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Review: AN OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER at New Theatre & Restaurant

Review: AN OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER at New Theatre & Restaurant

by Alan Portner — September 23, 2024
Imagine a very funny stage comedy hidden behind a locked door, puzzler of a 1940s mystery movie and you’ve got AN OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER now playing at New Theatre and Restaurant.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTER Opens Next Week At The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTER Opens Next Week At The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2024
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre will present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET from September 27 to October 6.
Review: TREE OF LIFE at White Theatre

Review: TREE OF LIFE at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — September 17, 2024
Victor Wishna’s new play “Tree of Life” deserves an audience beyond its current World Premiere production ending on September 22.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at City Stage At Union Station

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at City Stage At Union Station

by Alan Portner — September 17, 2024
It is a quest to commit the perfect murder, and it almost works.
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Will Perform a Free Outdoor Concert at Wornall House

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Will Perform a Free Outdoor Concert at Wornall House

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2024
For nearly four decades, the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra (KCCO) has featured some of the metro’s best professional musicians playing a diverse repertoire in iconic spaces.
KC Horror Play Festival and SPOOKY SH!T SHOW Will Haunt The Black Box Next Month

KC Horror Play Festival and SPOOKY SH!T SHOW Will Haunt The Black Box Next Month

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2024
The KC Horror Play Festival and Spooky Sh!t Show will run from October 29 to November 1 at The Black Box, featuring eight short horror plays and Derek Trautwein’s 'scary and stupid stories to tell in the dark.
Cast Set For SWEENEY TODD at Music Theater Heritage

Cast Set For SWEENEY TODD at Music Theater Heritage

by BWW News Desk — September 13, 2024
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has announced the cast and creatives for Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Feature: TREE OF LIFE at White Theatre

Feature: TREE OF LIFE at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — September 12, 2024
The White Theatre presents a world premiere production of “Tree of Life,” a new two-act play, by Kansas City career writer and playwright Victor Wishna.
Feature: CIRQUE'S TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... at KC Music Hall

Feature: CIRQUE'S TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... at KC Music Hall

by Alan Portner — September 10, 2024
One suggestion for guests on is a trip down to the Kansas City Music Hall to witness a new production by Montreal’s famous Cirque Du Soleil.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Cast For LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Cast For LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL

by BWW News Desk — September 7, 2024
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL, running from October 8-27, 2024 at Copaken Stage, exploring the life and music of Billie Holiday.
Kansas City Ballet Announces 2024-25 Season With BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Kansas City Ballet Announces 2024-25 Season With BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 2024
Kansas City Ballet has announced the addition of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to its 2024-25 season.
MISERY Comes to Kansas City This Month

MISERY Comes to Kansas City This Month

by BWW News Desk — September 5, 2024
You love Stephen King, you loved the movie, in Kansas City we love Halloween.
Kansas City Actors Theatre DIAL M FOR MURDER Starts Next Week At The City Stage

Kansas City Actors Theatre DIAL M FOR MURDER Starts Next Week At The City Stage

by BWW News Desk — September 3, 2024
Kansas City Actors Theatre will present DIAL M FOR MURDER beginning next week at the City Stage.
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

by BWW Awards — September 3, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards.
THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT Comes to Lyric Opera of Kansas City

THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT Comes to Lyric Opera of Kansas City

by BWW News Desk — September 3, 2024
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper have announced the inaugural production of the 2024-2025 season, The Brightness of Light, an innovative new work featuring superstar soprano Renée Fleming and esteemed baritone Rod Gilfry.
TREE OF LIFE World Premiere Opens At The White Theatre This September

TREE OF LIFE World Premiere Opens At The White Theatre This September

by BWW News Desk — August 30, 2024
Victor Wishna's play 'Tree of Life' explores Jewish continuity through the story of a small synagogue in Ottumwa, Iowa, and its Torah scroll's journey to a new congregation in South America.
Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE to Open Arrow Rock Lyceum Thea

Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE to Open Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 30, 2024
Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE will open at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, featuring a thrilling new mystery for the iconic detective.
KCPublic Opens New Oak Street Studio and Kickoff Party

KCPublic Opens New Oak Street Studio and Kickoff Party

by BWW News Desk — August 27, 2024
Kansas City Public Theatre has announced the grand opening of its new space, Oak Street Studio, located in the heart of Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District.
HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS at Union Station Returns for 5th Historic Season

HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS at Union Station Returns for 5th Historic Season

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2024
With the holiday season just around the corner, Union Station has announced the opening of advance ticket sales to Holiday Reflections.
Park University's International Center for Music to Collaborate with NAVO Arts for 20

Park University's International Center for Music to Collaborate with NAVO Arts for 2024-25 Season Opening Concert

by BWW News Desk — August 21, 2024
Park ICM's 2024-25 season kicks off with a concert featuring internationally renowned pianist Behzod Abduraimov.
SAW Director Unveils Immersive Haunt EXILED: TRAIL OF TERROR

SAW Director Unveils Immersive Haunt EXILED: TRAIL OF TERROR

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2024
Kansas City native Darren Lynn Bousman, has joined forces with one of the city's most bone-chilling haunted houses, EXILED: Trail of Terror, to bring a new level of fear to Kansas City this fall.
Review: TROUBLE IN MIND at Kansas City Actors Theatre

Review: TROUBLE IN MIND at Kansas City Actors Theatre

by Alan Portner — August 14, 2024
It is funny.
NOISES OFF! to be Presented at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

NOISES OFF! to be Presented at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2024
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre will present NOISES OFF, a hilarious play-within-a-play that reveals the chaos behind the scenes of a British theatre troupe.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Departure Of Executive Director Angela Lee Gi

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Departure Of Executive Director Angela Lee Gieras

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2024
Angela Lee Gieras steps down as Executive Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, marking the end of a significant leadership era.
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Music Theater Heritage

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Music Theater Heritage

by Alan Portner — August 4, 2024
Looking for a little relief from the ongoing political season? If so, I should like to recommend the outrageous, belly-laugh of a show now playing in the Music Theatre Heritage Grand Theater on the fourth floor of Crown Center described by another audience member as “awesome.

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