# Theatre in Joplin | Plays, Drama & Show Tickets

- **Subtitle**: Find theatre in Joplin — plays, drama, musicals and stage shows. Browse the latest productions by date and venue and book your tickets.
- **Category**: Theatre
- **Display Name**: Theatre events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Attending a theatre workshop could be tremendous fun and an absolute stress buster. Be it improv, musicals, open mics, screening or performing arts in Joplin, we have got it all covered. If you wish to step into the world of theatre and want to learn acting or storytelling, you can even register for theatre workshops happening in Joplin. Express and Impress and Collaborate with the theatre artists and hone your skills by simply attending a few theatre events every week or during weekends. Find out the best theatre events in Joplin. You will be surprised to find yourself locked in a laughter riot with your friends.

## Theatre Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: StoneLion Puppet Theatre: “Stellaluna”
  - **Description**: StoneLion Puppet Theatre presents “Stellaluna”, a charming puppet adaptation of the beloved children’s book by Janell Cannon. When a young fruit bat becomes separated from her mother and is adopted by a family of birds, she discovers valuable lessons abou
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, kids, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Lightwire Theater: “A Very Electric Christmas”
  - **Description**: Lightwire Theater presents “A Very Electric Christmas”, a magical holiday adventure filled with glowing characters, captivating music, and stunning visual effects. Combining dance, puppetry, and electroluminescent technology, the family-friendly productio
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, holiday, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: “A Christmas Carol”
  - **Description**: “A Christmas Carol” comes to life in this enchanting holiday production from CMI Entertainment and Entertainment Central Productions Orlando. Featuring stunning projections, beautiful Christmas carols, dazzling costumes, and larger-than-life puppetry, thi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/a-christmas-carol/200030514293832
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Tall Stories Theatre Company: “The Gruffalo”
  - **Description**: Tall Stories presents “The Gruffalo”, a magical musical adaptation of the beloved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the internationally acclaimed production has delighted more than three million audience
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 04 2027 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/tall-stories-theatre-company-the-gruffalo/200030514294136
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, live-music, kids, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Owen/Cox Dance Group Presents Collective: “Our Stories of Cancer”
  - **Description**: Owen/Cox Dance Group presents “Collective: Our Stories of Cancer”, a moving contemporary dance performance inspired by the experiences of survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and loved ones affected by cancer. Through expressive choreography, ori
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/owen-cox-dance-group-presents-collective-our-stories-of-cancer/200030438910022
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment, music, live-music, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Glass Half Full Theatre: “Maebelle’s Suitcase”
  - **Description**: Glass Half Full Theatre presents “Maebelle’s Suitcase”, a bilingual puppet adventure based on the beloved picture book by Tricia Tusa. Featuring Colombian music, imaginative puppetry, and heartfelt storytelling, the production follows Maebelle and her bir
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    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Mar 06 2027 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/glass-half-full-theatre-maebelles-suitcase/200030576530417
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures, kids, storytelling

## Trending Events in Joplin

- **Event Name**: September Third Thursday - Green and Gold
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

T
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: JOMO Pridefest 2026 - "Pride on 66"
  - **Description**: Our BIGGEST PRIDE YET! Take a Trip on Route 66 Celebrating 100 Years of Pride on the Mother Road for Southwest Missouri's Largest FREE 3-Day Pride Festival! Mark your calendars for "Pride on 66!" September 4-6th in Downtown, Joplin!

Fri 4th
Route 66 Prid
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: Upper Iowa Peacocks at Missouri Southern Lions Football at Fred G. Hughes Stadium
  - **Venue**: Fred G. Hughes Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo -2nd Annual-
  - **Description**: We’re Baaaaack for round 2!!!! 
We had so much fun last year with everyone, we’re Having our 2nd Annual Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo!
Hosted by: Alex May, Tasha May, Flat Line Ink crew, & Trippy Butter.

Mark your Calendars for Sept 11th-13th 2026 held
  - **Venue**: Joplin Expo
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- **Event Name**: Royal Disorder Car Show
  - **Description**: 👑 Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo & Car Show 👑
Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Joplin! The Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo is back for 2026, and we are throwing down an massive, all-inclusive Car Show to close out the weekend with a bang!
Whether you
  - **Venue**: Joplin Expo
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- **Event Name**: “The Music of Billy Joel, Elton John, & More” Starring Michael Cavanaugh
  - **Description**: Michael Cavanaugh rose to fame through his starring role in the Broadway hit Movin’ Out after being personally selected by Billy Joel. In “The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John”, Cavanaugh delivers a high-energy concert experience featuring the legenda
  - **Venue**: Connect2Culture
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- **Event Name**: October Third Thursday - Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Third Thursday is Joplin’s premiere community cultural event. Every third Thursday, March through October, thousands of people gather on Main Street in Downtown Joplin from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy local artisans, music, entertainment, and food.

T
  - **Venue**: Downtown Joplin
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- **Event Name**: North Heights Fall Market in the Park
  - **Description**: When the air just starts to turn crisp, you know Fall is nearby. Join us for the North Heights Fall Market in the Park on Saturday, September 12, from 9 AM to 3 PM for shopping, food and family fun at the Michael & Jeri Lynn Joseph Family Park (610 W
  - **Venue**: 610 W F Street, 64801
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- **Event Name**: Vintage Gothic Revival at Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo
  - **Description**: Mark your Calendars for Sept 11th-13th 2026 held at the Joplin Expo at NorthPark Mall in Joplin, Mo.

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Details:
The 2nd Annual Royal Disorder Tattoo Expo will Feature 3 days of Live Tattooing, Contests, and Piercings! Artists all ov
  - **Venue**: Joplin Expo
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## Browse Theatre Events by Date

- [Theatre Events Today in Joplin](https://allevents.in/joplin/theatre--today)
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- [Theatre Events in September in Joplin](https://allevents.in/joplin/theatre--september)
- [Theatre Events in October in Joplin](https://allevents.in/joplin/theatre--october)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Theatre events in Joplin?
  - **A:** StoneLion Puppet Theatre: “Stellaluna” (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:00 pm at Connect2Culture), Lightwire Theater: “A Very Electric Christmas” (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 02:00 pm at Connect2Culture), “A Christmas Carol” (Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Connect2Culture), Tall Stories Theatre Company: “The Gruffalo” (Sun Apr 04 2027 at 02:00 pm at Connect2Culture), Owen/Cox Dance Group Presents Collective: “Our Stories of Cancer” (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Connect2Culture).
- **Q**: How can I find Theatre events in Joplin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Theatre events in Joplin on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Theatre events in Joplin?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Theatre events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Theatre events in Joplin include Connect2Culture.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Theatre events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Theatre events in Joplin include Connect2Culture.
- **Q**: Are there any online Theatre events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Theatre events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Theatre events in Joplin?
  - **A:** Follow the Theatre category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Theatre events are listed in Joplin.

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