The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced a new event in its 2026 Kauffman Center Presents series: AN EVENING WITH CELTIC THUNDER, scheduled for October 11, 2026 at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the company’s 2026–2027 season, which will feature a mix of classic ballet works, contemporary choreography, and family programming.
Starlight Theatre in Kansas City will present its 2026 AdventHealth Broadway Series, featuring a lineup of acclaimed Broadway shows.
The murder mystery play CLUE, based on the popular Hasbro board game, will be performed at Pikes Peak Center from March 23-25.
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of MOBY DICK: A SEA SHANTY.
The Psychology of Serial Killers invites audiences beyond the headlines and into the behavioral, developmental, and psychological pathways that can precede serial homicide.
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nosta
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced that longtime Kansas City actor Gary Neal Johnson will receive the Dr.
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KC Melting Pot Theatre willpresent Long Time Since Yesterday, by P.
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will present ALBERT LIN | IN SEARCH OF LOST CITIES on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.
The new season, the 70th in Lyric Opera’s history, will include four mainstage productions at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, including La bohème and Aida.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS is a vocally commanding and spiritually powerful production, led by standout performances from Eric Greene and Michelle Bradley under the legendary direction of Francesca Zambello.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American Tour of The Outsiders.
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Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the 2026-2027 season.
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra will present a special tribute concert, NEVER TOO MUCH, celebrating the music of Luther Vandross on March 20 at Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center.
“Elvis and Elton Together” rates a big five stars.
Outback Presents has announced that comedian Greg Warren will launch The Impulse Comedy Tour in 2026, with the headlining run beginning April 10 at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri.
When the musical juggernaut titled “Hamilton” stormed into Kansas City’s gilded Music Hall this week, it arrives not as a relic of mid-2010s hype, but as a living, breathing re-invention of America’s founding fathers.
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present its upcoming Next Narrative Monologue Competition Kansas City Regional Finals, an exciting opportunity for local student performers to showcase their talent, creativity, and voice on a professional stage.
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present a High School Monologue Competition, aiming to spotlight emerging young artists.
They say that falling in love is wonderful.
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, has announced North American theater tour dates for his brand-new show, Daniel Sloss: BITTER.
The North American tour of The Great Gatsby officially hit the road last week.
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Don’t Talk To The Actors Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (4/09-4/25) |
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The Lion in Winter Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (10/30-11/15) |
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Wicked Kansas City Music Hall (8/22-8/22) |
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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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Wicked Music Hall Kansas City (8/12-8/30) |
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The Phantom of the Opera Music Hall Kansas City (12/06-12/06) |
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360 Allstars Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (11/12-11/12) |
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BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Just Off Broadway Theatre (3/11-3/20) |
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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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LIVIN' FAT Just Off Broadway Theatre (12/03-12/12) |
