tickets to Devon Carney’s The Nutcracker TODAY!
🎟️ Tickets for Devon Carney’s The Nutcracker are selling FAST! Buy yours ONLY at KCBALLET.ORG.
Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Video by Nicole Dolan.
It`s December! That means The Nutcracker season is in full swing!🎄🌰
🎟️ Tickets for Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker are selling FAST! Buy yours ONLY at KCBALLET.ORG.
Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
Congratulations to the dancers, artists, tech crew and more on a FANTASTIC opening!🍭🍬
❄️🎄Don`t miss Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker NOW SHOWING thru Dec. 24 at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre. | Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️ Tickets are selling FAST. Buy yours TODAY at KCBALLET.ORG.
📸:Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
Our School
Under the direction of School Director Oliver Till, the School offers a complete, professional curriculum for our Academy students. With locations in downtown Kansas City and Johnson County, the School maintains a faculty of over 50 instructors. The School’s Open Division attracts teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting.
A history of Excellence
A history of Excellence
Professional Ballet Company and School
Founded in 1957, Kansas City Ballet is a 30-member professional ballet company under the direction of Artistic Director Devon Carney and Executive Director David Gray.
Through its professional company, its second company (comprised of KCB II and Trainees), its ballet school, and its many community programs, Kansas City Ballet seeks to nurture and develop our artists, audiences, and students in the values inherent in the creativity, diversity, and joy of dance.
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