By MATT PIKE
816LIVE! is preparing to wrap up it's season of live performances around St. Joseph with three more performances, two coming later this month, and the final one at the beginning of May.
Whether you love modern pop, classic rock, or timeless soul, there is an event for you, the first coming up on April 18th as the stage of the historic Missouri Theatre will host Are You Ready For It, A Taylor Experience on Saturday April 18th at 7:30 pm. A high-energy, family-friendly Taylor Swift tribute.
On April 26th, Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience a one-of-a-kind Beatles celebration in which the audience help create the set list will come to the Missouri Theatre as well. Before the show, guests fill out request cards, and their memories and song choices shape the narrative of the evening. No two performances are ever the same. The show will begin at 5pm.
The final show of the season will be put on by The Drifters at the Missouri Theatre on Saturday May 2nd at 7:30pm. The Drifters bring smooth harmonies and unforgettable hits like “Under the Boardwalk” and “Save the Last Dance for Me” to the stage.
“No matter your musical taste, we have something special for you in the next 25 days,” says Paul Storiale, executive director of the Performing Arts Association in a news release. “It’s the perfect way to close out our 25/26 season, whichever show you choose, it will be celebrating music that changed the world.”
The Performing Arts Association will announce the new 2026/2027 Season on May 4th. There is one show already announced for August as American Idol Season 23 runner up John Foster will take the stage to perform.
Tickets are on sale now for each sown. For more information, you can click HERE or call the box office at 816-279-1225.
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