2023 KC Fringe Festival

PROGRAM CHANGES

Show Additions

Black When I Was A Boy -Part I @ The Black Box

Cancelled Shows

Lady Death And Other Stories @ Sparkle Room

Take Flight @ The Bolender

Fever Dreams and Nightmares @ The Black Box

Welcome to the 19th annual KC Fringe Festival -- where adventurous audiences meet adventurous artists. This 16-day explosion of unjuried, uncensored performing, film and visual arts features performers and creators from all over- local, national and international. KC Fringe Festival is the biggest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City metropolitan region.

You can start planning your schedule now!

Feast your eyes on the Online Program

Tickets are now on Sale!

Want to join us as a volunteer and earn free shows, or join us at a party to vend your wares?

How to Fringe

1. BUY A BUTTON

With your $5 Fringe Button, you can purchase tickets to any Fringe show and gain entrance to free events like the Fringe After Parties. You can also use your buttons for special perks at local area businesses. Children 12 and under get their Fringe Button free. Buttons are available at every Fringe venue during the festival, Previews, at the Opening Night Party, and at Fringe 411 office.

2. BUY A TICKET

Tickets are $12 for each live event and can be purchased in advance at kcfringe.org, at the venue box office 30 minutes prior to show time, or at Fringe 411. Tickets for children ages 3-12 are $7. Fringe 411 also sells a $50 Five Show Pass and a $100 Ten Show Pass if you want to binge and save. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and cash. No personal checks please.

3. GO FRINGE

You can find all the show information here at kcfringe.org. You can also pick up a printed program at Fringe 411 or at any Fringe venue during the festival.

FRINGE VENUES

FRINGE 411

Fringe 411 is the place for tickets, buttons, programs, merchandise, show information, or any general questions about the festival. It is located in the back of The Bird Comedy Theater. Visit 103 West 19th Street, and enter at the rear door with the ramp. Office number (646) 844-1505

FRINGE 411 HOURS

June 23 Noon-6:00pm
July 1 Noon-4:00pm
July 8 Noon-6:00pm
July 16-20 Noon-6:00pm
July 21-22 Noon-8:00pm
July 23-27 Noon-6:00pm
July 28-29 Noon-8:00pm
July 30 Closed

RUN TIMES AND RATINGS

All Fringe shows are sixty minutes long, and there is a half-hour between shows. Doors open ten minutes before show time. No refunds after the show begins, and no late seating. Shows are rated G, PG or R.

VOLUNTEER FOR FRINGE BUCKS

Volunteers are the heart of the Fringe, and it’s a great way to earn Fringe Bucks to buy tickets to shows. Positions include ushers, house managers, photographers/videographers, office volunteers and so much more. Find out how to volunteer at kcfringe.org/volunteer.

REVIEWS

Can’t decide which shows to see? Check out reviews posted on each show page online, and feel free to leave your own ratings and comments.

BEST OF FRINGE

The show with the best average attendance at each venue will receive a bonus performance on Sunday, July 30. The winners will be announced at midnight on Saturday, July 29 at the After Party and on our website at kcfringe.org/best-of

SUNDAY, JULY 30
12:30 Best of City Stage
1:30 Best of the Sparkle Room
2:00 Best of Center for Spiritual Living
3:00 Best of Westport Bowery
3:30 Best of the Arts Asylum
4:30 Best of the Whim Space
5:00 Best of The Bird Comedy Theatre
6:00 Best of the Black Box
6:30 Best of the Bolender

INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

KC Fringe is committed to provide a respectful, safe environment free from harassment, violence, discrimination, bullying, and abuse. We will not tolerate participation in activities or behaviors that discriminate on the ground of race, gender, age, marital status, religious beliefs, citizenship, mental and physical abilities or sexual orientation. We provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and participate in all events and activities whenever possible and all community members are to be treated with respect and dignity. We seek to expand our reach to fight against injustices and become a more welcoming and equitable place for everyone to enjoy the performing arts.

SPECIAL THANKS

Union Station (George Guastello, Nale Uhl, Brett Dunlap, Lisa Tuso), Nale Uhl, Henderson Engineering, KKFI 90.1 FM Community Radio, KTBG 90.9 FM The Bridge, KPRS 103.3 FM Hot 103 Jamz!, Outfront Media, Mark Edelman and Theatre League, The Missouri Arts Council, Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, The Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, Mia Porterfield and Doug Higson with VMA, Adair-Exchange Bank Foundation, and ArtsKC