Highlighting burlesque and variety performers from around the world—including performers from Burlesque Downtown Underground, Kansas City, New York City, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Warsaw, Poland, and more! Anything goes! From Aerial to fire to classic jazz accompaniment, it’s all happening on the historic Folly Theater Stage! Experience the best of the best in variety and burlesque…
An intimate look at the father of the modern musical, featuring new arrangements of his most beloved work.
The Kansas City Chorale performs choral works featuring guitar. This eclectic concert features Tedesco's Romancero Gitano, selections from Jeffrey Van's A Procession Winding Around Me, and Nox Noctis by Mark Smythe.
Jack Black and Kyle Gass make up Tenacious D. An American comedy rock duo, Tenacious D started playing together in Kyle’s studio apartment in Los Angeles in 1994. Now, the duo plans to travel the country with The Spicy Meatball, including a stop at Starlight Theatre for one night only.
The icecaps are melting, sea levels rise, and the air is filled with pollution as we follow one young couple navigating their relationship and what it means to start a family in this ever changing and uncertain world. A funny, smart, and bravely written story that quietly knocks you off balance.
Ooh! Outpouring of Hope annual fundraiser benefiting the Community Services League (CSL). A food, drink, and music destination experience from around the city! Experience the best wine, beer, and spirits along with culinary tastings from an array of curated food and drink vendors. Your support of Ooh! will help CSL provide emergency relief, employment support,…
Master Pianist Richard Goode has been hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth, and expressiveness. He's been acknowledged worldwide as one of today’s leading interpreters of classical and romantic music. In regular performances with the major orchestras, recitals in the world’s music capitals, and through his extensive and acclaimed recordings, he has won a…
Mark Morris’ hip Sandpaper is an inventive pop ballet that teases your imagination with wit, humor, and dazzling movement. Petite Mort, the tantalizing contemporary ballet by Jiřà Kylián, returns to Kansas City Ballet and this popular masterpiece remains an absolute must-see. Alexander Ekman’s gleeful ballet, Cacti, pokes fun at the pretentious and often hilarious way…
Opportunity to properly recycle electronics and devices with an R2-certified recycler. (Includes appliances and lawn equipment with no gas or oil) Fees apply for TVs ($30-$50 depending on size), items with freon, and CRT monitors ($5). All items with data will be properly destroyed.
The Curator is IN! series features Nelson-Atkins staff in casual gallery talks that highlight the museum's permanent collection and exhibitions. Join curator Kimberly Masteller and conservator Stephanie Spence for a thoughtful conversation about the conservation and display of the works in the exhibition.
