Charlie Parker 2026 Festival Will Return to Kansas City With Summer-Long Celebration
Charlie Parker 2026 will return to Kansas City with a summer-long festival celebrating the jazz icon’s legacy.
Kansas City Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Announces 65th Anniversary Season Line-Up; ANNIE, INTO THE WOODS, More
Celebrating 65 years of artistic excellence and community engagement, newly appointed Artistic Director Robyne Parrish and the team at Arrow Rock Lyceum announced the theater's 65th anniversary season.
Behzod Abduraimov To Close Park University ICM 2025–26 Season With May Recital
Park University International Center for Music will present pianist Behzod Abduraimov on May 1 at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
THE MUSIC MAN Comes To Century II Concert Hall April 24-26!
The American Theatre Guild will present THE MUSIC MAN at Century II Concert Hall in Wichita, Kansas as part of the 2025–2026 Broadway in Wichita Series.
David Gray To Retire As Executive Director Of Kansas City Ballet
Kansas City Ballet has announced that Executive Director David Gray will retire from his position at the end of 2026.
Review: MOBY DICK
MTH’s World Premiere production of “Moby Dick a sea shanty” should not be missed.
Fifth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Photos: MOBY DICK: A SEA SHANTY at Music Theater Heritage
Music Theater Heritage has released first look photos from MOBY DICK: A SEA SHANTY, now playing at Crown Center.
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour First Look
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots.
Introducing the StageMag Show Promo Kit
Introducing the Show Promo Kit — your all-in-one toolkit for promoting your production! Everything you need to spread the word, now in a single dedicated page in your Stage Mag dashboard.
STEREOPHONIC Comes To The Kauffman Center in April
STEREOPHONIC, the most awarded Tony play of 2024, will be staged at the Kauffman Center from April 7-12, featuring a story set in a 1976 music studio.
Park ICM String Studios Students Concert Set For April
Students from Park University's International Center for Music will perform at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
Fourth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
Kauffman Center to Present UNDERTALE: THE DETERMINATION SYMPHONY WORLD TOUR
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced a new addition to the 2026-27 Kauffman Center Presents series lineup: UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony on September 2 at 7:30 p.
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Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Kansas City Music Hall
If Broadway’s Great Gatsby trades in spectacle, the first national North American Tour proves that its success on the road depends on something more grounded: a cast capable of sustaining the illusion night after night, city after city.
Park University ICM Orchestra To Present Spring Concert With Guest Conductor Jason Seber
Park University's International Center for Music (ICM) will present its spring concert on April 17, featuring guest conductor Jason Seber.
Midwest Trust Center To Present THE UGLY DUCKLING And Family Programming In Yardley Hall
The Midwest Trust Center will present THE UGLY DUCKLING by Lightwire Theater in Yardley Hall.
Interview: Joshua Grosso of THE GREAT GATSBY at Kansas City Music Hall
I had the pleasure of meeting by telephone with Joshua Grosso who plays Nick Carraway in “The Great Gatsby.
Review: THE PLAY THAT WENT WRONG at The White Theatre
Producing The Play That Goes Wrong at a community-theater level is an act of courage.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to The White Theatre in March
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG will be presented as part of The J’s 2025–26 Theatre Series at the Lewis & Shirley White Theatre.
NUNSENSE To Be Presented By Theatre In The Park At Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
Theatre in the Park will present NUNSENSE at the Black Box Theatre at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center.
Spire Chamber Ensemble Celebrates Sweet 16 with Voices InSpire Gala
Spire Chamber Ensemble will mark its 16th season with the inaugural Voices InSpire gala at Mission Hills Country Club on April 24, 2026.
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'Outlander in Concert' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/23-10/23) |
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'The Billy Joel Legacy' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/11-10/11) |
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Red Like Fruit Unicorn Theatre (10/14-10/25) |
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LIVIN' FAT Just Off Broadway Theatre (12/03-12/12) |
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Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (2/05-2/21) |
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Primary Trust Unicorn Theartre (3/03-3/14) |
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Blind Boys of Alabama Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (11/14-11/14) |
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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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Come From Away Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (6/04-6/20) |
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Suffs Unicorn Theartre (6/02-6/20) |