The Folly Golf Classic returns to the beautifully renovated Oakwood Country Club with a morning tee-off. This tournament benefits one of Kansas City’s treasured landmarks, the Folly Theater. Folly Theater; To preserve Kansas City’s oldest historic theater as a premier performance venue, we commit to maintain our building’s heritage, diversify our programs and entertainment offerings, […]

Every year, Brian Williams, our development director, hosts the Folly Garden Party in the garden of his historic Hyde Park home to support the Folly Theater’s general operations fund. These funds help preserve our historic theater, book internationally acclaimed artists, and more; Hyde Park.  Folly Theater; To preserve Kansas City’s oldest historic theater as a […]

Art For Art is an art and memorabilia benefit auction supporting the Folly Theater. It will feature more than 100 pieces from local artists, as well as signed memorabilia from Folly performers like Dolly Parton! Online bidding will open on March 24th and close at 4 p.m. on April 6th. Art For Art To inspire, […]

This tournament, which will be held at Oakwood Country Club, is not only one of the premier golf events in the city, it benefits one of Kansas City’s treasured landmarks, the Folly Theater. Folly Golf Classic To inspire, entertain, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced […]

The 11th annual Folly Garden Party will support the Folly Theater’s general operations fund. Join us for a fabulous afternoon of conversation and “cheers” in honor of our late friend, C. Stephen Metzler, and the Folly Theater. Eat, Drink, and Be Jolly For the Folly To inspire, entertain, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that […]