The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
The Holly Weird Film Festival announced a national road tour following its 8th annual season in North Hollywood, bringing a lineup of independent short films from filmmakers across the U.
Lisa Reneé Pitts opens up about bringing A BEAUTIFUL NOISE to Starlight, the last impact of Neil Diamond's music, and why live theater remains one of the most powerful ways to connect audiences across generations.
Natascia Diaz has joined the cast of Into the Woods as the Witch at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre this summer.
The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
Astrolabe Theater Company will present a staged reading of IN THE TENT OF STARS, a new family musical centered on a transgender child lead, at Music Theatre Heritage at Crown Center in Kansas City.
Single tickets are on sale for the Broadway touring production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Kansas City's Music Hall, part of the PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will headline Starlight Theatre's 39th Annual Gala in Kansas City.
Chief Executive & Artistic Director Tim Scott announced that Broadway star Jeremy Jordan will return to Music Theater Heritage (MTH) for a two-night exclusive concert engagement in the MTH Grand Theater at Crown Center.
The Waitress musical hits the road this fall! Celebrate its 10th anniversary with a North American tour hitting 40+ cities.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical hits Kansas City's Starlight Theatre July 7-12, starring American Idol winner Nick Fradiani.
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL announced a multi-city anniversary tour celebrating 25 years since its debut in a 76-seat Orlando theater.
Charlotte Street has announced the selection of 17 artists for the two-year Studio Residency Program.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra announced its 2026-2027 Signature Series, titled Milestones, featuring five performances across venues including the Gem Theater, Folly Theater, and Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center.
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Starlight Theater in Kansas City announced a complimentary fireworks show following its July 4 Bob Dylan concert, inviting attendees to stay after the performance to mark the holiday.
Kansas City's Starlight Theatre is marking its 75th anniversary by offering 75 tickets priced at $75 to each Broadway performance, available for a limited 75-hour window.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
Kansas City Actors Theatre will present the Kansas City premiere of Heidi Armbruster's comedy-mystery MRS.
Ozark Actors Theatre will present THE ADDAMS FAMILY as part of its 2026 professional season, with Tony Award nominee Taylor Louderman making her directorial debut.
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical HADESTOWN is set to kick off Starlight's 75th Broadway season as part of the AdventHealth Broadway Series in Kansas City.
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
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Jefferson Starship Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater (9/27-9/27) |
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Blind Boys of Alabama Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (11/14-11/14) |
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JITNEY Just Off Broadway Theatre (9/17-9/26) |
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Actors From The London Stage 'King Lear' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (3/25-3/26) |
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Annie The Showboat Theatre (7/24-8/02) PHOTOS |
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Wicked Kansas City Music Hall (8/22-8/22) |
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American Psycho Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (9/04-9/20) |
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'Burn the Floor presents Maks & Peta Live!' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (4/03-4/03) |
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'The Billy Joel Legacy' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/11-10/11) |
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The Lion in Winter Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (10/30-11/15) |
