Review: CACTUS FLOWER at New Theatre Restaurant
The air at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park is thick with the scent of high-end buffet favorites and the electric hum of a sold-out crowd.
Kansas City Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Kansas City from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Joseph Price Appointed Dean Of The Conservatory For Performing Arts At Stephens College
Joseph Price, a veteran director, producer, and educator with over 25 years of senior leadership experience, has been appointed Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in Columbia.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reveals 2026-27 Tour Dates and Cities
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning OPERATION MINCEMEAT announced a full North American tour route spanning over 25 cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC, as the Broadway production hits 500 performances.
RAGTIME Will Launch National Tour in Fall 2027
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
OH, MARY! Reveals Tour Dates and Cities For 2026-27
The North American Tour of Oh, Mary! has announced the dates and cities for its 2026-27 season.
Play Broadway Games Every Day in May and Win a Merch Prize Pack
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
Starlight To Reveal Blue Star Awards Nominations At Area High Schools
Starlight will announce nominations for the 24th Annual Blue Star Awards through in-school presentations, continuing a longstanding tradition honoring outstanding achievements in Kansas City theater.
Dillon Chitto Named Four Directions Playwright Residency 2026-2027 Recipient
Dillon Chitto has been named the next recipient of the Four Directions Playwright Residency, a collaborative program for Native and Indigenous playwrights that concludes with a staged public reading at Kansas City Repertory Theatre.
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Warwick Theater
A full auditorium of just over a hundred patrons filed into the newly renovated Warwick Theater for a re-imagination of Stephen King’s “The Shawshank Redemption.
Will Blum to Star in INTO THE WOODS at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Broadway veteran Will Blum, currently starring in Papermill Playhouse's 1776, will join the cast of INTO THE WOODS as the Baker at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre in Missouri.
Natascia Diaz To Star in INTO THE WOODS At Arrow Rock Lyceum
Broadway and CBS's FBI actress Natascia Diaz will star as the Witch in INTO THE WOODS at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre this summer, directed by Michael Lluberes, as part of the theater's 65th anniversary season.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
MY HERO ACADEMIA IN CONCERT Will Be Presented At Kauffman Center
My Hero Academia In Concert will be presented at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts as part of its 2026–2027 series.
Charlotte Street's Annual Open Studios Will Return With 31 Artists in Residence
Charlotte Street's Studio Residency Program will open its Kansas City campus for its annual Open Studios event, featuring 31 visual artists, writers, and performers with live music, dance, readings, and open studio access.
SPRING ENCHANTMENT Concert Caps Off Kansas City Chamber Orchestra’s 39th Season
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra (KCCO) welcomes the season with its 'Spring Enchantment' concert on Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.
Spire Chamber Ensemble to Present THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK Concerts and Inaugural Gala
Spire Chamber Ensemble will mark its 16th season with an inaugural gala at Mission Hills Country Club and spring concerts featuring The American Songbook, with a special appearance by Allegro Children's Choir.
Bill English To Star As John Adams In 1776 At Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
Broadway alum Bill English, known for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES and ANYTHING GOES, will star as John Adams in 1776 at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre in Missouri as part of the venue's 65th anniversary season.
Angie Schworer to Star as Miss Hannigan in ANNIE at Arrow Rock Lyceum
Broadway veteran Angie Schworer, known for Some Like It Hot and The Prom, will play Miss Hannigan in Annie at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, running June 5-14 as part of the theater's 65th anniversary season.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Review: STEREOPHONIC at Kauffman Center
Think of the greatest songs you’ve never heard - the soaring melodies, the unexpected anthems, the driving beats, the lyrics that speak to a feeling you didn’t know could be expressed in words.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Kansas City Ballet Will Present THE GREAT GATSBY With Guest Artists at Kauffman Center
Kansas City Ballet will present THE GREAT GATSBY at the Kauffman Center with guest artists and live jazz.
Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Unveils Community Programming For OF MICE AND MEN
Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced community engagement events tied to OF MICE AND MEN.
Mattias Klum Will Appear in TRAILBLAZING TALKS Series at Kauffman Center
Photographer Mattias Klum will present a talk as part of the Trailblazing Talks series at the Kauffman Center.
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Red Like Fruit Unicorn Theatre (10/14-10/25) |
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'Style Thief Fashion Show: Tools Not Rules Tour' Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/20-2/20) |
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Bryson Tiller Hollywood Casino Amphitheater (10/03-10/03) |
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Wicked Kansas City Music Hall (8/22-8/22) |
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WICKED Kansas City Music Hall (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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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (1/22-1/22) |
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The Phantom of the Opera Music Hall Kansas City (12/06-12/06) |
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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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Clint Black & Midland Ozarks Amphitheater (10/10-10/10) |