Performing Arts

Music Theater Heritage

Located in the Crown Center Shops, MTH Theater brings alive the American Musical as never before. From award-winning book musicals to highly entertaining special events, cabarets, and concerts - experience the thrill of live theater in comfortable, oversized seats in an intimate setting. We have a full bar and free covered parking.  We guarantee your satisfaction.

Little Theatre

Part of the beautiful 1936 art deco Municipal Auditorium complex, octagonally shaped in a gleaming marble facade with exterior promenade, a balcony and permanent stage. Amenities include a lighted marquee, coat check room and box office. Banquet capacity: 225; receptions: 500.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Founded in 1964, Kansas City Repertory Theatre is nearing its golden anniversary as one of the country’s premier regional theatres. Serving as the professional theatre in residence at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), the Rep produces mainstage plays and special events at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus, loc...

Kansas City Ballet

Kansas City Ballet offers an eclectic repertory of ballets ranging from the traditional classics to exciting contemporary new works. Kansas City Ballet is a 30-member professional ballet company under the direction of Artistic Director Devon Carney and Executive Director David Gray. Their professional company, the second co...

Gem Theater

Originally named the Star Theater, the Gem was built in 1912 by the Shriner and Powellson Amusement Company as a silent movie palace serving Kansas City’s African American population. It was renamed the Gem in 1913, and by the time motion pictures could talk in 1929, it had become an established fixture on 18th Street. U...

Folly Theater

The historic Folly Theater, which is Kansas City's oldest theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the "Grand Lady of 12th street" presents and hosts a wide range of quality events for the community. Live theater, features world class jazz series, national touring shows for children and a variety of prog...

Copaken Stage

Contemporary performing arts venue hosting productions by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

The Midland Theatre

Historic beauty with modern amenities! Welcome to downtown Kansas City’s premier indoor venue for live music and special events.

Located downtown in the Power & Light District, the original Midland Theatre opened in 1927 and hosted many well-known artists throughout its history.

Kansas City’s Performing Arts Venues

Whether you’re in the mood for a touring Broadway musical, a family-friendly performance or a quirkier creation from a local playwright, you’ll find all of these—and more—in the city’s performance spaces.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has become an architectural icon in Kansas City. Photo by Bdevero via Flickr. The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, a center for music, opera, theater, and dance, opened in downtown Kansas City, Missouri in September 2011.