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October 2023
Harper Lee’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
An event every day that begins at 7:30 PM, repeating until October 28, 2023
One event on October 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM
One event on October 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM
One event on October 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Kansas City, MO 64105
All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in Broadway history” (60 Minutes). With direction by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD — “the greatest novel of all time” (Chicago Tribune) — has quickly become “one of the greatest plays in history” (NPR). Emmy Award®-winning actor Richard Thomas plays the role of Atticus Finch…
Find out more »November 2023
The Care and Feeding of Baby Birds
Overland Park, KS 66214 United States
Connie, a failed poet, has moved back home and reached the end of her wits. In this one-woman play, she ruminates on her life while nursing some abandoned fledglings…possibly the only things keeping her together right now. But she has agreed to stay strong, to stay heroic, at least for the sake of the birds. Starring Jacqueline Crain Directed by Kay Brattan Written by Ann Wuehler **Content Warning: This story contains content about suicide Venue: The Culture House Stage &…
Find out more »Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth
An event every day that begins at 7:00 PM, repeating until November 11, 2023
An event every day that begins at 11:00 AM, repeating until November 12, 2023
An event every day that begins at 3:00 PM, repeating until November 12, 2023
Kansas City, 64106 United States
Get ready for The Greatest Show on Earth! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites Children of All Ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats and thrills. Feel part of the show with an immersive, 360-degree environment and new technology that creates real connections between you and unforgettable performers from all over the world. Ignite family fun at The Greatest Show on Earth when the new Ringling live show experience visits a town near you! WHEN: Friday, November…
Find out more »December 2023
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
An event every day that begins at 7:30 PM, repeating until December 9, 2023
One event on December 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM
One event on December 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM
One event on December 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Kansas City, MO 64105
THERE IS ONLY ONE. HER VOICE IS UNDENIABLE. HER FIRE IS UNSTOPPABLE. HER TRIUMPH IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER. An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner…
Find out more »January 2024
Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Kansas City, MO
America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Kansas City, MO! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! January 20, 2024 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM • Show Script: "Dirty Money".
Find out more »February 2024
ROCK CHALK REVUE – Magic in the Making – 2024
One event on February 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
One event on February 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM
The Rock Chalk Revue production is a variety show that invites Greek organizations, residence halls, scholarship halls, and other student organizations to try out and create an original musical. Student groups work all year and compete to be chosen for five slots in the show, from which one winner is selected by a panel of judges. The show is staged at the Lied Center each spring, with proceeds going to support a new local charity every three years. Since the first show in…
Find out more »June 2024
Donny Osmond at The Kauffman Center
Kansas City, MO 64108 United States
Donny Osmond at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 7:30 PM. Performing in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre. Chosen by the public as winner of Best Show, Best Performer, Best Resident Headliner and Best Production in the Best of Las Vegas honors from The Las Vegas Review Journal, Osmond’s show is an exciting, energy-filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recognized entertainers in the world. The audience experiences a 90-minute…
Find out more »STOMP at Starlight Theatre
Kansas City, MO 64132 United States
STOMP at Starlight Theatre June 14th through June 16th at 8:00 PM. STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Find out more »July 2024
Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Starlight Theatre
Kansas City, MO 64132 United States
Disney's The Little Mermaid at Starlight Theatre July 9th through July 14th at 8:00 PM. Dive beneath the waves with the beloved tale of a young mermaid named Ariel who dreams of a world beyond her own.
Find out more »Electric Poe at Union Cemetery
Kansas City, 64108 United States
October 17 – November 3, 2024 Performed outdoors in one of Kansas City’s hidden gems! Just in time for Halloween, Electric Poe returns to Union Cemetery to showcase R.H. Wilhoit once again captivating audiences as the master of the macabre. This year, Wilhoit looks at Poe through the eyes of Poe’s rival writer, Rufus Griswold. Written as an obituary by Griswold for Poe, highlighted stories include “The Raven” and “William Wilson”.
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