Kauffman Center Broadway Tickets on Sale for 2026–27 Season
The arrival of fall signals the start of a new arts and entertainment season in Kansas City. Single tickets now are on sale for three upcoming shows at the Kauffman Center that are part of the 2026-2027 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
“The Bodyguard” (January 5-10), based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation, but what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
“The Bodyguard” features a number of unforgettable classic songs, including, “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Saving All My Love” and “One Moment in Time,” alongside thrilling plot twists and emotional drama. The musical is an electrifying combination of romance, suspense and chart-topping music that will captivate audiences from start to finish.
“Boop! The Musical” (March 2-7) is based on the character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice and style. Now, Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity in her black-and-white world leads to an adventure of color, music and love in New York City, “Boop!” is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that’s fun for everyone, bringing heart, laughter and a whole lot of Boop-oop-a-doop to the stage.
“Water for Elephants” (March 30-April 4) brings the critically acclaimed bestselling novel to life. After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. He finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus and a life — and love — beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.:
Tickets for each performance are available at www.BroadwayInKC.com and www.kauffmancenter.org. Group ticket savings for 10 or more are available by contacting Groups@ATGuild.org.
–Anita Widaman
