Life of a Chorus Girl
About Fringe KC
The KC Fringe is the largest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Returning live for its 22nd season for a two-week explosion of performance, film, visual arts exhibitions, and events that showcase the work of local, national, and international artists. The mostly volunteer-run organization has been supporting artists, cultivating creators, and attracting adventurous audiences since July 2005.
KC Fringe Festival champions creative expression by empowering artists to produce bold and innovative work through an annual visual and performing arts festival that is accessible and affordable for all.
City Stage at Union Station
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, Lower Level of Union Station
Show Times:
July 18 at 9:30PM
July 21 at 8:00PM
July 23 at 8:00PM
July 24 at 10:00PM
July 25 at 9:30PM
Tickets:
Tickets are $15 to each show. You will also need a $5 Festival Button (it is a one-time purchase for the entire festival).
About the Show
Step backstage… where the real magic begins.
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.
About the Venue
Parking: Free street parking towards the hill. Paid parking at Union Station lot or garage. You also can park at Crown Center; get your parking ticket validated at MTH theater (3rd floor) and then walk to Union Station. Be aware of possible streetcar construction on Main St.
Amenities: Snacks and beverages
All KC Fringe Venues are ADA Compliant. Should you require accessibility assistance, please email accessibility@kcfringe.org.