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Feature: FUNNY GIRL at KANSAS CITY MUSIC HALL

Feature: FUNNY GIRL at KANSAS CITY MUSIC HALL

by Alan Portner — December 3, 2024
One of the fun parts of reviewing shows in Kansas City is the occasional opportunity to meet and interview some of the talented touring performers who come through with road productions of Broadway shows.
Review: NUNSENSE at New Theatre Restaurant

Review: NUNSENSE at New Theatre Restaurant

by Alan Portner — December 3, 2024
Heating up the boards at New Theatre Restaurant now through February 2, 2025 is a new production of a reliable Off-Broadway Musical Review called NUNSENSE featuring a very funny quintet of comedy Sisters from the “Little Sisters of Olathe.
Review: MAXINE'S CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens in Kansas City at At the City Stage

Review: MAXINE'S CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens in Kansas City at At the City Stage

by Steve Wilson — December 2, 2024
Spoiler alert: What did the iconic Maxine from MAXINE’S CHRISTMAS CAROL learn on opening night? The answer: She learned that Padget Productions has another holiday treat on its hands.
Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... at KANSAS CITY MUSIC HALL

Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... at KANSAS CITY MUSIC HALL

by Alan Portner — November 25, 2024
Cirque Du Soleil’s excellent new Christmas Show, TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… opens at the Kansas City Music Hall for eight performances beginning THE NIGHT BEFORE…Thanksgiving Day and continues through Sunday, December 1.
Lewis Morrow's JAWBONE CRACK QUICK Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre

Lewis Morrow's JAWBONE CRACK QUICK Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2024
KC Melting Pot Theatre will continue its 10th anniversary season with Lewis Morrow's Jawbone Crack Quick, under the direction of Ile Haggins.
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Will Perform Candlelight Concert

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Will Perform Candlelight Concert

by BWW News Desk — November 19, 2024
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra will usher in the holiday season next month with a concert inside the Old Mission Methodist Church.
THE LION KING in Kansas City Tickets Go on Sale This Week

THE LION KING in Kansas City Tickets Go on Sale This Week

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2024
Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Kansas Citywill go on sale to the public this week.
Park University International Center for Music Orchestra to Perform Holiday Concert

Park University International Center for Music Orchestra to Perform Holiday Concert

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2024
The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra will perform its annual holiday concert next month in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus.
Toys For Tots Drive Announced At The Overland Park Convention Center

Toys For Tots Drive Announced At The Overland Park Convention Center

by BWW News Desk — November 7, 2024
Join the Overland Park Convention Center's initiative to support Toys for Tots and help over 48,000 children in need.
Review: BUBBLE BOY, A MUSICAL ABOUT BURSTING OUT at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Ce

Review: BUBBLE BOY, A MUSICAL ABOUT BURSTING OUT at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center

by Steve Wilson — November 1, 2024
What did our critic think of BUBBLE BOY, A MUSICAL ABOUT BURSTING OUT at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center?
Review: THE MUSIC MAN at White Theatre

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — October 28, 2024
Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN opened this week at The White Theatre to an almost full house standing ovation.
Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

by BWW Awards — October 28, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards.
Restoration of Historic Boone Theater Signals New Era for Kansas City's 18th and Vine

Restoration of Historic Boone Theater Signals New Era for Kansas City's 18th and Vine District

by Joshua Wright — October 23, 2024
Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district is set for a significant transformation as plans move forward to restore the 100-year-old Boone Theater.
Theatre Atchison PRO To Produce AMELIA EARHART SKY'S THE LIMIT

Theatre Atchison PRO To Produce AMELIA EARHART SKY'S THE LIMIT

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2024
Theatre Atchison PRO will present AMELIA EARHART SKY'S THE LIMIT, a new stage adaptation exploring the life of the aviation pioneer.
Josh Young & Emily Padgett-Young to Lead CAROUSEL in Concert With the Springfield Sym

Josh Young & Emily Padgett-Young to Lead CAROUSEL in Concert With the Springfield Symphony

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2024
In a collaboration that aims to redefine the staged concert experience, Missouri State University’s acclaimed Theatre and Dance Department is teaming up with the Springfield Symphony for a concert version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved Carousel.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

by BWW Awards — October 21, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards.
BEETLEJUICE On Sale At PNC Broadway In Kansas City Music Hall This Week

BEETLEJUICE On Sale At PNC Broadway In Kansas City Music Hall This Week

by BWW News Desk — October 16, 2024
BEETLEJUICE is set to haunt the Kansas City Music Hall with its Broadway tour.
BUBBLE BOY Comes to Spinning Tree Theatre This Month

BUBBLE BOY Comes to Spinning Tree Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — October 15, 2024
Spinning Tree Theatre will present the Kansas City premiere of the musical Bubble Boy, October 30 – November 3.
Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards – 2 Weeks Left!

Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards – 2 Weeks Left!

by BWW Awards — October 14, 2024
There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards.
Review: 'Dammit, Janet' THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Live in Kansas City at The Grand The

Review: 'Dammit, Janet' THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Live in Kansas City at The Grand Theatre

by Steve Wilson — October 12, 2024
Forty-nine years after Richard O’Brien wrote the book, lyrics, and music for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW it remains a cult classic, and it has risen to a new level as Padgett Productions opens THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE in the Grand Theatre at Crown Center in Kansas City.
Construction Begins in KC on Starlight Theatre's $40 Million Upgrade, Adding Canopy

Construction Begins in KC on Starlight Theatre's $40 Million Upgrade, Adding Canopy

by BWW News Desk — October 11, 2024
Starlight, the oldest and largest continually operating performing arts organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area, as announced the groundbreaking celebration for its Uniquely KC campaign, which was held on October 9, 2024, at Starlight’s Applause Club, from 4:30 p.
Photos: SWEENEY TODD at Music Theater Heritage

Photos: SWEENEY TODD at Music Theater Heritage

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2024
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has released a first look at its production of SWEENEY TODD, the fifth production in MTH's 2024 Season.
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Opens 38th Season Next Week

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Opens 38th Season Next Week

by BWW News Desk — October 4, 2024
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra will open its 38th season - A Feast of Fabulous Music - on Wednesday evening, Oct.
Park University International Center for Music Concert to Feature Piano Students of S

Park University International Center for Music Concert to Feature Piano Students of Stanislav Ioudenitch

by BWW News Desk — October 2, 2024
Five Park University International Center for Music students of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch will perform a recital concert on Thursday, Oct.
DISENCHANTED to be Presented at Theatre In The Park in October

DISENCHANTED to be Presented at Theatre In The Park in October

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2024
Theatre in the Park will present DISENCHANTED at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center.

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