Theatre, music, and shows coming to Joplin in the month of August
August is a big month for Joplin area Arts and Culture! There are a series of local theater performances and live shows.
August 4–6: Cannibal! The Musical, 7:30pm at Dream Theatre Co. (124 S Main St). Dream
Theatre Co. proudly presents Trey Parker’s Cannibal! The Musical, a true story of the only
person convicted of cannibalism in America – Alfred Packer. The sole survivor of an ill-fated trip
to the Colorado Territory, Packer tells his side of the harrowing tale to news reporter Polly Pry
as he awaits execution. And his story goes like this: while searching for gold and love in the
Colorado Territory, he and his companions lost their way and resorted to unthinkable horrors,
including toe-tapping songs! Please note: this show will include blood splatter; ponchos are
included in the ticket price. Reservations required; visit showtix4u.com/event-details/65736 to
reserve your ticket. Tickets: $20.
August 6: SGTJ Variety Show, 7:00pm at Stained Glass Theatre Joplin (2101 Annie Baxter
Ave). Stained Glass Theatre Joplin is excited to present the SGTJ Variety Show, a one-night
fundraising event! Enjoy games, songs, skits, and entertainment for the whole family – all for a
great cause. Purchase your tickets online at sgtjoplin.square.site/events. Tickets: Adults $10,
Kids $5.
August 12–14: Nunsense, 6:30pm (Sundays 1:00pm) at Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre (2466
Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO). Throw Dinner Theatre proudly presents the hilarious
production, Nunsense! This madcap musical follows the Little Sisters of Hoboken, who host a
fundraiser to raise money to bury sisters who were accidentally poisoned by the convent cook.
Additional details to come. Tickets: Adults $29, Seniors (55+) $26, Students $24, Youth
$23, Children (6-12) $12, Children (0-5) free.
August 19–21: Nunsense, 6:30pm (Sundays 1:00pm) at Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre (2466
Old 66 Blvd, Carthage, MO). Throw Dinner Theatre proudly presents the hilarious
musical, Nunsense! This madcap musical follows the Little Sisters of Hoboken, who host a
fundraiser to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook. Additional
details to come. Reservations required; Tickets: Adults $29, Seniors (55+) $26, Students $24, Youth
$23, Children (6-12) $12, Children (0-5) free.
August 20: Concerts in the Park feat. The Flyin; Buzzards, 7:00pm at Central Park (714 S
Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO). Carthage Council on the Arts is proud to once again present their summer concert series, Concerts in the Park! This series of concerts features locally based
talent, all under the beautiful, shaded canopy of Carthage Central Park. On Saturday, August
20th, enjoy a performance from The Flyin; Buzzards, a local bluegrass band. Grab your lawn
chair and head to Carthage’s Central Park to hear a variety of traditional folk and bluegrass
tunes! This is a BYOC (bring your own chair) event. Free and open to the public.
August 26: Back to School Bash, 6:30pm at The ROCC (1402 S Main St). Students,
teachers, and parents, school is back in session and the stress is on – all the more reason to
kick back and relax with live music, food trucks, a raffle, and local vendors! Join The Non-
Permitted Project for their 2nd annual Back to School Bash featuring performances from local
bands, including Eye Creatures, The Odyssey, Blister Soul, Violets Are Blue, and Trent Gaddie.
This event is put on in support of mental health awareness and unity amongst the Joplin area
community. All ages welcome. Purchase tickets in advance at the-non-permitted-
project.square.site/s/order. Tickets: $10.
August 28: Robert Jon & The Wreck House Concert (Ages 10+), 6:30pm at The Coda
Concert House (2120 E 24th St). Robert Jon & The Wreck (RJ&TW) are a double shot of
southern rock with a blues chaser. Roots rock jams, whiskey drenched lyrics, and fervent stage
shows only scratch the surface of what makes RJ&TW one of the best live bands to emerge
from Southern California in years. With a growing discography and billings alongside the likes of
Joe Bonamassa, Sturgill Simpson, and Peter Frampton, the quintet is poised for their greatest
performance yet! Doors open at 6:00pm. There is a suggested, minimum donation of $30.