Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Performing arts center in downtown Kansas City, United States.
The Kauffman Center contains two performance venues: Helzberg Hall with 1,600 seats and Muriel Kauffman Theatre accommodating 1,800 spectators under glass and steel structures.
The center emerged from Muriel Kauffman's vision in 1994, leading to construction without taxpayer funds and an official opening on September 16, 2011.
The facility serves as the permanent residence for the Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Symphony Orchestra, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City performances.
Located at 1601 Broadway Boulevard, the center provides guided tours, accessible facilities, and parking in the adjacent Arts District Garage.
Helzberg Hall features a 79-stop pipe organ by Casavant Frères and vineyard-style seating arrangements for enhanced audience engagement during performances.
Location: Kansas City
Inception: September 16, 2011
Architects: Moshe Safdie
Official opening: September 16, 2011
Address: 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA 64108 Kansas City
Phone: +18169947222
Website: https://kauffmancenter.org
GPS coordinates: 39.09370,-94.58680
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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