The Grand Lady Needed an Operation!
In November of 2018, the Folly found a leaking fire sprinkler pipe. That pipe repair cost over $100,000. Help us to restore those funds!
Category Archives: Folly Theater News
Regarding the Kandace Springs Concert for 2/15/19
The Folly Team is keeping a close eye on the weather today, as well as the street crews. Currently, the concert is still happening. If there is any change, the Folly Team will make every effort to reach all patrons and update them as well as process refunds. Please keep an eye on our social…
From the Maestro of KC Chamber Orchestra…
Below is an open letter from Bruce Sorrell the Maestro of the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra regarding their upcoming concert at the Folly Theater, Bridges of the Heart! Don’t miss it on Wednesday, February 13th! Tickets are still available.
Thank YOU for making Folly Frolic a success!!
November 17th, 2018… in a crowd of over 1,000 people at the Folly Theater, the iconic vocalist Oleta Adams took the stage and performed. This performance was a part of the annual Folly Frolic fundraiser concert. The Frolic is hosted at the Folly Theater every year as a benefit to raise funds for the Folly’s…
2018 Folly Frolic Photo Gallery
Fabulous photos from the 2018 Folly Frolic Photographer Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography
KCAI Student Interview: Caroline Heiss
In an effort to help provide greater exposure for the students at KCAI, we conducted short interviews with each of them! This gives you a chance to learn more about the Graphic Design Students and see their work! The first interview we get to share with you is also the artist whose poster was chosen…
2018 KCAI + Folly Jazz Series Winning Posters!
We’re excited to announce the posters that were picked for KCAI Graphic Design + Folly Jazz Series collaboration! On Friday, September 21st, our panel of judges including Gale Tallis, Executive Director; James Maiden, Marketing Manager; Mikaela Garrett, Rival Designs; and Brian Henry, Lamar Advertising, visited the Kansas City Art Institute and judged over 60…
Folly Jazz Series + KCAI Graphic Design – 10th Anniversary
Ten years ago the Folly Theater and Kansas City Art Institute formed a partnership to develop the commercial skills of the KCAI Graphic Design students while elevating the level of the Folly Jazz Series’ style and presence. This endeavor was set up by Folly Executive Director, Gale Tallis, and the then-KCAI Graphic Design instructor, Jamie…
Folly Lobby Renovation – Day 58
We know… It’s been a while since we’ve checked in. Well, wait no longer… Here is your day 58 update! The crews from McCown Gordon have been working around the clock (almost literally) to accomplish this renovation by mid-September! Over the past 20 days from our last check-in, there have been huge strides. Tile has…