Kansas City Newsroom BWW Review: MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner on September 18, 2018 in Kansas City The characters in Eugene O'Neil's "Moon For The Misbegotten," now being performed by the Kansas City Actors' Theatre at Union Station, are tours de force for serious actors and serious audiences. The story, while not autobiographical, follows the life path of O'Neil's brother James. They are, in some ways, similar to the tragic heroes of William Shakespeare and the tortured souls of Tennessee Williams. (more...)  BWW Review: ELEGY FOR A LADY at Open Spaces
by Alan Portner on September 18, 2018 in Kansas City “Elegy For A Lady” is a tiny fragment of a play lasting no more than forty minutes, but also an insight into the mind of American playwright Arthur Miller. Instead of being performed in a traditional theater, Bob Paisley and Heidi Van inhabit their characters inside a tiny lady's boutique in the Crossroads among, rather than in front of, a tiny audience of about twenty people. (more...)  Catch The Illusionists in Kansas City Before They Return To Broadway
by BWW News Desk on September 18, 2018 in Kansas City On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and prior to its Broadway return this holiday season, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will hit the road once again, kicking off in Kansas City Sept. 28-30 at Starlight Theatre. THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment. (more...)  Review Roundup: Corey Cott in the New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER in Kansas City
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Kansas City BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out the photos below! (more...)  VIDEO: Get A First Look At LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Rep
by BroadwayWorld TV on September 17, 2018 in Kansas City BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out video of the cast in action below! (more...) Photo Flash: First Look At Corey Cott in the New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER in Kansas City
by BWW News Desk on September 17, 2018 in Kansas City BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out the photos below! (more...)  BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner on September 16, 2018 in Kansas City Alan Lerner and Frederick Lowe's 1956 musical megahit 'My Fair Lady' opened last weekend at Musical Theater Heritage inside its three-venue Crown Center complex with a re-imagination by Kansas City's Heidi Van. This cast is multi-racial and sensitive to the modern relative roles of men and women in today's society. (more...)  BWW Review: THE EFFECT at UNICORN THEATRE In Kansas City
by Paul Bolton on September 16, 2018 in Kansas City "The Effect" award winning play by Lucy Prebble runs thru Sept. 20, 2018, on the Jerome Stage. Tickets at (816) 531-7529, at the Unicorn box office, or via www.unicorntheatre.org (more...)  BWW Review: THE ODD COUPLE at MET At The Warwick
by Paul Bolton on September 16, 2018 in Kansas City The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, directed by Bob Paisley now playing at the Warwick Theatre, home of the Metropolitan Theatre Ensemble, showing September 13-23, 2018 at the MET's recently acquired venue. The Warwick is at 3927 Main St, KCMO 64111. Tickets can be ordered online at metkc.org or over the phone by calling the box office at 816-569-3226 (more...)  BWW Review: LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner on September 15, 2018 in Kansas City The Spencer Theater, KC Rep audience roared its approval at the world-premiere, musical production of Steve Kruger's 1998 novel 'Last Days Of Summer.' In collaboration with Composer Jason Howland and Director Jeff Calhoun, Kruger's new play takes its first full scale step toward a hoped for long run on the Great White Way (more...)  BWW Review: CHICAGO at STARLIGHT THEATRE Kansas City
by Paul Bolton on September 15, 2018 in Kansas City Chicago at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City has all that Jazz, and then some! One weekend only, Sept 14-16, 2018 Chicago reminds the audience why it has been one of the longest running musicals on Broadway. (more...)  VIDEO: Corey Cott & More Star in New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Rep
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Kansas City BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. (more...)  OCTA Continues 2018-19 Season With THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by BWW News Desk on September 14, 2018 in Kansas City Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its first production of the 2018-2019 season, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. This musical comedy runs for two more weekends, September 7 - 23, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Julie Ewing returns after last season's VIOLET to direct this Tony Award-winner alongside Kevin Bogan as music director. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/14 - PHANTOM, LEGALLY BLONDE, and More!
by BWW Special on September 14, 2018 in Kansas City BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LEGALLY BLONDE, AVENUE Q and More! (more...)  Lyric Opera Of KC Welcomes Jamie Bernstein, Today
by BWW News Desk on September 13, 2018 in Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced that Lyric Opera will co-sponsor a FREE special event with the Kansas City Public Library today, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Truman Forum at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library (4801 Main St., KCMO 64112) featuring Jamie Bernstein, eldest daughter of revered composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein. A writer, broadcaster, concert narrator, and filmmaker, Ms. Bernstein offers a rare look at her father on the centennial of his birth in her deeply intimate and evocative new book, FAMOUS FATHER GIRL: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein. The program will include some Leonard Bernstein songs, performed by members of Lyric Opera's Resident Artist and Young Artist programs, that underline the passion and the compassion of this great American composer. Afterward, Ms. Bernstein will sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase at the event through Rainy Day Books. Ms. Bernstein's high res headshot is available upon request. West Side Story artist headshots, bio and set renderings can be found here. (more...)  The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund And Pen America Present 'Banned Together: A Censorship Cabaret' In Thirteen Cities
by BWW News Desk on September 11, 2018 in Kansas City The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund ("DLDF") in partnership with PEN America is pleased to present the third annual Banned Together: A Censorship Cabaret in thirteen cities as a part of Banned Books Week (September 23rd-29th) the annual celebration of the freedom to read. (more...) Live From Here With Chris Thile Comes to The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk on September 10, 2018 in Kansas City An acclaimed national radio show will broadcast live from the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts this winter, when Live from Here with Chris Thile brings its variety show format to Muriel Kauffman Theatre. The live radio broadcast will happen on Saturday, January 12, 2019, as part of the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents series. (more...)  GlitterBang Productions Presents (VIRGIN.) By Jesse Ray Metcalf
by BWW News Desk on September 07, 2018 in Kansas City A confession of a young girl bursting at her welded seams to score big in popularity, this story is filled with the must-haves of every teenage girl's life. With a mother hell bent on God-fearing normalcy, a flaccid father who will bend to her every whim, the fault is not on Mary Sue for what she had to do. At the cost of her friendships, her virginity, her innocence, Mary Sue has been chosen by God. Maybe the conception wasn't so immaculate, but no one important knows that! Until now… (more...)  KCRep Kicks Off Season with World Premiere Musical
by BWW News Desk on September 07, 2018 in Kansas City Kansas City Repertory Theatre launches its 2018/2019 season with the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, September 7 - 30, 2018. LAST DAYS is based on the book by author Steve Kluger, who also wrote the book and lyrics for this production. LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features music by Grammy winner Jason Howland, is directed and choreographed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's NEWSIES, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES), and is produced by special arrangement with Daryl Roth (Broadway's KINKY BOOTS and INDECENT, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES). (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 9/7 - THE KING AND I, NEWSIES, and More!
by BWW Special on September 07, 2018 in Kansas City BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE KING AND I, NEWSIES, and More! (more...)  Casting Announced For The Country Music Jukebox Musical HONKY TONK ANGELS
by BWW News Desk on September 06, 2018 in Kansas City Casting is now complete for the foot-stompin' musical Honky Tonk Angels. This performance, playing from September 19 - September 30, will be directed by DAVID HEMSLEY CALDWELL, returning to the Lyceum for his 20th production, and musically directed by SAM CLEIN. The production features SHARON MALANE as Darlene, ERIN MCCRACKEN as Angela, and SHELBY RINGDAHL as Sue Ellen. (more...) National WWI Museum And Memorial to Host 'Diggers And Doughboys' Special Exhibition, Night At The Tower & Presentation From New York Times Bestselling Author
by BWW News Desk on September 06, 2018 in Kansas City The opening of a special exhibition exploring the military relationship between the United States and Australia through art, the fourth annual Night at the Tower gala and a presentation from New York Times best-selling author Neal Bascomb are among the September events at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. (more...)  UMKC Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk on September 06, 2018 in Kansas City Known for high-quality productions and successful collaborations with Kansas City and nationwide theatre companies and ranked by Hollywood Reporter as having the #17 best graduate acting program in the English-speaking world as well as being selected one of the top ten Costume Design and Technology programs in the country, UMKC Theatre announces its 2018-19 season. (more...)  BWW Review: 'ELEPHANT' at THE LIVINGROOM THEATRE A PRODUCTION OF RISING TIDE
by Paul Bolton on September 06, 2018 in Kansas City Two top reasons to see this show: an acting ensemble that delivers the goods, and amazingly perceptive dialogue as smooth as a hot knife slicing butter. Guaranteed to make you laugh and to make you think, this original new play is as current as the headlines from today's news. Blending the best of ensemble acting and seamlessly written dialogue, this story reveals that the "Elephant" in the living room isn't always what we expect. (more...) KCAT Announces Cast And Creative For DRACULA: A SONG OF LOVE AND DEATH
by BWW News Desk on September 04, 2018 in Kansas City Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its world-premiere adaption of Bram Stoker's Gothic classic titled "Dracula: A Song of Love and Death," written by local author Mitch Brian. Presented in partnership with the UMKC Theatre Department, this is the third show of Kansas City Actors Theatre's fourteenth season, and will run from October 12th to the 21st in the Spencer Theater on UMKC's campus. (more...) |
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