'VANYA AND SONYA,' ALTAR BOYZ & More Set for OCTA's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) has announced its 2016-17 season five-show lineup, which will kick off August 26, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) has announced its 2016-17 season five-show lineup, which will kick off August 26, 2016.
Kansas City Symphony Sets 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
The Kansas City Symphony has unveiled its 2016-17 season, including Classical, Pops and Family Series plus special and holiday concerts. The Symphony also revealed individual seats will replace bench seating in the Helzberg Hall Choral Loft at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts prior to the start of the 2016-17 season.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
The Kansas City Symphony has unveiled its 2016-17 season, including Classical, Pops and Family Series plus special and holiday concerts. The Symphony also revealed individual seats will replace bench seating in the Helzberg Hall Choral Loft at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts prior to the start of the 2016-17 season.
2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards Winners Announced - Alec Walberg, Vanessa Severo and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 13, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Kansas City Awards winners. Highlights include Alec Walberg who won 'Best Actor in a Musical' for his role in LEGALLY BLONDE at Stage Right Performing Arts, Vanessa Severo who takes 'Best Actress in a Play' for THE MIRACLE WORKER at The Coterie, and Wai Yim, winning 'Best Actor in a Play' for Unicorn Theatre's THE OLDEST BOY. Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 13, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Kansas City Awards winners. Highlights include Alec Walberg who won 'Best Actor in a Musical' for his role in LEGALLY BLONDE at Stage Right Performing Arts, Vanessa Severo who takes 'Best Actress in a Play' for THE MIRACLE WORKER at The Coterie, and Wai Yim, winning 'Best Actor in a Play' for Unicorn Theatre's THE OLDEST BOY. Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Barn Players to Present LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL, 2/26-3/13
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
'LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL', is the award-winning, hilarious, stage musical, based on the beloved movie and it kicks off the 2016, 61st consecutive season at the Barn Players in a virtual 'PINK STORM' - opening Friday evening, February 28th - it's an action packed play with memorable music, peppy dance numbers and a ton of fun.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016
'LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL', is the award-winning, hilarious, stage musical, based on the beloved movie and it kicks off the 2016, 61st consecutive season at the Barn Players in a virtual 'PINK STORM' - opening Friday evening, February 28th - it's an action packed play with memorable music, peppy dance numbers and a ton of fun.
KC Rep Set Cast for World Premiere of ROOF OF THE WORLD
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen is pleased to announce the cast of the World Premiere of D. Tucker Smith's Roof of the World. Both a spy adventure story and a drama of a British family caught in a political crisis, Roof is a sweeping romance that takes place on two continents during Queen Victoria's rule.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen is pleased to announce the cast of the World Premiere of D. Tucker Smith's Roof of the World. Both a spy adventure story and a drama of a British family caught in a political crisis, Roof is a sweeping romance that takes place on two continents during Queen Victoria's rule.
KC Rep Announces Mellon Grant Renewal for Playwright-in-Residence Nathan Louis Jackson
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen is pleased to announce that the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has renewed its support of KC Rep's three-year playwright residency program for Nathan Louis Jackson through the National Playwright Residency Program. The grant totals $232,000 and will enable KC Rep's Playwright in Residence Nathan Louis Jackson to continue his significant contributions to new works, a key component of KC Rep's mission.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen is pleased to announce that the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has renewed its support of KC Rep's three-year playwright residency program for Nathan Louis Jackson through the National Playwright Residency Program. The grant totals $232,000 and will enable KC Rep's Playwright in Residence Nathan Louis Jackson to continue his significant contributions to new works, a key component of KC Rep's mission.
Kansas City Actors Theatre to Continue Season 11 with A NUMBER
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off the last half of Season 11 with Caryl Churchill's drama, A NUMBER, directed by Mark Robbins.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off the last half of Season 11 with Caryl Churchill's drama, A NUMBER, directed by Mark Robbins.
KC Rep Sets THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Cast
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen is pleased to announce the cast of The Diary of Anne Frank, directed by Marissa Wolf, KC Rep's Director of New Works. The play, based upon Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, was originally written for the stage by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. In 1997, Wendy Kesselman published a revised version of Goodrich and Hackett's Pulitzer Prize winning script, which integrated some of the more personal aspects of Anne Frank's story that remained untold in the original script.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen is pleased to announce the cast of The Diary of Anne Frank, directed by Marissa Wolf, KC Rep's Director of New Works. The play, based upon Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, was originally written for the stage by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. In 1997, Wendy Kesselman published a revised version of Goodrich and Hackett's Pulitzer Prize winning script, which integrated some of the more personal aspects of Anne Frank's story that remained untold in the original script.
2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
Jewish Community Center Presents DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by BWW News Desk - December 24, 2015
Donegal, Ireland, 1936; a time when life is simple but making ends meet seems impossibly hard. Meet the five unmarried Mundy sisters, in the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, "The J's" production of Dancing at Lughnasa,, January 9-17 at the White Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 24, 2015
Donegal, Ireland, 1936; a time when life is simple but making ends meet seems impossibly hard. Meet the five unmarried Mundy sisters, in the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, "The J's" production of Dancing at Lughnasa,, January 9-17 at the White Theatre.
2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards Update - Mia Grace McManamy in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
BWW Review: BUYER & CELLAR at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - December 17, 2015
Seth Golay spins yarn about his job as a shopkeeper in Barbra Streisand's Cellar.
by Alan Portner - December 17, 2015
Seth Golay spins yarn about his job as a shopkeeper in Barbra Streisand's Cellar.
KC Rep Sets New Dates for Origin KC New Works Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2015
Marissa Wolf, Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Director of New Works, today announced additional programing and dates for KC Rep's new play program, Origin KC. Featuring the Monday Night Playwright Series, Playwright Slams, the Origin KC New Works Festival and the Mainstage, Origin KC offers audiences a unique experience to engage with the process of creating theater, and gives emerging and established writers the resources to develop plays for future seasons at KC Rep and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2015
Marissa Wolf, Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Director of New Works, today announced additional programing and dates for KC Rep's new play program, Origin KC. Featuring the Monday Night Playwright Series, Playwright Slams, the Origin KC New Works Festival and the Mainstage, Origin KC offers audiences a unique experience to engage with the process of creating theater, and gives emerging and established writers the resources to develop plays for future seasons at KC Rep and beyond.
Barn Junior to Stage 13
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
Barn Junior, the Barn Players group of very talented local middle and high school students, will present the pop/rock, musical comedy "13" at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, January 13-24th.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
Barn Junior, the Barn Players group of very talented local middle and high school students, will present the pop/rock, musical comedy "13" at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, January 13-24th.
Seth Golay Stars in BUYER & CELLAR, Opening Tonight at Unicorn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2015
BUYER & CELLAR is an outrageous new one-man comedy about an out of work actor who signs up to take on the oddest of odd-jobs: the only shopkeeper in the private shopping mall beneath Barbra Streisand's Malibu mansion. Will she get him his big break? Or will life with the demanding diva try his patience and his love life? This campy comedy, directed by Darren Sextro, features KC's favorite Bat Boy, Seth Golay as Alex More.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2015
BUYER & CELLAR is an outrageous new one-man comedy about an out of work actor who signs up to take on the oddest of odd-jobs: the only shopkeeper in the private shopping mall beneath Barbra Streisand's Malibu mansion. Will she get him his big break? Or will life with the demanding diva try his patience and his love life? This campy comedy, directed by Darren Sextro, features KC's favorite Bat Boy, Seth Golay as Alex More.
2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards Update - Caleb Ellis in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
The Barn Players to Host Annual 6x10 Play Festival, 12/11-13
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
The Barn Players will present their Eighth Annual 6x10 Play Festival on December 11-12-13, featuring six short plays, each 10-minutes in length, all by local playwrights and presented on stage for the first time, at The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in suburban Mission, Kansas.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
The Barn Players will present their Eighth Annual 6x10 Play Festival on December 11-12-13, featuring six short plays, each 10-minutes in length, all by local playwrights and presented on stage for the first time, at The Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in suburban Mission, Kansas.
BWW Review: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - December 10, 2015
Tomorrow as it might be with Homer, Marge, and Bart Simpson
by Alan Portner - December 10, 2015
Tomorrow as it might be with Homer, Marge, and Bart Simpson
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING at Music Hall
by Alan Portner - December 09, 2015
Fun for the audience, but not on the level of the film
by Alan Portner - December 09, 2015
Fun for the audience, but not on the level of the film
Seth Golay Stars in BUYER & CELLAR, Starting Tonight at Unicorn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
BUYER & CELLAR is an outrageous new one-man comedy about an out of work actor who signs up to take on the oddest of odd-jobs: the only shopkeeper in the private shopping mall beneath Barbra Streisand's Malibu mansion. Will she get him his big break? Or will life with the demanding diva try his patience and his love life? This campy comedy, directed by Darren Sextro, features KC's favorite Bat Boy, Seth Golay as Alex More.
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
BUYER & CELLAR is an outrageous new one-man comedy about an out of work actor who signs up to take on the oddest of odd-jobs: the only shopkeeper in the private shopping mall beneath Barbra Streisand's Malibu mansion. Will she get him his big break? Or will life with the demanding diva try his patience and his love life? This campy comedy, directed by Darren Sextro, features KC's favorite Bat Boy, Seth Golay as Alex More.
A NIGHT ON THE TOWN Series to Continue with Claybourne Elder & Heather MacRae in January
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2015
Building on the success of its inaugural season, the A Night on the Town performance series will return in 2016. The first edition is schedule for January 14-17 and will feature Broadway star Claybourne Elder (Bonnie & Clyde). The performance series continues March 17-20 and will feature film and stage star, Heather MacRae (Hair, Falsettos).
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2015
Building on the success of its inaugural season, the A Night on the Town performance series will return in 2016. The first edition is schedule for January 14-17 and will feature Broadway star Claybourne Elder (Bonnie & Clyde). The performance series continues March 17-20 and will feature film and stage star, Heather MacRae (Hair, Falsettos).
BWW Preview: MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY at Unicorn Theater
by Alan Portner - December 07, 2015
Mr. Burns at the Unicorn muses on what might be through the lens of The Simpsons
by Alan Portner - December 07, 2015
Mr. Burns at the Unicorn muses on what might be through the lens of The Simpsons
2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards Update - Caleb Ellis, Erin Cangelose Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
Olathe Civic Theatre Association Presents GIRL FOR ALL SEASONS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association is proud to present 'Girl for All Seasons', a special fundraiser and celebration of the holidays starring the diversely talented, engaging and endearing Kelsie Clark. The show runs two nights this weekend, December 4 and 5 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association is proud to present 'Girl for All Seasons', a special fundraiser and celebration of the holidays starring the diversely talented, engaging and endearing Kelsie Clark. The show runs two nights this weekend, December 4 and 5 at 8 p.m.
Photo Flash: KC Rep Opens Newly Renovated Spencer Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's magnificent new Spencer Theatre has opened after a record-breaking six months of construction. Renovations totaling $5.6M in the theatre, lobby and other amenities, delivers a patron experience that's better than ever. Scroll down for photos of the renovation!
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's magnificent new Spencer Theatre has opened after a record-breaking six months of construction. Renovations totaling $5.6M in the theatre, lobby and other amenities, delivers a patron experience that's better than ever. Scroll down for photos of the renovation!
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