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    I really enjoy this venue. Recently I went to listed to filmmaker Kevin Willmont which was truly inspiring. What a gift to KC.

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    This is a very nice theater. There is not a bad seat in the house. Plus the seats are comfortable and give you plenty of leg room.

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    It's awesome to see a lot of renovations and progress around the historic 18th & Vine district, and this is in the heart of it.

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    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - The sound quality was incredible

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

    4.6(152 reviews)
    1.3 miCrossroads, Greater Downtown
    $$$

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. I call it the…read moreKansas Opera House :). This massive performing arts center is like a State pride for Kansas City, Missouri. It reminded me of the famed Opera House in Australia, except that this one is at a crossroad, not near any sort of water body, and much closer to home in US !  Kansas , Missouri has been historically known for its jazz, classical music and theatre. It has this typical theatrical staging for an auditorium with all the seats facing the same way towards the stage, which is framed by an arch- this setting also has a fancy name - its called  Proscenium Arch ( pruh-see-ni-um - I had to ask google how to pronounce it ...lol)It is a non-profit theatre !!!!  Wow! Built to promote dance, opera, music , it is perfect for the city to live up to its reputation of being widely recognized destination for vibrant and colorful arts. It has two big halls interconnected with a foyer, its simply impressively massive and absolutely stunning architecture.  I read from the brochure that Acoustical considerations factored into every architectural decision of the building, right from the shape of the hall to the grain of the wood paneling. And also that it seats 1600 guests at a time. Located at the heart of downtown Kansas on 16th and Broadway, it is near the  city's Power & Light District, the T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads Arts District with plenty of parking within, but if you don't want to get stuck after a performance, it is better to take a cab here.

    RedBull Dance Your Style Qualifier Midwest USA took over the Muriel Kauffman stage last night and…read morewhat a night! One on one street dance battle where the crowd decides who's the winner, red or blue, with wands that were handed out, narrowing the competition down to the final two. And the winner is Briana "Passion" Grey. The cost was only $16 dollars! Excuse my lack of video editing but for close up pictures and better videos check out the Kansas City Stars article.

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    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Stage from our seats

    Stage from our seats

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - View from my seat

    View from my seat

    Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Private Symphony Performance

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    Whim Space - J to the A to the Double Z  7/29/23

    Whim Space

    4.5(2 reviews)
    1.5 miPendleton Heights, Northeast

    Whim Space is an awesome LGBTQ+ performance venue in the Pendleton Heights neighborhood! The…read moretheater is a (very pretty) converted church, and it's quite small (maybe 50-100 seats depending on the performance). The seating is all at the same level, and the stage is small, so I recommend trying to sit as close to the front as possible in order to see. Whim Space strives to make LGBTQ+ art accessible. They frequently have "pay what you can" tickets. They have 3 all gender restrooms. The staff are always welcoming and helpful and passionate about what they do. They have a little concession counter at the back of the theater with drinks and popcorn. Whim Space is in the middle of a residential street, so it's all street parking. Since the theater is small, I have never had difficulty getting a close parking spot.

    Whim Space is the home for Whim Productions; a theatrical production company focused on presenting…read moreLGBTQ+ playwrights and their works. The space is a beautiful stone structure in the historic Pendleton Heights neighborhood that was constructed originally as a church. I was in attendance for a KC Fringe Fest 2023 event" Mind-Set" by local actor and playwright Tyler Lindquist. Since Whim Productions has been involved with producing Fringe events for over a decade they are now hosting multiple Fringe events at their new home. Mind-Set was a one man tour de force utilizing many different vignettes to tell a story of authentic and focusing on the moment. The theater seats about 90 and had great lights and sound. They also have a small snackbar. I would have no reservations on attending another Fringe event in the future here...much better than a few of the other hosting stages.

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    Folly Theater - More awesome light fixtures.

    Folly Theater

    4.0(43 reviews)
    1.4 miCentral Business District, Greater Downtown

    We attended a great jazz show by Terri Lyne Carrington at the theater. It was my first time…read moreattending a show there. The building is so lovely. Beautiful architecture. It's older and the only disadvantage to this is the seating is not on levels like a more modern theater. As a person who is 5'2, I had to constantly try to move around in my seat to get a view between people's heads in the rows in front of me. I could never get really comfortable but that was my only complaint. If o were wealthier, I'd grab some of the box seats. That looks like fun! The show was fantastic and Carrington and her magnificent band performed music of resistance! She and her band did a twist on one of Max Roach's albums, We Insist! Starting out with the great Driva'Man. I enjoyed it so much! I know the theater is having an art auction to raise money soon of you love art especially local artists, this would be a great event to support. I'd love to go back to see more shows and plays.

    Gorgeous Historic Venue, wonderful performances, great location downtown…read more I've seen jazz concerts, cabaret shows, local talent and touring shows. There is a parking garage to the west, street parking, or public transit. There is a concession stand in the lobby and they allow refreshments into the theater. I prefer the main floor, near the front. There is a balcony, the seats are narrow, and they have box seats as well. The bathrooms are small for the size of the venue, so there is usually a line.

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    Folly Theater - Light on frills, heavy on entertainment.

    Light on frills, heavy on entertainment.

    Folly Theater - Concessions in the Lobby

    Concessions in the Lobby

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    Unicorn Theatre - Fringe Festival

    Unicorn Theatre

    4.8(19 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Bold. New. Plays. The Unicorn Theatre features mostly…read moreoriginal work, with several World Premires each season. The cast draws from the best local talent. I love that they have 2 theater spaces so they are able to adapt the room to the show. The concessions feature alcohol, coffee, and non alcohol options. They allow you to bring drinks purchased there, and most shows will have an intermission. Parking is available in the lot north adjacent, the lot south of the structure, behind 39th and Main, or on Baltimore, one block West. Do not park on main street. The street car runs right in front.

    The Unicorn offers up a slice of Broadway on Main Street, KCMO. I daresay it was the most enjoyable…read moretheater experience I've had since seeing Cabaret several years ago at Studio 54. Why? Because the theater offers top notch entertainment (they advertise that they produce "the hippest BoldNewPlays"). But it's more than that. Often the top notch entertainment bit is all you can ask for when going to the theater. Since childhood, I've been going to see many a Broadway Play that cost well over 200 dollars a ticket (some are up to 400 dollars a ticket. I don't lie!) and despite my petite stature (I'm freaking SHORT), I feel absolutely cramped and miserable in a seat that if it were on an airplane, at least it would be soon be spitting me out in a foreign land at those prices! I know, I know. Theater is expensive. Many theaters are old and that is part of the charm. The history, right? Of course. I'm a sucker for all of that, too, don't get me wrong. The theater in which I saw Grey Gardens the Musical offers spacious, comfortable seating in an extremely intimate environment. It's a modern theater, sure, but I was able to stretch my legs out, cross them even, and shift in my seat (OK, I'm restless when sitting for more than an hour), while enjoying the show. I believe there isn't a bad seat in the house. Grey Gardens blew me away. The sound was absolutely stellar and the performances were perfection. Everyone agreed that Drew and Jessica were on point with their GG performances. The actresses last night were just as good. I am not exaggerating. Blew. Me. Away. As Big Edie would say, "You CAN have your cake and eat it, too, in this life." Thank you, Unicorn for existing and making a quality theater experience a sure thing in Kansas City.

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    Unicorn Theatre - Fringe Festival

    Fringe Festival

    Unicorn Theatre - Fringe Festival

    Fringe Festival

    Unicorn Theatre - Designing Women Set

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    Voodoo Lounge - Bartender's

    Voodoo Lounge

    3.2(40 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Last night was my 2nd visit to see a show at the Voodoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino, the first time…read morewas about a decade ago. That seems strange because I attend about 20-25 concerts per year. They just don't seem to book a lot of shows for my demographic or taste it appears, which is sad because I like this venue. The space is well maintained and has good sound. Two bars and a few tables on the main floor with a large area in front of the stage for standing. This is a mid size venue that would be on the same size capacity as The Truman, The Madrid, or Knuckleheads Garage; just the right size for a fun crowd and still be able to get up close and personal with the performers. Another plus is that parking is free and safe and there is food and drink options on site with gambling or a hotel to make it a complete night or weekend destination. I just wish the booking agent would call me and ask what shows to bring in so I could attend more often.

    We thought balcony row 1 middle would be the best seats in the venue right? Wrong. Turns out…read morethere's a row of couch seating ahead of everyone. The balcony seats are old tiny flip up stadium seats with little knee room. Row 1 is crammed up so close behind the hard wood backs of the couches that no one's knees could fit and the pain became unbearable. Although the sound was great, the lighting sucked. White strobes and spotlights blasting into everyone's retinas. Also the drinks were weak and the bar lines very long. At least the staff were nice but this venue is awful. I'd travel to another city and see the same band in a better venue.

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    Voodoo Lounge - Great bartender's but lack of them

    Great bartender's but lack of them

    Voodoo Lounge - Great bartender's but lack of them

    Great bartender's but lack of them

    Voodoo Lounge - Morris Day and The Time

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