Kauffman Center Presents, Graham Nash / Herbie Hancock, 2026-2027 Season

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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 Kauffman 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

Mrs. Shirley B. Helzberg

Mr. Rusty Jandl

Mrs. Janice C. Kreamer

Mr. Paul J. Schofer

Mr. Louis W. Smith

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER

JULY EVENTS

Variety KC Presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver!

July 31-Aug. 2, 2026

AUGUST EVENTS

Kauffman Center Presents Herbie Hancock

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

Kansas City Symphony Presents European Tour Send-off Concert

Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Kauffman Center Presents Bluey’s Big Play

Aug. 21-23, 2026

AN EVENING WITH CELTIC THUNDER 2026:

CELEBRATE YOUR FAVORITE SONGS

Oct. 11, 2026, 7 p.m.

MURIEL KAUFFMAN THEATRE

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Kauffman Center Presents UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony

Sept. 1-2, 2026

OCTOBER EVENTS

Kauffman Center Presents My Hero Academia in Concert

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

Kauffman Center Presents An Evening with Celtic Thunder 2026: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs

Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026

ANNA LAPWOOD

Nov. 6, 2026, 7 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 tickets . kauffmancenter . org .

CREATING ACCESSIBLE ARTS EXPERIENCES AT THE KAUFFMAN CENTER

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SINCE THE GRAND OPENING IN 2011

219,000+ young people have been provided bus transportation reimbursement through the Kauffman Center’s Open Doors fund.

450,000+ students and chaperones have experienced school matinees on our stages.

9,000+ young people, families, educators and veterans have received free or discounted performance tickets.

48,000+ 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.

Celebrate an international cultural exchange through music, dance and theatre as Kansas City prepares to step onto soccer’s biggest stage.

go.umkc.edu/conservatory presents the 2025-26 season:

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026

Fewer Treatments. Better Outcomes.

VOLUNTEER

The Kauffman Center would like to congratulate and thank the Diamond Level Volunteers who have each contributed more than 2,500 volunteer service hours.

Ann McFerrin | “When a friend sent out an e mail shortly after the Kauffman Center opened that volunteers were needed, I was interested. I’ve appreciated being given the opportunity to take part in a job that is so rewarding. Working with the supportive Kauffman Center staff, the other great volunteers, interacting with the patrons and seeing performances are all part of the fun. The Kauffman Center, one of the best performing arts centers anywhere, is a great and positive place to be!”

Linda Wells | “It is an honor to volunteer at the Kauffman Center. I first started volunteering 10 years ago as a way to meet new people and see performances I may not otherwise see. However, volunteering has become so much more than that. I have met so many people, and seen performances ranging from classical to pop symphony, Trailblazing Talks, Kauffman Center Presents and even opera. But what I look forward to the most when I walk through the doors is seeing the other volunteers and helping the patrons however I can.”

Jennifer Wehmeyer | “The architecture, the beauty, the arts, the people and the smiles each play a vital role in the volunteer experience. They are the pieces that make it memorable for both volunteers and patrons. Volunteering is rewarding in many ways, and I am especially grateful for the friendships that have emerged through this remarkable community.”

Bob Ronan | “I’ve been volunteering at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts since it was nothing but dirt. All the jobs I have done as a volunteer have been interesting and rewarding. I love the place, the people and the patrons who come through our doors.”

Janet Fisher | “I enjoyed being a Kauffman Center Ambassador prior to the opening. It was only natural to continue volunteering when the Kauffman Center opened. Of course, I love seeing the performances but ensuring that patrons have the best possible experience is the most important thing for me. I will also treasure the many friendships I have made among staff and volunteers. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a jewel and I feel privileged to be a part of the Kauffman Center team.”

Linda Smiley | “It was quite by ‘accident’ I became a volunteer at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and I can say it has become my ‘best accident!’ I was amazed at the architectural uniqueness the Kauffman Center added to our skyline. Then, I discovered the big, warm hearts lying beneath those concrete shells. The continued caring, kindness and joy, has exceeded my expectations. The ability to help others has brought me tremendous joy and satisfaction. Additionally, I share the goal of developing an interest in the performing arts for children of all ages. THANK YOU, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, for my invitation into your first class operation!”

Learn more about the Kauffman Center’s volunteer program and get involved:

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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HERBIE HANCOCK SUMMER TOUR 2026

THURSDAY, AUG. 6, 2026

Now in the seventh decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business and music. Herbie Hancock has been an integral part of every popular music movement since the 1960s. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet that pioneered a groundbreaking sound in jazz, he also developed new approaches on his own recordings, followed by his work in the 70s — with record-breaking albums such as Headhunters — that combined electric jazz with funk and rock in an innovative style that continues to influence contemporary music. Rockit and Future Shock marked Hancock’s foray into electronic dance sounds; during the same period he also continued to work in an acoustic setting with V.S.O.P.

Hancock received an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year for River: The Joni Letters, and two 2011 Grammy Awards for the globally collaborative CD, The Imagine Project.

Hancock serves as Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and as Institute Chairman of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. In 2011 Hancock was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, and in December of 2013, received a Kennedy Center Honor. His memoir, “Herbie Hancock: Possibilities,” was published by Viking in 2014, and in February 2016 he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

OPEN NEW WINDOWS OF POSSIBILITY.

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 Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For performances, the ticket office opens two hours prior to showtime. Tickets are always available online at tickets.kauffmancenter.org. All purchases are non‑refundable except in the case of a canceled event.

Can’t Attend an Event?

Contact your point of purchase 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.

Patrons may request services (e.g., ASL interpretation, captioning, audio description, etc.) by contacting our ticket office at least two weeks before any performance, concert or event. 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

Supported by

• Infant & Universal Changing Tables

• Courtesy Wheelchairs

• Sensory Kits

• Serenity Rooms

• Earplugs

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 or the gift shop in Brandmeyer Great Hall. These kits contain resources such as noise reducing headphones, weighted lap pads and handheld sensory items.

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RECOGNIZING OUR SPOTLIGHT PREMIER MEMBERS

Barbara P. Allen

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.

Julia Irene Dennie Kauffman

Sherry & Gary Forsee

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Gourley

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Dr. Doug & Barbara Cusick & Family

J. Peter Gattermeir

The Haverty Family Foundation

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Ford & Christine Maurer

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SPOTLIGHT GOLD

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The Ralph L. Smith Illumination Fund

SPOTLIGHT SILVER

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Family Foundation

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RECOGNIZING OUR SPOTLIGHT MEMBERS

Spotlight is an annual membership program that provides donors an elevated experience at the Kauffman Center while supporting our vision.

Mr. & Mrs. Perry D. Atha

Brent & Tracy Berkley

Susan Brandom

Robert Cox

Vicki & Mark Dickerson

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Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz

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Dr. Michael & Patricia Baltezor

Collin Hulse & Kerry Brocker

Joy Brown

Steve & Becky Busch

John & Carol Cowden

Patricia Ann Gibbs

Craig Coen & Jeffrey Bellamy

Donna Gould Cohen

Barbara & Scott Eckley

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Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hjalmarson

Dennis & Carol Hudson Family Foundation

Mauli & Sue Agrawal

Brad Allen & Gene Cooper

John & Sally Austin

Thomas & Karen Badgett

Liz & John Barrera

Kim Rock & Bill Barr

Kent & Gayle Best

Kevin & Lauren Bond

Dalene Bradford

Mr. G. Wayne Burge

Richard Carlson & Rebecca Gaughan

Kirsten Elizabeth Chesher

Brad & Amber Clark

Mary Cox

Erica Dennington

Trisha & Tim Drape

Karin & Jim Flynn

Lisa M. Franklin

Brittany Fugate

Kathie L. Allison

Jacob & Betsy Ambrose

Ms. Roxy Baker

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Beachner

Kellie M. Beargie

Thomas & Maureen Billam

Todd & Jan Bleakley

Carol Blum & Steven Wilson

Derek G. Bolden

Andy Bolton

Bob & Marilyn Bowser

Kmarie Brown

Mrs. Kelly Burt & Mrs. Alison Burt

Largo & John Callenbach

Mr. Danny Carmichael & Mrs. Theresa Ryan

SPOTLIGHT LEADING ROLES

Craig & Michelle Hallier

Scott Moore

George & Wendy Powell

Mr. & Mrs. James M. Prevost

Howard & Rosanne Rosen

Lisa & Charles Schellhorn

Randy Sedlacek & Mary Ventura

SPOTLIGHT RISING STARS

Evan & Joanie James

Colby & Barbara Jones

Cindy & Steve Jones

Todd & Rebecca Kasik

Ambassador Allan Katz & Nancy Cohn

Dr. Jan & Mr. Allan Kraybill

Sam Kuykendoll

Janet Mark & Frank Lipsman

Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna

Padgett Family Foundation, Inc.

Russell & Sarah Propp

Ursula Reusch

Mr. & Mrs. David P. Ross

SPOTLIGHT CAST & CREW

Jon & Cheri Gallion

Michael Garvin

Ted & Ann Greene

Dennis & Lois Heldenbrand

Larry Jacob & Stephanie Guerin

Jacqueline & Lynn Johnson

Phil & Sue Jones

Steve Joss

Joseph P. Kearns

Mike & Vickie Lewer

Sabrina Markese

Jon & Wendy McGraw / Buttonwood Foundation

Avner & Mariagrazia Meoded

Bob & Debbie Monroe

Timothy & Cathy Moyer

Barry Myers

Rod & Michelle Nelson

Col. T. Len Nevels, USAF (Ret.)

Dave & Bree Nicholson

SPOTLIGHT CAST

Betsey Chung

Jim & Linda Cole

Wilma Collado

Community Lending of America, Inc.

Sarah & Clayton Cook

Stephen & Lea Cosentino

Ken & Pam Courson

Una Creditor

Eric & Melinda Cutshall

Jay & Christie Dade

William & Carolyn Downham

Tim & Deedra Eccles

Mark & Susanna Ford

Jim & Diana Gallagher

Mike & Beth Gallagher

John & Debi George

Julie & George Gilchrist

Mr. Clarence E. Simmons

Susan & William Stannard

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Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thiessen

DZ

Rick & Mary Schindler

Ann Schuller

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Michael Shipley & Susan Harp

David & Linda Skaff Family

John & Traci Solomon

Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady

Susan M. Warshawsky

Dale & Diane Wassergord

Terry & Debbie Westlund

Mr. and Mrs. Wheatman

Sheri & Wally Womack

Denise & Carl Yost

Anonymous (2)

Steve & Marianne Noll

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Pendleton

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Kylie Schleicher

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Dr. Joy Stevenson & Dr. John Sheets

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Tanya & Debbie Gillespie Wilcox

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Kenneth & Kim Hill

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John & Sandra Hornbeck

Randy & Kelly Huffman

Sherrita Hurst

Kim & Tony Jackowski

Joshua Johnson

Patricia L. Jonietz

SPECIAL CONCERTS & EVENTS FOR SPOTLIGHT MEMBERS

Spotlight members enjoy benefits like members-only concerts and receptions, discounted tickets and more.

Jeff Kembel

Brenda Jean Kirkland

Joseph A. Kronawitter

Patrick J. Lais

Ed & Debbie Lane

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Sarah Leibowitz

Tom & Joyce Lohmeyer

Kevin Patrick Martinez

Douglas Millett

Kim Mills

Bruce & Becky Monke

Mack & Maryann Moorman

Krishna K. Narayanan

Tim Neitzy

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Linda & Reid Nickisch

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Elizabeth Olson

Tom & Pam Ostermann

Scott & Robin Page

SPOTLIGHT CONTRIBUTORS CONTINUED

Mrs. Jeannie Parelman

Kathy Perryman

Drs. Susan & Charles Porter

Dr. Amanda Price & Dr. Aaditya

Verma

Roger & Karen Prewitt

Kathy Rhodes

Mark & Monica Rieger

Scott & Beth Riekeman

Paul Rocke & Cheryl Brown

Jandy Rowe

David & Jackie Russell

Don M. Salter

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Schmidt

Brent Schondelmeyer

Mark & Janice Schonwetter

Mary E. Schust

Steve S. Schmidt

Marco Segura

Mr. & Mrs. George D. Shadid

Sydney Shaw

RECOGNIZING

Suellen Shea

Nathanael Shields

The Skolnick Family

Mareta J. Smith

Mary Fern & Wallie Souder

Kathryn & Ross Sougey

John & Kathleen Stanley

Terri Steenson

John Stevenson

Drs. Mathew & Kristen Strasser

Donna & Harvey Thalblum

Keith & Sharon Vickers

Peter & Deana Werkowitch

Robert & Candace White

Bill & Ronda White

Marta & Steve Williamson

Curtis Wilson

Peter Wirengard

Teddi Wolff

Denise Word Anonymous

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 Christina & Zack Shafran and the David & Linda Skaff family.

Dr. Daniel J. Altnether

Doug & Barbara Ambrose

Frank & Kathy Bednar

Brent & Tracy Berkley

Dhaval Bhavsar & Noopur Pathak

Larry S. Braddy & Leslie Kiernan

Steve & Patti Brownback

Kymberli Cutler

Jacob & Betsy Ambrose

Kelly & Alison Burt

Jon Chowning & Susan Yeager Chowning

Jane & George Cornwell

Tim & Trisha Drape

Derek & Jen Elder

ALL-ACCESS MEMBERS

Donald W. Dickey

Steven & Marlene Feder

Lisa Gingerich

Evan & Joanie James

Joseph P. Kearns

Kevin Maring & Deborah Alagna

Lou & Ann Pisani

Pat Raffel

Pete & Nancy Rucker

TRAILBLAZERS

Sarah Feil

David & Robin Hagedorn

Steve & Kathleen Hermes

Travis Jackson

Mark & Stacey McVey

Melissa Morley

Jenna S. Nelson

Camille Shafran

Christina & Zack Shafran

Paul J. & Katy Schofer

David & Linda Skaff Family

Lisa & Greg Soendker

Kathy & Dan Terrill

Frank & Mary Vail

Tom & Teresa Walsh

Sariah Pinick & Michael Brown

Steven V. Potter

Dena Sanders

Dani Simons

Mary Winter

Larry Wolfe

To join Spotlight or Trailblazers, contact Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving, at 816.994.7927 or kburt@kauffmancenter.org. For more information, visit kauffmancenter.org/spotlight. kauffmancenter.org

RECOGNIZING OUR MEMBERS

JUDGE JON GRAY (RET), CHAIR, ENSEMBLE ADVISORY COUNCIL

AAA Event Rental

Evergy

JE Dunn Construction

Kansas City Area

Development Council

American Century Investments

Ash Grove Cement Company

Black Community Fund

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City

Branded Custom Sportswear/ Design Resources

CBIZ MHM LLC

Commerce Bank

AdventHealth

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

American Century

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City

BlueScope

Eric Bosch

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Bukaty Companies

Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.

Crossroads Hotel

Dennis Sneed Ford

Diagnostic Imaging Center, P.A.

Dimensional Innovations

Enterprise Bank & Trust

eyeSmith

Fifth Third Bank

Levity Events

Lifted Logic

Mercedes Benz of Kansas City & Mercedes Benz of Kansas City South

Company Kitchen

Empower Retirement

Hawthorn Bank

Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce

Henderson Engineers Inc.

Imperial PFS

KPMG LLP

Labconco Corporation

Lathrop GPM LLP

McCownGordon Construction

First Citizens Bank

Forvis Mazars

Gates Bar B Q

Graphicmachine Inc.

Harvest Productions, Inc.

Hunt Midwest

Husch Blackwell LLP

InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza

Bob & Jana Johnson

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Kali Buchanan Interior

Design

KGR Consultants

Kissick Construction Company

The Lewer Companies

Lockton Companies

Loews Kansas City Hotel

Moonshot Solutions

RSM US LLP

Saint Luke’s

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art

NvisionKC

Palmer Square Capital Management

Parisi Coffee

RJM & Company, LLC

Seigfreid Bingham PC

SpecChem LLC

Stewardship Capital

Stinson LLP

Mazuma Credit Union

Musselman and Hall

Office Products Alliance

Piper Sandler & Co

PLX

PostRock Trust Company

Rockhurst University

Serendipity Labs, Overland Park

Silverstein Eye Centers

SLATTERY Design + Architecture

Spencer Fane LLP

Alicia & Jim Starr

Stephens & Associates

Titan Protection & Consulting

Toshiba Business Solutions

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.

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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 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

Gerson Family Foundation

Blair & Matt Gogel & Lauritzen Foundation

Hartley Family Foundation

The Haverty Family Foundation

Hearst Foundations

The Hughes Family Fund

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.

R and C Charitable Foundation

Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, Commerce Bank, Trustee

Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation

The Ralph L. Smith Illumination Fund

John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

Stephen Philibosian Foundation

Theater League

Willard Family Foundation

Thomas & Sally Wood Family Foundation

Anonymous (2)

SPONSORS

Crossroads Hotel

Evergy

InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza

JE Dunn Construction

Loews Kansas City Hotel

Mercedes Benz of Kansas City & Mercedes Benz of Kansas City South

Moonshot Solutions

PNC Bank

RSM US LLP

Saint Luke’s

Variety the Children’s Charity of Greater Kansas City

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS

Gary Adams

Brad Allen & Gene Cooper

Mary & Alan Atterbury

John & Sally Austin

Charles & Jennifer Bacon

Gary & Debby Ballard

Paul & Kathy Bastasch

Alan Baudler

Ann Baum G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund

Alan & Fran Bauman

Melinda Beal

Galen P. Beaufort

Sue McCord Belzer & Irv Belzer

Gary & Suzy Bennett

Kent & Gayle Best

Ted & Cindy Berard

Rosana & Anthony Biondo

Carol Blum & Steven Wilson

Emily & Rick Boeshaar

Kevin & Lauren Bond

Bob & Marilyn Bowser

Tom & Judy Bowser

Barrett & Cheryl Brady

Joe & Jeanne Brandmeyer

John & Suzie Broberg

Peter W. & Lynne K. Brown

Herbert & Bonnie Buchbinder

Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Buchwach

Lynne & Owen Buckley

Lauren Burke

Mr. G. Wayne Burge

Kay & John Callison

Lorry Chapman

Dave B. Chasteen

Charles & Virginia Clark

Craig Coen & Jeffrey Bellamy

Martha B. Comment

Steven & Beth Cole

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Collinson

Jeffrey Conaway

Sarah & Clayton Cook

Errol Copilevitz

In Memory of Bob Cordingley

Jane & George Cornwell

Don & Patricia Dagenais

John & Judy Daniel

Reid & Sue Davison

Vicki & Mark Dickerson

Ann Dickinson

Steve & Anne Dunn

William H. Dunn

Richard & Maureen Durwood Foundation

Barbara & Scott Eckley

Sue Ann & Richard E. Fagerberg

Kate Favrow

Lisa & Buzzah Feingold

Mr. & Mrs. Randall C. Ferguson, Jr.

Mr. Michael Fields

Kathryn Foos

Sherry & Gary Forsee

Frick Family Foundation

Rob & Nancy Freemanx

Sandi & Ed Fried

Cyndi Gamble

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

Dr. Allen & Mrs. Gail Gutovitz

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

Debbie Haynes

Beth & David Fowler

Rebecca Hawkins

Debbie Haynes

Richard & Julie Hellman

William & Kathryn Henderson

Lisa Merrill Hickok

John C. & Elizabeth G. Hjalmarson

Tom & Denise Holcom

Sally Milgram & Saul Honigberg

Joan Horan

Dennis & Carol Hudson

Family Foundation

The Hughes Family Fund

RECOGNIZING KAUFFMAN CENTER ANNUAL DONORS (continued)

Collin Hulse & Kerry Brocker

John & Mary Hunkeler

DeAnn E. Hupe Seib

Ann Hyde

Margaret W. Indellicate

Aaron Israelite

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

Brenda Jean Kirkland

Robert Klein

Klinkenberg Family

Regina & William Kort

Mr. & Mrs. Norman M. Kressmann

Paul & Katrina LaDue

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

Mr. & Mrs. C. Patrick McLarney

Mark & Stacey McVey

Robert Meegan

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

Dr. Bill Nicely

Linda & Reid Nickisch

Steve & Marianne Noll

Annabel Nutter

Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Olsen

Steven & Maggie Ornduff

Stephen & Virginia Otto

Richard D. & Amy Parent

Theodora Parsons

Dr. Ron & Donna Patton

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce E. Pendleton

Mrs. Lizbeth Pener

Anne Peterson

John S. & Mary V. Petrow

Leslie Pfriem

Fred & Jami Pryor

Dave Raffel

Marsha Reese

Robert & Doris Rogers

Charlotte & Bob Ronan

Sarah & Landon Rowland

Keith G. Saxon

Ginzy Schaefer

Fani & Bill Schifman

Rick & Mary Schindler

Stuart Schlemmer

Shirley Schoenlaub

Paul J. & 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

Molly Sefton

Mr. James R. Seward

Christina & Zack Shafran

Lisa & Charles Schellhorn

Larry Sheppard

Michael Shipley & Susan Harp

The Short Family

Myra Siegel

Sunday Siragusa

Christy & Patrick Sirridge

Ralph L. Smith Foundation

Rodney & Stephenie Smith

Charlie & Jeanne Sosland

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen S. Sparks

SpecChem LLC

Susan & William Stannard

Linda S. Stevens

M. Jeannine Strandjord

Jack & Barbara Stuber

Bill & Bo Stueck

Patrick & Janna Stueve

Family Foundation

Jo Ann & William D. Sullivan

Susan B. Susz

Melanie & H. Wayne

Thompson, Jr.

R. Gordon Tompkins

Oscar & Ratana Tshibanda

Marylou Turner

Larry & Mona Tyrl

Douglas & Beth Viehland

Thomas Wallace

Myron & Nicki Wang

Terry & Linda Ward

Dr. Bradley & Barbara Warady

Michael Waterford

Mrs. Daniel C. Weary

Weber Family Foundation

Roy & Leslye Werner

Frank & Helen Wewers

Robert M. White

Bob & Candy White

Marta & Steve Williamson

George & Beverley Wilson

Jean Wise

Christopher E. Beal & Tim

Van Zandt

Anonymous (8)

OPEN DOORS

Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Burns

Douglas & Helen Hatridge

The Ella Fitzgerald

Charitable Foundation

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Evergy

Frank & Margaret G. McGee Fund

Laurie J. Hamilton

Noreen & Steve Joice

Kirk Foundation

Marcia L. Morton

Patrick & Janna Stueve

Family Foundation

R & C Charitable Foundation

Jennifer L. Wehmeyer

The Hearst Foundations

Anonymous I N-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 fundraising 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.

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

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

The 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

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

KAUFFMAN CENTER

ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL DONORS (continued)

Contributors (continued)

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

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

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

Sally Turk Tranin

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

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 J. 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

Tricia Farrar, Manager of Corporate Giving

Kelly Burt, Manager of Individual Giving

Lenka Day, Development Specialist

Logan Busch, Donor Information & Data Specialist

Sariah Pinick, Grants and Appeals Specialist

Joan Israelite, Consultant

Janet Mark, Consultant

FACILITIES

Jamie Clack, Facilities Manager

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Susan Campain, Controller

Jo Keatley, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Nathaniel Baker, Shared Services Database Manager

Stausha Bailey, Senior Accounting Generalist

Drora Hinojosa, Accounting Generalist

MARKETING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Emily Lane, Director of Marketing & Community Engagement

Amber Hipp, Marketing Manager

Mary Maxine Luber, Community Engagement Manager

Tim Hawks, Senior Digital Strategist

Jen Iseman, Graphic Designer

PATRON SERVICES

Barry Myers, Senior Director of Patron Services

Jenny DeFreece, CVA, Senior Manager of Volunteer Services

Eryn Walters, CVP, Manager of Patron Services

Faith Andra Harris, Volunteer Services Specialist

Morgan Prosser, Ticketing Services Manager

Leah Eggimann, Ticketing Services Coordinator

Sarah Scott, Ticketing Services Coordinator

Amanda Morris, Ticketing Services Specialist

SPECIAL EVENTS & CATERING

Lisa Voss, Senior Director of Sales

John Foster, Event Operations Manager

Faith Rauen, Facility Events Supervisor

THEATER OPERATIONS

Eric Miller, Senior Production Services Manager

Don Hovis, Production Services Manager

Tess Prusa, Theater Operations Manager

Jason Way, Production Services Supervisor

Palmer Jankens, Audio Production Supervisor