Kaneza Schaal's KLII Tickets

Kaneza Schaal's KLII is a groundbreaking mytho-biographical performance that confronts colonial history by exorcising the ghost of King Leopold II. Created and performed by Kaneza Schaal, KLII blends archival materials with the voices of East African musicians and African American opera singers to create a resonant, historically informed artistic experience. The production features original sound design by Camila Ortiz and Ian Askew, and draws from texts including Mark Twain’s King Leopold’s Soliloquy and Patrice Lumumba’s 1960 independence speech, with a historical reference to La Muette de Portici. This is more than theatre—it's a passage through memory, sound, and performance history.

KLII has toured major venues across the United States, including the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis (April 2022), REDCAT in Los Angeles (June 2022), The Public Theater in New York (Under the Radar, January 2023), and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (April 2025). The project was co-commissioned by the National Performance Network Creation & Development Fund, in partnership with Walker Art Center, Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center, and REDCAT, with support from Onassis Foundation’s Eureka Commissions. Kaneza Schaal is a 2025 Doris Duke Artist Award recipient, a Guggenheim Fellow (2021), Herb Alpert Award in Theatre (2021), and a United States Artists Fellow (2019).

Stay tuned for KLII’s future appearances as part of a dynamic touring slate—each show is a standalone experience that invites audiences to engage with history through performance, sound, and memory.

Upcoming: KLII is scheduled for April 17–19, 2025 at MCA Chicago as part of the On Stage: Lineages series. We’ve got you covered for tickets, with transparent, straightforward purchasing. Follow Kaneza Schaal's official channels for the latest news and tour updates, and check back here for venue details, performance notes, and accessibility information.

Social media and official site links:

We’ve got you for tickets—secure your seats with a simple, no-fuss purchase experience. If you need accessibility accommodations or seating guidance, just ask and we’ll help you find the right option.