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Best Shows This Month

in Kansas City

October 2024

Peter Pan at Starlight Theater

Peter Pan

Second star on the left and straight on til morning! Prepare to soar with Peter Pan, the musical, based on the magical play by JM Barrie. The story of the boy who never grew up and his wonderful home, Neverland, Peter Pan will always be the ultimate childhood dream! Befriending fairies and battling nefarious pirates, when Peter flies in through Wendy Darling's window, there is no predicting what sort of enchanting adventure is to follow.

Once at Spencer Theatre

Once

Based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning indie movie, Once is the wistful love story that re-defined the modern musical. Adapted by Enda Walsh, Once is set in Dublin and follows the blossoming romance between a busker and a young Czech woman who, despite the language barrier, discover a shared passion for music.

Jurassic Park In Concert at Helzberg Hall

Jurassic Park In Concert

Hold onto your coffee cups ladies and gentlemen because the earth-shaking T-Rex is back in town! This special concert transports the audience back to the island of Isla Nublar during a live screening of Jurassic Park, the first in Spielberg's mega-hit film franchise that captured the world's imagination with its action-packed sci-fi adventure story and at the time, cutting edge graphics.

Nick Swardson at Uptown Theater

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson is an actor, screenwriter, producer and stand-up comedian. The Minneapolis native started out in his career as an entertainer performing on the local stand-up scene before moving to New York, and later Los Angeles, to pursue his comedy career. Don't miss him live this year when he brings the show to you!

Joe Pera at Uptown Theater

Joe Pera

Not to be confused with a certain swift' series of events, the PERAs tour is taking off across the United States this summer. The podcast host and comedian Joe Pera, who's found his niche in gentle and calm yet hilarious deliveries, specializes in material that delves into social awkwardness and everyday life; something we can all relate to. Dates are selling out fast, so don't miss out!

Styx at Cable Dahmer Arena

Styx

Styx have been rocking around the world for the last four decades with a back catalog of hits powering them through 100+ shows a year! Formed in 1972 in Chicago, Styx have become a mainstay in any rock fan's collection. Now four decades on Styx show no sign of slowing down with more dates for 2023, don't miss the chance to see them live.

The Front Bottoms at Uptown Theater

The Front Bottoms

New Jersey emo-folk band The Front Bottoms take their 'Finding Your Way Home' tour on the road. Still riding the success of their 2023 album 'You Are Who You Hang Out With', expect to hear new Front Bottoms tracks alongside their certified emo classics 'Twin Size Mattress', 'Be Nice To Me', and 'Flashlight'.

Aries Spears at Funny Bone Comedy Club

Aries Spears

Aries Spears is hitting the road on his limited date tour, kicking off this fall! Since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma, and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and, above all, a busy schedule!

Theo Von at T-Mobile Center

Theo Von

Comedian, podcaster, TV host and actor, is there anything Theo Von can't do?! Catch one of America's rising stars in action this spring as Theo Von heads out on his Dark Arts tour! Famed for his creation of CrankTexts.com (a website where the star gets into all sorts of weird and wonderful conversations with strangers), Theo Von began his varied career when he starred in MTV's hit series Road Rules.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me at Music Hall Kansas City

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! is NPR's highly popular (and incredibly funny) weekly quiz program. Each week on the radio you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Starlight Theater

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Rainbow Kitten Surprise may sound like the title of a Japanese game show, but the band's mature, genre-defying sound is as surprising as their choice of moniker. Drawing upon facets of grunge, alt-rock, blues and unapologetic pop, the North Carolina natives craft upbeat anthems that underlie lead singer Sam Melo's poetic, howling lyrics and vocals.

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