Historic midtown theater reopens after devastating fire

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Kansas City’s historic Warwick Theater on Main Street has reopened its doors after a fire destroyed parts of the building a year and a half ago.

Historic midtown theater reopens after devastating fire

The theater’s marquee, which had read “We will be back” for over a year, has now been updated to welcome audiences once again.

While the front of the theater appeared undamaged after the February 2024 fire, the blaze caused significant damage to the back of the building where costumes were stored and office space was located…

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