Kansas City Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Review: BOOK OF MORMON at Kansas City Music Hall
The national non-Equity tour of The Book of Mormon has landed in Kansas City and if the roar of laughter on opening night is any indication, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez’s irreverent musical comedy hasn’t lost its bite.
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Returns to the Warwick With MOTHER’S DAUGHTER
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will return to the Warwick Theatre for the first time since a 2024 fire with the Kansas City premiere of Mother’s Daughter by Kate Hennig.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO THE MUSICAL to Play the Kauffman Center in January 2026
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts from January 20–25, 2026.
Review: DEATHTRAP at Kansas City Actors Theatre
Deathtrap is definitely worth your time.
Tony-Winner Sutton Foster Will Perform at Kauffman Center With Local Talent
Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will perform in concert at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre on Thursday, September 11, 2026, joined on stage by performers from Music Theatre Kansas City/
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
BroadwayWorld Launches Stage Mag 2.0, Adding Print-Ready Programs to Free Digital Platform
BroadwayWorld’s industry-leading, completely free digital show program service, Stage Mag, announced the launch of Stage Mag 2.
STUFF OF DREAMS Will Premiere at The White Theatre
A brand-new musical is about to make its debut in Kansas City.
BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
HEATHERS Will Launch Tour of the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well.
DEATHTRAP Coming To The City Stage At Union Station This September
Kansas City Actors Theatre will present Ira Levin’s classic comedy-thriller Deathtrap at Union Station’s City Stage from September 10–28, 2025.
Pentatonix Sets 'Christmas in the City Tour' for This November
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocal quintet Pentatonix has officially unveiled their Christmas in the City Tour, which kicks off this November and runs until December 22.
CHICAGO Reveals Cast For 2025-2026 Tour
The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago.
Cast Set For SIX 2025-26 North American Tour
All new casting has been announced for the 2025-2026 North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical SIX.
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
Review: UNCLE VANYA at Kansas City Actors Theatre
The opening night performance of Kansas City Actors’ Theatre production of Antov Checkov’s UNCLE VANYA ended with an enthusiastic standing ovation on City Stage in the lower level of Union Station.
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Opens 39th Season With Free Outdoor Concert
Join the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra for a magical evening under the stars as we present a free gift of music to the entire metro community—its beloved annual concert, “Music in the Garden”!
Review: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL Opens at The Warwick
Where can you find outrageous humor, a talking moose, fantastic vocals, a man with a chainsaw instead of a hand, and Candarian Demons? Westport, of course! Where EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL is now playing at the Warwick Theatre on Main.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Return to Kansas City for One Week Only
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON will return by popular demand for eight performances only, September 16–21, 2025, at Kansas City’s Music Hall.
Isaiah Bailey, Jordan Lee Gilbert and Daniel Lopez to Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour
The principal cast has been revealed for the upcoming North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Kansas City Public Theatre Unveils '25-26 Season Featuring Ryan Bernstein as Resident Playwright
Kansas City Public Theatre has revealed its 2025–2026 season, celebrating a dynamic year of new works through its signature Theatre Lab Series and more.
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Kansas City
Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
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'The Who's Tommy' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/14-10/14) |
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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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BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Just Off Broadway Theatre (3/11-3/20) |
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Blind Boys of Alabama Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (11/14-11/14) |
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Guns N’ Roses Busch Stadium (8/16-8/16) |
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The Phantom of the Opera Music Hall Kansas City (12/06-12/06) |
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LIVIN' FAT Just Off Broadway Theatre (12/03-12/12) |
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Come From Away Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (6/04-6/20) |
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'Style Thief Fashion Show: Tools Not Rules Tour' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/20-2/20) |
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Wicked Kansas City Music Hall (8/22-8/22) |