Gladstone Theatre in the Park is the only FREE theater in Kansas City!!!!

The main driving force behind Gladstone Theatre in the Park began in 1988. In June of that year, a very dedicated couple devoted much of their time to provide the Northland community with quality entertainment. Van and Susie Ibsen, along with the City of Gladstone, began a tradition that summer with the first GTIP production. "Oliver!". Van Ibsen was the director, carpenter, painter, not too mention anything else that needed to be done. Susie Ibsen did choreography, costuming, and made all the frayed ends come together.

We all know that in order to have a musical, you must have music. The Northstar Community Band, conducted by Faye Rader, is sponsored by Antioch Music Center and the NKC School District Community Education Program. They have provided the pit music each season.

History of Past Shows

Calling all past performers... We need your old pictures!
Please E-mail: info@gladstonetip.com if you have photos to share.