Looking for ways to make your event especially memorable? The
Folly Theater is the perfect combination of elegance, first-class
service, and rich and colorful history. Available for benefit
performances, recitals, business functions, award presentations,
and all special occasion gatherings, the Folly offers a dazzling
atmosphere for your event.
Have an intimate dinner party on the same stage where the Marx Brothers performed
one of their first comedy acts. Celebrate your company’s annual successes
in the auditorium where Humphrey Bogart made a stop on his first national tour.
Host an inspirational speaker in the very spot where Gregory Peck reminisced
about his Hollywood film career. Toast the holidays on the stage where Kevin
Kline performed a one-man show.
The Folly Theater offers a rich history dating from 1900 as well as state-of-the-art
technology for events. She has survived more than a century of turmoil and
triumph, blight and grandeur. The Folly is the premier Kansas City showplace
for business meetings, events, and performances. Let us host your next special
event, and share in the success story that is the Folly Theater.
The Folly Theater Offers:
 |
Prime downtown location in the Convention and Entertainment
District with ample parking
|
|
Two available spaces: the theater with 1918 square foot
stage and 1078-seat auditorium, and the Shareholders Room,
a private function space above the lobby. The lobbies and
Shareholders Room serve as a gallery for our centennial
photo collection, documenting the theater’s history
in Kansas City.
|
|
Experienced event management staff for consultation and
recommendation
|
|
House manager and a team of experienced ushers to help
your guests
|
|
All in-house light and sound equipment is available at
no extra charge.
|
|
Open catering policy allows clients to make their event
unique while remaining affordable.
|
|
An experienced technical staff to make your event successful
and polished.
|
|
Access to efficient computerized ticketing system and
box office services available.
|
|
|
Download Technical Specifications (PDF
- requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
For more information, contact Gale Tallis, Events Director, 816-842-5500,
X106
|
We highly value our rental clients. Among their many
ranks are:
|
|
Performing Arts Organizations:
Harriman-Jewell Series Program of William Jewell College
Friends of Chamber Music
Heartland Men's Chorus
Civic Opera Theatre of Kansas City
Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
Heart of America Youth Ballet
Kansas City Chorale
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra
Kansas City Ballet
City in Motion Dance Co.
Paul Mesner Puppet Co.
|
Corporate Clients:
Sprint
DST Systems, Inc.
UMB Bank
Commerce Bank
|
|
Association Meetings:
Meeting Professionals International
(Kansas City Chapter)
American Institute of Architects
(Kansas City Chapter)
Society of American Military Engineers
Choral Directors Association
|
Not-for-Profit Galas & Special Events:
American Red Cross
Episcopal Social Services
Mid-America Regional Council
Local Investment Commission
Truman Library
KCPT
|
|
