Union Station Theater District-Kansas City MO-Movies Theater Musical Uni on Station

Closed Mondays, the Union Station Theater District spends the rest of the week putting quite the show . . . .dozens of them, in fact. Mixing movie screen with traditional stages, the Theater District offers something for everyone who likes a performance. Unlike single-stop theater areas, if the opera doesn't thrill one can always duck over to the latest blockbuster.

And the Theater District does know how to show a movie. The five-story Extreme Screen is more movie than one may ever see again. Coupled with surround sound, the experience can be overwhelming (indeed, some 3D movie watchers have been sick, so choose films wisely) but certainly memorable.

A restored landmark like the 1914 Union Station wouldn't be complete without a proper theater as well as movie screens. The H&R Block City Stage Theater hosts live performances of everything from one man shows to multi-act circuses. Most shows play for only a few months, so the turnover is there if variety is a top priority.

Pricing and show times for the Union Station Theater District gets a little tricky. This is due to Union Station's bundling/exclusion policies. Science City and the KC Rail Experience tickets are bundled in with Extreme Screen Tickets, and several who have bought $20+ tickets had only wanted to see one thing. It is possible to get JUST a movie ticket; don't be fooled. Traveling and very popular shows, on the other hand, are excluded from package deals, so those bought and all-inclusive were steamed when hit with a supplemental charge. Read tickets and advertisements closely to be sure what was purchased is exactly what is desired.

With the Crown Center restaurants and shops nearby, many like to bundle an evening, though. Heading for an early dinner and a late show is a very popular date in Kansas City, so buy early for tickets on romantic or major holidays.