300 W. 12th St.
Kansas City, MO,
BUILT: 1900
SEATING CAPACITY: 1218
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DATES PRODUCTION 4/14/1984 - 4/14/1984 Wanna Play?! (1984)
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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra GLAMOUR OF OLD HOLLYWOOD COMES TO THE FOLLY In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Executive Director Alyssa Bell Jackson has announced the last events for the 2024-2025 Signature Series, Glamour of Old Hollywood, featuring a Jazz Gala on Friday, May 30 at 6:00pm and multimedia concert on Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at Stephen Metzler Hall in the Folly Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Executive Director Alyssa Bell Jackson has announced the last events for the 2024-2025 Signature Series, Glamour of Old Hollywood, featuring a Jazz Gala on Friday, May 30 at 6:00pm and multimedia concert on Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at Stephen Metzler Hall in the Folly Theater.
Letterkenny Stars Kick Off U.S. Stand-Up Tour This Weekend With Dates Thru April
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024
The tour will be headlined by the always hilarious Mark Forward (“Coach”) plus stand-up sets by Jeff McEnery (“Alexander') and Letterkenny/Shoresy writer Allie Pearse, plus Olivia Stadler on select dates. After a sold out limited run in 2023, the Letterkenny 2024 stand-up tour will hit cities across North America through April.
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024
The tour will be headlined by the always hilarious Mark Forward (“Coach”) plus stand-up sets by Jeff McEnery (“Alexander') and Letterkenny/Shoresy writer Allie Pearse, plus Olivia Stadler on select dates. After a sold out limited run in 2023, the Letterkenny 2024 stand-up tour will hit cities across North America through April.
Review: RIP VAN WINKLE, Hoxton Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 29, 2023
London company Gothic Opera returns to Hoxton Hall for their fifth outing and their take on French composer Robert Planquette's Rip Van Winkle.
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 29, 2023
London company Gothic Opera returns to Hoxton Hall for their fifth outing and their take on French composer Robert Planquette's Rip Van Winkle.
Playwrights' Center & Venturous Theater Fund Reveal 2023"25 Venturous Playwright Fellowships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023
Playwrights' Center and Venturous Theater Fund have revealed the 2023-25 Venturous Playwright Fellows: Harmon dot aut, with their play Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting (in partnership with Spectrum Theatre Ensemble and the Contemporary American Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2023
Playwrights' Center and Venturous Theater Fund have revealed the 2023-25 Venturous Playwright Fellows: Harmon dot aut, with their play Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting (in partnership with Spectrum Theatre Ensemble and the Contemporary American Theater.
Folly Theater to Present HITS! THE MUSICAL on Tuesday
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023
The Folly Theatre will present Hits! The Musical on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:30pm.
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023
The Folly Theatre will present Hits! The Musical on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:30pm.
Kansas City Theatres Reopen With Health Precautions
by Alan Portner - Oct 21, 2021
Kansas City live theater companies have mostly reopened after enduring eighteen months of dark stages and empty auditoriums. Curtains first rang down in New York and shortly here beginning March 12, 2020. As of today, October 21, 2021, more than 732,000 Americans have died as a result of one of several variants of the Covid-19 virus.
by Alan Portner - Oct 21, 2021
Kansas City live theater companies have mostly reopened after enduring eighteen months of dark stages and empty auditoriums. Curtains first rang down in New York and shortly here beginning March 12, 2020. As of today, October 21, 2021, more than 732,000 Americans have died as a result of one of several variants of the Covid-19 virus.
KNOCK KNOCK By Playwright Floyd Toulet Announces Autumn Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021
Performed by Lucy Bagley and Philip Blair and directed by Joe Staton, KNOCK KNOCK is recognised by the V&A National Video Archive of Performance, endorsed by Peter Egan and awarded five star reviews by the London Audience Club.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021
Performed by Lucy Bagley and Philip Blair and directed by Joe Staton, KNOCK KNOCK is recognised by the V&A National Video Archive of Performance, endorsed by Peter Egan and awarded five star reviews by the London Audience Club.
BWW Review: THE HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS CHRISTMAS SHOW IS MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT AT THE FOLLY THEATER
by Steve Wilson - Dec 10, 2019
It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit to the Folly Theatre in Kansas City for another much-anticipated holiday show performed by the Heartland Men's Chorus on December 7 and December 8. MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT is the name of the 2019 offering for the holiday season and the name describes exactly what the show accomplishes.
by Steve Wilson - Dec 10, 2019
It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit to the Folly Theatre in Kansas City for another much-anticipated holiday show performed by the Heartland Men's Chorus on December 7 and December 8. MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT is the name of the 2019 offering for the holiday season and the name describes exactly what the show accomplishes.
BWW Review: POTTED POTTER, A Parody of Harry Potter, Now Showing at the Folly Theater in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - Nov 30, 2019
The magic of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter comes to life at the Folly Theatre in POTTED POTTER THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE, now playing through December 1st. This hilarious parody covers all seven of the best-selling Harry Potter fantasy series in just 70 side-splitting minutes.
by Steve Wilson - Nov 30, 2019
The magic of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter comes to life at the Folly Theatre in POTTED POTTER THE UNAUTHORIZED HARRY EXPERIENCE, now playing through December 1st. This hilarious parody covers all seven of the best-selling Harry Potter fantasy series in just 70 side-splitting minutes.
Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson Set for December Run at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016
Five-time Grammy nominated jazz singer Karrin Allyson has confirmed concert dates through the end of 2016.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016
Five-time Grammy nominated jazz singer Karrin Allyson has confirmed concert dates through the end of 2016.
Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson Set for December Run at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016
Five-time Grammy nominated jazz singer Karrin Allyson has confirmed concert dates through the end of 2016.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016
Five-time Grammy nominated jazz singer Karrin Allyson has confirmed concert dates through the end of 2016.
BWW Review: A Musical Gift With KANSAS CITY CHRISTMAS
by Steve Wilson - Dec 8, 2014
The outstanding musical production of Kansas City Christmas opened the 29th season of the Heartland Men's Chorus on Friday December 5 at the Folly Theater. The newly appointed Artistic Director Dustin S. Cates led the chorus of about 120 men through an array of humorous and sincere holiday songs to kick off the festive season. Cates served as a Guest Conductor for the Chorus's production of I Am Harvey Milk.
by Steve Wilson - Dec 8, 2014
The outstanding musical production of Kansas City Christmas opened the 29th season of the Heartland Men's Chorus on Friday December 5 at the Folly Theater. The newly appointed Artistic Director Dustin S. Cates led the chorus of about 120 men through an array of humorous and sincere holiday songs to kick off the festive season. Cates served as a Guest Conductor for the Chorus's production of I Am Harvey Milk.
Lyric Opera of KC to Continue Season with Vinson Cole & Friends in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2014
Lyric Opera of Kansas City continues its 57th season with a very special event, Vinson Cole & Friends, on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4pm at the historic Folly Theatre. This benefit for Lyric Opera will include Christine Brewer and Daniel Belcher for an evening of opera classics. All have strong Missouri ties: Daniel Belcher called Kansas City home for several years and performed with Lyric Opera of Kansas City several times. Christine Brewer began her career with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus and performed several times with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Vinson Cole, a beloved Kansas City treasure, received his training at University of Missouri-Kansas City and is currently a member of the faculty of their Conservatory of Music and Dance.
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2014
Lyric Opera of Kansas City continues its 57th season with a very special event, Vinson Cole & Friends, on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4pm at the historic Folly Theatre. This benefit for Lyric Opera will include Christine Brewer and Daniel Belcher for an evening of opera classics. All have strong Missouri ties: Daniel Belcher called Kansas City home for several years and performed with Lyric Opera of Kansas City several times. Christine Brewer began her career with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus and performed several times with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Vinson Cole, a beloved Kansas City treasure, received his training at University of Missouri-Kansas City and is currently a member of the faculty of their Conservatory of Music and Dance.
THE WHALE Opens Tonight at Marin Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2014
Marin Theatre Company continues its 48th Season with the Bay Area premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale, which won MTC's 2011 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize and has gone on to become one of the most critically acclaimed new plays in America since its premiere in 2012.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2014
Marin Theatre Company continues its 48th Season with the Bay Area premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale, which won MTC's 2011 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize and has gone on to become one of the most critically acclaimed new plays in America since its premiere in 2012.
THE WHALE to Open 10/7 at Marin Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2014
Marin Theatre Company continues its 48th Season with the Bay Area premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale, which won MTC's 2011 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize and has gone on to become one of the most critically acclaimed new plays in America since its premiere in 2012.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2014
Marin Theatre Company continues its 48th Season with the Bay Area premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale, which won MTC's 2011 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize and has gone on to become one of the most critically acclaimed new plays in America since its premiere in 2012.
FAILURE: A LOVE STORY Receives West Coast Premiere at MTC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2014
To close its 47th Season, Marin Theatre Company will produce the West Coast premiere of Failure: A Love Story by the 'hugely talented Chicago writer' (Chicago Tribune) Philip Dawkins. Directed by MTC's artistic director Jasson Minadakis, this 'enchanted and enchanting' play about love and loss will feature five actors playing multiple characters, using puppets and playing live music both original (by MTC's frequent collaborator Chris Houston, a Berkeley-based composer and musician) and from the era of the play - 1920s Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2014
To close its 47th Season, Marin Theatre Company will produce the West Coast premiere of Failure: A Love Story by the 'hugely talented Chicago writer' (Chicago Tribune) Philip Dawkins. Directed by MTC's artistic director Jasson Minadakis, this 'enchanted and enchanting' play about love and loss will feature five actors playing multiple characters, using puppets and playing live music both original (by MTC's frequent collaborator Chris Houston, a Berkeley-based composer and musician) and from the era of the play - 1920s Chicago.
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theater Picks in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - Jun 1, 2014
With the summer months, just ahead most of the professional theater companies in Kansas City will be closing down their 2013-2014 season. Through the summer, local community theaters will be staging productions, but there is still time to see the end of this year's season.
by Steve Wilson - Jun 1, 2014
With the summer months, just ahead most of the professional theater companies in Kansas City will be closing down their 2013-2014 season. Through the summer, local community theaters will be staging productions, but there is still time to see the end of this year's season.
FAILURE: A LOVE STORY Receives West Coast Premiere at MTC, 6/5-29
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2014
To close its 47th Season, Marin Theatre Company will produce the West Coast premiere of Failure: A Love Story by the 'hugely talented Chicago writer' (Chicago Tribune) Philip Dawkins. Directed by MTC's artistic director Jasson Minadakis, this 'enchanted and enchanting' play about love and loss will feature five actors playing multiple characters, using puppets and playing live music both original (by MTC's frequent collaborator Chris Houston, a Berkeley-based composer and musician) and from the era of the play - 1920s Chicago.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2014
To close its 47th Season, Marin Theatre Company will produce the West Coast premiere of Failure: A Love Story by the 'hugely talented Chicago writer' (Chicago Tribune) Philip Dawkins. Directed by MTC's artistic director Jasson Minadakis, this 'enchanted and enchanting' play about love and loss will feature five actors playing multiple characters, using puppets and playing live music both original (by MTC's frequent collaborator Chris Houston, a Berkeley-based composer and musician) and from the era of the play - 1920s Chicago.
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