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.
Kansas City Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra To Present SPOTLIGHT: CHARLIE PARKER Featuring Lonnie McFadden
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 Brings Summer Magic to Theatre in the Park
Disney Double Feature takes the stage at Theatre in the Park from July 25 through August 2.
Park University International Center for Music Reveals 2025-26 Concert Season
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 GREAT GATSBY Reveals Initial Dates and Cities For North American Tour
The first dates have been announced for the North American tour of the Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY.
GREASE Immersive Dinner Theatre Production to be Presented at Theatre Atchison
Theatre Atchison's immersive dinner theatre production of GREASE will run for one week only at the Atchison Event Center.
Full Cast and Cities Set For THE NOTEBOOK Tour
The full cast and 2025-26 tour route have been announced for the upcoming tour of THE NOTEBOOK, which kicks off this September.
UNCLE VANYA to be Presented at Kansas City Actors Theatre This August
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2025/2026 Season 21 in August with the seminal Russian theatre classic, Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov.
Christiane Noll, Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and More Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Two Kansas City Students Cast in Starlight Theatre’s Production of DISNEY'S FROZEN
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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Review: WEST SIDE STORY at White Theater
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.
Cast & Creatives Announced For CATS At Music Theater Heritage
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cats, running August 7–31, 2025.
Review: THE WIZ at KC Music Hall
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.
BroadwayWorld Launches the All-New Games Center Featuring Broadway Trivia & More
BroadwayWorld, the leading source for theatre news and entertainment, has officially launched the BroadwayWorld Games Center, a brand-new destination for interactive Broadway-themed games designed for theatre fans of all ages.
Review: CLUE at New Theatre Restaurant
Madcap! Frenetic! Hilarious! It is the New Theatre Restaurant production of CLUE.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens at Theatre in the Park Next Week
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.
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Theatre In The Park
The strength of this production is unquestionably the superior musical treatments, including an excellent orchestra of twenty conducted by Matt Richardson.
Arrow Rock Lyceum Reveals New Artistic and Producing Directors!
Two theatre veterans have accepted executive leadership positions at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.
MY FAIR LADY to be Presented at Theatre in the Park This Summer
Theatre in the Park will continue its 2025 OUTDOOR SEASON with My Fair Lady in June and July.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Kansas City
The American Theatre Guild will present DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey.
Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month.
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BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Just Off Broadway Theatre (3/11-3/20) |
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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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Take3 'Where Bach Meets Rock' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (11/21-11/21) |
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Wicked Music Hall Kansas City (8/12-8/30) |
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Clint Black & Midland Ozarks Amphitheater (10/10-10/10) |
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The Shark is Broken Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre (8/13-8/23) |
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New Dance Partners - The Ultimate Collaboration Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (9/18-9/19) |
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Come From Away Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (6/04-6/20) |
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JITNEY Just Off Broadway Theatre (9/17-9/26) |