Morgan Freeman brings ‘Symphonic Blues’ to Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Hollywood’s most famous voice will soon be heard in Kansas City.

"Morgan Freeman Presents: Symphonic Blues“ will take center stage with the Kansas City Symphony orchestra at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts in September.

The Academy Award-winning actor is known for his role in movies like “Driving Miss Daisy” and “Bruce Almighty.” But now, Freeman has created his own production.

The actor will narrate the unique concert as the KC Symphony performs.

“This is old music—maybe the oldest music we have,” Freeman said. “We know that just about all of the music generated in the country started with the blues.”

The immersive live concert blends the soulful sounds of Mississippi Delta Blues with the symphony orchestra— a region Freeman is familiar with.

Not only did he grow up in Mississippi, but Freeman has also been a lifelong advocate for preserving the music and culture there.

As a co-founder of the Ground Zero Blues Club, Freeman has dedicated years of celebrating musicians who shaped the genre.

The president of Ground Zero Blues Club, Eric Meier says, “Everyone has a choice in life and hopefully the choice is to come join us. I also hope people really get into it. It’s going to be very lively. I hope there’s room for people to get up and dance.”

“Morgan Freeman Presents: Symphonic Blues” will take place on September 2 and 3 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are still available.