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About Folly Theater

The Folly Theater in Kansas City is a storied performing arts venue that opened in 1900 as the Standard Theatre and later became Folly Theater. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this downtown gem hosts a range of programs—from the Folly Jazz Series to Cyprus Avenue Live and Folly Kids Series. With a capacity around 1,016 seats in C. Stephen Metzler Hall (and up to 1,078 depending on configuration), the Folly Theater offers an intimate setting for a variety of performances performed by resident presenters like Harriman-Jewell Series, Friends of Chamber Music, Heartland Men’s Chorus, and Ailey II. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit, including seating information, parking options, transit access, and recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to enhance your experience.

Location is central to downtown Kansas City, just steps from the Power & Light District. Parking is available in an adjacent garage after 5pm on weekdays and all day on weekends, with street parking also available. Please note that garage access is not owned by Folly Theater. If you’re coming from out of town, check nearby hotel partners and local restaurants that offer convenient stays and meals within walking distance. For reservations and tickets, secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process—we’ve got you covered like a trusted friend in the business.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 300 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
  • Venue type: historic performing-arts theater opened in 1900 (originally the Standard Theatre); listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Capacity: commonly cited around 1,016 seats (C. Stephen Metzler Hall) with other sources listing up to 1,078 depending on configuration
  • Seating chart: seating map available on the Folly Theater website
  • Parking: adjacent parking garage after 5pm on weekdays and all day weekends; street parking also available; garage access not owned by Folly
  • Transit/area: downtown KC location near the Power & Light District with multiple hotels within two blocks
  • Notable events: Folly Jazz Series, Cyprus Avenue Live, Folly Kids Series; resident presenters include Harriman-Jewell Series, Friends of Chamber Music, Heartland Men’s Chorus, and Ailey II
  • Demolished/renamed: not demolished or renamed; originally opened as Standard Theatre and later renamed Folly Theater