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VenueSpencer Theatre At Kansas City Repertory Theatre

The venue

About Spencer Theatre At Kansas City Repertory Theatre

Spencer Theatre is the main-stage home for Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) on the University of Missouri–Kansas City campus, located at 4949 Cherry Street in Kansas City, MO. With a seating capacity of about 585 to 600, this intimate venue within the James C. Olson Center for the Performing Arts offers a close-up experience for KCRep productions, including classic and contemporary plays like A Christmas Carol. Parking is free for KCRep patrons, with accessible ADA parking available on the east side of the building. The venue is conveniently reachable by transit, and a short walk from the 51st Street Main Street MAX stop. We’ve got you covered with practical details, plus trusted nearby hotel and dining options to complete your visit.

Whether you’re catching a KCRep main-stage production or a special event at Spencer Theatre, secure your seats through trusted partners. For a comfortable stay after the show, consider nearby Plaza-area hotels such as The Raphael, Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza, or the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. When it’s time to dine, explore preferred local spots recommended by our affiliate partners for a seamless theatre night. Spencer Theatre renovations were completed in 2015, and KCRep remains a staple venue on the UMKC campus with an ongoing educational partnership through 2029. Arrive early to enjoy the surroundings of the Plaza district, then head into the theatre for an engaging performance in a space that remains a centerpiece of Kansas City’s performing arts scene.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: Spencer Theatre seats about 585 (various sources cite around 585–600 seats).
Address: Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64110 (UMKC campus).
Venue type: Main-stage theatre for Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) within the James C. Olson Center for the Performing Arts at UMKC.
Seating chart: KCRep provides seating charts for Spencer Theatre on its site (Spencer Theatre Mainstage seating chart).
Parking: Parking is free for KCRep patrons; ADA parking is available on the east side of the building; parking passes/validation required for some performances.
Transit: Spencer Theatre is about a 10-minute walk from the 51st Street Main Street MAX bus stop.
Nearby hotels: Raphael Hotel (The Raphael), Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza, InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, and other Plaza-area hotels are nearby.
Notable events hosted: KCRep main-stage productions at Spencer Theatre, Copaken Stage opened in 2007, Spencer Theatre renovations completed in 2015; KCRep seasons include traditional shows like A Christmas Carol.
Status/renaming: Spencer Theatre remains in use; KCRep’s educational affiliation with UMKC is set to sunset in 2029 per official announcements.