After years of innovative design and planning, engineering and the persistence and extraordinary vision of Julia Irene Kauffman and the late Muriel McBrien Kauffman, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors as one of the great showplaces in the world. On September 16th and 17th, guests enjoyed the interior beauty and exquisite sounds of the Muriel Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall as well as libations and delectables in Brandmeyer Great Hall and Bartle Hall. Architect Moshe Safdie and acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota were applauded by the crowd for their brilliant accomplishments. Placido Domingo, Itzhak Perlman and Diana Krall were among the extraordinary guest artists featured both nights. Julia Irene Kauffman and Jane Chu served as the co-chairmen. Following two amazing opening nights, Kansas City celebrated the unveiling with an Open House on Sunday, September 18th. Much of Our Town came out to enjoy the new space.
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