Ugly Duckling

Name: Ugly Duckling
Start: 2026-10-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: City Stage Theatre at Union Station

At City Stage Theatre at Union Station, Kansas City, MO

By Theatre for Young America

Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale takes flight in this moving adaptation of The Ugly Duckling. Surrounded by a lush score of classical music, the lonely duckling journeys through doubt, rejection, and discovery with the unwavering love of his adopted mother beside him. As he grows, he finds not only acceptance of who he is, but also wonder and inspiration in the graceful dance of the swans. A heartfelt celebration of belonging, love, and becoming exactly who you were meant to be. Live on ... view more »

Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale takes flight in this moving adaptation of The Ugly Duckling. Surrounded by a lush score of classical music, the lonely duckling journeys through doubt, rejection, and discovery with the unwavering love of his adopted mother beside him. As he grows, he finds not only acceptance of who he is, but also wonder and inspiration in the graceful dance of the swans. A heartfelt celebration of belonging, love, and becoming exactly who you were meant to be. Live on stage at Union Station for all ages.

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Date + time

Oct 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am (Tue)

Oct 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am (Wed)

Oct 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am (Thu)

Oct 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am (Fri)

Oct 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm (Sat)

Oct 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am (Tue)

Oct 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am (Wed)

Oct 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am (Thu)

Oct 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am (Fri)

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

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City Stage Theatre at Union Station

30 West Pershing Road, Lower Level, Kansas City, MO 64108

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30 West Pershing Road, Lower Level, Kansas City, MO 64108

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