RedBull Dance Your Style Qualifier Midwest USA took over the Muriel Kauffman stage last night and…read morewhat a night! One on one street dance battle where the crowd decides who's the winner, red or blue, with wands that were handed out, narrowing the competition down to the final two. And the winner is Briana "Passion" Grey. The cost was only $16 dollars! Excuse my lack of video editing but for close up pictures and better videos check out the Kansas City Stars article.

Attended Raiders of the Lost Ark with the Kansas City Symphony playing accompaniment to the film…read more This was amazing! I was blown away by how good it was. The place is beautiful, and by all means, go wander the lobby for a while before your show. There are bars/snack counters set up across the venue where you can go grab a quick bite. Some of which is quite good. You should definitely branch out, though, and get items that you normally don't get anywhere else. Only thing is, you have to plan a little as the intermissions are not long and chugging a beer then sitting for another 1.5 hrs. is not the best! They also have the most helpful volunteer force I have ever encountered! Those folks are awesome!

Wonderful Theater, comfy seats, Amazing Content…read more Just off Broadway is home to the Melting Pot Theatre Company. KCMPT is an African American theatre company and puts on thought provoking pieces. JOB also has many other local groups that stage productions there ( music, dance, spoken word... ). The theater is open seating, but it's "in the round." The seating is on risers around the stage, so there isn't a bad view in the house! The theater is in Penn Valley park, just north of Indigo Wild. There is a parking lot on the south side of the building.

Tonight was my first time at the Just Off Broadway Theater. I attended the KC Melting Pot…read moreTheater's production of "Night, Mother" by Marsha Norman. I really enjoyed this performance. It's one of my favorite plays. With a cast of two, it's a big load for the actors. They were wonderful!! Both of them were lovely and did this fine work great justice. Wednesday and Thursday are "Community Pricing" nights so the tickets are $10 cheaper. That's great on the wallet. The theater is very nice and professional. The set was fantastic! Wardrobe and makeup were spot on. I am very impressed and grateful I made it to see this show before the end of the run.

Season ticket holder here. We loved KCAT shows!! "Dial M for Murder" is another winner. Just a…read morelovely show! We laughed, we were concerned and so involved in the great story. What a treasure this theatre company is for our community! Love the venue too. Choose your own seats. So nice.

Located in the lower level of the Union Station, City Stage is a 200 seat theater (10 rows x 20…read moreseats), so not a bad seat in the house. I sat 9th row on the end and had a great view. The seating is comfy and lights and sound were great. I attended "Plume" from local playwright Mike Rice as part of the KC Fringe Festival 2022 on it's opening night. A 5 actor ensemble that was a no holds barred 45 minutes of intense drama featuring adult language and violence - Excellent! Keep the kids at home! Besides annually co-hosting Fringe Festival performances City Stage is also the current home for Theater for Young America and KC Actors Theater.

KC is unbelievably lucky to have The Midland--what a stunner of a venue! Seriously, it's the kind…read moreof place that makes other theaters look like basement rec rooms. The moment you walk in, you're hit with an atmosphere so unique, there's truly nothing else like it. A couple of weeks ago, we saw Paul Simon there and checked out the VIP bar--a classy touch. The bartenders were on point, pouring a solid selection that beats most arena slop by a country mile. Not only is The Midland an architectural icon, it's laid out with fan-friendly genius. Growing up in KC, I've parked my behind in just about every seat over the years, and I swear there isn't a bad one in the house--whether you're front-and-center or chilling in the balcony, you'll feel like you've scored the hookup. Grab tickets to a show at The Midland--you'll thank me later.

Saw a concert at the Midland. This venue is very cool; the ceilings and decor are very ornate and…read morebeautiful. The theater dates back to the 1920's. We have general admission tickets as we brought out 2 boys to their first concert here. It was the perfect first concert! There were plenty of bathrooms and bars throughout. The general admission for this concert was standing room but the floor is tiered and there were some chairs in the back. Overall it was a great experience.

What a treat the Ruby Room Christmas at the Crown Center was marvelous. It was a montage of mostly…read morenew yet vintage themed songs from 4 great singers and a trio band with a nifty piano guy. On top of the 2 act show was a Charlie Chaplinesque character adding a ton of highlight and smiles abundance. If not too late catch this show this season. PS nice bar hand Brent very helpful.

Three Stages, Two Venues, world class talent. MTH has two…read morestages on the third floor of Crown Center and then one on the fourth floor. Both Venues offer a full bar and snacks. You are able to bring food and drink ( purchased from them, not outside ) into the show. The Main stage and the Ruby Room are on the third floor. The Grand Stage ( old heartland theater, on the 4th floor ) is accessible through the parking garage or escalators on the south side inside crown center. The shows are fantastic with most actors being from the area, but a few from outside Kansas City. Buy your tickets ahead of time for better seats!!

Bold. New. Plays. The Unicorn Theatre features mostly…read moreoriginal work, with several World Premires each season. The cast draws from the best local talent. I love that they have 2 theater spaces so they are able to adapt the room to the show. The concessions feature alcohol, coffee, and non alcohol options. They allow you to bring drinks purchased there, and most shows will have an intermission. Parking is available in the lot north adjacent, the lot south of the structure, behind 39th and Main, or on Baltimore, one block West. Do not park on main street. The street car runs right in front.

The Unicorn offers up a slice of Broadway on Main Street, KCMO. I daresay it was the most enjoyable…read moretheater experience I've had since seeing Cabaret several years ago at Studio 54. Why? Because the theater offers top notch entertainment (they advertise that they produce "the hippest BoldNewPlays"). But it's more than that. Often the top notch entertainment bit is all you can ask for when going to the theater. Since childhood, I've been going to see many a Broadway Play that cost well over 200 dollars a ticket (some are up to 400 dollars a ticket. I don't lie!) and despite my petite stature (I'm freaking SHORT), I feel absolutely cramped and miserable in a seat that if it were on an airplane, at least it would be soon be spitting me out in a foreign land at those prices! I know, I know. Theater is expensive. Many theaters are old and that is part of the charm. The history, right? Of course. I'm a sucker for all of that, too, don't get me wrong. The theater in which I saw Grey Gardens the Musical offers spacious, comfortable seating in an extremely intimate environment. It's a modern theater, sure, but I was able to stretch my legs out, cross them even, and shift in my seat (OK, I'm restless when sitting for more than an hour), while enjoying the show. I believe there isn't a bad seat in the house. Grey Gardens blew me away. The sound was absolutely stellar and the performances were perfection. Everyone agreed that Drew and Jessica were on point with their GG performances. The actresses last night were just as good. I am not exaggerating. Blew. Me. Away. As Big Edie would say, "You CAN have your cake and eat it, too, in this life." Thank you, Unicorn for existing and making a quality theater experience a sure thing in Kansas City.

Great Venue with free parking. Sound quality was excellent for the David Byrne concert. East access…read morein and out, with many staff members helping those that couldn't figure out the well marked seating areas. The only negative was having first row upper terrace ing the middle sections. avoid these rows. No guardrail in front of you and ushers blocked view for first 2 songs. First time here and very enjoyable.

Starlight is a Kansas City institution and I've come here countless times for everything from…read morebroadway performances to big concerts and I have to say it's a really great big venue. To start with, what other venue in KC has ample FREE parking? I feel like 10 years ago this was common, but nowadays not only is parking often pricey, but it can be harder and harder to find. With Starlight located in Swope Park, they are able to share parking with the Zoo and if needed do overflow parking into the park itself. Worst case you're walking a bit. I love that I never have to worry about finding a spot. Now, as we've moved into the modern era Starlight has enacted some clear bag policies so you'll want to read up on that. I just brought my ID , a credit card, and my phone to simplify entry. Once inside you'll be treated to the nicest outdoor venue KC has to offer. The restrooms were renovated within the past few years and are really super nice. I remember back in the day they were worse for wear, but now they are all clean, well lit, and despite it being an outdoor venue, little to no bugs. The food options appear to be decent - we ate before arriving on our latest visit, but they had solid beers available for purchase, and several bar areas which made lines move quickly. I'll finally add that you will have a vastly different experience on if you get a ticket way at the top or one down in orchestra. Of course the orchestra tickets are incredible and IMO worth the cost since Starlight keeps prices pretty fair, but I love that since it's so big and they have such far away seats, if you just want to enjoy music under the stars you can still do that here for sometimes as cheap as $30 a seat. Overall, I love this venue - especially on a nice KC night it really can't be beat if you have good seats.

I was here for my cousin Alice Kitchen's memorial service. She was a huge supporter of the arts, of…read moreKansas City, of women and children, of LBGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, and an unstoppable proponent of equality and justice for all. She's always been kind of a guiding light of "conscience" and selfless service for me. She did so much good without asking for anything for herself. The Spencer Theatre was offered for her memorial service because of her activism and support, and the many lives she changed. US Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver delivered an inspiring eulogy. Obviously, my experience of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Spencer Theatre is different from most people's, and I'm very grateful to them for providing it in memory of Alice Kitchen.

What a lovely afternoon to see the finale of Color Purple…read more KC Repertory- Spencer Theatre located with UMKC campus is right on the edge of Cherry. Parking can fill up early and not too many handicapped spots so dropping of my mom at the door was next best thing. Once inside, so many smiling patrons around. We headed to the bar, to checkout drink and food offerings. The Color Purple color changing cups held drinks. We tried: Frozen Sangria, Frozen guava lemonade (NA) and Vieux Carré cocktail. All were delicious! Adrian and LaVera were helpful and patient bartenders. There were a few vendor tables to checkout, including a The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City promoting the upcoming productions. And for the most interactive fun, a tablet Photo Booth station, where the resulting picture had play brand border. There was an air of excitement, enthusiasm and friendly people all around. Our seats in the Terrace were very nice. Comfy seats, aisles with amble markers and space to pass as long as you stood up and the elevation of slopes for tiered seating was perfect, whereas we had a clear sight line to the stage. This made the acoustics and sound have a great quality and clarity. The entire cast was phenomenal. The well known story translated well onto stage. The drama, tragedy, triumphs, comedic timing was felt in every word, lyrics and various musical scores from entire company.

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!

We attended a great jazz show by Terri Lyne Carrington at the theater. It was my first time…read moreattending a show there. The building is so lovely. Beautiful architecture. It's older and the only disadvantage to this is the seating is not on levels like a more modern theater. As a person who is 5'2, I had to constantly try to move around in my seat to get a view between people's heads in the rows in front of me. I could never get really comfortable but that was my only complaint. If o were wealthier, I'd grab some of the box seats. That looks like fun! The show was fantastic and Carrington and her magnificent band performed music of resistance! She and her band did a twist on one of Max Roach's albums, We Insist! Starting out with the great Driva'Man. I enjoyed it so much! I know the theater is having an art auction to raise money soon of you love art especially local artists, this would be a great event to support. I'd love to go back to see more shows and plays.

Gorgeous Historic Venue, wonderful performances, great location downtown…read more I've seen jazz concerts, cabaret shows, local talent and touring shows. There is a parking garage to the west, street parking, or public transit. There is a concession stand in the lobby and they allow refreshments into the theater. I prefer the main floor, near the front. There is a balcony, the seats are narrow, and they have box seats as well. The bathrooms are small for the size of the venue, so there is usually a line.