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Planetarium
Dawn of the Space Age

Dawn of the Space Age

Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of Man’s first steps into space. Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore, in Dawn of the Space Age!

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

One World, One Sky:
Big Bird's Adventure


A brilliant spectacle of light and color as Elmo, Big Bird and their newest friend - Hu Hu Zhu - watch the stars twinkle over Seasame Street. Now at the Gottlieb Planetarium!

Solar System Tour

Solar System Tour

This immersive 40-minute space flight is appropriate for all ages. We begin at the sun and travel almost 5 billion miles out to the Kuiper Belt visiting planets and moons along the way.

Extreme Screen
Kansas City's Largest Movie Screen 4-Stories Tall!

Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets

Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets

Now Showing
Soar from the sky-high canyon rim to the twisting depths of the canyon, courtesy of our six-story-high screen. Meet the mysterious Anasazi people, who inhabited the canyon 4,000 years ago, and brave the raging Colorado River with daredevil explorer John Wesley Powell in 1869.


 

City Stage Theatre
Black Cowboy in the Old West

Black Cowboy in the Old West
February 18 - 25, 2012


Danny Cox joins TYA in a new musical production about the colorful late 19th century black cowboys of the Old West.

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly
March 6 - April 14, 2012


Based on the popular books by Doreen Cronin, this musical play promotes recycling, eco-consciousness and earth sciences and tolerance for differently-abled creatures.

Pinocchio Commedia

Pinocchio Commedia
April 24 - May 19, 2012


The Pitch called the original production of the traditional Italian tale of Pinocchio by Carol Collodi, "The Best Musical in KC in 2002." TYA brings is back for the spring of 2012.

Adventures of Pippi Longstocking

The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
June 12 - 30, 2012


Pippi is a high spirited, warm hearted incarnation of every child's dream of freedom and power. This play is based on the book series by Astrid Lindgren.

City Stage
Adult Evening Performances
Belly Dance United

Belly Dance United
Feb 4, 2012


Belly Dance United brings together an amazing group of bellydancers from all around Missouri to present to you the mystical and enchanting world of the fairy. You will see performances by all types of fairies representing air, water, earth and fire including: elves, fairies, fire elementals, fairy Godmothers, devas, nymphs, water sprites and more. A theatrical dance show for everyone–especially, the young of heart.

St. Vincent de Paul High School

The Importance of Being Earnest
February 10 - 12, 2012


Oscar Wilde's play subtitled, "A Trivial Comedy for Serious People", revolves around the protagonist, Jack Worthing. Jack has created a ficticious person, "Earnest," to enjoy the trivialities of life in London and throw his duty to the wayside. Come enjoy one of the funniest plays ever written.


 

 


 



 
 
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