Name: Madman Across the Water: The Music of Elton John
Start: 2027-05-01T19:00:00
Location: Missouri Theatre Columbia

Wilbur Lin

The Missouri Symphony

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Missouri Theatre Columbia

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Carmina Burana

Jesse Auditorium

The Missouri Symphony’s 2026-2027 season closes with the music of Elton John: bold, beloved, and built for a night out.