A celebration hosted by the Lyric Opera Circle took place at Voo Lounge on April 9th in honor of benefactors of the Lyric Opera Ball and the upcoming 2026 Ball, A Modern Masquerade. Guests included Honorary Chairmen Diana and Jim Cusser, Co-chairmen Nicole Browne and Kimberlee Ried, and Circle President Peggy Beal.
Ashley Parks, Lyric Opera of Kansas City; and Ann and Terry Bender(Front row) Greg Oborny, Karla Batlle, Juliette Singer, Karen Yungmeyer, Carmen Sabates, and Dr. John Yungmeyer (back row) Doug Peavey and Michael SiglerKelly Eckerman, John Pepper, and Margaret LesherGuests enjoyed the lovely piano music of Bill Yé.Gayle Hutchens and Greg CampbellTerri-Ann Beckford, Maxine Beckford, and Tanya and Kevin Brown
Photo credit: David Riffel
Featured in the May 16, 2026 issue of The Independent.
