BWW Review: THE FULL MONTY Now Playing at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Steve Wilson - June 05, 2015
With the daily downpours in Kansas City, the only way to see a full moon is in the audience of The Full Monty at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre. Karen Paisley directs the comical musical with book by Terrence McNally, music and lyrics by David Yazbeth, and musical direction by Loren Bridge. The Full Monty runs through June 14 at the theater located at 3614 Main.
by Steve Wilson - June 05, 2015
With the daily downpours in Kansas City, the only way to see a full moon is in the audience of The Full Monty at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre. Karen Paisley directs the comical musical with book by Terrence McNally, music and lyrics by David Yazbeth, and musical direction by Loren Bridge. The Full Monty runs through June 14 at the theater located at 3614 Main.
THE SUMMERLAND PROJECT Premieres Today at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) completes its 40th Anniversary Season with the Kansas City area premiere of The Summerland Project by Iowa playwright Rob Merritt. The show is directed by Patrick Poe and runs tonight, June 5-21.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) completes its 40th Anniversary Season with the Kansas City area premiere of The Summerland Project by Iowa playwright Rob Merritt. The show is directed by Patrick Poe and runs tonight, June 5-21.
BWW Reviews: JUDY, BARBARA, LIZA Extended at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Steve Wilson - June 03, 2015
How do you tell if a musical is a success? The answer is easy, it is a success when at intermission, you walk into the restroom, one person is whistling, and two are humming songs from the show. That is what happens with the Quality Hill Playhouse production of Judy, Barbara, Liza at the Playhouse at 303 W. 10 in Kansas City. Judy, Barbara, Liza wraps up the 20th season of Quality Hill.
by Steve Wilson - June 03, 2015
How do you tell if a musical is a success? The answer is easy, it is a success when at intermission, you walk into the restroom, one person is whistling, and two are humming songs from the show. That is what happens with the Quality Hill Playhouse production of Judy, Barbara, Liza at the Playhouse at 303 W. 10 in Kansas City. Judy, Barbara, Liza wraps up the 20th season of Quality Hill.
BWW Review: MOTHER FREAKING HOOD! is Mother Freaking Funny in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - May 31, 2015
Mother Freaking Hood! is not a play anyone should see once, because that is not near enough times to catch all the humor that causes the audience to erupt with laughter throughout the two-act play. Mother Freaking Hood! opened on Saturday May 30 at the Goppert Theatre inside Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri to roars of laughter. The Moonshine Variety Company production is without a doubt the funniest musical comedy of the theater season in Kansas City.
by Steve Wilson - May 31, 2015
Mother Freaking Hood! is not a play anyone should see once, because that is not near enough times to catch all the humor that causes the audience to erupt with laughter throughout the two-act play. Mother Freaking Hood! opened on Saturday May 30 at the Goppert Theatre inside Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri to roars of laughter. The Moonshine Variety Company production is without a doubt the funniest musical comedy of the theater season in Kansas City.
BWW Review: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION Comes Together at The Barn Players in Mission, Kansas
by Steve Wilson - May 31, 2015
Imaginative and innovative use of multi-media makes Six Degrees of Separation a unique must see at The Barn Players in Mission, Kansas. David Martin directs Six Degrees of Separation, written by John Guare, which opened on Friday March 29 and runs through June 14. Vida Bikales, President of The Barn Players, stated the Barn hired Martin to direct the production due to his vision of the use of multi-media in the production. She said his use of video saved numerous set changes that would have been costly and time consuming.
by Steve Wilson - May 31, 2015
Imaginative and innovative use of multi-media makes Six Degrees of Separation a unique must see at The Barn Players in Mission, Kansas. David Martin directs Six Degrees of Separation, written by John Guare, which opened on Friday March 29 and runs through June 14. Vida Bikales, President of The Barn Players, stated the Barn hired Martin to direct the production due to his vision of the use of multi-media in the production. She said his use of video saved numerous set changes that would have been costly and time consuming.
PRINCESS AND THE PEA Coming to Theatre for Young America, 6/9-26
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015
The hilarious and enchanting The Princess and the Pea comes to Theatre for Young America on 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 - May 28, 2015
The hilarious and enchanting The Princess and the Pea comes to Theatre for Young America on 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 Preview: A Tribute to Stephen Schwartz, A LITTLE BIT WICKED Comes to the Folly Theater
by Steve Wilson - May 26, 2015
The Heartland Men's Chorus honors composer Stephen Schwartz with A Little Bit Wicked at the Folly Theater in Kansas City. The program runs two nights only, Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14. The chorus if more than 120 singers pays tribute to the 40 years of work by Schwartz with songs from his Broadway and film musicals.
by Steve Wilson - May 26, 2015
The Heartland Men's Chorus honors composer Stephen Schwartz with A Little Bit Wicked at the Folly Theater in Kansas City. The program runs two nights only, Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14. The chorus if more than 120 singers pays tribute to the 40 years of work by Schwartz with songs from his Broadway and film musicals.
BWW Preview: The Unicorn Theatre Presents TRIBES
by Steve Wilson - May 26, 2015
The Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri presents Tribes by Nina Raine June 3 through June 28 on the Levin Stage located at 3828 Main. Theodore Swetz directs the Unicorn Theatre production of Tribes, which features David Fritts, Jan Rogge, Nicole Marie Green, Jake Walker, Paul Ososki, and Lisa Lehnen.
by Steve Wilson - May 26, 2015
The Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri presents Tribes by Nina Raine June 3 through June 28 on the Levin Stage located at 3828 Main. Theodore Swetz directs the Unicorn Theatre production of Tribes, which features David Fritts, Jan Rogge, Nicole Marie Green, Jake Walker, Paul Ososki, and Lisa Lehnen.
Summit Theater Group Presents ASSASSINS
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2015
Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed, Tony Award winning, American history musical murder musical "ASSASSINS" will be the next production of The Summit Theatre Group at the MCC Longview Cultural Arts Center, June 25, 26, 27 and 28th. The Summit Theatre Group is the official resident community theater at MCC Longview's Cultural Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2015
Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed, Tony Award winning, American history musical murder musical "ASSASSINS" will be the next production of The Summit Theatre Group at the MCC Longview Cultural Arts Center, June 25, 26, 27 and 28th. The Summit Theatre Group is the official resident community theater at MCC Longview's Cultural Arts Center.
The Barn Kids Present ALADDIN- KIDS
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2015
The Barn Kids, grades 3-7, will present the Disney classic "ALADDIN-KIDS", a charming musical fairytale, following the first session of a Barn Kids summer theatre workshop June 2 through June 16th. The June play will star the youngsters and be presented the evenings of June 16th, 17th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2015
The Barn Kids, grades 3-7, will present the Disney classic "ALADDIN-KIDS", a charming musical fairytale, following the first session of a Barn Kids summer theatre workshop June 2 through June 16th. The June play will star the youngsters and be presented the evenings of June 16th, 17th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission.
BWW Review: Drama at its Best Continues With DOWN THE ROAD in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - May 24, 2015
Down the Road, a magnificent production of Andy Perkins continues at the Buffalo Room located inside the Westport Flea Market in Kansas City, Missouri. Lee Blessing wrote Down the Road a social-issue drama that unfolds inside a motel room and a prison. He has written two other social-issue dramas Two Rooms and Patient A.
by Steve Wilson - May 24, 2015
Down the Road, a magnificent production of Andy Perkins continues at the Buffalo Room located inside the Westport Flea Market in Kansas City, Missouri. Lee Blessing wrote Down the Road a social-issue drama that unfolds inside a motel room and a prison. He has written two other social-issue dramas Two Rooms and Patient A.
William Inge Center to Welcome Four Playwrights for Summer 2015 'Playwright Discovery' Program
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015
The William Inge Center for the Arts has enlisted four (4) very talented and accomplished playwrights from across the country, to be in residence for two weeks each, beginning June 8th, through the end of July.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015
The William Inge Center for the Arts has enlisted four (4) very talented and accomplished playwrights from across the country, to be in residence for two weeks each, beginning June 8th, through the end of July.
MYSTERY TRAIN Coming to Woodsweather Cafe
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015
The Mystery Train is adding a new 'station'! The next two week's performances will be held at Woodsweather Cafe, in the West Bottoms-not far from where the original Union Depot was located. What better place for a little train robbery? Time to get on board for "Hold Up on Dead Man's Creek", starring (l to r) Brandon Golden, Debra Glagola, Jessica Whitfield and Spencer Bergman. Friday and Saturday evenings through June 13th.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015
The Mystery Train is adding a new 'station'! The next two week's performances will be held at Woodsweather Cafe, in the West Bottoms-not far from where the original Union Depot was located. What better place for a little train robbery? Time to get on board for "Hold Up on Dead Man's Creek", starring (l to r) Brandon Golden, Debra Glagola, Jessica Whitfield and Spencer Bergman. Friday and Saturday evenings through June 13th.
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY Returns to The New Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas
by Steve Wilson - May 17, 2015
Take a shower, put on your best duds, but do not forget the Hairspray now playing at The New Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas. Hairspray with book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman runs through July 12. Dennis D. Hennessy directs the magnificent dinner theater production, with Richard J. Hinds providing choreography and Mark Ferrell with music direction. Hennessy, Hinds, and Ferrell were in the same capacity in 2012 for The New Theatre production of Hairspray.
by Steve Wilson - May 17, 2015
Take a shower, put on your best duds, but do not forget the Hairspray now playing at The New Theatre in Overland Park, Kansas. Hairspray with book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman runs through July 12. Dennis D. Hennessy directs the magnificent dinner theater production, with Richard J. Hinds providing choreography and Mark Ferrell with music direction. Hennessy, Hinds, and Ferrell were in the same capacity in 2012 for The New Theatre production of Hairspray.
Mandy Morris Returns to Kansas City at The New Theater
by Steve Wilson - May 15, 2015
Reprising her role from the New Theatre production of Hairspray, Mandy Morris returns to Kansas City as Amber Von Tussle. Hairspray with book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Mark Shaiman runs through July 12 at Ithe dinner theater. Dennis D. Hennessy directs the New Theatre production and Richard J. Hinds provides choreography.
by Steve Wilson - May 15, 2015
Reprising her role from the New Theatre production of Hairspray, Mandy Morris returns to Kansas City as Amber Von Tussle. Hairspray with book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Mark Shaiman runs through July 12 at Ithe dinner theater. Dennis D. Hennessy directs the New Theatre production and Richard J. Hinds provides choreography.
SHYLOCK to Play White Theatre, 5/30-31
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015
Kansas City audiences have just two chances to see Olivier Award winning producer, actor, director and writer Guy Masterson in Shylock, a nationally-touring show exploring the tragic, tempestuous, often unbelievable life of fiction's most famous - and divisive - Jewish character.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015
Kansas City audiences have just two chances to see Olivier Award winning producer, actor, director and writer Guy Masterson in Shylock, a nationally-touring show exploring the tragic, tempestuous, often unbelievable life of fiction's most famous - and divisive - Jewish character.
THE GIN GAME, A NUMBER, THE ISLAND and More Set for Kansas City Actors Theatre Season 11
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 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 - May 13, 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.'
THE SUMMERLAND PROJECT to Premiere at OCTA, 6/5-21
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) completes its 40th Anniversary Season with the Kansas City area premiere of The Summerland Project by Iowa playwright Rob Merritt. The show is directed by Patrick Poe and runs June 5-21.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) completes its 40th Anniversary Season with the Kansas City area premiere of The Summerland Project by Iowa playwright Rob Merritt. The show is directed by Patrick Poe and runs June 5-21.
KC Rep Wraps Season with Workshop of Nathan Tysen's New Rock Musical STILLWATER, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with a developmental production of Stillwater, a new rock musical staged by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with a developmental production of Stillwater, a new rock musical staged by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen.
Photo Flash: First Look at David George, Shanna Jones and More in KC Rep's STILLWATER
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with a developmental production of Stillwater, a new rock musical staged by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. Performances run May 13th through 24th, presented in a one-of-a-kind performance space - the first ever production inside the Spencer Theatre Scene Shop. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with a developmental production of Stillwater, a new rock musical staged by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. Performances run May 13th through 24th, presented in a one-of-a-kind performance space - the first ever production inside the Spencer Theatre Scene Shop. Check out a first look below!
KC Rep & Nelson-Atkins Museum to Present SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, 9/11-10/4
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
Julian Zugazagoitia, Director of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, today announced a unique collaboration to kick off the Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2015-16 season. Sunday in the Park with George, the Stephen Sondheim classic musical about the neo-Impressionist painter Georges Seurat, will be jointly produced in the Nelson-Atkins' Atkins Auditorium. This production will mark a unique major production of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical produced within the context of one of the nation's great art museums. Performances run from Sept. 11-Oct. 4.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015
Julian Zugazagoitia, Director of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, today announced a unique collaboration to kick off the Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2015-16 season. Sunday in the Park with George, the Stephen Sondheim classic musical about the neo-Impressionist painter Georges Seurat, will be jointly produced in the Nelson-Atkins' Atkins Auditorium. This production will mark a unique major production of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical produced within the context of one of the nation's great art museums. Performances run from Sept. 11-Oct. 4.
BWW Review: Kansas City Ballet Performs DANCES DARING (THEN AND NOW)
by Steve Wilson - May 10, 2015
With enchanting beauty and grace, the Kansas City Ballet brings Dances Daring (Then and Now) to the stage of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. From the moment of the first curtain rising, to the fall of the final curtain the beautifully crafted and performed movements of the four-part ballet mystifies the audience.
by Steve Wilson - May 10, 2015
With enchanting beauty and grace, the Kansas City Ballet brings Dances Daring (Then and Now) to the stage of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. From the moment of the first curtain rising, to the fall of the final curtain the beautifully crafted and performed movements of the four-part ballet mystifies the audience.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with KC Rep's STILLWATER
by Stage Tube - May 08, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with a developmental production of Stillwater, a new rock musical staged by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. Performances run May 13th through 24th, presented in a one-of-a-kind performance space - the first ever production inside the Spencer Theatre Scene Shop. Click below to go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team!
by Stage Tube - May 08, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with a developmental production of Stillwater, a new rock musical staged by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. Performances run May 13th through 24th, presented in a one-of-a-kind performance space - the first ever production inside the Spencer Theatre Scene Shop. Click below to go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with KC Rep's STILLWATER
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
?Kansas City Repertory Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with a developmental production of Stillwater, a new rock musical staged by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. Performances run May 13th through 24th, presented in a one-of-a-kind performance space - the first ever production inside the Spencer Theatre Scene Shop. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015
?Kansas City Repertory Theatre concludes its 50th anniversary season with a developmental production of Stillwater, a new rock musical staged by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. Performances run May 13th through 24th, presented in a one-of-a-kind performance space - the first ever production inside the Spencer Theatre Scene Shop. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal!
BWW Review: Mike Bartlett's Dark Comedy COCK Continues at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - May 08, 2015
Mike Bartlett's dark comedy Cock continues on the Jerome Stage at The Unicorn Theatre through May 17. Jeff Church directs the Unicorn production with a title that may be a turn-on or turn-off, but one that definitely gets everyone's attention. Produced on the intimate Jerome stage the play utilizes no props, scenery, or specific costumes to give all the focus to the drama that takes place on the small stage.
by Steve Wilson - May 08, 2015
Mike Bartlett's dark comedy Cock continues on the Jerome Stage at The Unicorn Theatre through May 17. Jeff Church directs the Unicorn production with a title that may be a turn-on or turn-off, but one that definitely gets everyone's attention. Produced on the intimate Jerome stage the play utilizes no props, scenery, or specific costumes to give all the focus to the drama that takes place on the small stage.
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