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Folly Theater Break-In Leaves Heavy Damage, Postpones Shows as Costs Approach $300,000

Deep cleaning is underway after extinguisher residue contaminated the HVAC system to allow a possible Nov. 1 reopening.

Overview

  • Kansas City police are investigating an early Friday break-in at the 125-year-old nonprofit venue.
  • Intruders smashed the ADA entrance and destroyed lobby monitors, then discharged six or seven fire extinguishers that spread residue throughout the hall.
  • Weekend performances were postponed, and the theater is contacting ticketholders whose tickets will remain valid for new dates.
  • Theater officials peg losses at more than $250,000 with repairs potentially reaching $300,000, and a full inventory of missing items is not yet complete.
  • SERVPRO crews are carrying out particulate mitigation and deep cleaning, a process expected to take at least a week.