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Legacy Land

Mar 6 – Apr 5, 2020

Written by:Stacey Rose

Directed by:Logan Vaughn

Located at:Copaken Stage

OriginKC: World Premiere

Legacy Land, an honorable mention on the 2019 Kilroys List, is an unflinching dark comedic dive into the bizarre legacy that sexual abuse imprints upon the lives of sisters Barbara and Denise. Denise’s unexpected Thanksgiving homecoming upends Barbara and her young lover Marcus’s plans for a cozy weekend. When Denise’s domineering boyfriend Freddie reveals the …

Frankenstein: A Ghost Story

Mar 6 – Apr 5, 2020

Written by:Kyle Hatley

From the novel byMary Shelley

Directed by:Joanie Schultz

Located at:Copaken Stage

OriginKC: World Premiere

A storyteller, accompanied by a live musician, unravels Mary Shelley’s iconic 200-year-old science fiction tale as a haunting and heartbreaking cautionary tale like none other. That this tale is as important today as it was then, speaks to the human condition. “We tell stories because they teach us we’re not alone in our misery, or …

for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Oct 18 – Nov 10, 2019

Written by:Ntozake Shange

Directed by:Khanisha Foster

Located at:Copaken Stage

At a time when there were few stories about women of color, poet-activist-novelist-playwright Shange penned a now-seminal and treasured work of American Theatre. Seven African American women, each identified solely by a color, traverse class, gender, sexuality, and geography in this highly personal ‘choreopoem.’ “Remarkable,” says The New York Times, “a joyous celebration” that weaves …

The Old Man and the Old Moon

May 3 – May 22, 2022

Book, Music, and Lyrics by:PigPen Theatre Co.

Directed by:Artistic Director Stuart Carden

Co-Directed by:PigPen Theatre Co.

Located at:Spencer Theatre

A whimsical American fable performed by live folk musicians that will charm and delight audiences of all ages.

KCRep Gala 2022

Join us at Hotel Kansas City

Apr 21, 2022

Join us at Hotel Kansas City

April 21st at 6:00pm

Join us on Thursday, April 21st for an exciting night while we raise financial support to celebrate stories and create initiatives both on stage and in the community that provide greater access and reflect the passions, curiosities, and stories of the diverse communities that make Kansas City such a vibrant city.

The Royale

Mar 8 – Mar 27, 2022

Written by:Marco Ramirez

Directed and Choreographed by:Steph Paul

Located at:Copaken Stage

A knockout award-winning new play inspired by real-world boxer Jack Johnson will come to life on our Copaken Stage! The Royale is an electrifying adrenaline rush that shows us the human cost of making history.

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

Feb 1 – Feb 20, 2022

Written by:Kate Hamill

Directed by:José Zayas

Adapted from the stories ofSir Arthur Conan Doyle

Located at:Copaken Stage

A darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick. Holmes & Dr. Joan Watson join forces to emerge from the pandemic fog as a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional, Odd Couple adventure duo… solving mysteries and kicking butts in this fast-paced romp, re-examining the classic adventure stories you love with a fresh female lens.

A Christmas Carol 2021

Nov 19 – Dec 26, 2021

Adapted by:Geoff Elliott

Based on the novel by:Charles Dickens

Directed by:Jason Chanos

Located at:Spencer Theatre

For over 40 years, Kansas City’s beloved tradition has created holiday memories for families all around our community, with all the heart and spectacle you’ve come to love… start your family tradition this year and create memories that will last for many Christmas’s to come!

Ghost Light 2021

Sep 30 – Oct 17, 2021

Conceived and Directed by:Stuart Carden

Located at:the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Ghost Light: A Haunted Night of Songs and Stories from KC’s Cultural Crossroads returns! Under the stars on the south lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, your family and friends will be transported into the world of spirits, hauntings, and the great unknown. New this year we are proud to be joined by Latinx rock’n’rollers Enrique Chi and Juan-Carlos Chaurand of Making Movies as featured performers each night!

Mary’s Wedding

Aug 27 – Sep 19, 2021

Written by:Stephen Massicotte

Directed by Artistic Director:Stuart Carden

Located at:the National WWI Museum and Memorial

A play with a heart as big as the skies that serve as its stage, Mary’s Wedding is an epic, unforgettable story of love, hope, and survival. Under the stars on the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, the poetry of this love story will fill your heart.