Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Theatre and venue in midtown KC, producing original and favorite works of stage and screen. At its heart, MET is committed to the art of story.

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded by Artistic Director, Karen Paisley, the MET Board and Core Company in 2005. Committed to extending access to the artistic Canon, inspiring Creativity, empowering individuals and building community. MET offers professional performances, staged readings, high level artistic training, and customized educational programs.

We claim the great stories of our heritage as the birthright for all people. We work to encourage the creation of new stories and new artists whose voices speak to the rich totality of our community and whose perspectives deepen our understanding of each other and of ourselves. We believe that exploration of personal creativity and opportunity for engagement in life-long learning is critical to the health and happiness of people and our world.

The New MET Season is here! SEASON 22! Get Your Season Tickets NOW!
06/21/2026

The New MET Season is here! SEASON 22! Get Your Season Tickets NOW!

METROPOLITAN ENSEMBLE THEATRE proudly announces a bold and expansive new season, an exploration of humanity under pressure, where laughter meets heartbreak, and history meets imagination to illuminate who we are and how we endure. Spanning intimate character studies, sweeping epics, and daring story...

Manning the grill at our volunteer appreciation cookout... Dogs, anyone?
06/09/2026

Manning the grill at our volunteer appreciation cookout... Dogs, anyone?

We are thinking of all these families across our country. Thank you for your service.
05/26/2026

We are thinking of all these families across our country. Thank you for your service.

05/03/2026

This is your half hour call friends!
HAPPY CLOSING TO THE CAST AND PRODUCTION TEAM OF THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION!

05/03/2026

Kansas City Actor Earl McWilliams and Wife Angela McWilliams raved about the show calling it, IINCREDIBLE!
Come see what they're talking about, and with only 20 tickets remaining, HURRY and get your tickets fast!
PLUS, there are a limited number of Rush Tickets available at the door—don't delay!
GET YOUR TICKETS RIGHT NOW before the gates slam shut for good!
TICKETS: www.metkc.org/the-shawshank-redemption
PARKING:
DISCOUNTED LOT: Use code TUNNEL5 for 75% off in the lot! Just scan the QR code posted in the parking lot and follow the prompts. (Our staff inside the Warwick can help if you need a hand!)
FREE PARKING: Located on Walnut behind the theater, on surrounding surface streets, or in the Midtown Market lot (40th & Main).
THE STREETCAR: Skip the parking entirely—the Streetcar stops right at 39th Street!

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ONLY 20 TICKETS LEFT AND RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!!! Audiences are calling this production "STRONG, INVOLVING,...
05/03/2026

ONLY 20 TICKETS LEFT AND RUSH TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!!!
Audiences are calling this production "STRONG, INVOLVING, and IMPACTFUL." With only 20 reserved tickets remaining for the entire run—plus a limited number of Rush Tickets available at the door—don't delay!
GET YOUR TICKETS RIGHT NOW before the gates slam shut for good!
TICKETS: www.metkc.org/the-shawshank-redemption
PARKING:
DISCOUNTED LOT: Use code TUNNEL5 for 75% off in the lot! Just scan the QR code posted in the parking lot and follow the prompts. (Our staff inside the Warwick can help if you need a hand!)
FREE PARKING: Located on Walnut behind the theater, on surrounding surface streets, or in the Midtown Market lot (40th & Main).
THE STREETCAR: Skip the parking entirely—the Streetcar stops right at 39th Street!

05/03/2026

ONE LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE SHANK!
Audiences are calling this production "STRONG, INVOLVING, and IMPACTFUL." With only 20 reserved tickets remaining for the entire run—plus a limited number of Rush Tickets available at the door—don't delay!
GET YOUR TICKETS RIGHT NOW before the gates slam shut for good!

TICKETS: www.metkc.org/the-shawshank-redemption

PARKING:
DISCOUNTED LOT: Use code TUNNEL5 for 75% off in the lot! Just scan the QR code posted in the parking lot and follow the prompts. (Our staff inside the Warwick can help if you need a hand!)
FREE PARKING: Located on Walnut behind the theater, on surrounding surface streets, or in the Midtown Market lot (40th & Main).
THE STREETCAR: Skip the parking entirely—the Streetcar stops right at 39th Street!

05/01/2026

Address

3927 Main Street
Kansas City, MO
64111

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18165693226

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