Dinner and a Show: December 2013

This December, treat the family to dinner and a live show at one of Kansas City’s premier theaters.

• Through January 5, you can enjoy The Wiz at The Coterie. Ease on down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends in this multicultural Tony award-winning classic. Crown Center is home to many fantastic restaurants, but all-time faves for the kids will always be Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant where trains deliver food to your table, d’Bronx  the New York Style delicatessen and pizzeria, and Streetcar Named Desire a cozy bar and grill.
• Children will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads after a showing of the Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Los Tules, one of the most authentic and delicious Mexican restaurants in town is across the street. And for upscale dining, you can enjoy brunch or dinner next door at the elegant Webster House.
• Step back in time for a pioneer Christmas at the Blue Springs City Theater with their production of A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas. A favorite family-friendly restaurant in Blue Springs, Burgers American Grill is a locally owned fast casual restaurant.
• Enjoy Miller Marley's annual performance of Clara's Dream at Blue Valley North High School (Dec. 7 & 8 at 2pm and 7pm). Favorite nearby dining includes Blue Moose, a traditional bar and grill, and Mimi’s Café a French-inspired café.
• Dramatic Truth's The Mystery of Christmas, a portrayal of The Nutcracker telling the Biblical account of Christmas. The show runs Dec. 6 & 8 at the Liberty Performing Arts Center. Grab a pizza at The Dish. It’s a hit with all ages. Fans of Indian Cuisine will love Taj Mahal, one of Kansas City’s best Indian establishments with a wide selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees.
• Little ones will delight in Theatre for Young America’s 'Twas The Night Before Christmas through Dec. 28 at Union Station. This new play brings to life the wild holiday adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl on their quest to find out why Santa missed their house last year.  Stop in at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for a treat before or after the show!
• The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes to stage at The Culture House Dec. 6-8. Showing up unexpectedly at church one Sunday (because they heard there was free food) the Herdmans bully their way into the church’s annual Christmas pageant.  In this hilarious holiday tale, the town learns the true meaning of Christmas. Two favorite local restaurants are Oklahoma Joe’s, one of Kansas City’s most popular barbecue restaurants – be sure to allow plenty of time to eat, you may find a line outside the door! And, Mi Ranchito one of Johnson County’s most popular Mexican restaurants with a family friendly menu everyone loves.