The Folly Theater

The Folly Theater Kansas City's oldest and most historic theater; home to diverse and engaging performances Some street parking is available surrounding the building.
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The Folly Theater is a beautiful historic theater which first opened September 23, 1900 and has an amazing history! We are a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization.The Folly does not have it's own parking lot. There are also parking garages directly next to The Folly and across the street under Barney Allis Plaza between Central St and Wyandotte. We produce The Folly Jazz Series, Folly Kids Series and Cyprus Avenue Live at the Folly.

¡BOLETOS A SOLO $15!No te pierdas a Cesar Rosas y los Chi-Town Boys en una noche inolvidable de música en vivo.🗓️ 1 de f...
01/28/2025

¡BOLETOS A SOLO $15!
No te pierdas a Cesar Rosas y los Chi-Town Boys en una noche inolvidable de música en vivo.

🗓️ 1 de febrero | 7:30 PM
📍 Folly Theater, Kansas City
🔑 Código promocional: CHIEFS

Aprovecha esta oferta especial y compra tus boletos ya!

La promoción termina este jueves.

Cesar Rosas y los Chi-Town Boys🗓️ 1 de febrero | 7:30 PM📍 Folly Theater, Kansas City¡Compra tus boletos ahora y disfruta...
01/23/2025

Cesar Rosas y los Chi-Town Boys
🗓️ 1 de febrero | 7:30 PM
📍 Folly Theater, Kansas City

¡Compra tus boletos ahora y disfruta de una noche increíble de música en vivo!

KC Jazz ALIVE presents VIVID VISIONS: a panel discussion about “The Future of Kansas City Jazz.” Come hear the unique pe...
01/23/2025

KC Jazz ALIVE presents VIVID VISIONS: a panel discussion about “The Future of Kansas City Jazz.” Come hear the unique perspectives from three generations of KC jazz musicians on the topic. Pianist, Michael Pagán; organist, Chris Hazelton; and saxophonist, Henry Scamurra, will join their panel moderator, Steve Kraske, for this insightful discussion that you will not want to miss. Wednesday, January 29 at 6:30pm

Don't miss Yellowjackets live this Saturday night at the Folly Theater! If you haven't experienced the longest running J...
01/21/2025

Don't miss Yellowjackets live this Saturday night at the Folly Theater! If you haven't experienced the longest running Jazz Series in Kansas City, now is your time! Get your tickets today: https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/8401

The Yellowjackets are BACK at the Folly Theater! January 21, 2025 Concert, Folly Theater, Jazz Join the Folly Theater this Saturday, January 25, 2025 for the return of the iconic jazz fusion band, Yellowjackets. A jazz talk with Julian Goff begins on the mainstage at 6:30pm and is open to all ticket...

TONIGHT AT THE FOLLY:Hot Club of Cowtown takes the stage at 7:30. Don’t miss the toe-tapping tunes of this effervescent ...
01/18/2025

TONIGHT AT THE FOLLY:

Hot Club of Cowtown takes the stage at 7:30. Don’t miss the toe-tapping tunes of this effervescent trio.

Tickets (also available at the door starting at 6:30): https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/14801

Don’t miss this show! https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/14401
01/15/2025

Don’t miss this show!

https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/14401

Cesar Rosas is a founding member of the iconic band, Los Lobos. Founded in 1973, the six-time Grammy winning band has spanned generations with traditional flavored music to mind altering sounds and garnered a reputation as being one of the best damn bands in America. Their latest release, Native Son...

Take a deep dive into the History of the Yellowjackets before their performance next Saturday! Tickets for the show are ...
01/14/2025

Take a deep dive into the History of the Yellowjackets before their performance next Saturday!

Tickets for the show are available at: https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/8401

For more than 40 years, GRAMMY-winning virtuosos Yellowjackets have accumulated a commensurately eclectic, comforting and challenging catalog. Here are 10 key tracks, hand-picked by the band.

Thank you KCUR 89.3 for the feature on Elana James from Hot Club of Cowtown this morning! Give the interview a listen at...
01/13/2025

Thank you KCUR 89.3 for the feature on Elana James from Hot Club of Cowtown this morning! Give the interview a listen at the link below and then get your tickets to see them live this Saturday at the Folly Theater!

Tickets: https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/14801

As a teen, Elana James grew up busking on the streets of Kansas City. Now a professional musician, James is the co-founder of Hot Club of Cowtown, a jazz and swing band that's performing at the Folly Theater on Jan. 18.

ATTENTION ARTISTS!!! Head to follytheater.org/event/art-for-art-2 to find out how you can participate in Art For Art and...
01/09/2025

ATTENTION ARTISTS!!! Head to follytheater.org/event/art-for-art-2 to find out how you can participate in Art For Art and support the historic Folly Theater!

Take a piece of the Folly home with you with Folly merchandise! We have socks, notecards, limited edition wooden puzzles...
01/07/2025

Take a piece of the Folly home with you with Folly merchandise! We have socks, notecards, limited edition wooden puzzles, silk scarves, and prints of our iconic Charlie Podrebarac "Hello, Folly!" painting that now hangs in the lobby.

https://orders.follytheater.org/Merchandise

Due to severe weather conditions our office will be closed today, but our phones (10am-5pm) and website (24/7) remain op...
01/06/2025

Due to severe weather conditions our office will be closed today, but our phones (10am-5pm) and website (24/7) remain open!

Looking for something to do to stay warm this wintery season? The heat and the tunes will be cranking at Hot Club of Cowtown on January 18 and Yellowjackets on January 25! Get your tickets today!

follytheater.org/event

01/01/2025

Let's Celebrate!

Help us reach our end of year goal and kick off our celebratory 125th year! Any contribution helps this iconic downtown ...
12/30/2024

Help us reach our end of year goal and kick off our celebratory 125th year! Any contribution helps this iconic downtown Kansas City theater create an atmosphere where artists can shine and people can connect.

FollyTheater.org/support

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300 W 12th Street
Kansas City, MO
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Join us this Saturday for only $15! Use code "CHIEFS" now through Thursday for $15 tickets to Cesar Rosas And The Chi-Town Playboys! https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/14401

¡Cesar Rosas y los Chi-Town Boys! 🗓️ 1 de febrero | 7:30 PM 📍 Folly Theater, Kansas City ¡Compra tus boletos ahora y disfruta de una noche increíble de música en vivo!

Let's Celebrate!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of sheer musical brilliance! 🎤✨ Join legendary vocalist Michael Feinstein at the Folly Theater on November 23rd for an unforgettable performance with the Carnegie Hall Big Band. This exciting concert will pay tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett and his incredible career. Get your tickets now and celebrate a night of music and memories! https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/10401

Don't miss bluegrass and hip-hop fusion band, Gangstagrass, live at the Folly Theater on Friday, November 15 at 7:30pm! Get your tickets today! https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/13001

Happy Halloween!

See Michael Feinstein in "Because of You" featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band. Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. November 23 at the Folly Theater. Get your tickets today: https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/10401

Enjoy jazz-renditions of Hollywood and Broadway favorites, including songs from "The Wizard of Oz", "The Sound of Music", "Guys & Dolls", "South Pacific", and more! Starring Emmy® nominated trumpeter Benny Benack, global sensation Stella Cole, and tap dance phenom Jabu Graybeal, backed by a five-piece band. Get your tickets for Some Enchanted Evening, October 26 at the Folly Theater. https://follytheater.org/event/some-enchanted-evening/

It's almost here! This Thursday see Internationally Acclaimed Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champions Cote Deonath & Ben Thompson take the Folly Stage! Get your tickets today! https://follytheater.org/event/the-ultimate-elvis-concert/

Happy Birthday, Folly Theater!
Happy Birthday, Folly Theater!

Happy birthday to us! 124 years and many more to go. Today we celebrate everyone who has made this possible from the first day we opened our doors and beyond. Together, we can ensure our theater remains a vital part of our community’s cultural fabric. Please celebrate the Folly Theater with a $12.40, $124, or any contribution you are able to so we may continue to enrich our community with artistic excellence and be a space that unites audiences.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Part of the Folly + 90.9 The Bridge Americana Series, we are excited to welcome Gangstagrass! A true example of the belief that we are better together, Gangstagrass combines great American traditions of bluegrass, hip-hop, and beyond to create a whole new musical genre that is more than the sum of its parts. Don't miss this incredible one night engagement. Tickets are on sale now for November 15! https://follytheater.org/event/gangstagrass/

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! The Folly Kids' Series engages students in topics including children’s literacy, STEM, and social-emotional wellness. Find out more: FollyTheater.org/Kids

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The Folly Theater is a beautiful historic theater which first opened September 23, 1900 and has an amazing history! We are a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization.The Folly does not have it's own parking lot. Some street parking is available surrounding the building. There are also parking garages directly next to The Folly and across the street under Barney Allis Plaza between Central St and Wyandotte. We produce The Folly Jazz Series, Folly Kids Series and Cyprus Avenue Live at the Folly.