Kansas City Upcoming Events
Timeless Mucha
Next Up: Monday, August 10 | All Day | Nelson-Atkins Museum Museum of Art
The special exhibition Timeless Mucha celebrates the visionary graphic work of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939), whose elegant figures and whiplash lines came to define the Art Nouveau movement and transformed visual culture around the world.Featuring more than 100 works…
Edra Soto: the place of dwelling Free
Next Up: Wednesday, August 12 | All Day | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Edra Soto (b. 1971, Puerto Rico) alters and recontextualizes common functional objects—wrought-iron screens, plastic lawn furniture, and electric fans, ubiquitous in her native Puerto Rico—to create objects and environments that celebrate the voices of working-class communities. Soto’s installation, the place…
Intimate Apparel
Next Up: Wednesday, August 12 | 7:30pm | City Stage in Union Station
“A justly acclaimed, beautifully written, and intensely personal play…” (Chicago Tribune) from two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage comes the soon-to-be classic, Intimate Apparel. Set in 1905 New York, Esther works as a seamstress sewing exquisite lingerie for an array of clients, but…
THE RITZ
Next Up: Wednesday, August 12 | 7:30pm | Unicorn Theatre
When Gaetano Proclo, a hapless, middle-aged, very married man takes it on the lam from his mafioso brother-in-law, Carmine Vespucci, he ducks into “The Ritz” – a gay bathhouse. What he encounters there sets the scene for an old-fashioned, doorslamming…
Come From Away
Next Up: Tuesday, September 1 | 7:00pm | Spencer Theatre - Kansas City Repertory Theatre
On the 25th Anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, we present this breathtaking tale of triumph that will leave you cheering for the power of community.This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from…
Eureka Day
Next Up: Wednesday, September 9 | 7:30pm | City Stage in Union Station
Delightfully prescient and pointedly funny, Jonathan Spector’s 2025 Tony Award-winning Eureka Day comes to the City Stage in September! In this “…sharp satire of well-meaning but misguided liberalism” (New York Theatre Guide) a mumps outbreak has put the Board of Directors of the Eureka…
New Dance Partners
Next Up: Friday, September 18 | 7:30pm | Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center
Audiences will delight in a feast for the eyes as four new works premiere on Yardley Hall stage. For this festival of contemporary and modern dance, the Midwest Trust Center has enlisted four choreographers to create original works for four…
Lyric Opera of Kansas City's La Bohème
Next Up: Saturday, September 19 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
A portrait of friendship, romance, and grief in nineteenth-century France among a charming group of impoverished bohemians who face life’s challenges with humor, resilience, and poetry.
Electric Poe 2026
Next Up: Wednesday, October 14 | 6:30pm | Union Cemetery
RED LIKE FRUIT
Next Up: Wednesday, October 14 | 7:30pm | Unicorn Theatre
Lauren asks Luke to narrate her life: her fraying mental health, the growing sense of unease she feels in the world. While Lauren’s been reporting on a high profile case of domestic violence, she’s been thinking back with eerie ambivalence…
Kansas City Ballet's The Wizard of Oz
Next Up: Friday, October 16 | 1:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Follow the yellow brick road as Septime Webre’s dazzling journey to the Emerald City returns. Swept away to Oz, Dorothy and Toto join three unexpected friends on a magical adventure to meet the Wizard, outwit a Wicked Witch, and find…
Sweeney Todd
Next Up: Friday, October 30 | 7:00pm
book by Hugh Wheelermusic and lyrics by Stephen Sondheimbased on an adaptation by Christopher BondAttend the tale of Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim's thrilling masterpiece of revenge, obsession, and dark humor.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City's The Marriage of Figaro
Next Up: Saturday, November 7 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Often hailed as the gold standard of opera, Mozart’s masterful portrayal of an extraordinary wedding day marries sparkling wit with profound insights on love, aging, forgiveness, and, ultimately, the joy of coming together. As they prepare to tie the knot…
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
Next Up: Tuesday, November 10 | 10:00am | The Coterie Theatre
The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever…
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ADVENTURE OF THE ELUSIVE EAR
Next Up: Wednesday, November 11 | 7:30pm | Unicorn Theatre
The notorious and as-yet undiscovered genius, Vincent Van Gogh, presents Sherlock Holmes with a most unusual case. Aided by his partner Dr. Watson and his paramour Irene Adler, the trio embark on a rousing adventure and find themselves confronting the…
360 ALLSTARS
Next Up: Thursday, November 12 | 7:30pm | Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center
360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast of World Champion and World Record-holding athletes and artists, don't miss this chance to witness the global smash hit seen by…
Take 3
Next Up: Saturday, November 21 | 7:30pm | Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center
Described by audience goers as a mini–Trans Siberian Orchestra experience, TAKE3 is nothing short of exhilarating. They have electrified audiences at over 600 venues across the U.S. and abroad, including performing arts centers, festivals, and symphony halls. Their unmistakable style and…
ANTI-HERO: REVENGE OF THE SWIFTIES
Next Up: Wednesday, December 9 | 7:30pm | Unicorn Theatre
Fourteen-year-old Cora harasses a prominent music critic and his family into changing his scathing review of a country-turned-pop star's most divisive record. When he ignores her demands, an entire fandom works to save their queen's #reputation with vigilante tactics. Will…
The Nutcracker & the Mouse King
Next Up: Saturday, December 12 | 7:30pm | Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center
Back by popular demand, OCDG presents its raucous version of E.T.A Hoff-man’s holiday classic in partnership with The People’s Liberation Big Band,KC Friends of Alvin Ailey, and Midwest Trust Center.
JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix
Next Up: Wednesday, January 27 | 9:45am | The Coterie Theatre
In this reimagined world, Jack and his mother struggle to live happily ever after. When his farm can’t feed him, his community can’t support him, and his mother can’t take care of him, Jack takes matters into his own hands…
Arms and the Man
Next Up: Wednesday, January 27 | 7:30pm | The Frantze Family Black Box Theatre at The Goppert Performing Arts Center at Avila University
George Bernard Shaw makes his triumphant return to the Kansas City stage in KCAT’s updated version of Arms and the Man. In this brand-new adaptation from KCAT Ensemble Member Jerry Mañan, George Bernard Shaw’s enduring comedy-drama takes a satirical look at the…
Kansas City Ballet's New Moves
Next Up: Thursday, January 28 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
New Moves, one of Kansas City Ballet’s most anticipated performances, offers a captivating showcase of contemporary ballet. This exclusive production allows audiences to experience the next generation of visionary choreographers in action. Set in the 180-seat Frost Studio Theater at…
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
Next Up: Friday, January 29 | 7:00pm
based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulzbook, music and lyrics by Clark Gesneradditional dialogue by Michael Mayeradditional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang come to life in this…
JOB
Next Up: Wednesday, February 3 | 7:30pm | Unicorn Theatre
Jane, an employee at the big tech company (you know the one), has been placed on leave after becoming the subject of a viral video. She arrives in the office of a crisis therapist - Loyd - determined to be…
Collaboration with Bach Aria Soloists- Bach Moves
Next Up: Saturday, February 13 | 7:30pm | Nelson-Atkins Museum Museum of Art
OCDG is thrilled to collaborate again with the renowned Bach Aria Soloists foran evening of original choreography set to music by Bach, Purcell, and more.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City's The Pirates of Penzance
Next Up: Saturday, February 20 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Life’s not easy on the high seas—especially when you’re there by mistake. Gilbert and Sullivan’s witty wordplay, swashbuckling satire, and captivating cadences make this lighthearted operetta a much-loved classic that never fails to entertain. Known for timeless (and tongue-twisting) tunes…
PRIMARY TRUST
Next Up: Wednesday, March 3 | 7:30pm | Unicorn Theatre
Kenneth’s life is built on routine: a job at a local bookshop, quiet evenings, one mai tai at his favorite bar. When the shop closes, Kenneth must confront the fears, dreams, and unspoken grief holding him back. A “pretty darn…
Kansas City Ballet's Romeo & Juliet
Next Up: Friday, March 12 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
William Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy comes to life in this unforgettable ballet. Artistic Director Devon Carney presents his powerful interpretation of the classic tale, featuring soaring choreography and richly drawn characters. Don’t miss one of the world’s most beloved ballets—an…
The Gingerbread Kid
Next Up: Monday, March 22 | 10:00am | The Coterie Theatre
When the magical child of a baking couple accidentally eats all of their parents’ sweets, they run away as fast as they can from facing the consequences. As the race builds, Allspice meets a kooky cast of storybook favorites including…
OCDG: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Concert
Next Up: Friday, April 9 | 8:00pm | City Stage in Union Station
Don’t miss this grand celebration reuniting dancers and musicians from theensemble’s two-decade history, featuring works spanning the company’sdiverse repertoire.
Romeo And Juliet
Next Up: Saturday, April 17 | 7:00pm
by William Shakespeare, adapted by Doug WeaverShakespeare's timeless story of love and fate returns in an intimate, intergenerational production featuring artists of all abilities.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City's Aida
Next Up: Saturday, April 24 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Passion, duty, and family collide against the backdrop of war in Verdi’s grand opera. As Ancient Egypt and Ethiopia clash, the Egyptian general Radamès and the enslaved Ethiopian Aida—secretly a princess—embark on a forbidden romance that could change the fate…
Kansas City Ballet's Pulse
Next Up: Friday, May 14 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
PULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney, tracing ballet’s past, present, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic, contemporary, and completely alive…
SUFFS
Next Up: Wednesday, June 2 | 7:30pm | Unicorn Theatre
The women of the American suffragist movement were brilliant, but as they fought tirelessly for the right to vote, they were also flawed, stubborn, passionate and funny. Suffs tells their story: the remarkable friendships, the heartbreak, and how this movement…
Madagascar A Musical Adventure
Next Up: Thursday, June 10 | 1:00pm | The Coterie Theatre
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime!Based on the smash DreamWorks animated…
The Secret Garden
Next Up: Thursday, June 24 | 7:00pm
book and lyrics by Marsha Normanmusic by Lucy Simonadapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett A soaring musical filled with beauty, wonder, and hope as a young girl discovers a hidden garden that transforms the lives around her.