Flame & Fantasy Ball

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Join us in the center of Kansas City, Missouri at the historical Uptown Theater the night of April 26, 2025 for an out of this world experience as we celebrate the world of fantasy, literature, and art. 

Uptown Theater

 3700 Broadway
       Kansas City, MO 64111       

      VIP                              7PM-12

General Admission              8PM-12PM

1926-1928

The original design for the Uptown was carried out by Kansas City architect, Robert Gornall. Construction first began on the portion of the Uptown that would house offices and shops along Broadway. This office and retail portion of the Uptown was completed in November of 1926; however work on the theater was halted until the Universal Film Company acquired the unfinished building in 1927.

Completed in 1928, the Uptown Theater was Kansas City’s premier entertainment spot showcasing first-run movies. “The Irresistible Lover” starring Norman Carey and Lois Moran opened to a sold out crowd at the Uptown on January 7th 1928, as the marquee brightened Broadway for the first time.

1996-2002

 Following the acquisition of the Uptown, a $15 million renovation of the theater was completed. The original splendor was restored in the details and colors of Eberson’s original design. In addition, 33,000 square feet of new lobby, bar, office and banquet space was added. Because of the redevelopment, the Uptown remains one of the few remaining atmospheric theatres still in operation. Permanent seating remains in the balcony and rear half of the main floor. The front half of the floor nearest to the stage is now open for table arrangements and general admission standing for concerts.