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Folly Theater

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300 W 12th Street
Kansas City , MO 64105 United States

April 2025

Folly Theater – Art For Art

April 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street
Kansas City , MO 64105 United States
$10

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, entertain, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced in Kansas City’s most historic theater.

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May 2025

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Glamour of Old Hollywood Jazz Gala

May 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street
Kansas City , MO 64105 United States

The Folly Theater will be transported to the Golden Age of Hollywood, and guests will enjoy a performance featuring vocalist and Kansas City native, Brenne Whitaker. Come dressed for the red carpet and enjoy live interviews, a live auction, a concert performance, dinner, and drinks. Glamour of Old Hollywood Jazz Gala Dedicated to promoting the rich culture 0f Kansas City through performances and education. We strive to be a leading voice, ensuring that Kansas City's influential jazz tradition continues to…

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June 2025

Folly Theater – Eat, Drink, and Be Jolly For the Folly

June 1, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street
Kansas City , MO 64105 United States

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 harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced in Kansas City’s most historic theater.

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The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Glamour of Old Hollywood Jazz Gala

June 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street
Kansas City , MO 64105 United States

The Folly Theater will be transported to the Golden Age of Hollywood, and guests will enjoy a performance featuring vocalist and Kansas City native, Brenna Whitaker. Come dressed for the red carpet and enjoy live interviews, a live auction, a concert performance, dinner, and drinks. Glamour of Old Hollywood Jazz Gala  Dedicated to promoting the rich culture of Kansas City through performances and education. We strive to be a leading voice, ensuring that Kansas City’s influential jazz tradition continues to…

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November 2025

Folly Theater – Folly Frolic

November 22, 2025
Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street
Kansas City , MO 64105 United States

To inspire, entertain, and unite audiences through inclusive programming that harnesses the transformative power of the performing arts experienced in Kansas City’s most historic theater. Folly Frolic  

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