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Best Shows in May 2025

April 2025

in Kansas City

June 2025

The Lion King at Music Hall Kansas City

The Lion King

Still going strong after two incredible decades, this Tony Award-winning extravaganza will delight, enthral and bring out your inner cub. Based on the 1994 Disney movie, The Lion King incorporates several changes and additions to the storyline as compared to the film, making for a whole new experience, suitable for everyone in the family. Touring across the country, don't miss your chance to see this Disney masterpiece!

Emma at Spencer Theatre

Emma

Breezy, beautiful and uncommonly interested in the love lives of others, Emma Woodhouse is a law unto herself when it comes to matchmaking. Lovingly brought to life by your local theatre company, prepare to be dazzled by the wit and wisdom of Miss Woodhouse in Kate Hamil's warmhearted staging of Jane Austen's glorious masterpiece.

May 6 - 25, 2025

Spencer Theatre

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Lyric Opera of Kansas City - Turandot at Muriel Kauffman Theatre

Lyric Opera of Kansas City - Turandot

Puccini's last ever work, Turandot, comes to Kansas City, with a moving production from The Lyric Opera! Directed by Garnett Bruce and conducted by the capable hand of Carlo Montanaro, witness this unforgettable adventure which includes one the most beloved arias in all of the operatic canon; 'Nessun Dorma'.

Taylor Tomlinson at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland

Taylor Tomlinson

Rising comedian Taylor Tomlinson is hitting the road once again this year! After cutting her teeth as a comedian at the tender age of 16 in church basements, Tomlinson has made appearances on Conan, The Tonight Show and has three Netflix stand-up specials already under her belt. Don't miss the blossoming of this exciting new comedic voice as she storms a stage near you!

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds at Music Hall Kansas City

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

With style that would make the devil jealous, the compelling Nick Cave is one of indie rock's most unique front-men. As the leader of The Bad Seeds, he cuts the figure of a doomed romantic anti-hero, delivering layered narratives with a maniacal fever, yet always enthralling. In a career that has spanned over two decades and myriad studio albums, they continue to perform with the intensity of band half their age, ever-evolving and never disappointing.