AHT Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Subscribers

Kansas City's American Heartland Theatre in Crown Center celebrated a milestone anniversary on April 1st, 2012. For 25 years AHT has been a "... theatre for entertainment; a theatre that belongs to the people of Kansas City." These are the words of the theatre's late founder Jim Assad, at the opening night performance April 1, 1987.

On Monday, April 9th AHT held a celebration for season subscribers. Nearly 400 patrons joined AHT staff and actors for cocktails, cake, and a backstage tour of the theatre. Local actresses Jessalyn Kincaid, Colleen Grate, Liz Clark Golson and Sarah Goeke serenaded the guests with songs from this season's holiday show, The Marvelous Wonderettes.

The 25th Anniversary Season continues with As Long As We Both Shall Live, May 4th through June 17th, 2012 and BINGO A Winning Musical, July 6 through August 19th, 2012. For a complete listing of season information, show dates and/or to make reservations, visit www.ahtkc.com.

American Heartland Theatre serves over 180,000 theatre-goers annually and boasts over 7,200 loyal season subscribers that encompass a 200-mile radius of Kansas City and occupy five surrounding states. Performances run Tuesdays through Sundays with evening, matinee and twilight performances. Ticket prices range from $22.00 to $35.00, plus ticketing fee (depending on performance day and time - subject to change). Tickets are available at the theatre box office on the third floor of Crown Center, by calling 816-842-9999, or by visiting www.ahtkc.com. Groups of 10 or more may call 816-842-0202, Ext. 218 for discounts. Gift Certificates and Season Tickets are also available. Parking is free, inside and secure with theatre validation. Tickets have attached coupons for discounts at several Crown Center restaurants valid on the date of the performance. AHT offers signed performances on selected dates and assistive listening devices are available for every performance. Handicap seating is also available.

The theatre is available for rental and is perfect for special events, corporate gatherings, fundraisers and private parties. AHT's production staff can provide all of the necessary audio & visual amenities needed to tailor the event to each individual company or group.