52 Kick-up

The stage, though, remains its greatest medium, and the ballet’s 52nd season opener takes place tonight at 7:30 at the Lyric Theatre (1029 Central). This weekend’s selections are Jessica Lang’s “Splendid Isolation III,” Arthur Saint-Léon’s “Frescoes,” Lev Ivanov’s “Le Corsaire de Deux” and Artistic Director William Whitener’s “Carmen.” The Kansas City Symphony accompanies. Performances are scheduled through Sunday; call 816-931-2232 or see kcballet.org.

Thu., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 17, 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 18, 2 p.m., 2009