February 19-21, 2027

Pinocchio

An engaging, accessible show for families of all ages and stages.

- KC Arts Beat

The Story Of Pinocchio

The ballet opens with a grown-up Pinocchio revisiting his past as small puppets ask to hear his story, and a mirror reveals his former puppet self stepping into the present alongside beloved figures like Geppetto, the Talking Cricket, the Fox and Cat, and the Blue Fairy. The story then shifts back to Geppetto’s workshop, where he creates Pinocchio and sends him to school, only for the curious puppet to sell his spelling book to attend a puppet show instead. After earning gold coins for dancing, Pinocchio is tricked out of his money by the Fox and Cat and comforted by the Blue Fairy, who urges him to find his father, lost at sea while searching for him. Diving into the ocean, Pinocchio encounters Neptune and ultimately rescues Geppetto from a whale. Moved by his bravery and love, the Blue Fairy rewards Pinocchio by transforming him into a real boy, and he joyfully reflects on how far he has come from his foolish beginnings.

READ THE SYNOPSIS

We make it look easy, but it takes dozens of talented people to put together a stunning performance and train the next generation of professional dancers.

Meet Kansas City Ballet

Frequently Asked Questions

Pull the Strings on Adventure with Pinocchio!

Save 25% off tickets to Pinocchio with a 3-show subscription today!

SUBSCRIBE TODAY