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Kansas City Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at White Theater
From its first electrifying notes to its tragic final act, WEST SIDE STORY continues to captivate audiences with its blend of urgent drama, iconic music, and groundbreaking choreography.
Cast & Creatives Announced For CATS At Music Theater Heritage
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cats, running August 7–31, 2025.
Review: THE WIZ at KC Music Hall
A surprising, bright, and entertaining production of THE WIZ opened Tuesday night at Kansas City’s Music Hall to an almost full house for a one week run.
BroadwayWorld Launches the All-New Games Center Featuring Broadway Trivia & More
BroadwayWorld, the leading source for theatre news and entertainment, has officially launched the BroadwayWorld Games Center, a brand-new destination for interactive Broadway-themed games designed for theatre fans of all ages.
Review: CLUE at New Theatre Restaurant
Madcap! Frenetic! Hilarious! It is the New Theatre Restaurant production of CLUE.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens at Theatre in the Park Next Week
Theatre in the Park continues its 2025 Outdoor Season with Catch Me If You Can, the musical comedy based on the remarkable real-life exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr.
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Theatre In The Park
The strength of this production is unquestionably the superior musical treatments, including an excellent orchestra of twenty conducted by Matt Richardson.
Arrow Rock Lyceum Reveals New Artistic and Producing Directors!
Two theatre veterans have accepted executive leadership positions at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre.
MY FAIR LADY to be Presented at Theatre in the Park This Summer
Theatre in the Park will continue its 2025 OUTDOOR SEASON with My Fair Lady in June and July.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Kansas City
The American Theatre Guild will present DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey.
Ann Morrison Will Lead National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Ann Morrison will lead the National Tour of Kimberly Akimbo, in the title role, beginning next month.
The White Theatre At The J Announces Lineup For 21st Season
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J officially announced the 2025-2026 season schedule, which features a wide variety of fare, including popular favorites and newer works that will engage the entire Kansas City community.
THE WIZ Comes to Kansas City Next Month
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm, THE WIZ.
Starlight Theatre Receives $150,000 Disney Grant to Launch Musicals in Schools in Kansas City
Starlight Theatre has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Disney to implement the Disney Musicals in Schools program in Kansas City public elementary schools during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Kansas City Actors' Theatre
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off their twenty-first season with a super production of Jen Silverman’s THE ROOMMATE about two women who stumble awkwardly towards each other and learn a bit more than either one is ready to absorb.
ELF, FROZEN, And More Set for The Coterie 2025/2026 Season
The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season which will entertain, engage, and become memorable experiences for all ages of the family.
Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts To Host 2026 Speaker Series TRAILBLAZING TALKS
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026 Trailblazing Talks speaker series.
David Josefsberg, Nathaniel Hackmann, and More Join BACK TO THE FUTURE Tour
The North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now heading into its second year on the road, will welcome former Broadway cast members David Josefsberg and Nathaniel Hackmann as Doc Brown and Biff Tannen.
Shoshana Bean Will Host KC SuperStar Finals
Shoshana Bean, Grammy Award winner and two-time Tony-nominated performer, has been announced as the host for the 2025 KC SuperStar Finals in August.
Interview: Erick D. Patrick of THE LION KING at Kansas City Music Hall
Today we are speaking to one of the Lead Actors in Walt’s Disney’s production of “The Lion King.
Music Theater Heritage Reveals Cast & Creatives for GUYS & DOLLS At The Hot Box
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast of GUYS & DOLLS at The Hot Box.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour Find Full Cast
The full cast has been announced for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
Review: PEER GYNT at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
A rich and lively production of an Ibsen classic--with Grieg's full instrumental music.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Brings THE ROOMMATE To The City Stage
Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) kicks off their 2025/2026 21st Season with The Roommate, a poignant, hilarious play by playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Jen Silverman.
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'Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (4/02-4/03) |
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Ryan & Ryan 'Kickin' the Clouds Away' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/25-10/25) |
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JOB New Jewish Theatre (NJT) (8/06-8/23) |
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WICKED Kansas City Music Hall (8/12-8/30) |
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'Hold On To Your Butts' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (3/12-3/13) |
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Wicked Music Hall Kansas City (8/12-8/30) |
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The Lion in Winter Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (10/30-11/15) |
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Annie The Showboat Theatre (7/24-8/02) PHOTOS |
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Don’t Talk To The Actors Olathe Civic Theatre Assn (OCTA) (4/09-4/25) |
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'The Billy Joel Legacy' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (10/11-10/11) |