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Originally opened in 1927 as a movie house, the Missouri Theater is now home to a variety of arts and entertainment productions and public presentations.

Hours of operation may vary, depending on scheduled performances. https://stjoearts.org/

05/15/2026

Mark your calendars as the Saint Joseph Symphony has announced their 2026-2027 season. For more information, visit saintjosephsymphony.org.

05/13/2026

Don't forget to head to the Missouri Theater this Sunday, May 17, with a special screening of the silent film “IT” starring Clara Bow at 3pm. This event celebrates...a little early...the Missouri Theater turning 100 in 2027. Tickets can be purchased at https://jomotickets.com/.../it-screening-starring-clara-bow.

Organ accompanist, Marvin Faulwell and percussionist, Bob Keckeisen will provide the live soundtrack for the afternoon. The two are regular musicians at the Kansas Silent Film Festival in Topeka. Mr. Faulwell composed the music that they will be playing for “IT.”

When the Missouri Theater opened on June 25, 1927, the feature film was “Rough House Rosie” starring Clara Bow. That particular film has been lost, but the movie, “IT” was also made in 1927 and established Bow as the original IT girl. She was Hollywood’s most popular leading lady of the late 1920s.

The opening act for the afternoon will be a musical routine called “The Ragtime Revelers” from the Dance Arts Center. This is an homage to the Vaudeville acts and variety shows that graced the stage of this movie palace from its inception.

A Charlie Chaplin short, “The Adventurer” will precede the feature film. Following a brief intermission, the documentary, “Discovering the IT Girl” narrated by Courtney Love will be shown. The event will finish by 5:40pm.

Co-sponsors of this silent film afternoon are Performing Arts Association and the City of St Joseph. Thanks to Bill Shaffer, President of the KS Silent Film Festival, for his connections and support.

This program is presented in cooperation with the Centennial Celebration Series (CCS) in anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of City Hall and the Missouri Theater in 2027 and organized by the CCS Committee of The Friends of the Missouri Theater. For more information, email [email protected] or phone Committee Chair, Lori McAlister at 402-802-2099.

05/08/2026

Mark your calendars as 816live has announced the exciting 2026/2027 season!

-John Foster Saturday, August 8, 2026
-BeeGees Gold Saturday, September 19, 2026
-Foreigners Journey Saturday, November 14, 2026
-Who Brought the Humbug Saturday, December 12, 2026
-Shake Baby Shake Saturday, March 27, 2027
-Diva’s of Soul Friday, April 2, 2027
-Rumours: the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Saturday, April 24. 2027
-Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed Saturday, May 1, 2027

For more information, visit TicketsToTheShow.com.

04/29/2026

As the Missouri Theater will turn 100 years in 2027, the celebration is already getting underway on Sunday, May 17, with a special screening of the silent film “IT” starring Clara Bow starting at 3pm. Tickets can be purchased at https://jomotickets.com/event/it-screening-starring-clara-bow.

Organ accompanist, Marvin Faulwell and percussionist, Bob Keckeisen will provide the live soundtrack for the afternoon. The two are regular musicians at the Kansas Silent Film Festival in Topeka. Mr. Faulwell composed the music that they will be playing for “IT.”

When the Missouri Theater opened on June 25, 1927, the feature film was “Rough House Rosie” starring Clara Bow. That particular film has been lost, but the movie, “IT” was also made in 1927 and established Bow as the original IT girl. She was Hollywood’s most popular leading lady of the late 1920s.

The opening act for the afternoon will be a musical routine called “The Ragtime Revelers” from the Dance Arts Center. This is an homage to the Vaudeville acts and variety shows that graced the stage of this movie palace from its inception.

A Charlie Chaplin short, “The Adventurer” will precede the feature film. Following a brief intermission, the documentary, “Discovering the IT Girl” narrated by Courtney Love will be shown. The event will finish by 5:40pm.

Co-sponsors of this silent film afternoon are Performing Arts Association and the City of St Joseph. Thanks to Bill Shaffer, President of the KS Silent Film Festival, for his connections and support.

This program is presented in cooperation with the Centennial Celebration Series (CCS) in anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of City Hall and the Missouri Theater in 2027 and organized by the CCS Committee of The Friends of the Missouri Theater. For more information, email [email protected] or phone Committee Chair, Lori McAlister at 402-802-2099.

04/14/2026

John Foster is coming to Missouri Theater Saturday, August 8. For more information and tickets, visit TicketsToTheShow.com.

01/28/2026

There are so many great performances scheduled to take the stage at the Missouri Theater over the next several weeks with a little something for everyone to enjoy!

12/18/2025

🎄Just a few days until the Saint Joseph Symphony takes the stage on Saturday, December 20, at the Missouri Theater for the Holiday Cheer 2025 concert. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3VS7k3i.

08/13/2025

From concerts to local productions and recitals, there is always something for visitors to enjoy at the Missouri Theater throughout the year. Check out some of these events at the theater:

🎵Randy Travis “More Life Tour” September 20, at 7:30pm. More info, visit TicketsToTheShow.com
✨The Wonder Bread Years October 4, at 7:30pm. More info, visit TicketsToTheShow.com
🎃St. Joseph Symphony presents “FRANKENSTEIN...It's Live!” October 18, at 7pm. More info, visit https://saintjosephsymphony.org/
🪩MAMMA MANIA - the Ultimate Tribute to ABBA November 15, at 7:30pm. More info, visit TicketsToTheShow.com
🎨ARTrageous! November 20, at 7:30pm. More info, visit TicketsToTheShow.com
☘️Christmas in Killarney December 12, at 7:30pm. More info, visit TicketsToTheShow.com
🎄St. Joseph Symphony presents “Holiday Cheer 2025” December 20, at 7pm. More info, visit https://saintjosephsymphony.org/

08/05/2025

The sidewalk outside the Missouri Theater at Eighth and Edmond streets will be closed for a construction project beginning on Wednesday, August 6.

The sidewalk will be torn out and replaced, so pedestrians will need to use an alternate route to pass in front of the building. The theater is scheduled to be closed during the project, so there will be no public access to the building.

Work on the sidewalk is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, August 15.

Address

717 Edmond Street
Saint Joseph, MO
64501

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18162714628

Website

https://www.stjosephmo.gov/247/Missouri-Theater?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0FSlF018OBb2sBhbFQrSd4MUCQYqf8plybd6kMCNVwFoX

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