 Some of these mighty structures have been destroyed others have been refurbished and are open for business. If you have any information regarding Kansas theaters, opera houses or drive in theaters but they are not listed or you have additional information or pictures for a theater please email me. Let's keep the history of our classic theaters alive!
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| Kanopolis, Kansas |
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Kanopolis Drive In No history available at this time. |
| Kansas City, Kansas |
Avenue Theatre
 aka - Cameo Theater Bagdad Theater Batis Theater Elblon Theater Fairway Theater Gauntier Theater Giles Theater Kansas Theater Kansas Drive-In Theater Midway Theater Osage Theater Park Theater Pershing Theater Princess Theater Prospect Theater Ritz Theater Rosedale Theater State Theater Tivoli Theater VOX Theater Art
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Cameo Theater
Starlight Theatre
The theatre was designed as a classic example of its period and Spanish theme. They don’t build them like this anymore. They do, however, build better sound processors. We have installed state of the art digital sound for the theatre. Your film going experience will be better than any theatre in the city. While we are a movie theatre, we also have a full stage and orchestra pit. We will be looking for an organ counsel, because the theatre features a full set of pipes for a magnificent organ. The screen can fly away to reveal the stage-perfect for fine arts performances or a special event. The Granada is located on the west end of the heart of the Kansas City Kansas downtown area, literally 6 minutes from downtown KCMO. Minnesota avenue has a fantastic history, and it is ready for the 21st century. It is challenging to come to an area that is rediscovering itself. We will have plenty of convenient parking, well lit and close to the theatre. There are a lot of great things in store for KCKS and we are proud to be a leader in that redevelopment. We trust that our patrons will lead the way by supporting this great treasure. We will see you at the movies.
Clunes Theater
Peoples Theater
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| Kingman, Kansas |
Kingman
Theatre
 Opened in 1920 by Mr. S. F. Mead and his son, Frank, as a new opera house for the community of Kingman. The structure was seen up and down the street as a first class playhouse and was a landmark as well as a distinctive ornament for the community, especially with its night lights. The seating capacity of the original house was 700, with standing room for approximately 100 additional people. The standing room also gave the patrons the convenience of moving around without missing any of the show being presented. At a cost of $40,000 at the time of the grand opening in July of 1920, this theatre has remained operating with the purpose of its founders: to offer to the community first run quality shows. |
| Kinsley, Kansas |
Palace Theatre
The theater has been a focal point of the community for many years and the Palace Theater has been restored to its majestic glory. Built in 1917, it has been called "..one of the finest examples of shoebox theater design". The Historic Palace houses original hand painted asbestos fire curtains. There are only two known to exist in the state of Kansas. There are lighted columns and a full stage. On the stage is the original sign that introduced talking movies to the Palace. |
| Kiowa, Kansas |
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Chief Theater No history available at this time. |
| Kirwin, Kansas |
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Opera House No history available at this time. |
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