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!).
BWW Review: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
by Steve Wilson - April 02, 2015
Peter and the Starcatcher, presented by the Theater League of Kansas City, opened on Tuesday night at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo. The production not only provides limited sets, costuming, special effects, but also limited appeal.
by Steve Wilson - April 02, 2015
Peter and the Starcatcher, presented by the Theater League of Kansas City, opened on Tuesday night at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo. The production not only provides limited sets, costuming, special effects, but also limited appeal.
MET to Open THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, April 16
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
The Last Night of Ballyhoo is authored by Pulizer Prize (Driving Miss Daisy) winning playwright, Alfred Uhry.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2015
The Last Night of Ballyhoo is authored by Pulizer Prize (Driving Miss Daisy) winning playwright, Alfred Uhry.
DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT Opens Tomorrow at The Coterie
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
The Coterie continues its 2014/2015 Season with Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, based on the beloved early childhood book by Dr. Seuss. Directed by Heidi Van, Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat will be performed live on stage March 31 - May 17, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2015
The Coterie continues its 2014/2015 Season with Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, based on the beloved early childhood book by Dr. Seuss. Directed by Heidi Van, Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat will be performed live on stage March 31 - May 17, 2015.
BWW Reviews: Don't Cut HAIR: RETROSPECTIVE From Your Theater Experience
by Steve Wilson - March 29, 2015
The rock musical Hair has been produced many times over the years in Kansas City, but never has it been presented the way the Kansas City Repertory Theatre brought it to the Spencer Theatre on opening night March 27. Artistic Director Eric Rosen directs Hair: Retrospective, which runs through April 12 at the theater on the University of Missouri at Kansas City campus. The retrospective may actually be more enjoyable than the musical itself, (not just my opinion, heard from audience members also).
by Steve Wilson - March 29, 2015
The rock musical Hair has been produced many times over the years in Kansas City, but never has it been presented the way the Kansas City Repertory Theatre brought it to the Spencer Theatre on opening night March 27. Artistic Director Eric Rosen directs Hair: Retrospective, which runs through April 12 at the theater on the University of Missouri at Kansas City campus. The retrospective may actually be more enjoyable than the musical itself, (not just my opinion, heard from audience members also).
KC Rep to Stage World Premiere of STICKY TRAPS, 4/24-5/24
by BWW News Desk - March 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 Friday, April 24th and runs through Sunday, May 24th at Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - March 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 Friday, April 24th and runs through Sunday, May 24th at Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City.
Larry Marshall, Michael James Leslie & More Star in KC Rep's HAIR: Retrospective, Begin. Today
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015
Performances begin tonight, Friday, March 20 and run through Sunday, April 12. Press night is scheduled for Opening Night Friday, March 27. Appropriate for ages 17 +. As a concert production, there will be no live nudity, though documentary photographs of the original production will be projected.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015
Performances begin tonight, Friday, March 20 and run through Sunday, April 12. Press night is scheduled for Opening Night Friday, March 27. Appropriate for ages 17 +. As a concert production, there will be no live nudity, though documentary photographs of the original production will be projected.
BWW Review: GISELLE Opens at the Kauffman Center For Performing Arts
by Steve Wilson - March 15, 2015
Eerie, enchanting, and hauntingly beautiful Giselle continues at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts through March 22. Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney choreographed the full-length two act classic ballet. Jean Corrali, Jules Perrot, and Marius Petipa inspired the choreography of Carney. Kansas City Ballet Music Director Ramona Pansegrau conducts the Kansas City Symphony with the enchanting music of Adolphe Adam.
by Steve Wilson - March 15, 2015
Eerie, enchanting, and hauntingly beautiful Giselle continues at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts through March 22. Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney choreographed the full-length two act classic ballet. Jean Corrali, Jules Perrot, and Marius Petipa inspired the choreography of Carney. Kansas City Ballet Music Director Ramona Pansegrau conducts the Kansas City Symphony with the enchanting music of Adolphe Adam.
BWW Review: WOMEN PLAYING HAMLET Now Showing at the Unicorn Theatre
by Steve Wilson - March 13, 2015
The Unicorn Theatre production of Women Playing Hamlet currently runs on the Jerome Stage at the theater located at 3828 Main in Kansas City, Mo. William Missouri Downs wrote the Rolling World Premiere directed by Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin. Women Playing Hamlet is the second Rolling World Premiere for Downs who has won numerous playwriting awards. In his day all Shakespeare's characters were played by men, in Downs play four women play 19 parts, including male characters.
by Steve Wilson - March 13, 2015
The Unicorn Theatre production of Women Playing Hamlet currently runs on the Jerome Stage at the theater located at 3828 Main in Kansas City, Mo. William Missouri Downs wrote the Rolling World Premiere directed by Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin. Women Playing Hamlet is the second Rolling World Premiere for Downs who has won numerous playwriting awards. In his day all Shakespeare's characters were played by men, in Downs play four women play 19 parts, including male characters.
BWW Review: BLACK PEARL SINGS! Drama and Music at Its Best in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - March 09, 2015
A line from the play best describes Black Pearl Sings when Susannah Mullally says, "Pearl is a pearl." Black Pearl Sings opened on Saturday March 7 at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. The production marks two firsts for Spinning Tree Theatre, the production of a local playwright and the first time the company utilized a director outside the organization.
by Steve Wilson - March 09, 2015
A line from the play best describes Black Pearl Sings when Susannah Mullally says, "Pearl is a pearl." Black Pearl Sings opened on Saturday March 7 at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. The production marks two firsts for Spinning Tree Theatre, the production of a local playwright and the first time the company utilized a director outside the organization.
BWW Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART Continues at the Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Steve Wilson - March 06, 2015
Crimes of the Heart the Kansas City Actors Theatre production of the tragic comedy classic continues at the Polsky Theatre in the Carlsen Center at the Johnson County Community College. Darren Sextro directs Crimes of the Heart written by Beth Henley. Edward Matthew Walter designs the realistic set and Georgianna Londre Buchanan provides costume design.
by Steve Wilson - March 06, 2015
Crimes of the Heart the Kansas City Actors Theatre production of the tragic comedy classic continues at the Polsky Theatre in the Carlsen Center at the Johnson County Community College. Darren Sextro directs Crimes of the Heart written by Beth Henley. Edward Matthew Walter designs the realistic set and Georgianna Londre Buchanan provides costume design.
OCTA's 40th Anniversary Season to Continue with GOD OF CARNAGE, 4/10-26
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 40th Anniversary Season with God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. The show runs April 10-26.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 40th Anniversary Season with God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza. The show runs April 10-26.
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW the Cult Classic Opens at UMKC
by Steve Wilson - March 05, 2015
The cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show opened on Wednesday March 4 at Grant Hall on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Richard O'Brien wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the tribute to B horror movies and science fiction. The show opened in London running 2,960 performances in several locations. The United States premiere ran for nine months, but the Broadway debut only lasted 3 previews and 45 shows. The musical was adapted to film in 1975 and has the longest running release in film history.
by Steve Wilson - March 05, 2015
The cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show opened on Wednesday March 4 at Grant Hall on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Richard O'Brien wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the tribute to B horror movies and science fiction. The show opened in London running 2,960 performances in several locations. The United States premiere ran for nine months, but the Broadway debut only lasted 3 previews and 45 shows. The musical was adapted to film in 1975 and has the longest running release in film history.
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Presents JITNEY, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents August Wilson's Jitney for a three week run tonight, March 5 through Sunday, March 22.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents August Wilson's Jitney for a three week run tonight, March 5 through Sunday, March 22.
BWW Review: BROADWAY AND BACK Shines Like a New Star at the Quality Hill Playhouse
by Steve Wilson - March 04, 2015
Broadway and Back, which highlights the quality in Quality Hill Playhouse, runs through March 29 at the Playhouse in Kansas City, Missouri. Producing Artistic Director J. Kent Barnhart selected the songs and directs the magnificent production. Broadway and Back is a celebration of movies that inspired or were inspired by Broadway Musicals. The production is part of the Playhouses 2014-15 season series, Hooray for Hollywood, Magical Music from the Movies.
by Steve Wilson - March 04, 2015
Broadway and Back, which highlights the quality in Quality Hill Playhouse, runs through March 29 at the Playhouse in Kansas City, Missouri. Producing Artistic Director J. Kent Barnhart selected the songs and directs the magnificent production. Broadway and Back is a celebration of movies that inspired or were inspired by Broadway Musicals. The production is part of the Playhouses 2014-15 season series, Hooray for Hollywood, Magical Music from the Movies.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB Opens Today at Theatre for Young America
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
Theatre for Young America presents E.B. White's classic and touching tale of friendship, and sacrifice with its production of Charlotte's Web from today, March 3, 2015 through April 11, 2015. Performances take place on the H&R Block City Stage on level B in Union Station. Union station is located at 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
Theatre for Young America presents E.B. White's classic and touching tale of friendship, and sacrifice with its production of Charlotte's Web from today, March 3, 2015 through April 11, 2015. Performances take place on the H&R Block City Stage on level B in Union Station. Union station is located at 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri.
BWW Preview: The Heartland Men's Chorus Presents MODERN FAMILIES
by Steve Wilson - March 02, 2015
Diversity in the American family is the theme of Modern Families presented by the Heartland Men's Chorus at the Folly Theater on March 28 and 29. The chorus continues with its series of musical documentaries that use music, narration, and multi-media elements to illustrate social issues.
by Steve Wilson - March 02, 2015
Diversity in the American family is the theme of Modern Families presented by the Heartland Men's Chorus at the Folly Theater on March 28 and 29. The chorus continues with its series of musical documentaries that use music, narration, and multi-media elements to illustrate social issues.
Barn Players to Present AVENUE Q, 4/17-5/03
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2015
Coming to the stage of the Barn Players 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 - March 01, 2015
Coming to the stage of the Barn Players 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.
BWW Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN a Must Catch at the Barn Players
by Steve Wilson - February 28, 2015
A must catch it if you can, Catch It If You Can The Musical! opened on Friday February 27 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kansas. Guy Gardner directs and choreographs the Barn Players production with music direction by James Levy. Catch Me If You Can The Musical! is music with libretto by Terrence McNally and theatrical score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
by Steve Wilson - February 28, 2015
A must catch it if you can, Catch It If You Can The Musical! opened on Friday February 27 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kansas. Guy Gardner directs and choreographs the Barn Players production with music direction by James Levy. Catch Me If You Can The Musical! is music with libretto by Terrence McNally and theatrical score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
BWW Review: Social Media Celebrated in SELF-EASE in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 28, 2015
A celebration of social media is presented in Self-Ease at the Fishtank Performance Studio in the Crossroads District of Kansas City, Mo. From creator Andy Perkins and his creative team of marvelously talented actors comes a hilarious look at technology in today's age of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
by Steve Wilson - February 28, 2015
A celebration of social media is presented in Self-Ease at the Fishtank Performance Studio in the Crossroads District of Kansas City, Mo. From creator Andy Perkins and his creative team of marvelously talented actors comes a hilarious look at technology in today's age of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Photo Flash: First Look at Claybourne Elder, Seamus Mulcahy and More in KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Today, February 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Today, February 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON - You May Not Be Saved, But You Could Die Laughing
by Steve Wilson - February 26, 2015
Like a group of Jehovah's Witnesses on steroids, The Book of Mormon is currently playing at the Music Hall in Kansas City. The Broadway Across America satire musical with book, lyrics, and music by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone runs through March 8. The creators of South Park, Stone, and Parker with Lopez's music have created a musical religious comedy that makes Monty Python, Benny Hill, and Saturday Night Live look like dramatic pieces.
by Steve Wilson - February 26, 2015
Like a group of Jehovah's Witnesses on steroids, The Book of Mormon is currently playing at the Music Hall in Kansas City. The Broadway Across America satire musical with book, lyrics, and music by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone runs through March 8. The creators of South Park, Stone, and Parker with Lopez's music have created a musical religious comedy that makes Monty Python, Benny Hill, and Saturday Night Live look like dramatic pieces.
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA, Directed by David Cromer
by Stage Tube - February 25, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Saturday, February 28. Click below to watch highlights from Part 1, and click here to see photos from the production!
by Stage Tube - February 25, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Saturday, February 28. Click below to watch highlights from Part 1, and click here to see photos from the production!
Photo Flash: First Look at Claybourne Elder, Seamus Mulcahy and More in KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Saturday, February 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Performances began on February 20 and run through Sunday, March 29. Press night is scheduled for this Saturday, February 28. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Larry Marshall, Michael James Leslie & More Set for KC Rep's HAIR: Retrospective, 3/20-4/12
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen announced today the casting for HAIR: Retrospection, under his direction.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen announced today the casting for HAIR: Retrospection, under his direction.
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