Kauffman Center Presents, DRUMLine Live, The High Kings, Pink Martini, Ken Mo' & Shawn Colvin, 2025
Made possible by the John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
DRUMLINE LIVE
Feb. 8, 2025 | Page 14
PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES, 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
March 10, 2025 | Page 30
THE HIGH KINGS: STEP IT OUT WORLD TOUR WITH THE ELDERS
Feb. 21, 2025 | Page 26
KEB’ MO’ & SHAWN COLVIN
March 11, 2025 | Page 34
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GREETINGS FROM Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. We are honored to have you here to celebrate our commitment in bringing artistic and cultural excellence to all ages, interests and backgrounds.
The Kauffman Center is an organization with one overriding goal—to bring artists and audiences together. The soul of the Kauffman Center is a living tradition of great artists and extraordinary performances. It is a setting maximized for the special and shared needs of our local artists and their organizations. The Kauffman Center provides affordable access to stages and other facilities for performances, education and other activities.
A strong program of arts education is integral to our mission. Kansas City can and must nurture and educate its own artists, and the Center is solidly committed to participating in this vital endeavor.
Each of you has taken advantage of the opportunity to become personally involved by being here. We hope you will continue through future performances, activities, volunteer work and donations. This is a building for generations to come.
The Board of Directors of the Kauffman Center joins me in thanking you for your most generous support.
KAUFFMAN CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ms. Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman, Chairman
Mr. David C. Lady, Vice Chairman
Ms. Sharon Blickensderfer
The Honorable Peggy Dunn
Mr. Kenneth J. Dworak
Mrs. Shirley B. Helzberg
Mr. Rusty Jandl
Mrs. Janice C. Kreamer
Mr. Louis W. Smith
Photo by Chris Vleisides
THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Kansas City Symphony Presents Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10
Feb. 7-9, 2025
Kauffman Center Presents DRUMLine Live
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
The American Theatre Guild Presents INSIDIOUS: The Further You Fear A Live Horror Experience
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Casablanca™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
Feb. 12-13, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Kings of Soul
Feb. 14-16, 2025
Harriman-Jewell Series Presents MOMIX Alice
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025
Kauffman Center Presents The High Kings: Step It Out World Tour with The Elders
Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Pictures at an Exhibition
Feb. 21-23, 2025
Harriman-Jewell Series Presents Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025
Harriman-Jewell Series Presents Czech National Symphony
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Cody Fry with the Kansas City Symphony
Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
MARCH EVENTS
Park University International Center for Music Presents Stanislav & Friends 2025
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Sonic Time Travel With Project Trio
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents Cruzar la Cara de la Luna
March 7-9, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents How to Train Your Dragon™ in Concert
March 7-9, 2025
Kauffman Center Presents Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
30th Anniversary Tour
Monday, March 10, 2025
Kauffman Center Presents Keb’ Mo’ & Shawn Colvin
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
PATTI LUPONE A LIFE IN NOTES, A MUSICAL TOUCHSTONE OF A LIFE
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
MURIEL KAUFFMAN THEATRE
Francisco Falun Buddha Study
Association Presents Shen Yun 2025
March 12-13, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Romeo and Juliet
March 14-16, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City Presents Judy Collins
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Kauffman Center Presents NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Ben Folds With the Kansas City Symphony
March 18-19, 2025
Kansas City Ballet Presents Don Quixote
March 21-30, 2025
Kansas City Symphony Presents Ultimate John Williams
March 21-23, 2025
Kauffman Center Presents Trailblazing Talks with Keith Ladzinski, Photographer Forces of Nature
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
THE OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS WHEN IT SHINES: THE FINAL TOUR
Friday, May 30, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
MURIEL KAUFFMAN THEATRE
Kauffman Center Presents is made possible by the John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation for more upcoming events , visit kauffmancenter
CREATING ACCESSIBLE ARTS EXPERIENCES AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER
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SINCE THE GRAND OPENING IN 2011
206,000+ young people have been provided bus transportation reimbursement through the Kauffman Center’s Open Doors fund.
8,000+
450,000+ students and chaperones have experienced school matinees on our stages.
young people, families, educators and veterans have received free or discounted performance tickets.
45,000+ have attended our Future Stages Festival since 2014.
Young people are the future of the arts — our future artists, arts professionals and audiences — and we care deeply about them. The Kauffman Center is dedicated to creating unprecedented access to arts experiences for the Kansas City metropolitan area.
The Kauffman Center’s learn and engage programs provide many avenues that connect local youth and adults to high quality arts experiences.
Kauffman Center’s community engagement programs are supported by its Open Doors Fund, which is underwritten by the Hearst Foundations. Visit kauffmancenter.org/engage to learn more about our student programs, community offerings and performer opportunities.
Photo
Jillian Shoptaw
AFRICA
The Drum
The opening scene pays homage to the Motherland. From the horn lines to halftime, from jazz to hip-hop, from America to Asia, there would be no “Drumline” and no HBCU Marching Band without Africa.
SHOUT IT OUT Pep Rally
Our drum majors will give you a little razzle and dazzle just to get things started. Be prepared for a big “SHOCK” as the band gives a high-energy rendition of “Shout It Out” from the hit movie, Drumline, during our pre-game pep rally.
AMERICAN SOUL
Our DRUMLine Live vocalists will perform legendary tunes from classic American Soul artists of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, featuring the sounds of Tina Turner, the Supremes, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and James Brown.
THE KING
The Best of Michael Jackson Michael Jackson brought his amazing talents to the football field through his performance at Super Bowl XXVII and halftimes have never been the same. Be prepared to “Beat It” with DRUMLine Live as we give you a “Thriller” highlight reel from the King of Pop.
“DRUMLine” BLING
These drummers are hip and magical. Check out their flashy stick work as they perform drumline cadences to the top tunes of today’s hip-hop music.
INTERMISSION
SNAP YOUR FINGERS
The pageantry of HBCU marching bands has been influenced by the sounds of jazz, ragtime and big band music.
Snap your fingers as you watch our old school marching band perform classics popularized by musicians of the early 20th century.
EXPRESS YOURSELF
At HBCUs the best musical moments sometimes occur on the football field before or after band practice. Watch our virtuoso drummers, dancers and musicians express themselves through music and dance.
IT’S HALFTIME!
Salute to Prince Rogers Nelson Ladies and Gentlemen, you are about to witness the sensational, the astounding, the breathtaking, and The Greatest Show On Stage! Nothing can prepare you for what you are about to see. Enjoy HALFTIME with a special salute to Prince!
THE BATTLE
The drum battle begins with each extraordinary percussionist demonstrating spectacular style and technique. However, there can only be one champion. We’ll let the audience decide!
FUNKY FOOT WORK
From Funk to Hip-Hop
The DRUMLine Live band will climax the Halftime dance routine with dazzling choreography and musical selections that highlight the best of the 80s, 90s and 2000s Hip-Hop music.
COME JOIN THE PARADE Post Game Party
As the football game ends, the Post Game Party begins. Most HBCU homecoming parades and post game parties resemble the huge street celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana called Mardi Gras. It’s time for everybody to join the parade and party in the aisles with the DRUMLine Live Band, HBCU style! Meet us in the lobby!
Fewer Treatments. Better Outcomes.
The Kauffman Center would like to congratulate and thank the Diamond Level volunteers who have contributed more than 2,500 volunteer service hours.
When I started volunteering at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, I had no idea how much I would love the whole experience! From the first usher training classes to reaching Diamond level, it has been a wonderful and rewarding time.
Getting to watch the performances was a big factor in volunteering. But I didn’t realize that it is not just the Symphony, Ballet and Opera. There is such a wide variety from touring Broadway shows, rock, pop and country bands, to solo artists, and the list goes on and on. And such a wide range of performances brings a wide range of patrons which you get to interact with.
But what surprised me the most is the other volunteers! Where else could you meet such a fantastic group of volunteers from every background, profession and life experience? They all have the ‘volunteer spirit’ in their hearts and it shows! I have made so many good friends and look forward to making so many more!
~Mike
Rhodes, Kauffman Center Diamond Level volunteer
“Visit kauffmancenter.org/volunteer to learn more and complete an application.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES
The Kauffman Center is equipped with advanced life-safety early alert systems. Each performance hall is designed with emergency exits in case of an evacuation. In the event of severe weather, shelter in place inside the hall, not in a lobby area, and await further instructions.
In the event of an emergency, the performance will be interrupted. Horns and strobes will sound. Emergency instructions will be delivered from the stage.
Please remain seated as staff use an appropriate amount of investigational time to verify the source of the alarm.* Should an evacuation be necessary, lighted red (Muriel Kauffman Theatre) and green (Helzberg Hall) exit signs will lead patrons to one of eight emergency exit paths.
Patrons who are not able to safely and comfortably navigate stairs should remain in the venue near one of the marked “Emergency Evacuation Assistance” areas. First responders will evacuate those requiring assistance immediately upon their arrival.
Elevators, primary entrances and the Brandmeyer Great Hall staircase are NOT used in the case of an emergency evacuation.
For more information on emergency evacuation procedures, visit kauffmancenter.org/policies.
*Kauffman Center’s emergency egress plan, which includes an appropriate amount of investigational time to verify the source of an alarm, was developed with the assistance of the Kansas City, MO Fire Marshall’s Office.
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Offering seven distinct event spaces with mesmerizing skyline views and creative cuisine, the Kauffman Center is an enchanting setting for an unforgettable experience.
The High Kings, compromising of Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Paul O’ Brien and Brian Dunphy have held the position as the distinctive voice of Irish Folk music across the world for the last 15 years. As they continue to sell out venues around the world to an evergrowing army of loyal fans, The High Kings show no signs of stopping.
2024 has been a landmark year for The High Kings. They surpassed 1.6 million monthly followers on Spotify. Over 3 million worldwide and garnered over 5 million streams in just one week this March. In 2023, The High Kings celebrated 15 years together by releasing 15 brand new tracks to their fans, which was followed by the release of their 8th Studio Album The Road Not Taken. Since its release in June 2023, The Road Not Taken has achieved over 14 million streams. It has reached the number one position for independent albums in Ireland, number one in Folk, number two across all genres and number two in singer-songwriter in the USA.
Now, following the resounding success of The Road Not Taken, The High Kings have just announced the launch of the ‘Step It Out World Tour,’ in Germany, followed by The UK, Ireland and Scotland, USA and Australia, before heading back to the UAE again.
THE ELDERS
The Elders remain one of the top Celtic rock bands in the US after 24 years because of their timeless sound. Their fans feel connected to the band because of their passion, great melodies, unique harmonies, unparalleled musicianship and strong song writing.
That songwriting began in 1998 when two musicians moved back from LA to Kansas City to play Irish music. Norm Dahlor and Brent Hoad, played in numerous bands but their American and Celtic folk rock roots were calling and The Elders were born.
Well Alright Then, their 9th studio album released on April 29, 2022, was conceived after the band retired and the country experienced a lockdown. During that time the band continued to meet, write and sing, but never intended to record. That is, until guitarist Steve Phillips asked them to release an album in his honor. (Before Phillips passed in 2020, he recorded all of his vocals and musical parts.)
From an Emmy winning DVD, to an induction into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame and a PBS concert televised across the US, The Elders are still going strong because of their powerful, personal and musical chemistry.
The Elders are Ian Byrne, lead vocals and percussion, Kian Byrne, vocals, drums, bass guitar, acoustic guitar and mandolin, Norm Dahlor, vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, Diana Ladio, vocals, fiddle, William “Liam” Latas, vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar and Daniel Loftus, vocals, keyboards, bass guitar.
The High Kings: Step It Out World Tour with The Elders is underwritten in part by the Haverty Family Foundation.
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PINK MARTINI
In 1994 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in local politics and attending every political fundraiser under the sun. Lauderdale was dismayed to find the music at these events underwhelming and lackluster. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world –crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – and hoping to appeal to conservatives and liberals alike, he founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994. Pink Martini provides beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks.
One year later, Lauderdale called China Forbes, a Harvard classmate who was living in New York City, and asked her to join Pink Martini as the lead singer and collaborator. Their first song “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler)” became an overnight sensation in France, was nominated for “Song of the Year” at France’s Victoires de la Musique Awards and is still the band’s number one song. Featuring a dozen musicians, with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents. After making its European debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 and its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony in 1998, the band has gone on to play with more than 50 orchestras around the world, including multiple engagements with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, the Boston Pops, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, the San Francisco Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the BBC
Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall in London. In 2014, Pink Martini was inducted into both the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.
Pink Martini has released 11 studio albums on its own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog), selling over 3 million albums worldwide. In 2019, the band released two EPs featuring the vocals of Pink Martini’s newest members Jimmie Herrod and Edna Vazquez. Both vocalists have toured with the band for the past year and are officially part of the group with the release of Herrod’s EP Tomorrow and Vaquez’s Besame Mucho, both of which were co-produced by Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes. In 2024, the band celebrated its 30th anniversary.
CHINA FORBES
China Forbes was born and raised in Cambridge, Mass. and graduated cum laude from Harvard, majoring in Visual Arts and English, with a minor in Theater. After graduation, and before being lured west to sing with Pink Martini by Harvard friend and classmate Thomas Lauderdale, Forbes performed off Broadway, in New York regional theatre and as a singer/songwriter in New York clubs.
Forbes became the lead singer for Pink Martini in 1995 and has co-written many of the bands most beloved songs with Lauderdale, starting with “Sympathique” and continuing to the most recent singles “Lemonade Song” and “Let’s Be Friends.” She is the recipient of the 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival; previous winners include Diana Ross, Etta James and Liza Minelli.
PATRON INFORMATION
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
Security Screening Policy
To ensure the safety and security of our guests, the Kauffman Center has implemented a security screening policy. Any persons and items entering the Kauffman Center are subject to screening. For more information visit kauffmancenter.org/policies.
Seating Policy
Patrons arriving late are seated at the discretion of the artist and house management.
Camera Policy
Use of photography equipment or recording devices is prohibited without written consent. By attending a Kauffman Center performance, patrons give their consent to be photographer or recorded by talent, venue or their contractors.
Cell Phones and Devices
As a courtesy, please silence and put away cell phones and other devices during the performance. If emergency calls are anticipated, please notify house management of your seating location. Emergency calls will be received at our security office, 816.994.7244.
Lost and Found
For lost articles, please contact our security office, 816.994.7244.
Refreshments
Concessions are available at most events. Food and beverages may not be taken inside Muriel Kauffman Theatre or Helzberg Hall.
Coat Check
Complimentary coat check is available year round. Coat check is located near the restrooms on Level 2 just east of the ticket office.
Smoking
Smoking inside the Kauffman Center is strictly prohibited. Designated smoking areas can be found outside both the north and south entrances.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Buy Tickets
The Kauffman Center Ticket Office is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ticket Office holds additional phone hours on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on performance days. Tickets are always available online at tickets.kauffmancenter.org. All purchases are non-refundable except in the case of a canceled event.
Please Don’t Leave Your Seat Empty
Donate your tickets for re-sale if you cannot attend a performance. Contact your point-ofpurchase organization at least 24 hours before the event to discuss your options.
Public Access Hours and Private Tours
The Kauffman Center generally maintains public access hours on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during which visitors may explore Brandmeyer Great Hall. Additionally, private tours led by a trained guide can be scheduled at kauffmancenter.org/tours. Tours are approximately 60 minutes in length, are available with reservations and are dependent on the Kauffman Center’s schedule.
Questions?
Visit kauffmancenter.org/faq, call 816.994.7222, or email contact@kauffmancenter.org.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Kauffman Center’s promise to bring artists and audiences together is reflected in many ways, including removing barriers and providing access to our performing arts experiences for all patrons.
To learn more about accessing the resources below or to request additional services, please ask a staff member at today’s performance. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/accessibility or contact us at 816.994.7222 or accessibility@kauffmancenter.org.
Accessibility Services
• Accessible Parking and Drop-Off Lanes
• Accessible and Size-Inclusive Seating Options
• Assistive Listening Devices
• Booster Seats
• Infant & Universal Changing Tables
• Courtesy Wheelchairs
• Sensory Kits
• Serenity Rooms
Serenity Rooms
Thank you Variety Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City for supporting the following accessibility resources at the Kauffman Center.
Patrons who would benefit from the use of a private, relaxing environment are invited to step into one of our two serenity rooms. These spaces offer comfortable seating and a monitor to view the live performance, plus sensory items, dimmable lights and an electrical wall outlet. Patrons may contact a staff member or volunteer to access this space.
Changing Tables & Family Restrooms
All family restrooms feature infant changing tables. The mezzanine family restroom features a changing table suitable for children or adults. Patrons needing a universal changing table or an additional private space to tend to medical needs should contact a staff member or volunteer for directions to the first aid office.
Sensory Kits
Patrons who would benefit from comforting sensory resources are invited to exchange an ID card for a sensory kit from coat check on the Plaza Lobby Level. These kits contain resources such as noise-reducing headphones, weighted lap pads and handheld sensory items.
KEB’ MO’
It’s a little over 2,000 miles from Compton to Nashville, but drop the needle on Keb’ Mo’s captivating new album, Good To Be, and you can make the trip in a cool threeand-a-half-minutes flat.
Written partially in Nashville and partially in the Compton house Keb’ grew up in, Good To Be is a celebration of roots and resilience, of growth and gratitude, of hope and memory. The songs here draw on country, soul and blues to forge a sound that transcends genre and geography, weaving together past and present into a heartwarming tapestry spanning more than forty years of sonic evolution. Though Keb’ worked with a wide variety of collaborators on the project—country legend Vince Gill produced three tracks, while famed producer Tom Hambridge (B.B. King, Buddy Guy) helmed several more, and special guests like Darius Rucker, Kristin Chenoweth and Old Crow Medicine Show appear throughout—it remains a deeply cohesive work, one anchored by the fivetime GRAMMY winner’s magnetic vocal delivery and relentless optimism.
ABOUT SHAWN
In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy and a searing sense of humor. In the 30 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has won three GRAMMY Awards, released thirteen albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures and created a remarkable canon of work.
Colvin was born in Vermillion, South Dakota, where she lived until she was eight. A small-town childhood in the university town of Carbondale, IL. drew her to the guitar by the age of 10. She made her first public appearance on campus
For Keb’ Mo’, that journey began nearly half a century ago, when he landed his first major gig in Papa John Creach’s band at the age of 21. Over the course of the next 20 years, Keb’ would go on to establish himself as a respected guitarist, songwriter, and arranger, and though he recorded a one-off album in 1980 under his birth name, Kevin Moore, it wasn’t until 1994 that he would introduce the world to Keb’ Mo’ with the release of his widely acclaimed self-titled debut. Critics were quick to take note of Keb’s modern, genre-bending take on old school sounds, and two years later, he garnered his first GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album with Just Like You. “No matter what, I’m going to maintain my optimism,” Keb’ reflects. “I’m going to maintain my peace.”
at the University of Illinois at age 15. By the late 1970’s Colvin was singing in a Western Swing band in Austin, TX.—the city she now calls home. She moved to New York at the decade’s end as a member of the Buddy Miller Band where she met producer, guitarist and co-writer John Leventhal. Leventhal inspired Colvin to find her own voice as a songwriter. She began honing her skill and was soon signed to Columbia Records. Her first album, Steady On, produced by Leventhal, won the GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Folk Recording.
Over the course of three decades, Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller, well-deserving of the commendation of her peers and the devoted audiences who have been inspired by her artistry. As she enters her thirtieth year as a songwriter and performer, she continues to reaffirm her status as a vital voice in music.
RECOGNIZING OUR SPOTLIGHT PREMIER MEMBERS
Barbara P. Allen
Julia Irene DennieKauffman
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Spotlight Premier members are an exceptional group of supporters who share a commitment to the performing arts in Kansas City. They receive tickets, insider access and various other exclusive benefits.
SPOTLIGHT PLATINUM
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Tom & Jan Kreamer
Ford & Christine Maurer
SPOTLIGHT GOLD
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Stanley J. Bushman & Ann Canfield
Paul & Bunni Copaken
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
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Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Rose Bina
Ms. Sharon L. Blickensderfer
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
Steve & Patti Brownback
Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Chris & Colleen Buchinger
Lorry Chapman
Pati Chasnoff
Dan Claiborn & Marie Woodbury
Errol Copilevitz
Lorin & Erica Crenshaw
Katherine DeBruce
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The Ralph L. Smith
The Haverty Family Foundation
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Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker
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SPOTLIGHT SILVER
Illumination Fund
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Rusty & Ann Jandl
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David Kiersznowski
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LISTING AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2024.
INSIDER ACCESS FOR
Spotlight Premier members have access to the best seats in both theaters, valet parking, exclusive dinners and more. Enjoy members-only events, presales and artist meet-andgreets all while mingling with fellow performing arts lovers.
Photos by Don Ipock
Photos by John McGrath
RECOGNIZING OUR SPOTLIGHT MEMBERS
Spotlight is an annual membership program that provides donors an elevated experience at the Kauffman Center while supporting our vision.
SPOTLIGHT LEADING ROLES
Mr. & Mrs. Perry D. Atha
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Kim Rock & Bill Barr
Todd & Jan Bleakley
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Patricia Ann Gibbs
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Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hjalmarson
Dennis & Carol Hudson
Family Foundation
Collin Hulse & Kerry Brocker
Mauli & Sue Agrawal
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Kirsten Elizabeth Chesher
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Todd & Jan Bleakley
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Mrs. Kelly Burt & Mrs. Alison Burt
Mr. Danny Carmichael &
Mrs. Theresa Ryan
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SPOTLIGHT RISING STARS
Steve & Joan Israelite
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Ambassador Allan Katz & Nancy Cohn
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Janet Mark & Frank Lipsman
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Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.
Russell & Sarah Propp
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SPOTLIGHT CAST & CREW
Jon & Cheri Gallion
Michael Garvin
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Larry Jacob & Stephanie Guerin
Jacqueline & Lynn Johnson
Phil & Sue Jones
Steve Joss
Joseph P. Kearns
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Trish Miles
Barry Myers
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Dave & Bree Nicholson
Steve & Marianne Noll
SPOTLIGHT CAST
Jim & Linda Cole
Wilma Collado
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Una Creditor
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David & Linda Skaff Family
John & Traci Solomon
Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady & Family
Dale & Diane Wassergord
Terry & Debbie Westlund
Sheri & Wally Womack
Carl Yost
Michael & Pamela Zanders
Anonymous (2)
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Pendleton
Amanda Pierce
Susan Plunkett
Joe & Sara Romine
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Ross
Kylie Schleicher
Thomas Scott
Dr. Joy Stevenson & Dr. John Sheets
Michael Shipley & Susan Harp
Kathryn & Ross Sougéy
Adam Stant
John & Annette Talbot
Kathy & Dan Terrill
Frank & Mary Vail
Douglas & Beth Viehland
Frank & Helen Wewers
Dr. Allen & Mrs. Gail Gutovitz
Patricia Hamilton
Debbie Haynes
Rita Henderson
Shelly L. Holle
John & Sandra Hornbeck
Randy & Kelly Huffman
Kim & Tony Jackowski
Joshua Johnson
Patricia L. Jonietz
Jeff Kembel
Brenda Jean Kirkland
SPECIAL CONCERTS & EVENTS FOR SPOTLIGHT MEMBERS
Spotlight members enjoy benefits like members-only concerts and receptions, discounted tickets and more.
Joseph A. Kronawitter
Patrick J. Lais
Ed & Debbie Lane
Steve & Cindy Laubach
Tom & Joyce Lohmeyer
Kevin Patrick Martinez
Kim Mills
Bruce & Becky Monke
Tim Neitzy
Katherine Nevans
Linda & Reid Nickisch
Sara & Dave O’Connell
Elizabeth Olson
Tom & Pam Ostermann
SPOTLIGHT CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUED
Scott & Robin Page
Mrs. Jeannie Parelman
Drs. Susan & Charles Porter
Roger & Karen Prewitt
Kathy Rhodes
Scott & Beth Riekeman
Paul Rocke & Cheryl Brown
David & Jackie Russell
Don M. Salter
Brent Schondelmeyer
Mark & Janice Schonwetter
Mary E. Schust
Marco Segura
Mr. & Mrs. George D. Shadid
Sydney Shaw Suellen Shea
Nathanael Shields
Mareta J. Smith
Mary Fern & Wallie Souder
Terri Steenson
John Stevenson
Drs. Mathew & Kristen Strasser
Donna & Harvey Thalblum
Robert & Candace White
Curtis Wilson Anonymous
RECOGNIZING OUR TRAILBLAZER MEMBERS
Trailblazer memberships support bringing Trailblazing Talks, our five-part speaker series, to the Kauffman Center. The Trailblazer Membership program is underwritten in part by Zachary H. Shafran & Christina M. Mulhern.
Dr. Daniel J. Altnether
Frank & Kathy Bednar
Dhaval Bhavsar & Noopur Pathak
Larry S. Braddy & Leslie Kiernan
Kymberli Cutler
Steven & Marlene Feder
Jacob & Betsy Ambrose
Kelly & Alison Burt
Jon Chowning & Susan Yeager-Chowning
Jane & George Cornwell
Tim & Trisha Drape
Derek & Jen Elder
ALL-ACCESS MEMBERS
Evan & Joanie James
Joseph P. Kearns
Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna
Lou & Ann Pisani
Pat Raffel
Pete & Nancy Rucker
Dena Sanders
TRAILBLAZERS
Sarah Feil
David & Robin Hagedorn
Steve & Kathleen Hermes
Travis Jackson
Mark & Stacey McVey
Jenna S. Nelson
Ian Schofer
Camille Shafran
Zachary H. Shafran & Christina M. Mulhern
Paul & Katy Schofer
David & Linda Skaff Family
Lisa & Greg Soendker
Kathy & Dan Terrill
Tom & Teresa Walsh
Nellie Schofer
Dani Simons
Mary Winter
Larry Wolfe
To join Spotlight or Trailblazers, contact Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving, at
or kburt@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/spotlight. kauffmancenter.org .
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RECOGNIZING OUR MEMBERS
JUDGE JON GRAY (RET), CHAIR, ENSEMBLE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Aristocrat Motors & Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City South
Craig Associates, PC
Evergy
Ash Grove Cement Company
Black Community Fund Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City
CBIZ MHM LLC
Commerce Bank
Company Kitchen
Country Club Bank
Branded Custom Sportswear /Design Resources
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
ANEW Healthcare BHC
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kansas City
Eric Bosch
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Bukaty Companies
Byrne Pelofsky + Associates LLC
Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.
Dennis Sneed Ford
Diagnostic Imaging Center, P.A.
Emprise Bank
Enterprise Bank & Trust
eyeSmith
Fifth Third Bank
IMA Financial Group
JE Dunn
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
Empower Retirement
Hawthorn Bank
Henderson Engineers Inc.
Imperial PFS
KPMG LLP
Labconco Corporation
Lathrop GPM LLP
McCownGordon Construction
NetStandard
NvisionKC
Forvis Mazars
Garmin
Harvest Productions, Inc.
Heaven Family Foundation
Hunt Midwest
Husch Blackwell LLP
Bob & Jana Johnson
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
KGR Consultants
Kissick Construction Company
The Lewer Companies
Lockton Companies
Loews Kansas City Hotel
Mazuma Credit Union
Musselman and Hall
Office Products Alliance
Olsson
RSM US LLP
Saint Luke’s Health System
Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Palmer Square Capital Management
RJM & Company, LLC
Sandberg Phoenix
Seigfreid Bingham PC
SpecChem LLC
Stinson LLP
UnitedHealthcare
Danny O’Neill
Oracle
Piper Sandler & Co
PLX
PostRock Partners
Rockhurst University
Russell Construction
Serendipity Labs, Overland Park
Silverstein Eye Centers
SLATTERY Design + Architecture
Spencer Fane LLP
Stephens & Associates
Titan Protection & Consulting
UHY LLP
Vivilore
Ensemble is the Kauffman Center’s business membership program. Kansas City’s most prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs recognize the power of aligning their brand with our community’s iconic performing arts center. Members and their clients receive exclusive access to the Kauffman Center and enjoy a range of experiences tailored to their interests and business needs.
Ensemble members regularly enjoy unique networking opportunities, complimentary tickets and VIP experiences.
To join Ensemble, contact Tricia Farrar, Manager of Corporate Giving, at 816.994.7914 or tfarrar@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/ensemble. kauffmancenter.org .
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Photo by Don Ipock
Photo by John McGrath
RECOGNIZING KAUFFMAN CENTER ANNUAL DONORS
Hundreds of donors make annual gifts, allowing us to connect thousands of people to the Kauffman Center. Beneficiaries include young people attending student matinees and under-served families taking in a performance.
ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Arvin T. Gottlieb Charitable Foundation
The American Theatre Guild
Marion & Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust
Constance M. Cooper Charitable Foundation
Cottrell Family Charitable Fund
Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust
Gerson Family Foundation
Hartley Family Foundation
The Haverty Family Foundation
Hearst Foundations
R.C. Kemper Charitable Trust, UMB Bank, Trustee
J. Scott Francis, Discretionary Fund, Francis Family Foundation
John N. and Marilyn P. McConnell Foundation
Linda Stevens Charitable Fund
Louis and Frances Swinken Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Merrill Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Missouri Arts Council
The City of KCMO Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Nichols Company Charitable Trust
Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts
John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust, Bank of America, Trustee
Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation
Stephen Philibosian Foundation
Theater League
Anonymous (2)
SPONSORS
Aristocrat Motors & Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City
Evergy
Hotel Kansas City
JE Dunn
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Loews Kansas City Hotel
PNC Bank
RSM US LLP
Saint Luke’s Health System
UnitedHealthcare
Variety the Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS
Gary Adams
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
John & Sally Austin
Charles & Jennifer Bacon
Gary & Debby Ballard
Paul & Kathy Bastasch
Alan Baudler
Ann Baum - G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Melinda Beal
Galen P. Beaufort
Sue McCord-Belzer & Irv Belzer
Gary & Suzy Bennett
Kent & Gayle Best
Rosana & Anthony Biondo
Carol Blum & Steven Wilson
Emily & Rick Boeshaar
Bob & Marilyn Bowser
Tom & Judy Bowser
Barrett & Cheryl Brady
Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer
John & Suzie Broberg
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder
Lynne & Owen Buckley
Mr. G. Wayne Burge
Kay & John Callison
Lorry Chapman
Charles & Virginia Clark
Craig Coen & Jeffrey Bellamy
Martha B. Comment
Steven & Beth Cole
Errol Copilevitz
Jane & George Cornwell
Don & Patricia Dagenais
Reid & Sue Davison
Vicki & Mark Dickerson
Ann Dickinson
Steve & Anne Dunn
William H Dunn
Richard & Maureen Durwood Foundation
Lisa & Buzzah Feingold
Mr. & Mrs. Randall C. Ferguson, Jr.
Mr. Michael Fields
Kathryn Foos
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Frick Family Foundation
Sandi & Ed Fried
Roger & Cheri Gardner
Gattermeir Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. James Gegg
Gerson Family Foundation
Julie & George Gilchrist
Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz
Gary Good & Jackie Charnley
Judge Jon R. Gray (Ret.) & Dr. Valerie Chow
Pam & Tom Greene
Marilyn & Kenneth Hager
Donald J. Hall
Don Hall Jr
Jill S. Hall
Eileen Hand
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hanes
Mr. David P. Harris
Joan Hartung
Robert J Haupt
The Haverty Family Foundation
Rebecca Hawkins
Debbie Haynes
William & Kathryn Henderson
Lisa Merrill Hickok
Tom & Denise Holcom
Joan Horan
RECOGNIZING KAUFFMAN CENTER ANNUAL DONORS (continued)
Dennis & Carol Hudson Family Foundation
The Hughes Family Fund
Collin Hulse & Kerry Brocker
John & Mary Hunkeler
DeAnn E. Hupe-Seib
Dr. Roger & Sandy Jackson
Evan & Joanie James
Vicki & Harold James
Mark Jeffers
Marilyn & Ken Johnston
Dick & Sandy Jones, Fidelity Security Life Insurance
Phil & Sue Jones
Steve Joss
Sue & Buzz Kelsey
Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper
Day & Whitney Kerr
Lynn & Ann Kindred
Judy O. Kirk
Robert Klein
Klinkenberg Family
Regina & William Kort
Mr. & Mrs. Norman M. Kressmann
Michael & Jane Leach
Linda Lighton & Lynn Adkins
David & Janet Loftus
Bruce & Priscilla Long
Janet K. Long
Mazie Long
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. John A. MacDonald
Greg & Liz Maday
Graham P. & Helen M. Marcott
Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna
Mr. & Mrs. Alan R. Marsh
Bobbie Mathes
Mrs. Virginia B. McCallister
Virginia B. McCoy
In Memory of Jim McGraw
Heidi McIntyre
Mark & Stacey McVey
Stephen & Susan Melton
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Merriman
Jackie & John Middelkamp
Eric & Margo Mikkelson
Edward P. Milbank
Trish Miles
Marshall & Janet Miller
Mike & Shelly Miller
Virginia McD. Miller
Yvonne Miller
Bob Monroe
Joe & Judy Moody
Edward K. Morris
Andrew & Cathryn Moyes
Daniel & Ann Musser
Barbara K. Nelson
Linda & Reid Nickisch
Steve & Marianne Noll
Annabel Nutter
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Olsen
Steven & Maggie Ornduff
Richard D. & Amy Parent
Theodora Parsons
Dr. Ron & Donna Patton
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Pendleton
Anne Peterson
John S. & Mary V. Petrow
Leslie Pfriem
Dave Raffel
Marsha Reese
Robert & Doris Rogers
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Sarah & Landon Rowland
Keith G. Saxon
Fani & Bill Schifman
Rick & Mary Schindler
Stuart Schlemmer
Shirley Schoenlaub
Paul & Katy Schofer
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Schultz
Dale Schwader
Mr. Thomas L. Schwegler
Betty C. Scott
Thomas Scott
Leonard & Michelle Searcy
Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura
Mr. James R. Seward
Zachary H. Shafran & Christina M. Mulhern
Larry Sheppard
Michael Shipley & Susan Harp
The Short Family
Sunday Siragusa
Christy & Patrick Sirridge
Ralph L. Smith Foundation
Rodney & Stephenie Smith
Charlie & Jeanne Sosland
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen S. Sparks
Susan & William Stannard
Linda S. Stevens
M. Jeannine Strandjord
Bill & Bo Stueck
Patrick & Janna Stueve
Family Foundation
Jo Ann & William D. Sullivan
Susan B. Susz
Mr. & Mrs. H. Wayne
Thompson Jr
R. Gordon Tompkins
Oscar & Ratana Tshibanda
Marylou Turner
Larry & Mona Tyrl
Douglas & Beth Viehland
Myron & Nicki Wang
Michael Waterford
Mrs. Daniel C. Weary
Weber Family Foundation
Roy & Leslye Werner
Frank & Helen Wewers
Robert M. White
Jean Wise Anonymous (8)
OPEN DOORS
Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Burns
David & Dianne Jones
Douglas & Helen Hatridge
Driscoll School Of Irish Dance
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Evergy
Frank & Margaret G. McGee Fund
Kirk Foundation
Noreen & Steve Joice
Marcia L. Morton
Patrick & Janna Stueve
Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost
R & C Charitable Foundation
SLATTERY Design + Architecture
Jennifer L. Wehmeyer
Marsha B. Winlaw
The Hearst Foundations
Anonymous
IN-KIND PARTNERS
The Bridge
Buffalo State Pizza
Google Inc.
KCUR
Mildred’s Coffeehouse
The Roasterie, Inc.
KAUFFMAN CENTER LEGACY SOCIETY
Legacy Society members have made planned gifts to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, helping the organization plan for the future.
Barbara and Doug Cusick became Kauffman Center supporters long before ground was broken for the building.
“We were inspired by the many ways the Kauffman family has shown its support for Kansas City,” said Doug, “and we wanted to do what we could for the new performing arts venue.” Barbara and Doug opened their home and their unique collection of antique automatic musical instruments for fund-raising events. They also made a generous capital gift, purchased a seat plaque in honor of his mother and contributed to the Jane Chu Arts Endowment.
Now Doug and Barbara have looked ahead by making the Kauffman Center the future recipient of a life insurance policy their family no longer needs. “It’s as easy as changing the beneficiary’s name on a whole life insurance policy,” Doug explained. “We see this as a legacy from our entire family, that makes the performing arts and a vibrant downtown available to our kids, grandkids and beyond.”
Christopher E. Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Tom & Judy Bowser
Morton & Una Creditor
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
Richard & Maureen Durwood
Jon and Cheri Gallion
Jonathan Klem
Nancy & Herb Kohn
Rachel Krantz & Edward Goldstein
Patrick & Amy McHenry
C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams
Nerman Family
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott
A. William & Elizabeth T. Shafer
Joe and Susan Sims
Rick & Betsey Solberg
Byron & Sandra Whitaker
Anonymous
To find the planned giving option that works best for you, speak to your financial advisor and contact Trisha Drape, Vice President of Development, at tdrape@kauffmancenter.org or 816.994.7220.
Photo by Don Ipock
KAUFFMAN CENTER
ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS
The Kauffman Center is able to provide extraordinary experiences because of these donors who helped make the building a reality. We appreciate their commitment to enriching the lives of everyone in our community.
FOUNDING DONORS
Grand Benefactors
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Julia Irene Dennie-Kauffman
Hall Family Foundation
The Brandmeyer Family
Shirley Bush Helzberg & Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.
Benefactors
American Century Investments
Bank of America, Trustee: Arthur Bloomgarten Trust
W.J. Brace Trust
Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation
Lindon Q. Skidmore Charitable Foundation, William V. Sisney, co-trustee
John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust
Richard S. Wyler Charitable Trust
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City
Tom & Judy Bowser
Pam & Cary DeCamp
The Gary Dickinson Family Foundation
DST Systems, Inc.
JE Dunn Construction Company
Richard & Maureen Durwood
Francis Family Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
H&R Block
Adele & Donald Hall
The Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation
KCP&L
Jan & Tom Kreamer
Barbara Hall Marshall
Marilyn & John McConnell
Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation
Thomas M. & Betty C. Scott
The Sosland Foundation
The Vivian & Hymie Sosland Charitable Trust
Sprint
The Sunderland Foundation
Susan B. & Mark A. Susz
UMB Bank, Trustee:
Enid & Crosby Kemper Foundation
Kearney Wornall Charitable Trust & Foundation
Geraldine & R.A. Barrows Foundation
Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation, UMB, Corporate Trustee
E. Kemper & Anna Curry Carter Community Memorial Trust
Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten & Family
Patrons
Andrews McMeel Universal Foundation
Anonymous
Aquila Foundation
Andrew L. Atterbury & Gwyn A. Prentice
Mary & Alan Atterbury
Bank Midwest
Paul & Joan Jenkins Bartlett
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Battey
G. Kenneth & Ann Baum
Melinda L. & Tom E. Beal
Robert & Phyliss Bernstein
Marion & Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Kenneth & Lisa Block Philanthropic Fund
Abe & Anna Bograd Memorial Trust
Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown
The Late Saurine L. & Eugene D. Brown
Richard P. and Jane M. Bruening
Lynne & Owen Buckley
Stanley J. Bushman & Ann Canfield
Capitol Federal
Charles & Virginia Clark
Barton J. & Phyllis Cohen Charitable Foundation
Jeannette & Jerome Cohen Philanthropic Fund
Payless Holdings Inc.
Constance M. Cooper
The Copaken Family
Dave & Jamie Cummings
Curry Family Foundation
Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Davidson
DeBruce Companies
The Families of Drs. David & Robert Dockhorn
Irene Dreiseszun
Peggy & Terry Dunn Family
Elsberry Family Foundation
Jacqueline & Robert Epsten Foundation
Todd Epsten & Family
Mark Ernst Family
Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company | the Richard F. Jones Family
Martha & Marvin Field
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Frick Family Foundation
Dr. Michael & Ginger Frost
Mr. Richard I. Galamba
Patty & Charles Garney
Barbara & Peter Gattermeir Family
Gautreaux Family
Gerson Family Foundation
Stanley L. & Geraldine Goldberg Family Fund
Robert & Marlese Gourley
Nancy & Rick Green
KAUFFMAN CENTER
ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS (continued)
Patrons (continued)
Kenneth V. & Marilyn J. Hager
Hartley Family Foundation
The Michael & Marlys Haverty Family Foundation
HCA Midwest Health System
The Hearst Foundations
Charles M. Helzberg & Sandra Baer
Paul & Betty Henson
Irv & Ellen Hockaday
The Hunt Family Foundation, Kansas City Chiefs & Hunt Midwest Enterprises
Clifford W. & Bonne A. Illig
Mrs. Beth Ingram
Vera Isenberg
Dr. Roger & Mrs. Sandy Jackson
Cliff C. Jones, Jr.
The Kansas City Southern Charitable Fund
Marcia Karbank
Jonathan & Nancy Lee Kemper
David & Demi Kiersznowski
Deborah Y. & Robert Almy Kipp
Phil & Judy Kirk
Nancy & Herb Kohn
KPMG LLP
George Hodges Langworthy, Sr.
Benny & Edith Lee
Ron & Cassie LeMay
Molly G. Levitt
Linda Lighton & Lynn Adkins
Lockton
Vincent & A.J. LoScalzo
Bill & Peggy Lyons
Colette & James Majerle Family
Dennis & Susan Lordi Marker
Norman & Lorraine Martin
Tom & Kay Martin | Thomas Martin Foundation
Mary Ford Maurer
Tinka & Harry McCray
Tom & Jean McDonnell
The Frank McGee Family
Mr. & Mrs. Fred L. Merrill
C. Stephen Metzler & Brian D. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. John Middelkamp
Edward P. Milbank
Michael & Patricia Morrissey
Bill & Barbara Nelson
Nerman Family
Henry & Cara Newell
James B. Nutter & Company
James B. Nutter Family
H. Tony & Marti Oppenheimer & The Oppenheimer Brothers Foundation
Oppenstein Brothers Foundation
I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation/Wysong Family Foundation
P1 Group, Inc.
The Children of Flossie & Steve S. Pack
Bill & Carolyn Patterson
John S. & Mary V. Petrow
Jack & Susan Pierson
Polsinelli
Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Foundation
George & Wendy Powell
The Privitera Family | Mark One Electric Co.
Fred H. Pryor
Shirley J. Pryor
Bob & Ann Regnier
Victor & Helen Regnier Foundation
Charlotte & Bob Ronan
Sarah & Landon Rowland | The Ever Glades Fund
Carl J. Schramm & Ellyn L. Brown
The Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation
John & Marny Sherman
The Short Family
Joe & Susan Sims
Louis & Sharon Smith
Elizabeth T. & Frederick M. Solberg, Jr.
Morton & Estelle Sosland
Richard H. Spencer & Katherine G. Spencer
Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP
Jane & Jack Strandberg Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, Trustee
Bill & Bo Stueck
Ten Ten Foundation
The Byron Thompson Family - Country Club Bank
John E. Tillotson & Jody Tillotson
C. Humbert & Carol Tinsman
Elizabeth & James E.C. Tinsman
Tivol
Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust
The Uhlmann Family
U.S. Bank
Waddell & Reed
The Thomas Connelly Wallingford Family
Teresa & Tom Walsh
Michael Waterford
Anonymous
Keith & Margie Weber Foundation
William C. & Barbara J. Willson
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Wood, Jr.
YRC Worldwide
Contributors
Christine & Don Alexander
Brad Allen & Gene Cooper
Suzanne Eleanor Allen
The Marvin & Jeff Alport Family
American Guild of Organists - Greater Kansas City Chapter
American Italian Pasta Company
A Division of Ralcorp Holdings
Ameristar Casino Hotel
Kansas City
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan C. Angrist
Anonymous
Suzie Aron & Joseph Levin
Arvest Bank
Keith & Connie Ashcraft
KAUFFMAN CENTER ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS (continued)
Contributors (continued)
AT&T Foundation
Frank Austenfeld & Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld
Verna G. Austin
Charles & Jennifer Bacon
William & Betty Baker
Bank of America Matching Gifts
Mr. Paul A. Barnds & Dr. Shawn R. Sabin
George & Theresa Barton
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bassham
Jack & Kim Bastable
Chris Beal & Tim Van Zandt
Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Benson
Alleta & Don Biggs
T. Eugene Bileski & Diane R. Krizek
Rita & Irwin Blitt
Annette Bloch
Harvey S. Bodker
Mark S. Box, MD
Barrett & Cheryl Brady
Mary Shaw Branton
George & Leslie Brett
Ruth M. Brito
Jack & Fran Brozman
Dr. Stephen K. & Susan Bubb
Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder
Burns & McDonnell
Betty & Jordan Bushman
Kenneth & Jean Butler
Martha B. Comment
Barry & Suzanne Cooper
Family Fund
Mary Kay & Stephen Corbeil
Michael & Sherry Coughlin
Cray Foundation
Dr. & Mrs. Morton Creditor
Judith Ann Cunningham
Anita Daniels & Family
Cindy & Vince Dasta
Dr. Mark & Diane Davidner
The Lois & Thomas
Davidson Family
John C. & Jane Reusser Davis
Ann Dickinson
Joyce DiDonato
Mark & Amy Dobbins & Family
Maureen Dudgeon & Bradd Silver
Ken Dworak
Courtney R. Earnest
Erik & Beverly Elving
Entertainment Properties Trust
Jo Ann Straube Field
Bob Firnhaber & Sally Groves
Ann & Gary Fish
Jack & Trudy Gabriel
Blanche Gangwere
GE Foundation
David & Linda Gentile
Esther & Donald Giffin
Steven B. & Lisa E. Glassman
Robert J. & E. Marlese Gourley
Grant Thornton LLP
Mary & Bill Grant
Hon. William G. &
Peggy Mathews Gray
Ted H. & Mary Lou Greene
Family Foundation Fund
Lee & Amy Greif
Megan & Michael Grossman
H&R Block, Inc. Matching Gifts
Elise & Allan Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hanes
Marla McCaffree Harper
Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Hartwig
Nancy P. & Robert W. Hatch
Nancy & Tim Helton & Family
Jamie & Bush Helzberg
Drs. Clarke & Mary Henry
Michael & Karen Herman
John Dible Hickok, Jr.
& Lisa Merrill Hickok
David & Linda Hill
James M. Hobbs II DDS &
Grace G. Hobbs
J. B. & Anne Hodgdon
John & Sharon Hoffman
Tom & Denise Holcom
Dorothy H. & David H.
Hughes, Sr.
Christopher & Linda Iliff
Tom & Ann Isenberg
Jack Stack Barbecue
Dr. Larry & Gretchen Jacobson
Rusty & Ann Jandl
Norge W. Jerome, PhD
Jacqueline & Lynn Johnson
Gary E. Jones
Charles S. Joss, Jr.
Judy Joss Family
Ronald & Sarah Jury Family
Michael L. Kahn
Sybil & Norman Kahn
John Kander
Kansas City Symphony
Musicians’ Association
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Rose & Barney Karbank
Dr. Andrew & Lynn Kaufman
Key Charitable Trust
Ellie & Richard Knopke
Regina & William Kort
Douglas & Susan Krebs
David C. Lady
Lathrop & Gage LLP
Leslie Bowles Lerner
Eli Lilly & Company Foundation, Inc.
Carol H. Logan & Fred J. Logan, Jr.
Dr. Edwin T. Long & Mary Long
Marlene & Sandy Louchheim
Mr. Robert P. Lyons
M&R Financial - Young & Liess
Thomas & Gay Manning
Jack & Bobbie Mathes
Ford & Christine Maurer
Michael T. Mayer Family
Carl & Lee McCaffree
Virginia B. McCoy
Charles E. &
Candace L. F. McDowell
Tom & Judith Pease McEvoy
Mr. & Mrs. James E. McGraw
Becky & Rowe McKinley
Jacquie McKinney’s Legacy
Dan Meiners & David Brinkerhoff
Lance & Lissa Melber
The Harold & Marilyn
Melcher Foundation
Bernadette & Dick Miller Family
Marshall & Janet Miller
Mike & Shelly Miller
Ray & Kim Miller
Robert E. Miller Group
Virginia McD. Miller
Fred & Linda Mitchell Family
Marilyn & John Mitchell
Mark & Julie Morris
Sherrill Mulhern
Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Myers, Jr.
Jeannette Nichols
Nichols Company Charitable Trust
Brad & Linda Nicholson
Phyllis & Ronald Nolan
Tom W. & Jeanne H. Olofson
Charles & Jane Olsen
Jack & Georgia Olsen
Terri Olsen
Robert A. Olson Estate
Sally J. & R. Lyman Ott
Richard & Louise Parizek
Judith Parker
Deloras & L. Beaty Pemberton
The Anne Peterson & Bertil & Ulla Brunk Families
Dr. & Mrs. Larry Piebenga
The Pioli Family
Bill & Susie Popplewell
Drs. Susan & Charles Porter
Peter & Cappy Powell
James & Kathryn Prevost
David & Patricia Raffel
Michael J. Rainen Family
Clark & Jeanne Redick
Mary & Steve Reiff
Carolyn & Bob Reintjes
J. B. Reynolds Foundation
Thomas & Marjorie Rhone
RLS Illumination Fund
Fred & Cindy Rock
Joe & Judy Roetheli & Lil’ Red Foundation
Connie & David Ross
Elizabeth S. Rowe
Melissa & Matthew Rubel
Mr. & Mrs. John Tough Russell
Randy & Mary Ann St. Clair
Dr. Robert & Anne St. Peter & Family
Marilyn B. Salomon
& David W. Renner
Ken & Roswitha Schaffer
Daniel & Miriam Scharf
Lisa & Charles Schellhorn
Mary & David Schulte
Dr. & Mrs. A. William Shafer
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Myra & Lester Siegel, Jr.
David & Linda Skaff
Susan & Tuck Spaulding
Barbara & Jack Spilker
Sprint Nextel Corporation
Dr. Gregory C. & Janet M. Starks
Jack & Martha Steadman
Family Foundation
Dr. Michael & Dr. Michella Stiles
Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
John & Peggy Stone
Greg & Barbara Storm
Mary Jeannine Strandjord
Harry B. & Anna C. Strauss
Philanthropic Fund
Jo Ann & William D. Sullivan
Ann & John Sundeen
Peter Sunderman & Curt Thomas
Symphony League of Kansas City
William & Marilyn Taylor
Tension Envelope Foundation & the Berkley Families
The Thau Family
Theater League
Marilyn Craigmiles Thomas
Barbara Welch Thompson
The Torosian Foundation
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Carol & Cliff Trenton
Cathy, Steve & Debbie Trenton
Julia Ann Trotter
Trudy Foundation
Marylou & John D. Turner
Norma & Bryce Turville
Union Pacific Corporation
U.S. Engineering Company
Sharon & Tom Van Dyke
Kathy & Mark Walker
Walker Uniform Service
Myron & Nicole Wang
Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady & Family
Terry & Linda Ward
Gary L. Warmker
Dale & Diane Wassergord
Larry & Joni Weiner
Sally & Bob West
Westar Energy
Frank & Helen Wewers
Byron & Sandra Whitaker
Helen E. (Pasek) White
Lewis & Shirley White
The John R. Wilson Family
Bob & Marcia Wolff
Ron & Marilyn Wollard
Mary Edith Woodward
Steve Wright & Paula Thurman
Roxy A. Yowell
KAUFFMAN CENTER STAFF
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Paul Schofer, President and Chief Executive Officer
Colby Jones, Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Donnelly, CVE, Vice President of Theater Operations
Trisha Drape, Vice President of Development
Bill Miller, Vice President of Operations
DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS
Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving
Tricia Farrar, Manager of Corporate Giving
Logan Busch, Donor Information & Data Specialist
Lenka Day, Development Specialist
Sariah Pinick, Grants and Appeals Specialist
Joan Israelite, Consultant
Janet Mark, Consultant
FACILITIES
Jamie Clack, Facilities Supervisor
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Susan Campain, Controller
Jo Keatley, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Emily Lane, Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Amber Hipp, Marketing Manager
Mary Maxine Luber, Community Engagement Manager
Tim Hawks, Digital Marketing Supervisor
Ellen McDonald, Publicist/Consultant
PATRON SERVICES
Barry Myers, Senior Director of Patron Services
Jenny DeFreece, Senior Manager of Volunteer Services
Morgan Prosser, Ticketing Services Manager
Eryn Walters, Manager of Patron Services
Amanda Morris, Ticketing Services Specialist
Faith Andra Harris, Volunteer Services Specialist
Sarah Scott, Ticketing Services Coordinator
SPECIAL EVENTS & CATERING
Lisa Voss, Senior Director of Sales
John Foster, Event Operations Manager
Faith Rauen, Facility Events Supervisor
THEATER OPERATIONS
Sara Beatty, CVP, Director of Theater Operations
Eric Miller, Senior Production Services Manager
Don Hovis, Production Services Manager
Jason Way, Production Services Supervisor
Palmer Jankens, Audio Production Supervisor
Enjoy pre-performance dining just steps away from your seats, offering a menu of elegant dishes, cocktails and wines.
kauffmancenter.org/dining
Photo by Karli Cadel
Kansas City Ballet Dancers Laura Hunt, Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye & Tyler Savoie Photographer Steve Wilson Kansas City Symphony | Photo by Eric Williams.
Trailblazing Talks Speaker Series Featuring Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner | Climber
PARK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR MUSIC
When Stanislav loudenitch first started the Park International Center for Music, he began with a simple concept. Find exceptional music teachers, and give them the time, tools, focus, and dedication needed to transform exceptional students into masters themselves. An internationally-recognized Van Cliburn gold medalist, Ioudenitch assembled a team that shared his world-class skills and his passion for teaching. Other outstanding programs have great master instructors. But no other American conservatory lets those masters devote the time to their students like they do at Park ICM.
Come experience the birth of our international stars. Visit ICM.PARK.EDU for our concert schedule today.
Stanislav loudenitch Artistic Director /Piano Studio
