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The Kansas City Canaries

On the biggest night of their season, the Kansas City Canaries chorus troupe is buzzing with nerves, laughter, and last-minute touch-ups. Feathers fly, tap shoes shuffle, and excitement fills the air. Until an unexpected discovery changes everything.


Hidden beneath dusty costume racks sits a stunning antique mirror, its golden frame glowing as if it’s waiting to be seen. When one curious dancer reaches out to touch it, the mirror comes alive — and in a swirl of light, the entire troupe is swept into a breathtaking adventure through time.


Suddenly, they aren’t just preparing to perform history... they’re living it.


The dancers find themselves transported across the most dazzling eras of chorus girl entertainment. From the high-kicking scandal of Parisian can-can halls, to the glittering precision lines of early Broadway, to the jazz-filled pulse of Harlem, to Hollywood soundstages, wartime USO tours, swinging 60s dance floors, and the spectacular sparkle of Las Vegas showgirls.


Each era brings new challenges, new styles, and new discoveries and along the way, the Canaries learn that being a chorus girl has never been just about perfect kicks and dazzling costumes. It’s about courage, teamwork, resilience, and the power of stepping into the spotlight together.


As the mirror finally returns them home, the dancers realize they are no longer just performers preparing for a show.


They are now part of a legacy. One that spans centuries of music, movement, and unforgettable stage magic.

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Fun show with history!

July 19, 2026

I loved seeing the different eras of chorus girls being represented by the Canaries! All the dancers were great and the costumes were superb! The only blip was there were long moments of silence and darkness in between the acts, especially at the beginning of the show. This was pretty awkward for the audience but I understand that tech issues happen. The rest of the show went fine! I would love to see the Canaries perform again!

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Event Details
Genre: Dance & Physical Theatre, Cabaret
Duration: 60 mins
Price: $15
Cast & Crew

Director: Megan Buchanan


Production Manager: Amanda Bernice 


Stage Manager: Heather Smith


Costuming: Shannon Burke


Performers: Sarah Brady, Nikki Spencer, Shannon Burke,  Madeline Farinas de Leon, Katie Walkley, Lexi Ryan, Amanda Bernice, Megan Buchanan, and Daryl Thomas

Content Warning New OptionMA - Mature Audiences- Material is not appropriate for children under the age of 13.

July 18, 2026 9:30 pm

City Stage at Union Station

Full: $15

July 21, 2026 8:00 pm

City Stage at Union Station

Full: $15

July 23, 2026 8:00 pm

City Stage at Union Station

Full: $15

July 24, 2026 10:00 pm

City Stage at Union Station

Full: $15

July 25, 2026 9:30 pm

City Stage at Union Station

Full: $15



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