Theatre InPlay, Inc. Sets Plans for Own Productions, Collaborations
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2015
InPlay, Inc., a theatrical producing company started in 1999, has re-emerged with a new commitment to its mission to create and maintain a climate of diversity in Kansas City's theatre community. InPlay now will not only produce its own productions, but will collaborate with other organizations to fulfill its mission.
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2015
InPlay, Inc., a theatrical producing company started in 1999, has re-emerged with a new commitment to its mission to create and maintain a climate of diversity in Kansas City's theatre community. InPlay now will not only produce its own productions, but will collaborate with other organizations to fulfill its mission.
BWW Review: BADDER AUDITIONS a Sequel to Last Year's Hit at the Fringe Festival
by Steve Wilson - July 24, 2015
Badder Auditions produced by Whim Productions is sidesplitting, roll on the floor good fun and is currently playing as part of the Kansas City Fringe Festival 2015. Showing at the City Stage located inside Union Station it is a sequel to Bad Auditions, which was a hit for the 2014 Kansas City Fringe Festival.
by Steve Wilson - July 24, 2015
Badder Auditions produced by Whim Productions is sidesplitting, roll on the floor good fun and is currently playing as part of the Kansas City Fringe Festival 2015. Showing at the City Stage located inside Union Station it is a sequel to Bad Auditions, which was a hit for the 2014 Kansas City Fringe Festival.
BWW Review: THE GRAND ILLUSION a Must See at the Kansas City Fringe Festival
by Steve Wilson - July 23, 2015
"It couldn't be better, unless it was longer . . ." was a comment heard from the audience at the hilarious opening of The Grand Illusion, a Kansas City Fringe Festival 2015 offering produced by Egads! Theatre Company. The Grand Illusion plays on the stage at the Arts Asylum located at 1000 E. 9th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Spencer Brown with Associate Director Ashley Pike created, directed, and stars in the musical comedy cabaret.
by Steve Wilson - July 23, 2015
"It couldn't be better, unless it was longer . . ." was a comment heard from the audience at the hilarious opening of The Grand Illusion, a Kansas City Fringe Festival 2015 offering produced by Egads! Theatre Company. The Grand Illusion plays on the stage at the Arts Asylum located at 1000 E. 9th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Spencer Brown with Associate Director Ashley Pike created, directed, and stars in the musical comedy cabaret.
BWW Review: BEST LIGHT Shows Potential at the Kansas City Fringe Festival
by Steve Wilson - July 21, 2015
Best Light a new play by Michelle T. Johnson is currently playing at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Teresa Leggard directs the production, which is part of the Kansas City Fringe Festival. Jose Faus provides the art used on stage as part of the production.
by Steve Wilson - July 21, 2015
Best Light a new play by Michelle T. Johnson is currently playing at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Teresa Leggard directs the production, which is part of the Kansas City Fringe Festival. Jose Faus provides the art used on stage as part of the production.
BWW Review: SUE ASIDE . . . Featured at the Kansas City Fringe Festival
by Steve Wilson - July 19, 2015
Sue Aside . . . a new dark comedy by Vicki Vodrey produced by Lot in Life Productions and the Phoenix KC Theatre currently plays at the Just Off Broadway Theatre for the Kansas City Fringe Festival. Warren Decker, Producing Director of Phoenix KC Theatre, directs the production, which runs through July 25.
by Steve Wilson - July 19, 2015
Sue Aside . . . a new dark comedy by Vicki Vodrey produced by Lot in Life Productions and the Phoenix KC Theatre currently plays at the Just Off Broadway Theatre for the Kansas City Fringe Festival. Warren Decker, Producing Director of Phoenix KC Theatre, directs the production, which runs through July 25.
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY A NEW MUSICAL is Creepy Funny at the New Theatre in Overland Park
by Steve Wilson - July 19, 2015
All things ghoulish, macabre, ghastly, and a little bit frightening are alive and well living within the walls of the Addams Family home. The only place to see this outrageous musical comedy is at the New Theatre in Overland Park. Richard Carrothers directs The Addams Family a New Musical running through September 20 at the dinner theater. Daniel Doss provides musical direction and Katelin Zelon the choreography for the delightful yet maybe a little bizarre musical.
by Steve Wilson - July 19, 2015
All things ghoulish, macabre, ghastly, and a little bit frightening are alive and well living within the walls of the Addams Family home. The only place to see this outrageous musical comedy is at the New Theatre in Overland Park. Richard Carrothers directs The Addams Family a New Musical running through September 20 at the dinner theater. Daniel Doss provides musical direction and Katelin Zelon the choreography for the delightful yet maybe a little bizarre musical.
BWW Preview: The Fringe Festival Comes to Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - July 15, 2015
The Fringe Festival returns to Kansas City from July 16 through July 26. The festival will be held at 20 venues in the metropolitan area, including the Arts Asylum, Unicorn Theatre, and Union Station among others. Over 116 performing groups, many returning from the 2014 Fringe Festival, will produce the over 480 shows during the two week span. The Grand Hall of Union Station and the Blue Galley in Aquarius/Vulcan's Forge will host the festivals visual artists.
by Steve Wilson - July 15, 2015
The Fringe Festival returns to Kansas City from July 16 through July 26. The festival will be held at 20 venues in the metropolitan area, including the Arts Asylum, Unicorn Theatre, and Union Station among others. Over 116 performing groups, many returning from the 2014 Fringe Festival, will produce the over 480 shows during the two week span. The Grand Hall of Union Station and the Blue Galley in Aquarius/Vulcan's Forge will host the festivals visual artists.
BWW Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL a Family Delight at the White Theatre
by Steve Wilson - July 13, 2015
A delightful production of Shrek the Musical opened Saturday night July 11 at the White Theatre in the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kan. Tim Bair directs the production in conjunction with Theater in the Park. The musical plays through July 26 at the White Theatre and then moves to Theater in the Park from July 31 through August 8.
by Steve Wilson - July 13, 2015
A delightful production of Shrek the Musical opened Saturday night July 11 at the White Theatre in the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kan. Tim Bair directs the production in conjunction with Theater in the Park. The musical plays through July 26 at the White Theatre and then moves to Theater in the Park from July 31 through August 8.
SHREK Begins Tonight at The J
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2015
A beloved big green ogre is taking the stage at both the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, The J, and Theatre in the Park, for an extra long run of the hilarious and heartwarming Shrek, The Musical.
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2015
A beloved big green ogre is taking the stage at both the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, The J, and Theatre in the Park, for an extra long run of the hilarious and heartwarming Shrek, The Musical.
InPlay, Inc. Resumes Production
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015
InPlay, Inc., a theatrical producing company started in 1998, has resumed production after a 4 year hiatus. Its first production will be one of its "By the Book" series, a staged reading of William Shakespeare's Othello. Othello will run 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 - July 10, 2015
InPlay, Inc., a theatrical producing company started in 1998, has resumed production after a 4 year hiatus. Its first production will be one of its "By the Book" series, a staged reading of William Shakespeare's Othello. Othello will run 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.
Theatre in the Park Summer Season Continues with THE SECRET GARDEN
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2015
An outdoor park setting is the perfect place for the enchanting and moving musical "SECRET GARDEN," which takes the Theatre in the Park stage Friday, July 3 and continuing through Sunday, July 5, and the following week Wednesday, July 8 through Saturday, July 11.
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2015
An outdoor park setting is the perfect place for the enchanting and moving musical "SECRET GARDEN," which takes the Theatre in the Park stage Friday, July 3 and continuing through Sunday, July 5, and the following week Wednesday, July 8 through Saturday, July 11.
SHREK Begins 7/11 at The J
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2015
A beloved big green ogre is taking the stage at both the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, The J, and Theatre in the Park, for an extra long run of the hilarious and heartwarming Shrek, The Musical.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2015
A beloved big green ogre is taking the stage at both the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, The J, and Theatre in the Park, for an extra long run of the hilarious and heartwarming Shrek, The Musical.
The Barn Players Present EQUUS, 7/31-8/16
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2015
"EQUUS" is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas (suburban Kansas City) July 31st through August 16th - Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00.
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2015
"EQUUS" is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas (suburban Kansas City) July 31st through August 16th - Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00.
BWW Review: THE TASTE TEST Now at the Just Off Broadway Theatre
by Steve Wilson - June 26, 2015
The Taste Test by Kansas City playwright Frank Higgins is currently playing at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City. The Taste Test is a Phoenix KC Theatre production in partnership with KC MeltingPot Theatre. Warren Deckert is director and designer for the play, which closes June 27.
by Steve Wilson - June 26, 2015
The Taste Test by Kansas City playwright Frank Higgins is currently playing at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City. The Taste Test is a Phoenix KC Theatre production in partnership with KC MeltingPot Theatre. Warren Deckert is director and designer for the play, which closes June 27.
Theatre for Young America to Offer Three Theatre Arts Project Camps in July
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2015
Theatre for Young America presents three July Theatre Arts Project drama camps this summer for young people grades 4th through 12th grade.
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2015
Theatre for Young America presents three July Theatre Arts Project drama camps this summer for young people grades 4th through 12th grade.
BWW Review: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Rocks Musical Monday and Tuesday in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - June 23, 2015
"That song alone is worth the price of a ticket." That comment was made by an audience member after Daniel Beeman and the cast of Musical Monday performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" at the close of Act I for Musical Monday and Tuesday. Tim Scott produced and directs the tribute to Stephen Sondheim and the songs of the '70's for Musical Theater Heritage.
by Steve Wilson - June 23, 2015
"That song alone is worth the price of a ticket." That comment was made by an audience member after Daniel Beeman and the cast of Musical Monday performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" at the close of Act I for Musical Monday and Tuesday. Tim Scott produced and directs the tribute to Stephen Sondheim and the songs of the '70's for Musical Theater Heritage.
BWW Review: A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Opens at The Coterie Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - June 21, 2015
This toad will not give you warts, but he will make your side hurt from laughing so hard. A Year with Frog and Toad opened on Friday June 19 at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Based on the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel with music by Robert Reale, book and lyrics by his brother Willie Reale.
by Steve Wilson - June 21, 2015
This toad will not give you warts, but he will make your side hurt from laughing so hard. A Year with Frog and Toad opened on Friday June 19 at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Based on the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel with music by Robert Reale, book and lyrics by his brother Willie Reale.
BWW Reviews: ONCE Is a Musical Love Story at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
by Steve Wilson - June 17, 2015
Once, the humorous modern musical, opened on Tuesday June 16 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri. The love story only needs to be seen Once to appreciate the beauty and charm of the captivating tale. Once is based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney, with book by Edna Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
by Steve Wilson - June 17, 2015
Once, the humorous modern musical, opened on Tuesday June 16 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri. The love story only needs to be seen Once to appreciate the beauty and charm of the captivating tale. Once is based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney, with book by Edna Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
Eamonn McCrystal's THE MUSIC OF NORTHERN IRELAND Takes Home Four Emmy Awards
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
Filmed before a live audience in the historic and stunningly opulent Grand Opera House in Belfast, The Music of Northern Ireland made a clean sweep with 4 Emmy Awards at The 37th Annual Emmy Awards Gala held on June 13, 2015 at Motor City Sound Board Theater in Detroit, Michigan.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2015
Filmed before a live audience in the historic and stunningly opulent Grand Opera House in Belfast, The Music of Northern Ireland made a clean sweep with 4 Emmy Awards at The 37th Annual Emmy Awards Gala held on June 13, 2015 at Motor City Sound Board Theater in Detroit, Michigan.
Theatre for Young America's 2015-2016 Season to Feature SKIPPYJON JONES & More
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 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 - June 17, 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.
BWW Review: Heartland Men's Chorus Closes A LITTLE BIT WICKED
by Steve Wilson - June 15, 2015
A Little Bit Wicked, the Music of Stephen Schwartz presented by the Heartland Men's Chorus played Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14 at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, Missouri. A Little Bit Wicked was the final show of the 29th season of the Heartland Men's Chorus.
by Steve Wilson - June 15, 2015
A Little Bit Wicked, the Music of Stephen Schwartz presented by the Heartland Men's Chorus played Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14 at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, Missouri. A Little Bit Wicked was the final show of the 29th season of the Heartland Men's Chorus.
BWW Review: TRIBES Continues at the Unicorn Theatre Though June 28
by Steve Wilson - June 12, 2015
The critically acclaimed Tribes continues at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri through June 28, on the Levin Stage. Theodore Swetz directs the humorous British drama written by Nina Raine, which made its world premiere in 2010 at London's Royal Court Theatre. Tribes opened in 2012 Off-Broadway, winning the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play.
by Steve Wilson - June 12, 2015
The critically acclaimed Tribes continues at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri through June 28, on the Levin Stage. Theodore Swetz directs the humorous British drama written by Nina Raine, which made its world premiere in 2010 at London's Royal Court Theatre. Tribes opened in 2012 Off-Broadway, winning the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play.
InPlay, Inc. to Open 'By the Book' Series with OTHELLO, 8/6
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2015
InPlay, Inc. will present its first "By the Book" series with a staged reading of William Shakespeare's Othello from 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 - June 10, 2015
InPlay, Inc. will present its first "By the Book" series with a staged reading of William Shakespeare's Othello from 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.
PRINCESS AND THE PEA Comes to Theatre for Young America Today
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2015
The hilarious and enchanting The Princess and the Pea comes to Theatre for Young America today, June 9, through June 26, 2015 to finish off TYA's 2014-2015 season. Performances take place on the H&R Block City Stage is on level B in Union Station. Union Station is located at 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2015
The hilarious and enchanting The Princess and the Pea comes to Theatre for Young America today, June 9, through June 26, 2015 to finish off TYA's 2014-2015 season. Performances take place on the H&R Block City Stage is on level B in Union Station. Union Station is located at 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
BWW Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is Phenomenal at Musical Theater Heritage in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - June 08, 2015
Opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar on Saturday June 5 proves why Musical Theater Heritage is the Kansas City Superstar of musical theater. Directed by Musical Director Sarah Crawford the rock opera with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber surpasses any musical performance this year in Kansas City. The concert style performance proves that elaborate sets, costumes, and choreography are not necessary when the stage is filled with some of the best talent in Kansas City.
by Steve Wilson - June 08, 2015
Opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar on Saturday June 5 proves why Musical Theater Heritage is the Kansas City Superstar of musical theater. Directed by Musical Director Sarah Crawford the rock opera with lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber surpasses any musical performance this year in Kansas City. The concert style performance proves that elaborate sets, costumes, and choreography are not necessary when the stage is filled with some of the best talent in Kansas City.
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