Second Year here and he wants a third one. Culture House is a second home to me and my family.read more

The Culture House is the best place to send your kids! From dance classes to acting classes they…read morehave it all. Their performances are professional and well done. All the kids are so talented! We highly recommend sending your kids here for a quality, healthy arts experience!

I just saw Kimberly Akimbo at Olathe Civic Theater. I have seen 100s of non-professional theater…read moreproductions over 50 years and volunteered as a stage manager for many of them, and this production has the finest acting I have ever experienced. The actors, director and the other tech people had a wonderful work of literature to present, and they did it proud. I also see many professional theater productions, including in New York and London, and this production equaled all that I have ever seen. There were about 30 people in the audience during my Sunday afternoon performance, but the actors gave their all, as if they were playing in a major theater on Broadway. This is probably the 8th production I've seen at OCT, and they have all been top quality performances.

Great theater. Great community. Great times! I love the variety of programming they provide and…read morehave always enjoyed myself while seeing their shows.

I've attended two productions at this theater, Spamalot, and Little Shop of Horrors, along with my…read morecousin. At both productions the acoustics and the sound system were so poor that we could only understand one word out of every five. I was familiar with both shows, which made the situation doubly frustrating. During Spamalot we talked to an usher during intermission. We were seated toward the front, and she said maybe the problem was that we were too close. It was a shame, because it looked like a great show, and I'm familiar with the songs, but if you can't hear the words - it definitely loses something. But during Little Shop of Horrors we sat in the middle section, and the sound was not one bit better! I talked to the House Manager, who didn't have anything helpful to offer at all. Now this theater is offering Young Frankenstein, a musical I really love. But I hate to shell out another $30 per ticket for a show I can't hear. I'm astonished at the 5-Star reviews here. What's the secret, guys? Is there some secret place in the theater where you can actually hear the shows?

Here for opening night of Mary Poppins - excellent colorful production! Performance was top notch…read morewith unbelievable talent. Nothing can compare to live entertainment - great for the entire family!

Really nice facility - not large but plenty of spaces that can be cordoned off to host a variety of…read moreevents. I really love the furniture and art selection. This looks less like a municipal building and more like a nice event space.

It's a nice, intimate venue. The staff is always friendly and it's not unusual to find free or…read morelow-cost entertainment here, often provided by MNU students. The biggest downfall for this otherwise impeccable location is their theatre seating. If you have legs (which many people do), you're likely to wish you didn't about 10 minutes after sitting down. The rows are very close together.

It was our very first visit to the New Theatre & Restaurant, and we attended a December 2025…read moreevening performance of Nobody's Perfect starring the talented Jim O'Heir. He was so gracious after the show, chatting with everyone who stopped by the backstage door. We felt lucky to say hello and even snap a photo with him! The evening begins with garlic bread and salad, followed by a trip to the buffet line. There's a variety of proteins, including steak, pork, fried fish, and fried chicken, along with sides like vegetables, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese. I wouldn't say the food is the highlight, but the overall experience and the venue itself are fantastic. Drinks and desserts (served during intermission) cost extra, though they're very reasonably priced. The audience tends to be older folks. I feel like like this is a hidden gem in Kansas City. It would be great to see them bring in some younger actors and actresses for added publicity so more people can discover what a special place this is.

While visiting a colleague in Kansas, I was treated to this wonderful experience! It was a matinee…read moreshowing of a comedy skit of Nobody's Perfect starred by Jim O'Heir. I was told that we would have lunch buffet style before the actual performance began, however the buffet was 90 minutes before the performance so make sure to get there early. There were several coach buses that transported senior guests to the event. Upon entering the theater, we were directed to our assigned table, which had a great view of the stage. The way the theater was laid out, any table would have a great seat to watch. Off to the buffet lines, despite there were 3 separate lines, it was moving slow due to the elderly guests taking their time. But once the lines were clear, it was east to come back for seconds. At the beginning of the line was a display case of all their huge dessert offerings, that you pick one as part of meal that would be served during intermission. The buffet had a variety of cuisines such as Asian, Italian, and American. Their beef stroganoff was delicious! Once we settled back at our table, our server took our drink and dessert order. Overall, the venue was well organized and clean. The Theater & Restaurant concept was amazing! It's so convenient that there is no need to go to 2 different places for dining and entertainment. Definitely a great place to have wonderful time! Highly Recommend if ever in Overland Park!

"Small" semi intimate setting as a movie theater but with a stage for tonight's live performance…read morewith Brass Rewind. They have VIP seating--it does offer bistro tables/seating, behind the theatre style seats, but perhaps only for "LIVE" events? So far, the seats are comfy. Plenty of leg room where I'm seated--4th row from the stage-stage left? lol I have no clue but facing the stage, I'm seated on the right, so?? They do have a concession stand, and there's a food truck outside--not sure the truck is this venue's modus operandi.

Great venue, went to New Years Eve there, Way Too Famous Band was excellent, lots of tunes to dance…read moreto and all were fun to listen to, Aztec has various seating options: VIP with tables and theatre seating. Previously a movie theater in a former life, this venue has been renovated to a perfect large size stage for live music, which they book for most weekends with a large variety of music genres. They have a bar with alcohol and non alcohol drinks and some snacks to offer. Check this place out! I have been to a number of concerts and every experience has been favorable.

I was hosting a surprise birthday party for my partner which included watching Tenet on the…read more(backyard) big screen. Mike reached out from my form request from the site within 10 minutes. There was no question that I'd even need to shop around for a better deal or experience. Mike was top notch professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. On the big day, he quickly set up the equipment, played an additional memory slideshow and music, and made a bunch of our neighborhood kiddos weeks with his popcorn machine. The sound quality and screen quality was perfect, even as a Christopher Nolan film usually demands an IMAX. For all future movie set ups for our family and probably our neighborhood, we'll be using Backyard Box Office KC

I would give 10 stars if I could, as I truly cannot recommend Michael and his amazing team at…read moreBackyard Box Office KC enough. We connected with Michael about hosting a movie night for our volunteers and staff at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and he immediately responded to our request and scheduled a time for a site visit. From our first interaction, he was friendly, genuine, on time, and communicative without fail. He has immense knowledge about his industry & equipment and has an impressive arsenal of processes in place so that his team is ready for anything. We had to postpone our first date due to weather, and Michael was in communication with us the whole time we were working to reschedule. We even had a hiccup with our planned site the night of our rescheduled event, and he and his team pivoted their entire set-up process like it was nothing. As a person in the events industry, I cannot say enough about their unwaveringly calm demeanor and creative problem solving. The night of the event, they arrived with plenty of time to set up the screen, sound system, lights, and popcorn machine. Everything was set up on time and looked organized. The screen was bright and displayed the picture beautifully, and the sound system was top notch. Michael and his team worked tirelessly to make our event seamless so that our staff could enjoy the event as well, and they thought of every little thing. They were prepared for anything & the pinnacle of professionalism, and I cannot wait to work with them again!

Our middle school daughter has danced with the SSoD for a few years now and we've watched her not…read moreonly improve her dance skills but also her confidence. She loves her teachers and friends and never complains about going, rather asks if she can get there early. I foresee her dancing in the SSoD through high school.

From the owner: Movement and dance are wonderful ways for children to express themselves. At The Studio School of…read moreDance we encourage this exploration in a safe and caring environment. We believe that children have the right to learn creative movement through choreography and dancewear that are appropriate to their age and consistent with our goal of reinforcing a healthy sense of self in each child. We believe dance is an art that builds confidence through self-expression, not exploitation, and our teaching methods, costumes, and dance movements reflect this belief. Each and every child at The Studio brings a special gift and we celebrate all of them equally. A child will learn so much more than dance at The Studio. They will build character.

Overall a great experience. They had their coffee shop open and while they had decent selections, I…read morehad forgotten my water bottle so I opted to buy a slightly overpriced one of theirs ($3). I went there for an evening event: Christmas in Killarney--they had cancelled last year, so it was nice to see them on the list for the holidays. JCCC brings in such amazing artists and people and this was no exception. Although one guy had mic issues he carried on like the professional he was and things went well. It wasn't exactly what I was expecting--I was thinking just a musical performance by a random group--but it was a musical. It was enjoyable--my foot was tapping and my hands were clapping so I must've had a good time! ;)

This place has everything you would want in a performing arts venue…read more Great sound and lighting. Comfortable sightlines. A calendar booked solid with world class acts. It's just smaller and in a community college. Who would have thought?

Oh you have no idea what you are missing out on! If I could put 10 stars I would. Kids can ROCK…read moreout to 80's metal, 90's grunge, or whatever they like here. They have all the instruments so anything your kiddo likes they can try. The instructors are mostly previous students who are still "young and cool" so they have a great connection with the younger crowd. One on one music lessons are available and or join the school band that is tailored to their age group. They play in shows and practice together regularly to form lasting friendships with their band mates. Everyone who works here is fantastic and very musically inclined and knowledgeable. We finally feel like we've found our music home for lessons and all around musical enjoyment. Seen the movie? Yeah, this place is even better. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.

We absolutely loved our time with School of rock. My oldest started in their rookies program when…read morehe was 5 and had a blast. Went up to playing his first show on drums with the band, which they happily named The Snake Skulls! Price can get a little steep, but if you can afford it, it's one of the best places we've been for music lessons. The staff is amazing and welcoming. Kyle was terrific with the kids and would always stop to talk music with me when he could. Jeremy is extremely helpful with anything you need and would answer all my questions about drum tech, even helping us find a good deal on an electric kit for our son to practice on at home. Hopefully one day, we will be able to start lessons here again.