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A Night of Classic Hits: Diamond: A Neil Diamond Tribute & Creedence Clearwater KC

Show date: September 19, 2026

Two of KC’s hottest tribute bands are teaming up for one unforgettable night of classic rock! Diamond – A Tribute to Neil Diamond and Creedence Clearwater KC are bringing you the greatest hits of the 60s and 70s, live and loud.

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Show dates: October 16, 2026 - November 1, 2026

Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with a “normal” young man and must introduce him to her eccentric family, creating chaos as she asks her father, Gomez, to keep a secret from her mother, Morticia. This musical explores themes of love, family, and acceptance as the two families meet for a fateful dinner.

Beetlejuice, Jr.

Show dates: November 6, 2026 - November 8, 2026

This musical follows Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teen who moves to a new house and enlists the help of the chaotic demon Beetlejuice to scare away her father’s new fiancee,  It’s a spooky and humorous adventure!

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

Show dates: December 11, 2026 - December 20, 2026

Follow Peter, Susan, Lucy, and Edmund through the enchanted wardrobe to the magical land of Narnia where they are caught in the battle between Aslan, the great lion, and the White Witch for control of the kingdom. Based on the classic novel by C.S. Lewis, this play is about love, faith, courage, sacrifice, redemption, and the triumph of good over evil.

The Princess Who Had No Name

Show dates: January 29, 2027 - January 31, 2027

A young girl wakes up in a forest with no memory of her past and must go on a journey to discover her identity. Along the way, she meets classic fairytale characters, such as Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White, who help her piece together her story, which ultimately reveals she is a princess. This comedic mystery offers new takes on familiar stories, complete with mistaken identities and humorous mishaps.

Frozen

Show dates: February 19, 2027 - March 7, 2027

Adapted from the 2013 animated film, this musical tells the story of the two royal sisters in the Kingdom of Arendelle. When Elsa’s secret powers are revealed and cause an eternal winter, she flees into the mountains. Her younger sister, Anna, embarks on a quests to find her, aided by the charming ice harvester Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and Olaf the snowman.

Bonnie & Clyde

Show dates: April 16, 2027 - April 25, 2027

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. This electrifying story of love, adventure, and crime features a score that combines blues, gospel, and rockabilly music.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Show dates: June 4, 2027 - June 20, 2027

Based on Roald Dahl’s novel, this musical follows Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory with four other children. They embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination, including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and the great glass elevator

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