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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Independent Local Theatre that provides a space for original work and staging of Mainstream…read moreproductions. Arts Asylum started just east of downtown kcmo on 9th street in 2011. In 2021 it moved to east Brookside on the west side of Troost. Arts Asylum produces It's own productions as well as a venue for KC Finge Festival and several other groups. The shows range from original works to new takes on classic and well known productions. There is a Bar in the Lobby, Easy access to public transit and a parking lot. Show tickets are easily bought on line or at the box office.

Arts Asylum provides a wonderful intimate theater experience! They always have really interesting,…read morefunny, quirky, and inclusive productions going on. They have tons of community partnerships, and they are one of my favorite Fringe Festival venues every year! They have a huge parking lot, which makes parking in this busy area easy! The entrance is by the garage door on the NE corner of the building. They have gender neutral restrooms and typically will have a small bar operating for evening performances. Excellent dining options within walking distance -- make a whole night out of it!

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!!

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.

I really enjoy this venue. Recently I went to listed to filmmaker Kevin Willmont which was truly…read moreinspiring. What a gift to KC.

Our 1st time to this venue. It is very modern and updated! There are NO bad seats truly! Fabulous…read moreacoustics ensuring an intimate feel. We were there for an event combined with the Jazz Museum.

The Bowery definitely has lots of interesting events going on, and I feel like no one knows about…read moreit behind the Flea! Usually it's a lot of live music, but I went to 2 one-man shows during Fringe Fest that were super fun! You can enter via the door from the parking lot behind Westport Flea Market, and it's off to the left. Plenty of parking in the lot! Or you can enter from a door in the Flea restaurant. There's a bar in the Bowery and a bathroom by the Bowery entrance. A lot of the events will let you bring food into shows too, so definitely grab a burger and curly fries before heading in. The bar is located in a weird spot, I have to say. It's like right next to the stage. So if you're at a live music show, it's really convenient. But if you are at a theater production, it's annoying to have people walking across your view to the bar if it's open during the show. They also kind of need to work on their soundproofing a little bit. For some reason, they have a lot of late night events on Sunday nights, and I can hear the music in my apartment, which is on the other side of the parking lot. I'm pretty chill with noise since I signed up to live in Westport, but on Sunday nights, it's not ideal to be hearing the lyrics of songs in my room at 11 pm.

I attended a Fringe Fest event here at 9:30pm on a Friday night. The production was excellent -…read moreAustralian playwright / comedian / story-teller Jon Bennett delivered an hour of heartbreak and hilarity in his one man piece - "Fire in the Meth Lab". I have no issues with the space itself. With room for about 50, the stage is always close by and sound and lighting was great. The space is in the back part of the Westport Flea Market. My biggest complaint, and it is a big one; why in the hell do you have a bar that is less than 10 feet from the stage and 3 feet from my seat and allow it to be open during performances? Seriously??!! All throughout the performance I was distracted from the performance by audience members buying a drink. The loudest person in those transactions was the bartender! With Mr. Bennett's Australian accent and rapid delivery, the PAYING members of the audience really needed to focus clearly on the stage, not a bartender reciting what beers are available. Move the bar outside the performance area or at least install a heavy curtain for sound muffling. if you are going to run a performance hall, have some respect for the artist and audience!