The latest theatre news from Kansas City — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
Phoenix Theatre Company launches its first season at The Arts Asylum in Kansas City with The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s timeless examination of hysteria, morality, and truth.
This is your last chance to submit 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.
The White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City opens its 21st season with the classic Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!, running November 1–23, 2025.
Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City will present the world premiere of Magic Valley Community Theatre’s Little Women, a new comedy by Liza Birkenmeier and Trish Harnetiaux, directed by Ernie Nolan.
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) will open its 21st season with the Broadway classic 'Hello, Dolly!'.
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Spinning Tree Theatre will present CARRIE: The Musical.
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American touring production of the hit musical & JULIET at the Kansas City Music Hall from November 18–23, 2025, as part of the 2025–2026 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
Last chance to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Full cast and an official tour schedule has been announced for the 2025 National Tour of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, launching November 11, 2025 in Utica, New York.
Time is running out to submit 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.
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026.
Evil Dead In Concert, a new live-to-film production, will launch September 22 in Buffalo, New York, beginning a run of 50 cities this fall, including a special three-night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
Unicorn Theatre will continue its tradition of producing bold, contemporary plays with The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt, directed by Ernie Nolan.
Happy anniversary, Rocky.
It's time to freshen up your book and warm up those pipes! Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, is officially back for Season 6, and this season will be bigger and better than ever! Submit a video to enter the competition!
Emmy-Award Winning actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! on stages across North America, bringing along Twain's wry humor and irreverent observations in this legendary one-man show.
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
Direct from New York’s New World Stages, Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo is embarking on a special U.
Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as the beloved Broadway classic returns to the road in a dazzling new North American tour.
Theatre in the Park will head indoors this fall with Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, running October 3–19, 2025, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center.
The full cast has been revealed for the Second North American tour of CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from the film.
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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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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (1/22-1/22) |
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Wicked Music Hall Kansas City (8/12-8/30) |
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Owen/Cox Dance Group 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (12/10-12/13) |
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Gravity Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (1/30-1/30) |
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Annie The Showboat Theatre (7/24-8/02) PHOTOS |
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LIVIN' FAT Just Off Broadway Theatre (12/03-12/12) |
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NJT Presents the STL Premiere of "Job" August 6 – 23 J's Wool Studio Theatre (8/06-8/20) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Kansas City Music Hall (1/26-1/31) |
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'The Who's Tommy' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/14-10/14) |
