Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts tickets 13 March 2026 - Premiere The Holy Blues. Blink of an Eye. Song of the Anchorite. Revelations. | GoComGo.com

Premiere
The Holy Blues. Blink of an Eye. Song of the Anchorite. Revelations.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kansas City, USA
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Important Info
Type: Ballet
City: Kansas City, USA
Starts at: 19:30
Duration: 1h 56min

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

Cast
Performers
Violin: Itzhak Perlman
Ballet company: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Creators
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Choreographer: Alvin Ailey
Choreographer: Chalvar Monteiro
Choreographer: Jawole Willa Jo Zollar
Choreographer: Medhi Walerski
Choreographer: Samantha Figgins
Choreography: Jamar Roberts
Overview

The Holy Blues by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar is a contemporary dance work rooted in African American spiritual and blues traditions. Through powerful movement and music, it expresses faith, struggle, and collective strength.

The Holy Blues is a dynamic contemporary work by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar that draws from African American spirituals, blues, and embodied history. The choreography weaves grounded, rhythmic movement with moments of emotional release, reflecting themes of devotion, survival, and joy. Performed by Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro, the piece resonates with intensity, resilience, and communal spirit.

Blink of an Eye by Mehdi Walerski is a fast-paced, high-energy contemporary dance work driven by precision and momentum. The choreography captures fleeting moments, shifting instantly between control and release.

Blink of an Eye by Mehdi Walerski explores speed, awareness, and the tension between instinct and structure. Sharp transitions and continuous motion create a sense of urgency, as if time is constantly slipping forward. The work highlights Walerski’s athletic and musical style, where split-second choices shape the entire experience.

Song of the Anchorite by Jamar Roberts is a meditative and emotionally charged work that explores solitude, faith, and inner resilience. The choreography balances stillness and intensity, drawing the audience into a deeply reflective space.

Song of the Anchorite by Jamar Roberts is a contemplative dance work inspired by themes of isolation, devotion, and spiritual searching. Through restrained yet powerful movement, the choreography evokes a sense of inward focus and quiet strength. The piece reflects Roberts’ signature ability to merge emotional depth with refined physical expression, creating an atmosphere of reverence and introspection.

Revelations by Alvin Ailey is a powerful modern dance masterpiece inspired by African American spirituals and lived experience. The work expresses struggle, faith, and joy through deeply emotional and communal movement.

Revelations by Alvin Ailey is an iconic dance work that traces a journey from sorrow to hope using music rooted in African American spirituals. Through a blend of modern dance, ballet, and jazz influences, the choreography reflects resilience, spirituality, and collective memory. It remains a timeless celebration of the human spirit and one of the most influential works in modern dance history.

Venue Info

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Kansas City
Location   1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, Соединенные Штаты

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a world-class cultural landmark in Kansas City, home to major performing arts organizations and renowned for its striking architecture and acoustics.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is one of the most iconic cultural venues in the United States and a centerpiece of Kansas City’s arts scene. Opened in 2011 and designed by acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie, the center is celebrated for its bold, sculptural design and state-of-the-art performance spaces.

The complex houses two main halls: Helzberg Hall, designed primarily for symphonic music and home to the Kansas City Symphony, and Muriel Kauffman Theatre, which hosts opera, ballet, Broadway productions, and large-scale dance performances. Both venues are internationally praised for their exceptional acoustics, elegant interiors, and technical sophistication.

As the home of the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and the Kansas City Symphony, the Kauffman Center presents a wide range of performances, from classical and contemporary music to ballet, opera, theater, and multidisciplinary events. Beyond performances, the center is dedicated to education, community engagement, and artistic excellence, making it a vital cultural hub for the region and an architectural symbol of creativity and innovation.

Important Info
Type: Ballet
City: Kansas City, USA
Starts at: 19:30
Duration: 1h 56min
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