KC Museum Mesner Puppet Show

Paul Mesner Puppet Show:

The Long Story at Corinthian Hall

The Friends of the Kansas City Museum commissioned famed puppeteer Paul Mesner to create a fantastic show for the enjoyment of parents and children alike. “The Long Story of Corinthian Hall” by The Paul Mesner Puppets has already been performed 20 times to some great Kansas City audiences, which has been generously supported by the Francis Family Foundation.

In conjunction with the centennial anniversary of Corinthian Hall (the former R.A. Long family home which became the Kansas City Museum), “The Long Story of Corinthian Hall” will be performed for the public at the H&R Block City Stage at Union Station Kansas City.

Performances are scheduled for January 13-16:
Jan 13 Wed 10 am & 1pm
Jan 14 Thur 10 am & 1pm
Jan 15 Fri 10 am & 1pm
Jan 16 Sat 2pm

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About the Story

In 1891 Kansas City welcomed Robert and Ella Long, their proper daughter Sallie America and young Loula, a lover of horses. Robert, the young lumber baron, and his family were determined to transform this cow town of saloons and stockyards into a city of distinction with paved streets and civic institutions.

Join Kansas Citians of the 1900s as the Longs build their grand mansion on Gladstone Boulevard, construct the city’s first skyscraper and spark urban development that is intact today. Before your eyes Paul Mesner’s animated puppets build Corinthian Hall.

Loula, in her famously fabulous hats, and an eccentric cast of characters share fascinating historical facts about Kansas City and secrets of the “Palace on Gladstone Boulevard.”

Tickets are available online through the Paul Mesner Puppets web site. Click here to order >>