Announcing the four bold, big, memorable shows that will make up our 2026/27 Season: Come From Away, John Proctor is the Villain, Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, and The Play that Goes Wrong! Exploring how compassion and courage can unite people in challenging times, our 2026/27 Season celebrates our shared humanity and highlights the power of community. Plus, KC’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol, returns with Mark Robbins in the role of Scrooge!
Come From Away
Sep 1 - Sep 20, 2026
Book, Music and Lyrics byIrene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by KCRep Artistic DirectorStuart Carden
PlayingSeptember 1 – 20, 2026
Located atSpencer Theatre
On the 25th Anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, we present this breathtaking tale of triumph that will leave you cheering for the power of community.
John Proctor is the Villain
Oct 6 - Oct 25, 2026
PlayingOctober 6 – 25, 2026
Located atCopaken Stage
Written byKimberly Belflower
Directed byLaura Alcalá Baker
After taking Broadway by storm in 2025, KCRep is proud to be one of the first regional theatres to produce this provocative, timely, and empowering play.
A Christmas Carol 2026
Nov 21 - Dec 24, 2026
Playing atSpencer Theatre
Adapted byJason Chanos and Stuart Carden
Based on the novella byCharles Dickens
Directed by Artistic AssociateDarrington Clark
Special Holiday event! Create Christmas memories that will last for many seasons to come at Kansas City's beloved holiday tradition!
Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer
Feb 16 - Mar 7, 2027
PlayingFebruary 16 – March 7, 2027
Located atCopaken Stage
Written byCheryl L. West
Directed by KCRep Associate Artistic DirectorMorgana Wilborn
You’ll be clapping, crying, and singing along with a show that is part theatre, part gospel revival, and all inspiration.
The Play That Goes Wrong
May 4 - May 23, 2027
PlayingMay 4 – May 23, 2027
Located atSpencer Theatre
Written byHenry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields
Directed by KCRep Artistic DirectorStuart Carden
“A gut-busting hit! The audience roared as loudly as the crowds at any wrestling match.” — The New York Times
Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer Photo by Ken Thompson, © The General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church (Inc.). Used with permission of Global Ministries.
