The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Kansas City’s month-long Spotlight: Charlie Parker celebration will culminate in a dynamic concert led by trumpet virtuoso Lonnie McFadden and the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra on Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 p.
Disney Double Feature takes the stage at Theatre in the Park from July 25 through August 2.
A series of 11 concerts, featuring world-renowned special guests and Park University faculty, students and alumni, will highlight the International Center for Music’s 2025-26 season.
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
Theatre Atchison's immersive dinner theatre production of GREASE will run for one week only at the Atchison Event Center.
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September.
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2025/2026 Season 21 in August with the seminal Russian theatre classic, Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov.
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
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.
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Wicked Kansas City Music Hall (8/22-8/22) |
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'The Who's Tommy' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/14-10/14) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Kansas City Music Hall (1/26-1/31) |
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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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Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (5/08-5/08) |
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360 Allstars Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (11/12-11/12) |
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'The Billy Joel Legacy' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/11-10/11) |
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LIVIN' FAT Just Off Broadway Theatre (12/03-12/12) |
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Wicked Music Hall Kansas City (8/12-8/30) |
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Yamato Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (3/27-3/27) |
