Spend an evening at Kansas City’s premier indoor theater for live entertainment! Arvest Bank Theatre At The Midland hosts a variety of spectacular shows by some of the best musicians, comedians and other performing artists in the nation. The historic ambiance of the theater is complemented by its state-of-the-art technology and many amenities, like the full-service bar and lounge.
See a performance at one of the top five family theaters in the United States. The Coterie Theatre specializes in entertainment like shows, plays and musicals directed for children and their families. Coterie is especially respected due to its ingenious programming that presents classics and new intelligent plays to their young audience without watering down the material.
Attending a show at the Folly Theater can hardly be considered a folly. First opened in 1900, this theater venue has a rich past and well-preserved architecture. Come by Kansas City’s premier showcase to see a variety of entertainment including renowned artists, musicians and performers from across the world.
Catch one of the three mixed repertory seasons the Kansas City Ballet puts on each year. This 25-member professional ballet troupe has called Kansas City home since 1957. Visit KC’s destination for dance and see an excellent show, including the ever-popular Nutcracker.
See compelling, passionate and imaginative works by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre at one of its two hosting entertainment venues: the Copaken Stage and the Spencer Theatre. Founded on the idea of student actors performing side-by-side with professionals, the Rep has served as a leader in KC’s arts and culture community.
When KC’s original symphony orchestra was dissolved in 1982, the philanthropist R. Crosby Kemper Jr. insisted on creating the Kansas City Symphony. Since its formation, this new symphony orchestra has served as a vital part of the music community. Listen to their music at a show or sample before you purchase tickets by hearing their music on the radio or a CD.
Enjoy a show in the outdoor Starlight Theatre, one of three remaining self-producing outdoor theaters in the country. An audience of up to 7,947 can view touring Broadway shows and concerts on its historic stage. This musical theater is one of the most famous theatrical and musical entertainment venues in the city, so be sure to stop by for a slice of KC culture.
Bring the whole family out to the Theatre for Young America. One of the best places for a young person to first experience theater, Theatre for Young America promotes literacy, introduces different cultures and characters, presents diverse topics and teacher compassion and tolerance through their entertaining works.
Visit Kansas City’s Uptown Theater for the perfect setting for trade shows, weddings, parties, banquets, seminars and concerts. This historical landmark offers four rooms for public and private events. See your favorite singers in an entertainment venue where movies as well as live vaudeville and stage productions were hosted until the 1970s.