The curtains will rise on stages across the city the summer. Check out these productions:
Newsies
May 22-May 25
Goppert Theater at Avila University, 73-109 E. 118th St
Disney’s beloved film takes the stage: Turn-of-the century newsboys battle selfish newspaper owners for fairer wages, through song and dance. Performed by First Act Theatre Arts as part of the 25th season. Evening and matinee showings. Tickets start at $14.
firstactkc.org
The Sound of Music
June 6 and 7
Goppert Theatre at Avila University, , 73-109 E. 118th St
The hills will be alive when Olathe-based dance and performance studio Greenleaf Performing Arts Academy presents The Sound of Music in four performances at Avila’s Goppert Theatre. Recommended for all ages. Tickets start at $14.
greenleafstudio.org
Playing Doctor
June 6-22 (Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm)
Main Street Theater, 510 Main St., Belton
Laugh along at the story of the wealthy Brewster family whose son, Rob, has squandered his parents’ money, faked medical school and is living as a writer. What could possibly go wrong when his parents arrive, eager to visit their successful son the doctor Tickets are $18, $15 seniors and students, group rates available.
mainstreettheaterbelton.com
Theater in the Park: High School Musical
Friday, June 13
Belton Memorial Park, 602 Maurer Parkway
Theater in the Park is now in its 12th year, presenting a free performance of High School Musical starting at 8 pm, played by cast from In the Light Performing Arts Center in Peculiar. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available.
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Pete the Cat: The Musical
June 13-15 and June 20-22
Arts Asylum, 824 E. Meyer Blvd.
The musical version of Pete the Cat retains the same positivity and groovy lessons as the beloved children’s book series by Kimberly and James Dean. Tickets are $16.78. Group sales available. ASL interpretation will be available at the June 21 show.
www.theartsasylum.org
West Side Story
July 5-27
The White Theater at the Jewish Community Center, 5801 W. 115th Street
One of Broadway’s finest musicals takes the stage: West Side Story is a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in New York City amidst rival street gangs. Co-produced with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. Tickets start at $22.
www.thejkc.org/white-theatre
Shrek the Musical
July 18-20 and July 23-27
Goppert Theatre at Avila University, 73-109 E. 118th St
The Tony-award winning adaptation of the Oscar-winning film, Shrek is full of crude jokes and fairy tale misfits for the entire family to enjoy. Ticket prices TBA.
leawoodstageco.org