KANSAS & KANSAS CITY THEATERS

Starlight Theatre (Est. 1950)

  • Description: The nation’s oldest and largest continuously operating outdoor theater, hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and community events.
  • Location: 4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • Phone: (816) 363-7827
  • Website: kcstarlight.com

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (Est. 2011)

  • Description: A modern architectural marvel, featuring two main venues—Muriel Kauffman Theatre and Helzberg Hall—offering diverse performances.
  • Location: 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
  • Phone: (816) 994-7222
  • Website: kauffmancenter.org

    Folly Theater (Est. 1900)

    • Description: Kansas City’s oldest historic theater, offering a range of events, from jazz concerts to ballets, in a beautifully restored venue.
    • Location: 300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
    • Phone: (816) 474-4444
    • Website: follytheater.org