Theater & Shows
Stages, puppets, and matinees
A Chorus Line
Classic Broadway musical about Broadway dancers and ambition.
Finding Nemo Jr. presented by First Act Theatre Arts
Dive under the sea with Nemo and friends in this Disney musical stage adaptation.
Fables & Fairy Tales: An All-Ages Improvised Musical
Family-friendly improv musical spinning classic fables and fairy tales.
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
Mo Willems' beloved characters celebrate the holidays in a joyful theatrical extravaganza.
90th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Thursday Show
90th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Thursday Show at Cable Dahmer Arena
90th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Friday Show
Classic family circus with acrobats, animals, and specialty acts.
A Christmas Carol
The holiday classic returns to Kansas City Repertory Theatre with beloved characters and timeless magic.
90th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Saturday Morning Show
90 years of family circus fun—acrobats, performers, and thrills at the Ararat Shrine Circus.
A Christmas Carol
A Kansas City holiday tradition—join Scrooge's redemptive journey with Christmas spirits at Spencer Theatre.
90th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus - Sunday Show
90-year tradition of circus thrills at the Ararat Shrine Circus.
Pride and Prejudice
Classic Austen romance adaptation on the big screen; free screening at Screenland Armour Theatre.
Fun Family Film - Toy Story 5
Family screening of Toy Story 5 at West Wyandotte Library in Kansas City.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Classic comedy film screening at Screenland Armour Theatre.
The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off!
Musical comedy where young cookie chefs compete in a playful bake-off battle at Union Station.
Ringling Bros B&B: The Greatest Show on Earth
Ringling Bros. circus spectacle featuring acrobats, animals, and jaw-dropping stunts.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Muppet Christmas Carol
Kansas City Symphony Presents Muppet Christmas Carol—family-friendly holiday musical.
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker—iconic holiday ballet at Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
The All-Ages Truck Noises Show!
Buckle up for a hilarious all-ages comedy show all about truck sounds and fun.
Ballet Academy of Missouri Presents The Nutcracker
Ballet Academy of Missouri's debut Nutcracker at historic Folly Theater in Kansas City.
Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Kansas City Ballet's iconic production of The Nutcracker at Kauffman Theatre.
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
A festive theatrical adventure featuring Mo Willems' beloved Pigeon character.
Phantom of the Opera
The revitalized production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical Phantom of the Opera.
Phantom of the Opera (Touring)
The iconic musical Phantom of the Opera comes to Music Hall Kansas City.
A Christmas Carol
Annual children's holiday classic at the Performing Arts Center.
Robby Hoffman
Robby Hoffman at The Truman - Kansas City
Nutcracker Tea Party
One-hour family-friendly version of The Nutcracker paired with a tea party celebration.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 | A Musical
Moving musical about the 1914 Christmas Truce told through folk songs and carols.
The Fairy Princess
A Kansas City holiday tradition since 1935, this multi-day theatrical event runs through December 13.
Owen/Cox Dance Group presents The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Owen/Cox Dance Group's Nutcracker & Mouse King at Midwest Trust Center—affordable holiday ballet.
Owen/Cox Dance Group presents 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'
A playful, contemporary take on the classic Nutcracker ballet by Owen/Cox Dance Group.
Live Performance: The Nutcracker
First City Dance Center brings the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker to life.
Owen/Cox Dance Group 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'
Owen/Cox Dance Group's raucous version of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
The Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale presents: A Chorale Family Christmas
Grammy-winning chorale performs holiday concert with 200 student honor singers.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
A contemporary hip-hop take on the Nutcracker ballet at The Midland Theatre.
Mamma Mia Sing-Along
Sing along to ABBA's greatest hits at Mamma Mia!
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
Mo Willems' beloved Pigeon characters star in a musical holiday adventure at The Coterie Theatre.
JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix
A modern, playful take on Jack and the Beanstalk for young theatergoers.
The Bodyguard
The award-winning musical The Bodyguard brings Whitney Houston's iconic story to the stage.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates immigrant stories through innovative, hopeful dance.
Six
Six remixes 500 years of Tudor history into a modern pop-music celebration.
JACKED! A Beanstalk Remix
Jack and the Beanstalk gets a modern twist at The Coterie Theatre. Free admission.
Pigfoot Mary’s Harlem Renaissance
Pigfoot Mary's Harlem Renaissance performance at Midwest Trust Center.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “New Moves”
Kansas City Ballet's "New Moves" offers an intimate, powerful dance experience. Free.
Kidtropolis
A touring children's theatrical show bringing imaginative storytelling to Kansas City stages.
Tales of the Sun and Moon
Tales of the Sun and Moon performance at Midwest Trust Center.
Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project
Rising Tide explores our planet's future through The Crossroads Project's performance.
The Outsiders
The Outsiders, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, brings this beloved novel to the stage.
Fannie: The Music and Life Of Fannie Lou Hamer
"Fannie" celebrates the life and music of civil-rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer. Free.
The Invisible Boy
Family-friendly theatrical production at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Pinocchio”
Kansas City Ballet's "Pinocchio" tells the tale of a wooden puppet learning to be real. Free.
'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical'
Alphabet letters come alive in this musical adaptation of the beloved children's book.
The Gingerbread Kid
A Coterie Theatre production of a Gingerbread-themed story for young audiences.
BOOP!® The Musical
Betty Boop springs to life in a Broadway comedy-musical celebrating the iconic cartoon character.
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School
The beloved Junie B. Jones character comes to life in this charming theatrical musical.
'Hold On To Your Butts'
Dinosaurs roam the earth in this adventure-packed theatrical comedy for kids and dino fans.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Romeo & Juliet”
Kansas City Ballet's stunning adaptation of Shakespeare's most famous love story told through dance.
The Gingerbread Kid
Sweet musical fairy tale about a magical gingerbread child at The Coterie Theatre.
Actors From The London Stage – King Lear
Shakespeare's King Lear by touring professional actors, affordable tickets.
Actors From The London Stage – 'King Lear'
The Actors From The London Stage perform Shakespeare's epic King Lear, exploring power and love.
Water for Elephants
The Broadway musical Water for Elephants comes to life at Kauffman Center.
Electric Renaissance
Young-audience theater production at The Coterie in Kansas City.
Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate’s Gold
Family adventure: Treasure Island Reimagined with Jane Hawkins & pirate gold.
'Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate’s Gold'
Swashbuckling adventure reimagining 'Treasure Island' with a female pirate-hunter heroine.
The Gruffalo
Beloved storybook character comes to life in a theatrical production.
'Burn the Floor presents Maks & Peta Live!'
Maks & Peta bring high-energy ballroom and Latin dance to the stage in this spectacular live show.
Celebrating Meat Loaf: BAT 50 The Neverland Express + Andrew Polec
A tribute to the Meat Loaf songbook with Broadway-style spectacle at Kauffman Center.
Mister C Live! Vol. 2 – The World in Motion
Kids' live music show Mister C Vol. 2 – The World in Motion.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “Second Company @ Home”
Kansas City Ballet's Second Company performs a mix of classical and contemporary dance works.
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure
Musical stage adaptation of Madagascar at The Coterie for young audiences.
Kansas City Ballet Presents “PULSE”
Kansas City Ballet's bold triple bill explores dance across past, present, and future.
MADAGASCAR - A Musical Adventure
Beloved 'Madagascar' characters spring to life in a musical adventure at The Coterie Theatre.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The Broadway phenomenon Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings magic to the stage with spectacular theatrical effects.