Shawnee, Kansas is located in northwest Johnson County and was ranked 17th in Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” list in 2010. The 62,209 residents are served by the Shawnee Mission School District and the De Soto School District. Shawnee is home to the Old Shawnee Town Museum, Wonderscope Children’s Museum and the Johnson County Museum as well as Shawnee Mission Park with it’s 120-acre lake.
The Theatre in the Park is located at 7710 Renner Road in Shawnee. June 3rd was their first show in over a year. From what we saw, they are back and better than ever! Shows this summer include Mama Mia, Curtains, Cinderella, Halftime, Newsies, and The Full Monte! Bring your snacks or buy concessions there. Popcorn has a reusable bucket. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for the 8:30 p.m. performances but don't let that fool you! Get there early to get in line to dash to your picnic location! It's a summer memory to make with your family and friends that is guaranteed to last!