The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Starlight Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen, featuring two young Kansas City actresses—Bellamy Kelly and Hailey Kenyon—in the roles of Young Anna and Young Elsa, respectively.
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From its first electrifying notes to its tragic final act, WEST SIDE STORY continues to captivate audiences with its blend of urgent drama, iconic music, and groundbreaking choreography.
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cats, running August 7–31, 2025.
A surprising, bright, and entertaining production of THE WIZ opened Tuesday night at Kansas City’s Music Hall to an almost full house for a one week run.
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Madcap! Frenetic! Hilarious! It is the New Theatre Restaurant production of CLUE.
Theatre in the Park continues its 2025 Outdoor Season with Catch Me If You Can, the musical comedy based on the remarkable real-life exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr.
The strength of this production is unquestionably the superior musical treatments, including an excellent orchestra of twenty conducted by Matt Richardson.
Two theatre veterans have accepted executive leadership positions at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.
Theatre in the Park will continue its 2025 OUTDOOR SEASON with My Fair Lady in June and July.
The American Theatre Guild will present DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey.
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month.
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J officially announced the 2025-2026 season schedule, which features a wide variety of fare, including popular favorites and newer works that will engage the entire Kansas City community.
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm, THE WIZ.
Starlight Theatre has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Disney to implement the Disney Musicals in Schools program in Kansas City public elementary schools during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off their twenty-first season with a super production of Jen Silverman’s THE ROOMMATE about two women who stumble awkwardly towards each other and learn a bit more than either one is ready to absorb.
The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season which will entertain, engage, and become memorable experiences for all ages of the family.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026 Trailblazing Talks speaker series.
The North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now heading into its second year on the road, will welcome former Broadway cast members David Josefsberg and Nathaniel Hackmann as Doc Brown and Biff Tannen.
Shoshana Bean, Grammy Award winner and two-time Tony-nominated performer, has been announced as the host for the 2025 KC SuperStar Finals in August.
Today we are speaking to one of the Lead Actors in Walt’s Disney’s production of “The Lion King.
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast of GUYS & DOLLS at The Hot Box.
The full cast has been announced for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
A rich and lively production of an Ibsen classic--with Grieg's full instrumental music.
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'Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (4/02-4/03) |
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Ryan & Ryan 'Kickin' the Clouds Away' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/25-10/25) |
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JOB New Jewish Theatre (NJT) (8/06-8/23) |
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WICKED Kansas City Music Hall (8/12-8/30) |
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'Hold On To Your Butts' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (3/12-3/13) |
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Wicked Music Hall Kansas City (8/12-8/30) |
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The Lion in Winter Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (10/30-11/15) |
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Annie The Showboat Theatre (7/24-8/02) PHOTOS |
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Don’t Talk To The Actors Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (4/09-4/25) |
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'The Billy Joel Legacy' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/11-10/11) |
