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Kansas City Friends Of Alvin Ailey Celebrates Ailey II's 50th Anniversary With A Series Of Events And Performances 


by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024

Join the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey for an engaging Ailey II public performance, specially designed for young audiences. Experience the magic of dance at the Folly Theater this April....

The Coterie To Expand Arts Education Programs For Kansas City Youth With Spencer Fane Charitable Grant


by A.A. Cristi - February 23, 2024

Learn about The Coterie's new arts education programs for Kansas City youth funded by Spencer Fane Charitable Grant. Discover how this initiative will enrich the community through arts education....

The Coterie Will Expand Arts Education Programs For Kansas City Youth With Spencer Fane Charitable Grant


by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2024

The Coterie, a not-for-profit professional theater for youth and family audiences, has received the 2024-2026 Charitable Giving Program grant in Kansas City....

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Announces Marilyn Maye In SHE'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN


by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2023

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra announces Marilyn Maye in 'She's The Talk of the Town' - a must-see jazz performance. Get your tickets now!...

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at the Lewis And Shirley White Theatre in July


by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 27, 2023

Based on one of the most colorful stories in the Bible, the musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' sweeps onto the stage at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center for the very first time, beginning a four-week run, Saturday evening, July 1 and continuing t...

Folly Theater to Present HITS! THE MUSICAL on Tuesday


by Blair Ingenthron - April 23, 2023

The Folly Theatre will present Hits! The Musical on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:30pm....

Jinkx Monsoon Announces 'Everything at Stake' Tour Dates


by Michael Major - February 21, 2023

The Queen of all Queens is ready to cast her next great spell! Two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner and Broadway breakout star Jinkx Monsoon will launch her biggest tour to date with Jinkx Monsoon: Everything at Stake. The summer concert tour will perform in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada from J...

Coterie Theatre Leader Joette Pelster Has Died, After Distinguished Arts Admin Career


by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2022

Coterie Theatre Executive Director Joette Pelster, 71, has passed away peacefully at home in her sleep. Earlier this month, she had announced her intent to retire this coming January. She had joined the professional non-profit organization 28 years ago, and led the theatre to impressive heights. Und...

Coterie Leader Joette Pelster Announces Retirement


by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2022

Longtime Executive Director of The Coterie Theatre, Joette Pelster, has announced her retirement from the organization she has led for 28 years....

Park ICM Announces 2022 - 2023 20th Anniversary Season


by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Park University’s International Center for Music (Park ICM), under the direction of founder, Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch, has for the last 20 years taken magnificent young instrumentalists, already identified as superior performers, and molded them into international virtuosos. ...

Past Shows

George Li – Pianist in Recital


This Discovery Concert is free to the public. “Print at home” online tickets will become available starting two months before the event. 17-year-old Youth Concert ...

An Evening With Jesse Cook


Jesse Cook, the Juno Award-winning Canadian guitarist, has been admired for his fiery rumba flamenco virtuosity since bursting onto the world music scene with 1995?s ...

Yevgeny Sudbin – Pianist in Recital


Yevgeny Sudbin has been hailed by the Daily Telegraph (U.K.) as “potentially one of the greatest pianists of the 21st century.” In the midst of ...

The Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Stories


The children’s classic featuring the beloved Hungry Caterpillar will visit the Folly along with an assortment of other favorite characters. This triple-bill includes the wonderful ...

Conservatory Singers with Kansas City Baroque Consortium


Folly for Five Miniseries, Conservatory Singers with Kansas City Baroque Consortium, Directed by Robert Bode, the Conservatory Singers with the Kansas City Baroque Consortium perform ...

Ben Heppner – Tenor in Recital


Ben Heppner is renowned worldwide for his portrayals in the dramatic tenor repertoire. His illustrious career has taken him to opera stages and concert halls ...

Bach Aria Soloists & Owen/Cox Dance Group Present: The Sonata Project


The Bach Aria Soloists teams up with the sensational Owen/Cox Dance Group and accomplished cellist Susie Yang, Associate Principal Cellist of the Kansas City Symphony ...

I Am Harvey Milk


“You gotta give ‘em hope,” said a voice that would too soon be quieted by an assassin’s bullet. Gateway Men’s Chorus from St. Louis joins ...

Narek Hakhnazaryan- Cellist in Recital


This Discovery Concert is free to the public. “Print at home” online tickets will become available starting two months before the event. Narek Hakhnazaryan was ...

I Am Jack
I Am Jack
2/26


Based on Susanne Gervay’s inspiring novel, I Am Jack explores the journey of 11-year-old Jack, a smart, funny boy who is bullied at school. This ...

Paul Byrom
Paul Byrom
2/23


The Irish Center is pleased to partner with KCPT to bring Paul Byrom to The Folly Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2014 as part of ...

Nicola Benedetti – Violinist in Recital


Violinist Nicola Benedetti has captivated audiences and critics with her musicality and poise. Hilary Finch wrote in The Times (U.K.), “it was thrilling to hear ...

Sam Harris – Ham, Slices of Life


In this intimate evening, Sam will entertain the audience with selections from his new book, “Ham: Slices of a Life,” which releases January 2014. Called ...

Conservatory Orchestra


Folly For Five Miniseries: Conservatory Orchestra, directed by Robert Olson, featuring Chancellor’s Concerto...

Harriet Tubman


This stirring drama set to music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds ...

Folly For Five Miniseries: Missouri Brass Quintet


Folly For Five Miniseries: Missouri Brass Quintet, featuring faculty Keith Benjamin and Joseph Parisi, trumpets; Martin Hackleman, horn; JoDee Davis, trombone; and Tom Stein, tuba. ...

A Modern Night at the Folly


City in Motion Dance Theater is proud to present the 11th annual performance of “A Modern Night at the Folly” a choreographers’ showcase for Kansas ...

Gil Shaham – Violinist in Recital


Gil Shaham is one of the foremost violinists of our time, combining flawless technique with inimitable warmth and a generosity of spirit. He is sought ...


Return to an era when father knew best, Cadillacs had tail fins, and hula hoops were all the rage. You’ll rock around the clock to ...


This Discovery Concert is free to the public. "Print at home" online tickets will become available starting two months before the event. American violinist Elena ...


Discovery Concert. Pianist in recital....

YOUNG MOZART


With this unique, imaginative storytelling, Gene Mackey weaves the stories of Mozart, age 11, in Salzburg,Germany, and Alice, a 13-year-old in modern-day London. This play ...

JOHN PIZZARELLI QUARTET


Critically-acclaimed guitarist & singer John Pizzarelli, first appearing at the Folly in February 2003, brings his quartet back for a swinging encore performance! Pizzarelli is ...

OLIVER BUTTON IS A SISSY


Oliver Button is a Sissy, a children's book written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, is the story of a boy who stands up to bullies, ...

FOLLY JAZZ PRESENTS:VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA


We are very proud, and excited, to be presenting 16 of New York City's finest (jazz musicians that is!), the legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. This ...

FOLLY JAZZ PRESENTS: GRACE KELLY QUINTET


This year's Folly Jazz Spotlight is sharpely focused on the sensational 19 year old saxophonist, singer,composer and arranger, Grace Kelly, who will be performing with ...

Corbian:The Ugly Ducking & The Tortoise & The Hare


To tell the stories, creators Corbin Popp and Ian Carney have developed an array of larger than life puppet creations and characters, using flexible electroluminescent ...

Corbian:The Ugly Ducking & The Tortoise & The Hare


To tell the stories, creators Corbin Popp and Ian Carney have developed an array of larger than life puppet creations and characters, using flexible electroluminescent ...

The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise & The Hare


To tell the stories, creators Corbin Popp and Ian Carney have developed an array of larger than life puppet creations and characters, using flexible electroluminescent ...

FOLLY JAZZ SERIES PRESENTS: NNENNA FREELON


Six-time GRAMMY® Award-nominee Nnenna Freelon is hailed as the "international voice of Jazz." A standing ovation from 20,000 in her star-making a cappella appearance on ...

If You Give a Moose a Muffin


Don't miss this hilarious stage version of the popular childrens' book by Laura Joffe Numeroff, and see what kind of havoc a moose can make....

Paula Poundstone


Attending a Paula Poundstone performance will leave you marveling at her ability to interact spontaneously with audience members. In conversations bound to garner riotous laughter. ...

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