Our Favorite Things: World Premiere Performance by Bach Aria Soloists and Kansas City Actors Theatre

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Village Presbyterian Church | Prairie Village

English-Speaking Union Kansas City Branch
Publisher/HostEnglish-Speaking Union Kansas City Branch
Our Favorite Things: World Premiere Performance by Bach Aria Soloists and Kansas City Actors Theatre
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Bach Aria Soloists is thrilled to collaborate with the excellent Kansas City Actors Theatre in this world premiere performance of “Our Favorite Things,” a singular evening of BAS’ most treasured music spanning from Renaissance to Contemporary, juxtaposed with scenes from Kansas City Actors Theatre’s favorite plays, all in one splendid show! Be among the first to experience this unforgettable debut alliance in a one-night-only showcase for music and theater lovers!
ESU Members and guests are invited to an evening of casual dining, music, and theatre. We will meet at 5:30 pm at Tavern in the Village in Prairie Village for dinner and drinks. It’s a no-host dinner and the restaurant will provide separate checks.
Then it’s a short 7-minute drive to the Village Presbyterian Church for the world premiere performance of “Our Favorite Things” bringing together two of Kansas City’s world-class musicians and actors: Bach Aria Soloists and Kansas City Actors Theatre.
Among the musicians, you will experience the world acclaimed cellist Sascha Groschang who has performed extensively across the U.S., Europe, and Asia and appeared at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall numerous times. Beloved actors from the Kansas City Actors Theatre will be performing including John Rensenhouse and many others.
ESU has discounted group tickets for this one-night-only World Premiere of Our Favorite Things. Purchase your tickets now. This will likely be a sold out performance.
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026
5:30 pm: No host dinner at Tavern in the Village
7:30 pm: Performance of “Our Favorite Things”
Where: Tavern in the Village, 3901 Prairie Ln, Prairie Village, KS
Village Presbyterian Church: 6641 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS
Tickets: Discounted tickets: Adult: $30 plus tax.
To purchase tickets, click here https://tinyurl.com/bpafbece
then click on “Get Tickets.” Select number of tickets and fill out Patron Information. Click on “Add to Cart.” In “Promotion Code” box, enter ESU. Then “Apply”. At bottom, click on “Proceed to Payment” then fill out payment details and click on “Confirm and Purchase.” You may then choose to print your ticket, or receive a digital ticket, or pick up ticket at will call at Village Presbyterian Church.
Note: Seats are not reserved. You should have plenty of time after dinner to arrive at the Church and choose your seat(s). Please contact Jeff Schnabel after you purchase your ticket(s) so we will know how many to expect at the restaurant. Dinner is optional. If you are not attending the dinner and just going to the performance at the Church, please let Jeff know. Phone: (816) 878-1239, email: [email protected].
Parking: Free street parking around church and parking lot south of church.
Questions? Feel free to call Jeff anytime. This will be a fun evening for ESU members. Guests are welcome too. We would be delighted if you could bring a friend who might be interested in joining the English-Speaking Union Kansas City Branch. It would be a great opportunity to meet some of our members.
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Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd,Prairie Village, Kansas, United States

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