University of Central Missouri

Based on one of the most colorful stories in the Bible, the musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' sweeps onto the stage at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center for the very first time, beginning a four-week run, Saturday evening, July 1 and continuing through July 23.

The Palm Beach Institute for the Entertainment Arts (PBIEA) will present WOMEN WISDOM AND WINE,  a new play by Executive Director/playwright Donna Carbone, at the end of June. The play features eight (8) women who, while having dinner in an Italian Restaurant, discuss topics relevant to being females of a certain age.

PmBata releases 'a letter from Anxiety.' The track exemplifies PmBata’s talent at creating intimate, emotionally authentic records that are as deep as they are anthemic. “a letter from Anxiety” personifies PmBata’s battle with anxiety, giving it its own cruel personality and objective.

PmBata has released his newest single 'circus.' The infectious track tells the diary-esque realization that, despite his best efforts, his relationship is toxic. 

Drury Lane Theatre announces the cast for its production of the empowering story of love and friendship, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, directed by Johanna McKenzie Miller. Due to demand, Steel Magnolias has been extended and now runs June 10 – August 7, 2022, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.

The John W. Engeman Theater celebrated opening night of their production of KINKY BOOTS on Thursday, May 19, 2022. The show runs now through Sunday, July 3, 2022. KINKY BOOTS is the freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical and the winner of every major award, including the Tony Award for Best Musical! With songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, this 'dazzling, sassy, and uplifting musical takes you from the floor of a men's shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! This joyous story, inspired by true-life events, is the ultimate fun night out. Come experience the energy, joy, and laughter of this dazzling show!

The John W. Engeman Theater celebrated opening night of their production of KINKY BOOTS on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

KINKY BOOTS is the freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical and the winner of every major award, including the Tony Award for Best Musical! With songs by Grammy and Tony winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, this 'dazzling, sassy, and uplifting musical takes you from the floor of a men's shoe factory to the glamorous catwalks of Milan! This joyous story, inspired by true-life events, is the ultimate fun night out. Come experience the energy, joy, and laughter of this dazzling show!

With the New Year comes new executive leadership at Starlight! This week, Bess Wallerstein Huff joins the team at the historic theatre in Swope Park as Starlight's new Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Cindy Jeffries held the position for 18 years.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the national awardees of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, which was held virtually in convenings for each discipline that began on March 8, 2021 and continued through May 22, 2021.

It’s been a great pleasure getting to write for BroadwayWorld, and I’ll be forever grateful that I was given the opportunity.

I had just finished about four months of online learning when I started classes at UCM, so it was weird being on a campus again, especially with all the COVID-19 restrictions.

 University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present its Spring 2021 Mainstage season, consisting of “Sucia,” “In the End,” the UCM Theatre and Dance New Play Series, and “Spotlight.”

2020 has been quite the rollercoaster ride, huh?

The University of Central Missouri will present a “Night of Noir” Studio Theatre One-Acts streamed on YouTube with performances set for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14.