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The JonBenét Game
Oct 29 - Nov 02
Wed, Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Nov 2 @ 2:00 pm
Dracula
Oct 29 - Nov 02
Wed, Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm
Sat, Nov 1 @ 2:00 pm
Sat, Nov 1 @ 8:00 pm
Sun, Nov 2 @ 2:00 pm
Electric Poe (at Union Cemetery)
Oct 31 - Nov 02
Fri, Oct 31 @ 6:30 pm
Sat, Nov 1 @ 6:30 pm
Sun, Nov 2 @ 5:30 pm
Sat, Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm
Hello, Dolly!
Nov 01 - Nov 23
Sat, Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Nov 2 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Nov 8 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Nov 9 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Nov 15 @ 7:30 pm
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Sun, Nov 2 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Nov 6 @ 9:45 am
Thu, Nov 6 @ 11:30 am
Sat, Nov 8 @ 2:00 pm
Magic Valley Community Theatre's Little Women
Nov 12 - Dec 07
Wed, Nov 12 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Nov 14 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Nov 15 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Nov 16 @ 2:00 pm
Wed, Nov 19 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Nov 20 @ 7:30 pm
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Elf - The Musical TYA
Nov 14 - Dec 31
Fri, Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Nov 15 @ 2:00 pm
Sat, Nov 15 @ 4:00 pm
Sun, Nov 16 @ 2:00 pm
Fri, Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Nov 22 @ 2:00 pm
Sat, Nov 22 @ 4:00 pm
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Madame Butterfly at Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Nov 14 - Nov 16
Fri, Nov 14 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Nov 15 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Nov 16 @ 2:00 pm
Oct 29, 2025
Jerusalem String Quartet
Presented by Friends of Chamber Music at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral Kansas City, MO
In a powerful celebration of the string quartet as a genre, we welcome the Jerusalem String Quartet in their own jubilee — 30 years together and praised for their “passion, precision, warmth… a gold blend.” The program opens with Haydn’s radiant “Sunrise” Quartet, a beacon of Classical elegance and invention. Janáček’s Kreutzer Sonata follows — a fiercely emotional, modern psychological portrait inspired by Tolstoy. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s towering Op. 130, performed with its original finale: the uncompromising Große Fuge — raw, monumental, and astonishingly ahead of its time.
Learn More Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
The JonBenét Game
Presented by Unicorn Theatre at Unicorn Theatre Kansas City, MO
National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere At 12, best friends Molly and Rae played secret JonBenét Ramsey-inspired games. Twenty years later, after Molly’s passing, her daughter finds their old playbook, pulling Rae back in. This play explores true crime’s grip on women, grief, and deep-seated fears.
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Oct 29, 2025
Whose Live Anyway?
Presented by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. All ages are welcomed, but please note that some “PG-13” language will be used during the performance.
Learn More Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
Dracula
Presented by Kansas City Repertory Theatre at Copaken Stage Kansas City, MO
A visceral, sensual, and utterly unexpected journey into the heart of darkness, this DRACULA illuminates the resilience of the feminine spirit. Created by the powerhouse duo of Vanessa Severo (Frida…A Self Portrait) and Joanie Schultz, the classic narrative is reclaimed, revealing a DRACULA you’ve never seen before. Provocative and pulsing with new life, “it’s a DRACULA that will surprise –delight and frighten–even the most veteran horror fans.” – Rick Pender, City Beat, Cincinnati.
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Oct 30, 2025
PlayStation | The Concert
Presented by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
Featuring the unforgettable music of God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon, Journey, Uncharted, Helldivers, Astro Bot and Bloodborne, this show blends breathtaking musical performances with state-of-the-art visuals and immersive production. A troupe of 15 virtuoso soloists brings these scores to life in a way that’s never been seen — or heard — before. Join us for an unforgettable night that celebrates over 30 years of iconic PlayStation storytelling and innovation.
Learn More Oct 31, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
Electric Poe (at Union Cemetery)
Presented by The Coterie Theatre at Union Cemetery
by Edgar Allan Poe Adapted by R.H. Wilhoit Directed by Sidonie Garrett Featuring Darrington Clark & Johnny Ricker Once again, Electric Poe captivates audiences with a live performance of the master of the macabre, this year bringing to life Poe fan favorites, “The Black Cat” and “The Fall of the House of Usher.” Treat yourself and your family to superb acting accompanied by atmospheric underscoring in front of Union Cemetery’s “Holding Vault,” built in 1857 in Kansas City’s oldest public cemetery.
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Nov 01, 2025
Lakecia Benjamin
Presented by Folly Theater at The Folly Theater Kansas City, MO
“The alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavors of funk and soul—she’s a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation” -The New Yorker Lakecia Benjamin is a 5x GRAMMY nominated New York-based saxophonist, arranger, composer, and educator. Her music offers a unique meld of R&B, several strains of jazz, and funk. Her warm, resonant tone — that has been compared to Johnny Hodges — lends itself to any form of music she chooses to play. In addition to honing her chops early with Clark Terry and later Terri Lyne Carrington, she is also a noted accompanist for vocalists — among them Gregory Porter and Theo Crocker. Retox, her 2012 leader debut, offered a beat-conscious set of soul and funk covers and originals produced by Ben Kane. Benjamin played on “Right on Brotha,” the closing track from Robert Glasper’s Everything’s Beautiful in 2018, a collection of reimagined Miles Davis tracks. Her sophomore date, Rise Up for Ropeadope, contained a Prince-inspired series of original jazz-funk jams. In 2020, she released Pursuance: The Coltranes. The widely acclaimed set contained six tunes each by Alice and John Coltrane, with Benjamin leading a large cast that included former Coltrane sideman Reggie Workman. In 2023 she returned with the star-studded Phoenix. Produced by Carrington, it wed jazz, funky soul, R&B, and hip-hop with an all-star cast. The album brought upon three GRAMMY nominations and universal praise. Benjamin was born in New York City and raised in Manhattan’s predominantly Dominican Washington Heights neighborhood. She played recorder in grade school and junior high where she also began writing songs and lyrics. She won admission…
Learn More Nov 01, 2025
Stop Making Sense Live Event Hosted by Jerry Harrison
Presented by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
Starring band members David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth (along with their incredible touring musicians), the live performance was shot at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs. The live event will feature a public screening of the re-release hosted by co-star Jerry Harrison who will deliver introductory remarks, post screening comments and audience Q&A.
Learn More Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025
Hello, Dolly!
Presented by The White Theatre at The White Theatre Leawood, KS
"Hello, Dolly!" tells the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker who travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a wife for the miserly “well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. What begins as a job quickly turns into a delightful tangle of romantic schemes, comedic twists, and heartfelt moments. This beloved musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance, and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history, bringing Dolly’s larger-than-life personality and clever matchmaking skills to the forefront. With a book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, "Hello, Dolly!" has become one of the most enduring hits in musical theatre, boasting four Broadway revivals and international acclaim. Directed by Chris McCoy with musical direction by Kevin Bogan, this production promises to capture the magic that has thrilled audiences for generations. Recommended for ages 8 and up, the show runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission, and offers an evening of joy, laughter, and timeless entertainment.
Learn More Nov 02, 2025
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
Presented by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
After the overwhelming response to Stardew Valley's first concert tour, Festival of Seasons, which sold out in record time, the music of Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons will be presented in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 2, 2025. This brand-new concert features a 35-piece orchestra and will include all-new arrangements of music from the popular game. Accompanied by a screen above the stage featuring gameplay from Stardew Valley, fans can also expect to see original content created exclusively for the concert under the supervision of creator and composer ConcernedApe. From Pelican Town to the Skull Cavern, Ginger Island to Calico Desert, and the Submarine to the Wizard's Tower, concertgoers can look forward to hearing the game's most popular songs as they watch their farm grow throughout the seasons. Once again, fans are encouraged to come dressed in their best Stardew Valley cosplay in celebration of the game, and new exclusive merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Learn More Nov 06, 2025
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Presented by Folly Theater at The Folly Theater Kansas City, MO
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. Recommended ages: PreK – 2nd
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Nov 07, 2025
Cirque Mechanics: 'Tilt!'
Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS
In “Tilt!,” Cirque Mechanics takes you on a journey to the backlot of their inventive theme park, where in the shadow of the roller coaster and under the lights of the Ferris wheel, you’ll meet the operators, carnies, and characters that keep the rides running and the thrills coming. Cirque Mechanics was founded in 2004 by Boston native and German wheel artist Chris Lashua after the success of a collaborative project with the Circus Center of San Francisco entitled “Birdhouse Factory.” Cirque Mechanics quickly established itself as a premiere American circus, with its unique approach to performance, inspiring storytelling, and innovative mechanical staging.
Learn More Nov 08, 2025
Opus 76 Quartet with Alexander Markov, violin
Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS
Join Midwest Trust Center’s artists-in-residence, the Opus 76 Quartet, and violinist Alexander Markov for an afternoon featuring showpieces for violin and string quartet, including works by Paganini, Hayden, Tartini, and Bach. Program Hayden - “Joke” Quartet op.33 no.2 Tartini - Sonata in G minor "Devil's Trill" arr. for violin and quartet Bach - Concerto in E major for violin Paganini - Quartet no. 4 arr. for violin and quartet Paganini - Sonata in E minor op. 3 no. 6 in E minor for violin and quartet Paganini - Cantabile for violin and quartet Paganini - Caprice no 24 for solo violin Paganini - "Le Streghe" arr. for violin and quartet
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Nov 08, 2025
Yoga at the Kauffman Center
Presented by Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
Yoga takes place in Brandmeyer Great Hall with sweeping views of the Kansas City skyline and is designed to be an experience that activates the mind, body and spirit. Tickets for Yoga at the Kauffman Center include admission to one yoga class and a souvenir gift. Space is limited. Attendees must bring their own yoga mat and will be asked to sign a waiver when they purchase a ticket to this event. Yoga Instructor: Joni Rauen Musician: Rick Kloog 8:30 a.m. session: Intermediate Yoga 10:30 a.m. session: Yoga Foundations
Learn More Nov 12, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025
Magic Valley Community Theatre's Little Women
Presented by Unicorn Theatre at Unicorn Theatre Kansas City, MO
World Premiere It’s closing night of Magic Valley Community Theatre’s production of Little Women, so what could go wrong? This play within a play follows the tension and triumphs of an ensemble of amateur actors on the closing night of the best play in the town’s memory. We follow the actors playing the March sisters onstage and the chaos they encounter backstage as their creative dreams and practical worries roil through the performance of their lifetimes. A poker game, a packed bag, a secret relationship and an unhappy board member all stand in the way of their ultimate dream: making it to the Nationals in Rochester.
Learn More Nov 14, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Elf - The Musical TYA
Presented by The Coterie Theatre at The Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf – The Musical TYA, features songs by Tony Award-nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin.
Learn More Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
Madame Butterfly at Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Presented by Lyric Opera of Kansas City at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Kansas City, MO
Join Lyric Opera of Kansas City for one of the most famous operas of all time, Madame Butterfly! Written by Giacomo Puccini, this opera follows the story of a young Japanese girl, Cio-Cio-San (also called "Butterfly"), who is entered into an arranged marriage with an American naval officer. She quickly falls in love with him and is anxious to experience a free life, but he soon abandons her, leaving her to pick up the pieces of what he left behind. A masterpiece of Italian opera, Madame Butterfly‘s lush score and timeless exploration of love, betrayal, and cultural clash soars with operatic grandeur. Madame Butterfly features music by Giacomo Puccini, the genius composer of other operatic masterpieces like La bohème, Tosca, and Turandot. Soaring melodic lines, beautiful orchestral accompaniment, and a tragically beautiful story will sweep you away in this perfect night out. Don't miss Madame Butterfly, one weekend only at Lyric Opera of Kansas City! Content advisory: Madame Butterfly centers around the arranged marriage of an American naval officer and a Japanese teenage girl (portrayed by an adult) and contains a depiction of suicide.
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Nov 14, 2025
Collage Dance Collective
Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS
The dynamic program of mixed repertory features "Rise," based on the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” a neoclassical ballet co-choreographed by company cofounder and artistic director Kevin Thomas and Amy Hall Garner, inspired by the Zora Neale Hurston novel of the same name once heralded as "one of the 100 best novels" by TIME magazine. Rooted in the heartland of Memphis, Tennessee, Collage Dance Collective embodies the greatness of American dance and is at the national forefront of inspiring the growth and diversity of ballet. Collage’s meteoric rise over the last decade is fueled by its dynamic programming, virtuosic company artists, and its talent for presenting what the Albany Times Union called “ballet made utterly, gorgeously human.” Collage Dance Collective was recently named a Southern Cultural Treasure by South Arts and the Ford Foundation and is one of the 50 largest ballet companies in the nation.
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