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Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown with The Kansas City Symphony

Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown with The Kansas City Symphony

Name: Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown with The Kansas City Symphony
Start: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

At Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

By Kansas City Symphony

There “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to keep you away from Helzberg Hall when the Kansas City Symphony kicks off our 2026/27 Pops Series with this show! This soulful and high-energy program celebrates the iconic sound of the Motown era. You’ll hear hits from Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and more, with songs like “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “My Girl” and “Superstition.” Dynamic guest vocalists paired with your Kansas City Symphony will have ... view more »

Featuring:

Stuart Chafetz, guest conductor
Chester Gregory, vocals
Darren Lorenzo, vocals
Crystal Monee Hall, vocals

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Admission details

All sales are final. No refunds will be issued although tickets may be exchanged for a small fee. Programs, dates, artists and pricing are subject to change. The Kansas City Symphony reserves the right to adjust seating assignments when necessary.

Tickets start at $50.

Date + time

Oct 16, 2026 at 8:00pm (Fri)

Oct 17, 2026 at 8:00pm (Sat)

Oct 18, 2026 at 2:00pm (Sun)

Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

Location + accessibility

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

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An experience at the Kauffman Center begins the moment you arrive, with a convenient, well-lit parking garage, owned and operated by the City of Kansas City, Missouri. The garage is directly attached to the Kauffman Center just south of the building with multiple access points to surrounding streets.

Garage parking passes and valet parking passes are available in advance for most events. Please note that if the garage is full patrons without a pre-paid pass will not be able to park in the Arts District Garage. Additional information about parking is available at kauffmancenter.org/the-center/directions-parking.

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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

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