The stage is set (literally) for the Live Nation amphitheater in Riverside, Missouri, as crews work toward opening in less than a year.
Why it matters: The $135 million project is Kansas City’s biggest live music investment in almost two decades — twice the capacity of Starlight Theatre, bankrolled largely by Live Nation, and aiming to debut before the 2026 World Cup.
Behind the scenes: Axios Kansas City toured the site with Riverside Mayor Kathy Rose and Arco Construction’s project superintendent, Jay Harbison, who gave us the first look at the stage. It was Rose’s first time up there…