Broadway's Chase Brock Joins Artistic Team of KC Rep's 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK'
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2015
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Chase Brock has boarded the artistic team of Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Sunday in the Park with George as the production's Musical Stager.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2015
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Chase Brock has boarded the artistic team of Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Sunday in the Park with George as the production's Musical Stager.
BWW Review: The Mystery Train Returns With OUR BROTHER'S CAPER
by Steve Wilson - September 07, 2015
The comedy adventure begins as patrons enter the dining car on the lower level of the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 1301 Wyandotte in Kansas City, Mo. OUR BROTHER'S CAPER takes to the rails to open the new season and new venues for The Mystery Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. After a short hiatus from the popular dinner shows, the new season began on Friday September 4. The hiatus lasted over the summer as the theatre company found new locations for the productions.
by Steve Wilson - September 07, 2015
The comedy adventure begins as patrons enter the dining car on the lower level of the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 1301 Wyandotte in Kansas City, Mo. OUR BROTHER'S CAPER takes to the rails to open the new season and new venues for The Mystery Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. After a short hiatus from the popular dinner shows, the new season began on Friday September 4. The hiatus lasted over the summer as the theatre company found new locations for the productions.
Theatre SkippJon Jones Opens Theatre for Young America's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2015
Theatre for a Young American presents a Kansas City premiere of a musical based on the book by Judith Byron Schachner about a Siamese cat with big ears and an even bigger imagination. His daydreaming takes him to Mexico, where he conjures himself an alter-ego; a swashbuckling Chihuahua named Skippito Friskito. Valerie Mackey, TYA's Artistic Director, will direct the production.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2015
Theatre for a Young American presents a Kansas City premiere of a musical based on the book by Judith Byron Schachner about a Siamese cat with big ears and an even bigger imagination. His daydreaming takes him to Mexico, where he conjures himself an alter-ego; a swashbuckling Chihuahua named Skippito Friskito. Valerie Mackey, TYA's Artistic Director, will direct the production.
Art for Arthritis to Host Benefit for Arthritis Foundation
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2015
The 2015 Art for Arthritis Art for Arthritis benefiting the Arthritis Foundation will take place on Friday, September 25, 2015 at The Gallery Event Space: (61 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64105), 6-10 pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2015
The 2015 Art for Arthritis Art for Arthritis benefiting the Arthritis Foundation will take place on Friday, September 25, 2015 at The Gallery Event Space: (61 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64105), 6-10 pm.
The Mystery Train's OUR BROTHER'S CAPER Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2015
'Our Brother's Caper', presented by The Mystery Train, opens tonight, September 4th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and runs through October 24th, with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2015
'Our Brother's Caper', presented by The Mystery Train, opens tonight, September 4th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and runs through October 24th, with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
American Theatre Wing Awards Kansas City Actors Theatre with 2015 National Grant
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2015
Kansas City Actors Theatre is pleased to announce that the American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards, is awarding the Company with one of the 2015 National Theatre Company grants.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2015
Kansas City Actors Theatre is pleased to announce that the American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards, is awarding the Company with one of the 2015 National Theatre Company grants.
THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! to Open The J's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2015
Singer-songwriter Shelley Fisher's stirring one-woman show, THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! opens the 2015-16 season at the Jewish Communnity Center of Greater Kansas City -- The J.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2015
Singer-songwriter Shelley Fisher's stirring one-woman show, THE HEBREW HILLBILLY: FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY! opens the 2015-16 season at the Jewish Communnity Center of Greater Kansas City -- The J.
BWW Review: THE OLDEST BOY Takes a Journey Through Culture at the Unicorn Theatre
by Steve Wilson - August 30, 2015
Monks and Lamas and puppetry, oh my! THE OLDEST BOY opens the 2015-2016 season for the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. Cynthia Levin directs the Unicorn production with puppet direction by Paul Mesner, which runs through September 20.
by Steve Wilson - August 30, 2015
Monks and Lamas and puppetry, oh my! THE OLDEST BOY opens the 2015-2016 season for the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. Cynthia Levin directs the Unicorn production with puppet direction by Paul Mesner, which runs through September 20.
THE MIRACLE WORKER to Open The Coterie's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2015
Nationally-recognized Coterie Theatre opens its 37th season of live theatre for young audiences with THE MIRACLE WORKER, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2015
Nationally-recognized Coterie Theatre opens its 37th season of live theatre for young audiences with THE MIRACLE WORKER, a contemporary restaging of the classic American drama.
Theatre for Young America's 2015-16 Season to Feature SKIPPYJON JONES, JUNIE B. JONES & More
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2015
Beginning its 42nd season, Theatre for Young America is offering an varied season of plays:: two Kansas City premieres; a world premiere; some traditional favorites; and a Halloween night-time presentation. The 2015-16 season begins with a Siamese cat's imaginative excursion to Mexico, and ends with a boy's magical encounter with a giant. Six of the presentations are based directly upon children's literature. The season runs from October 13, 2015 through June 24, 2016. All productions will be presented on the H&R Block City Stage, located on level B in Union Station Kansas City. Union Station is located at 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2015
Beginning its 42nd season, Theatre for Young America is offering an varied season of plays:: two Kansas City premieres; a world premiere; some traditional favorites; and a Halloween night-time presentation. The 2015-16 season begins with a Siamese cat's imaginative excursion to Mexico, and ends with a boy's magical encounter with a giant. Six of the presentations are based directly upon children's literature. The season runs from October 13, 2015 through June 24, 2016. All productions will be presented on the H&R Block City Stage, located on level B in Union Station Kansas City. Union Station is located at 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri.
The Mystery Train's OUR BROTHER'S CAPER Opens 9/4
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
'Our Brother's Caper', presented by The Mystery Train, opens September 4th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and runs through October 24th, with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Selected dates are at the Enigma Depot. Starring (l to r) J Purkaple, Zack Chaykin and Jessica Whitfield as the Shady Characters who will lead you down the tracks to 1923, and straight into a mystery. It's murderous fun! If you enjoy playing detective, or being a part of the scene, get in the line-up now!
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2015
'Our Brother's Caper', presented by The Mystery Train, opens September 4th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and runs through October 24th, with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Selected dates are at the Enigma Depot. Starring (l to r) J Purkaple, Zack Chaykin and Jessica Whitfield as the Shady Characters who will lead you down the tracks to 1923, and straight into a mystery. It's murderous fun! If you enjoy playing detective, or being a part of the scene, get in the line-up now!
BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY Makes Phenomenal Opening at the Arts Asylum in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - August 24, 2015
Gang violence erupts at the Arts Asylum in Kansas City and the audience erupts with a thunderous standing ovation for WEST SIDE STORY on opening night Saturday August 22. Michael Grayman and Andrew Parkhurst direct WEST SIDE STORY, which opens the fifth season of Spinning Tree Theatre, recreating the choreography of Jerome Robbins who directed and choreographed the entire original production.
by Steve Wilson - August 24, 2015
Gang violence erupts at the Arts Asylum in Kansas City and the audience erupts with a thunderous standing ovation for WEST SIDE STORY on opening night Saturday August 22. Michael Grayman and Andrew Parkhurst direct WEST SIDE STORY, which opens the fifth season of Spinning Tree Theatre, recreating the choreography of Jerome Robbins who directed and choreographed the entire original production.
The Barn Players to Present THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
The Barn Players brings "Thoroughly Modern Millie" a high-spirited, zany musical romp, set in New York City at the height of the Roaring Twenties, to its stage in a fantastic production filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men, outstanding music, bright dance numbers, romance and even a dragon-lady villainess.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2015
The Barn Players brings "Thoroughly Modern Millie" a high-spirited, zany musical romp, set in New York City at the height of the Roaring Twenties, to its stage in a fantastic production filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men, outstanding music, bright dance numbers, romance and even a dragon-lady villainess.
Kansas City Art Institute Receives $25 Million Donation From Anonymous Donor
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ In its 130 th year, the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is honoring its past and celebrating its future, thanks to a $25 million gift, believed to be one of the largest donations to a North American art college.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ In its 130 th year, the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is honoring its past and celebrating its future, thanks to a $25 million gift, believed to be one of the largest donations to a North American art college.
BWW Review: WOULDN'T IT BE LOVERLY Opens at Musical Theater Heritage in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - August 17, 2015
OULDN'T IT BE LOVERLY, an original revue of the songs of Lerner and Loewe opened Saturday August 14 at the Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center. What would not be loverly would be to miss this fantastic production, which runs through August 30. Sarah Crawford directs the production, which George Harter wrote, and hosts this tribute to the musicals of the dynamic song-writing duo.
by Steve Wilson - August 17, 2015
OULDN'T IT BE LOVERLY, an original revue of the songs of Lerner and Loewe opened Saturday August 14 at the Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center. What would not be loverly would be to miss this fantastic production, which runs through August 30. Sarah Crawford directs the production, which George Harter wrote, and hosts this tribute to the musicals of the dynamic song-writing duo.
THE GIN GAME Kicks Off Kansas City Actors Theatre's Season 11 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2015
Kansas City Actors Theatre is delighted and proud to announce plans for their Eleventh Season. 'A Dance. A Duel. A Negotiation. Every conversation a revelation.'
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2015
Kansas City Actors Theatre is delighted and proud to announce plans for their Eleventh Season. 'A Dance. A Duel. A Negotiation. Every conversation a revelation.'
Claybourne Elder to Lead KC Rep's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2015
Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, today announced the casting for the lead roles for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer-Prize winning masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George. Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Nominee Claybourne Elder (Bonnie & Clyde, Road Show, Allegro) will lead the cast as George, reprising his critically-acclaimed performance in Signature Theatre's award-winning 2014 production. Broadway veteran Sara Jean Ford (A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Finian's Rainbow) has been cast in the legendary role of Dot. Rosen will direct the production, to be produced in a unique partnership with the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2015
Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, today announced the casting for the lead roles for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer-Prize winning masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George. Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Nominee Claybourne Elder (Bonnie & Clyde, Road Show, Allegro) will lead the cast as George, reprising his critically-acclaimed performance in Signature Theatre's award-winning 2014 production. Broadway veteran Sara Jean Ford (A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Finian's Rainbow) has been cast in the legendary role of Dot. Rosen will direct the production, to be produced in a unique partnership with the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art.
BWW Preview: WEST SIDE STORY Comes to the Arts Asylum in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - August 06, 2015
West Side Story opens the fifth season of productions for Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, running August 20 through September 5. The musical production will be staged at The Arts Asylum located at 1000 E. 9th Street in Kansas City. The Arts Asylum was established to provide assistance, studio, and gallery space for a variety of artists.
by Steve Wilson - August 06, 2015
West Side Story opens the fifth season of productions for Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri, running August 20 through September 5. The musical production will be staged at The Arts Asylum located at 1000 E. 9th Street in Kansas City. The Arts Asylum was established to provide assistance, studio, and gallery space for a variety of artists.
InPlay, Inc. Opens 'By the Book' Series with OTHELLO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2015
InPlay, Inc. will present its first 'By the Book' series with a staged reading of William Shakespeare's Othello from tonight, August 6 through August 9, 2015 in the Penn Valley Room of Just Off Broadway Theatre. Just Off Broadway Theatre is located at 3051 Central in Penn Valley Park, Kansas City, MO.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2015
InPlay, Inc. will present its first 'By the Book' series with a staged reading of William Shakespeare's Othello from tonight, August 6 through August 9, 2015 in the Penn Valley Room of Just Off Broadway Theatre. Just Off Broadway Theatre is located at 3051 Central in Penn Valley Park, Kansas City, MO.
Kansas City Actors Theatre to Kick Off 11th Season with THE GIN GAME
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2015
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off its intimate 11th Season with D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Gin Game, directed by Dennis Hennessy.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2015
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off its intimate 11th Season with D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Gin Game, directed by Dennis Hennessy.
BWW Review: EQUUS at the Barn Players One of the Best Dramatic Pieces in Kansas City Theater
by Steve Wilson - August 01, 2015
Equus, one of the most amazing dramatic productions in Kansas City this year captivated the sparse crowd on opening night, Friday July 31 at the Barn Players. Do not expect uproarious laughter or musical gaiety in Equus, but you can expect to see some of the finest dramatic acting to reach Kansas City stages.
by Steve Wilson - August 01, 2015
Equus, one of the most amazing dramatic productions in Kansas City this year captivated the sparse crowd on opening night, Friday July 31 at the Barn Players. Do not expect uproarious laughter or musical gaiety in Equus, but you can expect to see some of the finest dramatic acting to reach Kansas City stages.
BWW Review: Home Grown Theatre Company Falls Flat With CABARET
by Steve Wilson - July 31, 2015
The Home Grown Theatre Company production of Cabaret currently runs at the Kit Kat Club located above Morningside Antiques in the Westport entertainment district. John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote the music, lyrics, and Joe Masteroff the book. The musical is based on the book I Am a Camera by Christopher Isherwood.
by Steve Wilson - July 31, 2015
The Home Grown Theatre Company production of Cabaret currently runs at the Kit Kat Club located above Morningside Antiques in the Westport entertainment district. John Kander and Fred Ebb wrote the music, lyrics, and Joe Masteroff the book. The musical is based on the book I Am a Camera by Christopher Isherwood.
The Barn Players Present EQUUS, Now thru 8/16
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2015
'EQUUS' is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas (suburban Kansas City) tonight, July 31st through August 16th - Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2015
'EQUUS' is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas (suburban Kansas City) tonight, July 31st through August 16th - Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00.
The Barn Players to Present THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, 9/18-10/4
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2015
The Barn Players brings 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' a high-spirited, zany musical romp, set in New York City in the height of the Roaring Twenties, to its stage in a fantastic production filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men, outstanding music, bright dance numbers, romance and even a dragon-lady villainess. The play is a perfect blend of madcap music, dancing and entertainment for the entire family.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2015
The Barn Players brings 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' a high-spirited, zany musical romp, set in New York City in the height of the Roaring Twenties, to its stage in a fantastic production filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men, outstanding music, bright dance numbers, romance and even a dragon-lady villainess. The play is a perfect blend of madcap music, dancing and entertainment for the entire family.
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