City Theatre of Independence

Staging a better community for over forty years, now featuring five exciting live productions and our annual Playwright Festival of new works, Simply Staged.

Experience the Creation of Live Entertainment

We provide an equal opportunity to engage in every aspect of live theatre.

Experience the Creation of Live Entertainment!

We provide an equal opportunity to engage in every aspect of live theatre.

Play a Part, Onstage or Off

Every production and event produced by CTI is the result of amazing volunteers coming together to create an exciting adventure!

2022-2023 – Season 43

Directed by: Coralyn Martin
Music and Lyrics by: Mark Hollman
Book and Lyrics by: Greg Kotis
September 10-19, 2022

Directed by: Taylor Neill
Play by: Ira Levin
November 4-13, 2022

Directed by: Nancy Eppert
Play by: Tom Dudsick
January 6-15, 2023

Directed by: Melissa Trierweiler
Play by: Ron Hutchinson
March 31-April 9, 2023

Directed by: Shari Wasergood
Music and Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim
Book by: James Lapine
June 2-11, 2023

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It may be intermission at the Powerhouse Theatre, but City Theatre is STILL going strong!

The Sermon Center has re-opened, with safety precautions in place. Masks are required and your temperature checked upon entering.

Announcing “A Selection of Shorts!”

On November 7th at noon in the new Liberty Lounge (located behind the Liberty Square Association at 108 S. Liberty Street), CTI will host a presentation of five one-act plays. Bring the seating of your choice. Safety precautions will be followed.