December 4-11, 2025

Matinees for Schools

Inspiring Creativity

Matinees for Schools offers students and teachers the opportunity to experience Kansas City Ballet performances at a reduced cost. These field trips enrich education through stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, elaborate sets, and masterful music!

 

THE NUTCRACKER

December 4 at 10:30 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
December 5 at 10:30 a.m. (SOLD OUT)
December 11 at 10:30 a.m. (SOLD OUT)

The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. With vibrant costumes, elaborate sets, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this classic follows Clara on a magical adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets.

Students and Adult Chaperone Tickets: $12/each

For school groups at this special rate, one teacher/adult chaperone is required to accompany every 10 students that attend.

Recommended for 2nd grade and older. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating begins at 10:00 a.m.

  • Run time: 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 20-minute intermission.
  • Location: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
  • Preparing for your Field Trip
  • Kauffman Center Pre-Visit Story
  • The Nutcracker Study Guide

For schools attending by bus, a 20% deposit is required to secure your reservation, payable by credit card or check. The remaining full payment is due by Oct. 31, 2025. Please contact the ticket office at 816.931.8993 to make your payment.

We are no longer accepting applications for these matinees for schools. Thank you for your interest and please check back for future opportunities.

Snow White

February 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.  (SOLD OUT)

Discover Kansas City Ballet’s Family Series with the hour-long, narrated version of Snow White. Journey with these classic characters as they prove that real beauty comes from within, and that belonging can be found in surprising places. With choreography by Bruce Wells and performed by Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company, Snow White was designed especially for young audiences and is a perfect introduction to theater and dance.

Students and Adult Chaperone Tickets: $12/each

For school groups at this special rate, one teacher/adult chaperone is required to accompany every 10 students that attend.

Recommended for Preschool and older. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating begins at 10:30 a.m.

  • Run time: 55 minutes with no intermission.
  • Location: Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City MO 6410

For schools attending by bus, a 20% deposit is required to secure your reservation, payable by credit card or check. The remaining full payment is due by Feb. 2, 2026. Please contact the ticket office at 816.931.8993 to make your payment.

For students arriving by car, we request that you book your tickets directly on our website.

We are no longer accepting applications for this matinee for schools. Thank you for your interest and please check back for future opportunities.