Kansas City Newsroom MTH Theater Reveals Cast And Creatives For A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
by BWW News Desk on November 18, 2018 in Kansas City The MTH Theater has announced casting and additional details for its upcoming production of A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW. The original Revue is Directed by Linda Ade Brand with music directed by Mark Ferrell. The entirely Kansas City based company features David Adams, Samantha Agron, Danielle Barger, Lexi Brie, Jerome Johnson, Sicily Mathenia, Jon Rizzo, and Bob Wearing. The four-piece band will feature Ferrell on piano, Jacob Roemer on bass, Tod Barnard on drums, and Nate Nall on Trumpet. (more...)  BWW Review: THE NAKED MAGICIANS at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner on November 17, 2018 in Kansas City Naked Magicians perform at Starlight Theatre indoors. That pretty much sums up the two Australian illusionists' adult comedy/prestidigitation ac (more...)  The Holidays Come Alive This Saturday at Union Station
by BWW News Desk on November 16, 2018 in Kansas City The Holidays Come Alive with the magic, beauty and pure spectacle that only Union Station can deliver this Saturday, November 17 beginning at 10 am. It's a daylong, free celebration packed with festive entertainment and family activities. It will conclude with a spectacular holiday lighting ceremony at 6:30 pm featuring Kansas City's largest indoor Christmas tree and an all-new, breathtaking performance by Quixotic. All events will be held inside Union Station so there's no need to bundle up the kids! (more...)
For Immediate Release: Kansas City Interfaith Youth Alliance, Cresent Peace Society, and Faith Always Wins Foundation Service Project
by BWW News Desk on November 16, 2018 in Kansas City Kansas City area youth are coming together to change the conversation on faith and religion by engaging in interfaith cooperation through our shared value of service to others. This event will feature a service project called Project Neighborly Needs in partnership with Crescent Peace Society (CPS), the organizer of the event. Project Neighborly Needs started because members from CPS wanted to ensure that a family experiencing homelessness and/or unprivileged means is able to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and keep warm in the cold winter months. (more...)  New Spoof Comes to KC in Honor of The War Of The Worlds' 80th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk on November 16, 2018 in Kansas City 80 years after Orson Welles terrified the nation with the War of the Worlds, Right Between the Ears celebrates (and spoofs) the notorious "panic broadcast" with a new radio play, to be performed at Musical Theatre Heritage Stage 2, Crown Center at 7:30pm today and Saturday, November 16 and 17. (more...)  Kansas City Welcomes Back Jim Brickman
by BWW News Desk on November 15, 2018 in Kansas City Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Folly Theater. Special Guests Vocalists Anne Cochran & Luke McMaster and Electric Violinist Tracy Silverman. (more...)  KC Melting Pot Theatre Presents ON SHOULDERS NOW
by BWW News Desk on November 15, 2018 in Kansas City To inspire you this Christmas season, and provide a twist to your holiday traditions, KC Melting Pot Theatre presents the original stage play On Shoulders Now. This holiday story, is written by Harvey Williams and directed by Dr Nicole Hodges Persley. (more...)  BWW Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Theater League
by Alan Portner on November 14, 2018 in Kansas City Audiences at 'School Of Rock, The Musical' (now playing at the Kansas City Music Hall) are in for an evening of fun. This production is pure entertainment highlighted by a dozen songs from the reigning King of musical theater, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. 'School Of Rock' onstage offers a lot to admire and much to enjoy including a ridiculously talented cast of mostly pre-teenagers. (more...)  CHRISTMAS IN SONG Comes to Quality Hill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk on November 14, 2018 in Kansas City Quality Hill Playhouse continues its annual tradition of presenting holiday music in a cabaret setting when CHRISTMAS IN SONG opens November 23. The production features the theatre company's signature blend of sacred and secular Christmas songs, including beloved carols ("Silent Night," "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "Joy to the World!"), classical favorites ("O Holy Night," "Ave Maria"), popular tunes ("White Christmas," Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song," Barry Manilow's "Because It's Christmas"), songs from treasured holiday television specials ("Christmas Time Is Here" from A Charlie Brown Christmas, "The Peace Carol" and "When The River Meets The Sea" from John Denver and The Muppets: A Christmas Together), and even a few hilarious surprises. Vocalists Lauren Bradshaw, Brad Dawdy, and Lindsey McKee, led by pianist/emcee J. Kent Barnhart, will lighten the hearts and souls of audiences with the wonder and joy of the season through some of its most beautiful music. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at OCTA's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
by BWW News Desk on November 14, 2018 in Kansas City Up next at Olathe Civic Theatre Association is Jane Austen's beloved classic, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. This witty comedy of manners is directed by Jessica Franz and runs at OCTA November 2 - 18, 2018, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. (more...) New Augmented Reality Feature Added to Blockbuster Dinosaurs Revealed: Journey Across America Exhibition
by BWW News Desk on November 12, 2018 in Kansas City Officials at Union Station today announced total attendance for 'Dinosaurs Revealed: Journey Across America' has surpassed 100,000 guests. (more...)  BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES at Barn Players At The Arts Asylum
by Paul Bolton on November 11, 2018 in Kansas City Barn Players turn up the volume and rolls out the '80's music with their current production of "Rock of Ages." The musical, directed by Eric Magnus, features songs from Journey, Styx,, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Steve Perry, Twisted Sister, Poison, etc... Rock Of Ages at Arts Asylum Kansas City by Barn Players November 8-18, 2018 Book by Chris D'Arienzo and music arranged by Ethan Pop featuring The Arsenal Band (more...)  BWW Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL at Coterie Theatre In Crown Center
by Paul Bolton on November 10, 2018 in Kansas City Rediscover RUDOLPH The Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Musical, now on stage at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City. Relive the nostalgia of childhood while introducing a new generation to one of the most joyous stories of the season with the rambunctious return of Rudolph. PARENTS: turn off the tv/computer and bring your kids to this show - they'll be happy you did! Showing through December 30th, 2018 at Crown Center in the Coterie Theatre. (more...)  Photo Flash: First Look at ROCK OF AGES At The Barn Players
by BWW News Desk on November 08, 2018 in Kansas City Get ready for a rabble rousing, foot stomping, silly, thrilling local community theater premiere, when the monster Broadway hit ROCK OF AGES takes the stage at The Barn Players: November 8th through November 18th at The Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th Street, (off Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106. (more...) RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Comes to The Coterie Theatre
by BWW News Desk on November 06, 2018 in Kansas City The "most famous reindeer of all" from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special will be live on stage in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at The Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. Directed by William J. Christie, The Coterie's critically- acclaimed production features Rudolph and the entire holly jolly cast of iconic characters, including Sam the Snowman, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and the Abominable Snow Monster, helping Santa save Christmas this holiday season, November 6 - December 30, 2018. (more...)  Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards!
by BWW News Desk on November 06, 2018 in Kansas City Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites. (more...)  The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra And Musica Vocale Present BACH HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk on November 05, 2018 in Kansas City The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra (KCCO) kicks off the holiday season with a rare performance of J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio (Weihnachts-Oratorium) during Bach Home for the Holidays 7:30 p.m. December 4 at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Mo. (more...)  BWW Review: CAMELOT at White Theatre
by Alan Portner on November 05, 2018 in Kansas City Now playing at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park is their community theater production of Lerner and Loewe's 1960 classic 'Camelot.' Featuring a hidden away orchestra of twenty-three and a cast of seventeen 'Camelot,' is always a challenging project. (more...)  BWW Review: MADAMA BUTTERFLY at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
by Alan Portner on November 04, 2018 in Kansas City Lyric Opera's 'Madama Butterfly' as performed on the stage of the Muriel Kauffman Theater is extraordinary. Puccini's music remains transcendent even after one hundred fourteen years. (more...)  BWW Review: THE NANCE at Spinning Tree Theatre
by Paul Bolton on November 04, 2018 in Kansas City 'The Nance' brings 1930's NYC life to vibrant life at the Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City. Perfectly cast with a standout ensemble this bawdy comedy (with some musical treats) is an absolute knockout performance. Definitely in the 'not to be missed' category, treat yourself to this fabulous show before it closes on November 18th. (more...)  BWW Review: SHOW BOAT at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner on November 03, 2018 in Kansas City Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II touched off an earthquake in Musical Theater with their 1927 musicalized version of Edna Ferber's 'Show Boat.' A new iteration of 'Show Boat' has shoved off from the dock inside the MTH Theater on the third level of Crown Center for what will be pleased audiences. (more...)  BWW Review: THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Alan Portner on November 03, 2018 in Kansas City Horton Foote's 'Orphans' Home Cycle' is a monumental project for any theatre company. Kansas City's Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre should be recognized for taking it on. It is the first time any company has attempted Foote's Opus since its short Broadway run ending in early 2010. (more...)  BWW Previews: THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Alan Portner on November 02, 2018 in Kansas City Rarely produced in full, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre (MET) presents the entirety of Horton Foote's nine-act Magnus Opus “The Orphans' Home Cycle” running in repertory through November 18, 2018. This massive production utilizes over 30 veteran performers from across the Metro KC area in 64 roles throughout the expansive production. (more...)  Photo Flash: Get A First Look At MTH Theater's SHOW BOAT
by BWW News Desk on November 01, 2018 in Kansas City BWW has a first look at MTH Theater's production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's landmark collaboration SHOW BOAT. The production is Directed by Jeff Church and features a 15 person ensemble led by Seth Jones and Elise Poehling in the roles of Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia Hawks, respectively. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 11/2 - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, FUN HOME and More!
by BWW Special on November 02, 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 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, FUN HOME and More! (more...) |
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