THE MIRACLE WORKER, 'MADAGASCAR', Young Playwrights Festival and More Set for The Coterie's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
At The Coterie, where there are no small characters, only big ideas and massive talent, the 2015/2016 season of plays selected by Producing Artistic Director Jeff Church aims to deliver engagement for family members of any age. One of the national leaders in producing theatre for youth and family audiences, The Coterie also enriches curriculum for schools looking for excellence in arts education. This coming season, The Coterie will have several productions where young theatre-goers will interact and participate during the performances.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015
At The Coterie, where there are no small characters, only big ideas and massive talent, the 2015/2016 season of plays selected by Producing Artistic Director Jeff Church aims to deliver engagement for family members of any age. One of the national leaders in producing theatre for youth and family audiences, The Coterie also enriches curriculum for schools looking for excellence in arts education. This coming season, The Coterie will have several productions where young theatre-goers will interact and participate during the performances.
Bww Preview: The Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City Announces Their 42nd Season
by Steve Wilson - April 29, 2015
The Unicorn Theatre announced their 2015-2016 season. The 42nd season of intimate, inspiring, and invigorating new plays opens on August 26, 2015. In addition to a full line up of new productions to Kansas City, the Unicorn will also continue the In-Progress New Play Reading Series, bringing scripts in development and under consideration for production in upcoming seasons before the public.
by Steve Wilson - April 29, 2015
The Unicorn Theatre announced their 2015-2016 season. The 42nd season of intimate, inspiring, and invigorating new plays opens on August 26, 2015. In addition to a full line up of new productions to Kansas City, the Unicorn will also continue the In-Progress New Play Reading Series, bringing scripts in development and under consideration for production in upcoming seasons before the public.
BWW Preview: Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City Announces the 2015-2016 Season
by Steve Wilson - April 29, 2015
Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Missouri announced their 2015-2016 season. Century of the Songbook explores 100 years of music. Producing Artistic Director J. Kent Barnhart has programmed four original cabaret revues and one Broadway revue, each highlighting songs of the musical tradition called the Great American Songbook. The Playhouse season focuses on contributions to the Songbook by first Americans, big band leaders, women songwriters, Broadway musicals, and folk singer-songwriters.
by Steve Wilson - April 29, 2015
Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Missouri announced their 2015-2016 season. Century of the Songbook explores 100 years of music. Producing Artistic Director J. Kent Barnhart has programmed four original cabaret revues and one Broadway revue, each highlighting songs of the musical tradition called the Great American Songbook. The Playhouse season focuses on contributions to the Songbook by first Americans, big band leaders, women songwriters, Broadway musicals, and folk singer-songwriters.
KC Rep to Wrap Season with Workshop of Nathan Tysen's New Rock Musical STILLWATER
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 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. Stillwater is an angst-filled love letter to a generation rebounding from the economic and cultural shocks of the last ten years.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 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. Stillwater is an angst-filled love letter to a generation rebounding from the economic and cultural shocks of the last ten years.
KC Rep Breaks Ground on Spencer Theatre Renovations Today
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) today announced groundbreaking ceremony for renovations of Spencer Theatre will be held on site at 10 a.m., Monday, April 27. Spencer Theatre is home of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre and is located in UMKC's James C. Olson Performing Arts Center. UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton, KC Rep Board Chair Scott Boswell, KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen, KC Rep Executive Director Angela Gieras, and Angela Smart representing Hall Family Foundation will be the featured speakers.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) today announced groundbreaking ceremony for renovations of Spencer Theatre will be held on site at 10 a.m., Monday, April 27. Spencer Theatre is home of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre and is located in UMKC's James C. Olson Performing Arts Center. UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton, KC Rep Board Chair Scott Boswell, KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen, KC Rep Executive Director Angela Gieras, and Angela Smart representing Hall Family Foundation will be the featured speakers.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Phenomenal at Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 26, 2015
As spectacular as the lights of the Aurora Borealis, that is how Spinning Tree Theatre lit up the stage on opening night of Fiddler on the Roof at the Just Off Broadway Theatre. Jerry Bock wrote the music, Sheldon Harnick the lyrics, and Joseph Stein the book for Fiddler on the Roof, a musical based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Dairyman) and others stories written by Sholem Aleichem.
by Steve Wilson - April 26, 2015
As spectacular as the lights of the Aurora Borealis, that is how Spinning Tree Theatre lit up the stage on opening night of Fiddler on the Roof at the Just Off Broadway Theatre. Jerry Bock wrote the music, Sheldon Harnick the lyrics, and Joseph Stein the book for Fiddler on the Roof, a musical based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Dairyman) and others stories written by Sholem Aleichem.
BWW Review: WHAT THEY DID FOR LOVE a Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharack
by Steve Wilson - April 26, 2015
What They Did For Love: The Songs of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach continues at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th, through May 17. J. Kent Barnhart, Producing Artistic Director of the Playhouse, accompanies Melinda MacDonald, Tim Noland, and LeShea Wright, on piano and vocally. Barnhart emcees the production displaying his wit and sense of humor as he reveals often little known history about the songs and their creators.
by Steve Wilson - April 26, 2015
What They Did For Love: The Songs of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach continues at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th, through May 17. J. Kent Barnhart, Producing Artistic Director of the Playhouse, accompanies Melinda MacDonald, Tim Noland, and LeShea Wright, on piano and vocally. Barnhart emcees the production displaying his wit and sense of humor as he reveals often little known history about the songs and their creators.
Photo Flash: First Look at KC Rep's HAIR
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
KC Rep is proud to present this concert documentary event! Directed by KC Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen, the musical that defined a generation and brought rock music to the theatrical stage, HAIR: Retrospection captures the essence of the revolution and passion of the 1960s. In addition to its legendary score, this production features original Broadway artists, and continues KC Rep's tradition of reimagining the classic musical. Come experience it at KC Rep!
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
KC Rep is proud to present this concert documentary event! Directed by KC Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen, the musical that defined a generation and brought rock music to the theatrical stage, HAIR: Retrospection captures the essence of the revolution and passion of the 1960s. In addition to its legendary score, this production features original Broadway artists, and continues KC Rep's tradition of reimagining the classic musical. Come experience it at KC Rep!
KC Rep Stages World Premiere of STICKY TRAPS, Now thru 5/24
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with Sticky Traps, a powerful new play by KC Rep's Playwright in Residence, Nathan Louis Jackson, Directed by Resident Director, Kyle Hatley. Sticky Traps focuses on a small town not far from Kansas City, where a mother protects her gay son's honor when his funeral is protested by a local church. Her actions have unintended consequences that will test her whole family - and the power of their love -- in the face of hate. The production begins tonight, April 24th and runs through Sunday, May 24th at Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary season with Sticky Traps, a powerful new play by KC Rep's Playwright in Residence, Nathan Louis Jackson, Directed by Resident Director, Kyle Hatley. Sticky Traps focuses on a small town not far from Kansas City, where a mother protects her gay son's honor when his funeral is protested by a local church. Her actions have unintended consequences that will test her whole family - and the power of their love -- in the face of hate. The production begins tonight, April 24th and runs through Sunday, May 24th at Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City.
BWW Review: Jerry Jay Cranford Hosts MUSICAL MONDAY AND TUESDAY in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 21, 2015
Musical Monday closes with the cast singing "One Day More," which is the amount of time left to catch one of the most phenomenal shows to appear at Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center. Musical Monday and Tuesday opened on April 20 with Jerry Jay Cranford singing Les Miz from Forbidden Broadway. The theme of the two-day musical event is Les Miserables and Others. Others included tunes from Chorus Line and Little Shop of Horrors.
by Steve Wilson - April 21, 2015
Musical Monday closes with the cast singing "One Day More," which is the amount of time left to catch one of the most phenomenal shows to appear at Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center. Musical Monday and Tuesday opened on April 20 with Jerry Jay Cranford singing Les Miz from Forbidden Broadway. The theme of the two-day musical event is Les Miserables and Others. Others included tunes from Chorus Line and Little Shop of Horrors.
The Barn Players Present SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2015
Inspired by a true story, the award wining play "SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION" is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas; playing from Friday, May 29th through Sunday, June 14th - Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2015
Inspired by a true story, the award wining play "SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION" is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas; playing from Friday, May 29th through Sunday, June 14th - Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00.
BWW Review: Everything is Hilarious on AVENUE Q at The Barn Players
by Steve Wilson - April 19, 2015
Spoiler Alert! If you attend Avenue Q, you will find yourself at one of the most creative productions of the theatrical season. Avenue Q opened on Friday April 17 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kansas. Based on the original concept of Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Avenue Q is a musical in two acts. Music and lyrics are by Lopez and Marx with the book by Jeff Whitty.
by Steve Wilson - April 19, 2015
Spoiler Alert! If you attend Avenue Q, you will find yourself at one of the most creative productions of the theatrical season. Avenue Q opened on Friday April 17 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kansas. Based on the original concept of Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Avenue Q is a musical in two acts. Music and lyrics are by Lopez and Marx with the book by Jeff Whitty.
Barn Players Present AVENUE Q, Now thru 5/3
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
Coming to the stage of the Barn Players tonight, April 17th through May 3rd is the modern, hilarious stage musical 'AVENUE Q', a show that focuses on a group of 20-somethings making their way in the big city and seeking their purpose in life.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
Coming to the stage of the Barn Players tonight, April 17th through May 3rd is the modern, hilarious stage musical 'AVENUE Q', a show that focuses on a group of 20-somethings making their way in the big city and seeking their purpose in life.
MET Opens THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
The Last Night of Ballyhoo is authored by Pulizer Prize (Driving Miss Daisy) winning playwright, Alfred Uhry.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
The Last Night of Ballyhoo is authored by Pulizer Prize (Driving Miss Daisy) winning playwright, Alfred Uhry.
BWW Preview: WHAT THEY DID FOR LOVE Opening at Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 14, 2015
A season dedicated to the film music of the 1960s and 1970s cinema continues at the Quality Hill Playhouse at 303 W. 10 on April 17. The tunes of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach come alive in What They Did for Love: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach. The intimate cabaret revue runs through May 17.
by Steve Wilson - April 14, 2015
A season dedicated to the film music of the 1960s and 1970s cinema continues at the Quality Hill Playhouse at 303 W. 10 on April 17. The tunes of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach come alive in What They Did for Love: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach. The intimate cabaret revue runs through May 17.
BWW Review: OF MICE AND MEN Opens at the White Theatre
by Steve Wilson - April 13, 2015
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men opened on Saturday night at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Bill Christie directs one of the finest productions of the tragic play produced in the Kansas City area. John Steinbeck's books and plays, though classics, are not for everyone, but the production at the White Theatre is of such a high quality it should not be missed.
by Steve Wilson - April 13, 2015
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men opened on Saturday night at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Bill Christie directs one of the finest productions of the tragic play produced in the Kansas City area. John Steinbeck's books and plays, though classics, are not for everyone, but the production at the White Theatre is of such a high quality it should not be missed.
OCTA's 40th Anniversary Season Continues with GOD OF CARNAGE, Now thru 4/26
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 40th Anniversary Season with God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. The show runs tonight, April 10-26.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 40th Anniversary Season with God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. The show runs tonight, April 10-26.
The Summit Theatre Group Presents THE TOBY SHOW, 5/21 - 23
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2015
The Summit Theatre Group will present THE TOBY SHOW, May 21, 22 and 23 at Paradise Park in Lees Summit, Mo., 1021 NE Colbern Road, as a part of 'A Fair To Remember' the commemoration of the old Jackson County Missouri Fair; performances will be held in the Pavilion.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2015
The Summit Theatre Group will present THE TOBY SHOW, May 21, 22 and 23 at Paradise Park in Lees Summit, Mo., 1021 NE Colbern Road, as a part of 'A Fair To Remember' the commemoration of the old Jackson County Missouri Fair; performances will be held in the Pavilion.
BWW Reviews: GUYS AND DOLLS - Another Hit for Musical Theater Heritage in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 05, 2015
Guys and Dolls, featuring a number of the finest Guys and Dolls in Kansas City performing arts, opened on Saturday night at the Musical Theater Heritage of Crown Center. Sarah Crawford directs the musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, and a pre-show talk by Executive Director George Harter. Guys and Dolls is based on two short stories, "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" and "Blood Pressure" by Damon Runyan.
by Steve Wilson - April 05, 2015
Guys and Dolls, featuring a number of the finest Guys and Dolls in Kansas City performing arts, opened on Saturday night at the Musical Theater Heritage of Crown Center. Sarah Crawford directs the musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, and a pre-show talk by Executive Director George Harter. Guys and Dolls is based on two short stories, "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" and "Blood Pressure" by Damon Runyan.
BWW Reviews: THE CAT IN THE HAT Brings Fun to All Ages at the Coterie Theatre
by Steve Wilson - April 05, 2015
The Cat in the Hat now playing at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center is a purr-fect entertainment package for the whole family. Heidi Van directs the Coterie production based on the book by Dr. Seuss. Katie Mitchell adapted and directed the original production by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Mitchell's adaption maintains the books fun simplicity and famous imagery, recreating the story page-by-page. A member of the audience Andrew Dearinger, a fifth grader, stated he was impressed with the interaction of the characters and the audience and thought it made the show more meaningful.
by Steve Wilson - April 05, 2015
The Cat in the Hat now playing at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center is a purr-fect entertainment package for the whole family. Heidi Van directs the Coterie production based on the book by Dr. Seuss. Katie Mitchell adapted and directed the original production by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Mitchell's adaption maintains the books fun simplicity and famous imagery, recreating the story page-by-page. A member of the audience Andrew Dearinger, a fifth grader, stated he was impressed with the interaction of the characters and the audience and thought it made the show more meaningful.
THE LAST NIGHT AT BALLYHOO to Play Live at Metropoliotan Ensemble Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Presents THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, April 16-May 3.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2015
The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Presents THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, April 16-May 3.
BWW Preview: The British Comedy COCK Opening at the Unicorn Theatre
by Steve Wilson - April 03, 2015
Jeff Church directs Cock opening April 25 on the stage of the Jerome Stage in the Unicorn Theatre at 3828 Main in Kansas City, Mo. Mike Bartlett, playwright of An Intervention, Chariots of Fire, and Earthquakes in London, wrote the British comedy about identity and sexuality. Due to adult subject matter and language, Cock is suggested for mature audiences.
by Steve Wilson - April 03, 2015
Jeff Church directs Cock opening April 25 on the stage of the Jerome Stage in the Unicorn Theatre at 3828 Main in Kansas City, Mo. Mike Bartlett, playwright of An Intervention, Chariots of Fire, and Earthquakes in London, wrote the British comedy about identity and sexuality. Due to adult subject matter and language, Cock is suggested for mature audiences.
Photo Flash: First Look at Musical Theater Heritage's GUYS & DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015
GUYS AND DOLLS, a musical fable of Broadway, based on the story and characters of Damon Runyon, features music & lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Joe Swerling & Abe Burrows. The production is currently playing as part of Musical Theater Heritage's 2015 season, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015
GUYS AND DOLLS, a musical fable of Broadway, based on the story and characters of Damon Runyon, features music & lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Joe Swerling & Abe Burrows. The production is currently playing as part of Musical Theater Heritage's 2015 season, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Kristin Chenoweth to Sing with Kansas City Symphony This Fall to Benefit KCYA
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015
Award-winning singer, actress and musical theater star Kristin Chenoweth will appear with the Kansas City Symphony at 8 p.m. on October 3 in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts as a benefit concert.
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2015
Award-winning singer, actress and musical theater star Kristin Chenoweth will appear with the Kansas City Symphony at 8 p.m. on October 3 in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts as a benefit concert.
BWW Preview: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Spinning Tree Theatre Stars Kansas City's Finest
by Steve Wilson - April 02, 2015
Spinning Tree Theatre closes its fourth season with the timeless musical classic Fiddler on the Roof. The 2014-2015 season of Spinning Tree featured several firsts for the theatrical production company. The addition of Fiddler on the Roof as the first year of four shows, the first time a Spinning Tree production was directed by someone outside the organization (Walter Coppage directing Black Pearl Sings!), and the first time the company produced a local playwright (Frank Higgins Black Pearl Sings!).
by Steve Wilson - April 02, 2015
Spinning Tree Theatre closes its fourth season with the timeless musical classic Fiddler on the Roof. The 2014-2015 season of Spinning Tree featured several firsts for the theatrical production company. The addition of Fiddler on the Roof as the first year of four shows, the first time a Spinning Tree production was directed by someone outside the organization (Walter Coppage directing Black Pearl Sings!), and the first time the company produced a local playwright (Frank Higgins Black Pearl Sings!).
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