In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber unveiled his latest masterpiece, Phantom of the Opera, an electrifying rock musical inspired by Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel. This mesmerizing tale of supernatural romance has captivated audiences and become a cultural phenomenon. As Broadway's longest-running show, this iconic production continues to break records, with an estimated 140 million viewers worldwide.

Kansas City Ballet brings its celebrated holiday ballet, The Nutcracker, to town this festive season! Choreographed by Artistic Director Devon Carney, The Nutcracker is Kansas City's favorite holiday entertainment; as soon as the curtain rises and you experience the breathtaking sights and sounds - a magically growing Christmas tree, dazzling costumes and scenery, stunning choreography and dozens of beautiful dancers!

Catch the elegant marvels displayed by the stunning Cirque Musica. Backed full symphony orchestra, expect to hear your favorite holiday hits alongside the breathtaking magic of cirque! This festive season sees Cirque Musica back on the road with their Holiday Wonderland, a concert experience filled to the brim with festive fun and entertainment for all the family to enjoy.

So good it's often been named the best film adaptation of Charles Dicken's festive masterpiece ever, no holiday season is complete without a viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol, and there's no better way to experience it than in this Live to Screen concert edition, played by your local Symphony. Starring Kermit the Frog, Micheal Caine, Gonzo and many more of the iconic Muppet stable, enjoy the classic story, complete with humor, heart, and Miles Goodman and Paul Williams' unforgettable score!

Get ready to experience the afterlife like never before as Beetlejuice invites you to step into a world where the supernatural meets the hilarious. Based on Tim Burton's iconic film, Beetlejuice brings his chaos and madness to the stage, where you'll witness larger-than-life sandworms, ghostly apparitions, and jaw-dropping transformations. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the original movie or a newcomer to the Beetlejuice universe, prepare for a theatrical journey that's bound to leave you screaming... with laughter!

One of the most delightful holiday tales in the world, and the one that helped to cement Christmas as we know it, no season is complete without a visit to penny-pinching miser old Scrooge and his journey to discover the true meaning of the festive season! Adapted by Geoff Elliott and directed by Jason Chanon, this storied production boasts fantastic costumes, sets and dashing adventure to join Ebenezer on his ghostly quest.

The all-star queens of RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to save your Christmas! Featuring all your favorite stars singing seasonal classics, new and old, A Drag Queen Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the naughty holiday spirit. So dig out your glad rags and prepare to sashay straight to this once-a-year spectacular!

A New Local Nutcracker Ballet Academy of Missouri presents a brand new holiday tradition for Kansas City! Ring in the Christmas period this Thanksgiving with their brand new production of The Nutcracker.

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, so gather your clans and put on your old man hats, because A Celtic Christmas is on its way to a venue near you. The dazzling dance company A Taste of Ireland is returning to the States for a countrywide tour after a sell-out run in New York. Featuring members from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and World Irish dance champions, the night will be overflowing with Christmas cheer and the finest dancing you've ever seen. So prepare yourselves for the night of your lives, and Nollaig Shona Daoibh!

Unwrap a little nostalgia this Christmas with Shaun Cassidy as he hits the road for his 2026 UNWRAPPED Holiday Tour. The '70s pop icon will bring his much-loved hits, festive favourites, new music and plenty of stories from the Cassidy family's Christmases to stages across the US this November and December. With seven children of his own, Cassidy certainly isn't short of holiday memories to share!

Nominated for the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival! Five and a half decades on since it changed rock history forever, The Who's seminal rock opera Tommy is finally stepping out on tour! Reimagined for a 21st century audience by its original creators, The Who's guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend and director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Big River), the production promises a ride through Tommy's amazing journey as thrilling as when it was first witnessed.

Meastro of the movies, Hans Zimmer has been responsible for some of the most celebrated film scores of the last few decades. Be it setting the scene in Gotham for Batman to duke it out with his latest foe, zooming into space with Interstellar, or recreating the adventure of the seven seas with the Pirates of the Caribbean, Zimmer has done it all. Don't miss this thrilling concert experience from our friends at fever, presenting some of the composer's greatest hits in an unforgettable candlelit experience.

Widely seen as the absolute peak of opera, Mozart's Marriage of Figaro sees the titular protagonist finally tying the knot! This feverishly fun follow-up to The Barber of Seville spills its madcap mischief courtesy of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, under the direction of Stephen Lawless. With some of opera's most famous arias and an unbeatable story, discover why The Marriage of Figaro is considered the world's most beloved opera!

The shadows are getting longer and there's a chill in the air - that must mean spooky season is on the way! The most wonderful time of the year for all those who love ghosts and ghouls and all that is eerie, upgrade your All Hallows Eve celebration with Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics. Created by our friends a fever and presented in stunning venues across the country, expect a hair-raising evening of music from an array of spine-chilling movies (and some a bit less scary) played by a talented string quartet in a flickering candlelit surrounding.

Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop brings the hip-hop that helped to define a decade to the stage in the most unexpected way possible - performed in a breathtaking, candlelit setting by a string ensemble! Regularly selling out venues all around the world, Candlelight concerts bring a way to experience beloved music in a whole new way, with both the audience and the live string ensemble immersed in the glow of candlelight!

After a sellout run last year, Disney's Descendants and Zombies are heading back out on tour for another clashing of worlds across North America, this time joined by the stars from Camp Rock for the first time ever! Head on down to the perfect evening's entertainment, as you dance and sing along with your favorite icons from the movies performing all the films' top hits. The line-up this year brings to the stage Malachi Barton (Camp Rock, Zombies), Mekonnen Knife (Zombies), Dara Renee (Descendants), Liamana Segura (Descendents, Camp Rock), Alexandro Byrd (Descendents), Hudson Stone (Camp Rock), Swayan Bhatia (Zombies) and Kiara Romero (Descendants).