Kyle Hatley Stars in AN ILIAD, Running Now thru 2/15 at KC Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with An Iliad, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Director Jerry Genochio and starring the return of former Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Resident Director Kyle Hatley.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with An Iliad, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Director Jerry Genochio and starring the return of former Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Resident Director Kyle Hatley.
Musical Theater Heritage Moving Into Crown Center
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015
Musical Theater Heritage (MTH), the Kansas City professional theater company specializing in Musical Theater productions, has signed an exclusive lease to occupy the 243-seat Off Center Theatre on Level 3 of the Crown Center Shops. MTH, with its large casts and live music has become a local theater favorite for its intimate and engaging concert-style productions of book musicals, and cabaret shows.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2015
Musical Theater Heritage (MTH), the Kansas City professional theater company specializing in Musical Theater productions, has signed an exclusive lease to occupy the 243-seat Off Center Theatre on Level 3 of the Crown Center Shops. MTH, with its large casts and live music has become a local theater favorite for its intimate and engaging concert-style productions of book musicals, and cabaret shows.
BWW Review: CHICAGO Opens at the Kauffman Center in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - January 21, 2015
The windy city blew into the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts with gale force on Tuesday night as the Theater League presented the opening of Chicago the Musical. Barry and Fran Weissler present the Tony Award winning musical with book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. David Bushman recreates the original choreography and David Hyslop recreates the original production direction of the musical originally choreographed and directed by Fosse.
by Steve Wilson - January 21, 2015
The windy city blew into the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts with gale force on Tuesday night as the Theater League presented the opening of Chicago the Musical. Barry and Fran Weissler present the Tony Award winning musical with book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb. David Bushman recreates the original choreography and David Hyslop recreates the original production direction of the musical originally choreographed and directed by Fosse.
BWW Preview: Spinning Tree Theatre Brings BLACK PEARL SINGS! to Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - January 21, 2015
Spinning Tree Theatre brings the Kansas City premiere of Black Pearl Sings! to the stage of the Just Off Broadway Theatre March 6. Written by Kansas City playwright Frank Higgins the production marks two firsts for Spinning Tree Theatre. Black Pearl Sings! represents their first production of a local playwright and the first time they have utilized a director outside of the Spinning Tree Theatre.
by Steve Wilson - January 21, 2015
Spinning Tree Theatre brings the Kansas City premiere of Black Pearl Sings! to the stage of the Just Off Broadway Theatre March 6. Written by Kansas City playwright Frank Higgins the production marks two firsts for Spinning Tree Theatre. Black Pearl Sings! represents their first production of a local playwright and the first time they have utilized a director outside of the Spinning Tree Theatre.
BWW Preview: LASSO OF TRUTH Comes to the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - January 17, 2015
The Unicorn Theatre presents a Rolling World Premiere of Lasso of Truth at the theater located in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnny Wolfe directs the Lasso of Truth, written by Carson Kreitzer and co-produced with the University of Missouri at Kansas City Theatre. The show runs January 28 through February 15, with opening night on January 31.
by Steve Wilson - January 17, 2015
The Unicorn Theatre presents a Rolling World Premiere of Lasso of Truth at the theater located in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnny Wolfe directs the Lasso of Truth, written by Carson Kreitzer and co-produced with the University of Missouri at Kansas City Theatre. The show runs January 28 through February 15, with opening night on January 31.
BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE Plays to a Sold-Out House at the Barn Players
by Steve Wilson - January 17, 2015
Footloose opened to a packed house on Friday January 16 at the Barn Players Theater. Directed and choreographed by Guy Gardner, presented by the Barn Juniors, Footloose features middle school and high school students. Based on the screenplay by Dean Pitchford the stage adaption is by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie with music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dean Pitchford.
by Steve Wilson - January 17, 2015
Footloose opened to a packed house on Friday January 16 at the Barn Players Theater. Directed and choreographed by Guy Gardner, presented by the Barn Juniors, Footloose features middle school and high school students. Based on the screenplay by Dean Pitchford the stage adaption is by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie with music by Tom Snow and lyrics by Dean Pitchford.
Enrollment for Theatre for Young America's Spring Drama Classes Now Open
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Theatre for Young America, in its 41st year of offering quality drama programming to young people, is taking enrollments for its 2015 Spring Drama Classes. All classes are hands-on with an emphasis on vocal expression and listening, body movement skills and engaging the imagination. Drama classes and other arts benefit a child's creativity, increases communication skills, enhances reading comprehension, teaches collaboration and assists in the development of critical thinking.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
Theatre for Young America, in its 41st year of offering quality drama programming to young people, is taking enrollments for its 2015 Spring Drama Classes. All classes are hands-on with an emphasis on vocal expression and listening, body movement skills and engaging the imagination. Drama classes and other arts benefit a child's creativity, increases communication skills, enhances reading comprehension, teaches collaboration and assists in the development of critical thinking.
Barn Players Stage FOOTLOOSE, Now thru 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
'FOOTLOOSE', a Barn Junior production, will burst on the Barn Players stage in an exhilarating show based on the original screen play by Dean Pitchford; the cast features very talented local middle school and high school students and will be presented at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, today, January 16-25, 2015
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015
'FOOTLOOSE', a Barn Junior production, will burst on the Barn Players stage in an exhilarating show based on the original screen play by Dean Pitchford; the cast features very talented local middle school and high school students and will be presented at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission, today, January 16-25, 2015
FAIRY TALE VILLAGE Opens 2/7 at Crown Center
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
Favorite children's stories are no longer confined to the imagination as Crown Center presents Fairy Tale Village, a complimentary exhibit in the Crown Center Shops Showplace from February 7 to May 3, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2015
Favorite children's stories are no longer confined to the imagination as Crown Center presents Fairy Tale Village, a complimentary exhibit in the Crown Center Shops Showplace from February 7 to May 3, 2015.
2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Winners Announced - Jacob Leet, Jeannette Bonjour & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Kansas City winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Kansas City winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Terra C. MacLeod Talks About CHICAGO Opening in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - January 13, 2015
The Kansas City Theater League presents Chicago at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center January 20 through January 25. The musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Bob Fosse and Ebb is set in Prohibition-era Chicago. It is the tale of two women in the Cook County Jail charged with murder, both fighting for fame that may keep them from the gallows. The interview with Terra C. MacLeod who plays Velma Kelly in the popular musical is courtesy of the Theater League.
by Steve Wilson - January 13, 2015
The Kansas City Theater League presents Chicago at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center January 20 through January 25. The musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Bob Fosse and Ebb is set in Prohibition-era Chicago. It is the tale of two women in the Cook County Jail charged with murder, both fighting for fame that may keep them from the gallows. The interview with Terra C. MacLeod who plays Velma Kelly in the popular musical is courtesy of the Theater League.
BWW Review: THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE Opens at the White Theatre
by Steve Wilson - January 11, 2015
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife opened Saturday January 10 at the White Theatre located in the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park. Barb Nichols directs the play by Charles Busch, which opened on Broadway in November of 2000 running for 777 performances. The Tale of the Allergist's Wife won the Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award for Outstanding Playwrighting and received one additional Outer Critics Circle Award nomination plus three Tony Award nominations and two Drama Desk Award nomination.
by Steve Wilson - January 11, 2015
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife opened Saturday January 10 at the White Theatre located in the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park. Barb Nichols directs the play by Charles Busch, which opened on Broadway in November of 2000 running for 777 performances. The Tale of the Allergist's Wife won the Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award for Outstanding Playwrighting and received one additional Outer Critics Circle Award nomination plus three Tony Award nominations and two Drama Desk Award nomination.
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE Opens Tonight at The J
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2015
What do you need to be happy? A big life? Great art? Or just a good suppository? These are the critical, albeit comedic, questions explored in 'The Tale of the Allergist's Wife,' opening tonight, Saturday, Jan. 10 and running through Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Jewish Community Center, 'The J.'
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2015
What do you need to be happy? A big life? Great art? Or just a good suppository? These are the critical, albeit comedic, questions explored in 'The Tale of the Allergist's Wife,' opening tonight, Saturday, Jan. 10 and running through Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Jewish Community Center, 'The J.'
Theatre for Young America to Bring THE TOUGHEST KID IN THE WORLD to Kansas City Schools
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
Theatre for Young America, in partnership with Kansas City Kansas Public Schools and Arts Partners (a division of Kansas City Young Audiences) will tour The Toughest Kid in the World 2015 to all eight Kansas City, Kansas middle schools from January 26, 2015 through February 3, 2015. The play will be presented to 6th graders in the school system.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
Theatre for Young America, in partnership with Kansas City Kansas Public Schools and Arts Partners (a division of Kansas City Young Audiences) will tour The Toughest Kid in the World 2015 to all eight Kansas City, Kansas middle schools from January 26, 2015 through February 3, 2015. The play will be presented to 6th graders in the school system.
Kyle Hatley to Star in AN ILIAD, Running 1/23-2/15 at KC Rep
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with An Iliad, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Director Jerry Genochio and starring the return of former Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Resident Director Kyle Hatley.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with An Iliad, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Director Jerry Genochio and starring the return of former Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Resident Director Kyle Hatley.
THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE Opens 1/10 at The J
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2015
What do you need to be happy? A big life? Great art? Or just a good suppository? These are the critical, albeit comedic, questions explored in 'The Tale of the Allergist's Wife,' opening Saturday, Jan. 10 and running through Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Jewish Community Center, 'The J.'
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2015
What do you need to be happy? A big life? Great art? Or just a good suppository? These are the critical, albeit comedic, questions explored in 'The Tale of the Allergist's Wife,' opening Saturday, Jan. 10 and running through Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Jewish Community Center, 'The J.'
Claybourne Elder, Jessiee Datino & More to Star in KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA; David Cromer Directs
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen today announced casting for the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, to be directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Angels in America , which transformed the landscape of American theatre when it premiered in 1991, is a riveting, thought-provoking masterpiece about sexuality, identity, religion, and American's history and future, set in the AIDS crisis of the late 1980s.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2015
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen today announced casting for the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America, to be directed by MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow David Cromer. Angels in America , which transformed the landscape of American theatre when it premiered in 1991, is a riveting, thought-provoking masterpiece about sexuality, identity, religion, and American's history and future, set in the AIDS crisis of the late 1980s.
Dance the Night Away at Union Station's CENTENNIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2014
New Year's Eve at Union Station is back! A party like no other in a venue like no other. Don't miss NEW YEAR'S SWINGIN' EVE with the DAVE STEPHENS BAND! All of KC is invited to come for that infectious Gatsby-era, big band swing jazz, and dance the night all the way into the new year.
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2014
New Year's Eve at Union Station is back! A party like no other in a venue like no other. Don't miss NEW YEAR'S SWINGIN' EVE with the DAVE STEPHENS BAND! All of KC is invited to come for that infectious Gatsby-era, big band swing jazz, and dance the night all the way into the new year.
Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 26, 2014
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
Tickets on Sale for KC Rep's 50th Anniversary Season, Featuring OUR TOWN, ANGELS IN AMERICA, STICKY TRAPS and More
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2014
Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the 2014-15 season, continuing its tradition of presenting stirring classics and evocative new works created by the finest local and national talent available.
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2014
Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the 2014-15 season, continuing its tradition of presenting stirring classics and evocative new works created by the finest local and national talent available.
Dance the Night Away at Union Station's CENTENNIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2014
New Year's Eve at Union Station is back! A party like no other in a venue like no other. Don't miss NEW YEAR'S SWINGIN' EVE with the DAVE STEPHENS BAND! All of KC is invited to come for that infectious Gatsby-era, big band swing jazz, and dance the night all the way into the new year.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2014
New Year's Eve at Union Station is back! A party like no other in a venue like no other. Don't miss NEW YEAR'S SWINGIN' EVE with the DAVE STEPHENS BAND! All of KC is invited to come for that infectious Gatsby-era, big band swing jazz, and dance the night all the way into the new year.
Theatre for Young America to Present THE TOUGHEST KID IN THE WORLD 2015
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014
Theatre for Young America presents The Toughest Kid in the World 2015 from January 20ththrough January 24, 2015 on the H & R Block City Stage. The H&R Block City Stage is on level B in Union Station, which is located at 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014
Theatre for Young America presents The Toughest Kid in the World 2015 from January 20ththrough January 24, 2015 on the H & R Block City Stage. The H&R Block City Stage is on level B in Union Station, which is located at 30 W. Pershing Road in Kansas City, Missouri.
Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
BWW Special Coverage: MURDER ON THE ORNAMENT EXPRESS Changes Venues
by Steve Wilson - December 18, 2014
With the recent closing of The Golden Ox, The Mystery Train is moving over to The Tiffany Ballroom, 903 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 to finish its production of Murder on the Ornament Express, which runs through January 3. The effected performances include December 26, 27, 31 (New Year's Eve), January 2, and 3rd. The shows are an interactive mystery game complete with a delicious dinner and many shady characters, starring Trevor Tournear, Nikki Susco-Taylor, and Stephanie Charlton.
by Steve Wilson - December 18, 2014
With the recent closing of The Golden Ox, The Mystery Train is moving over to The Tiffany Ballroom, 903 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 to finish its production of Murder on the Ornament Express, which runs through January 3. The effected performances include December 26, 27, 31 (New Year's Eve), January 2, and 3rd. The shows are an interactive mystery game complete with a delicious dinner and many shady characters, starring Trevor Tournear, Nikki Susco-Taylor, and Stephanie Charlton.
BWW Review: A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS CABARET SHOW! Continues at Off Center Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - December 16, 2014
Scrooge walking into the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center would have had the Bah Humbug chased from him with the second performance of A Spectacular Christmas Cabaret Show! Anyone entering the theater without the Christmas spirit would leave filled with joy over the gift Musical Theater Heritage is presenting to audiences this holiday season.
by Steve Wilson - December 16, 2014
Scrooge walking into the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center would have had the Bah Humbug chased from him with the second performance of A Spectacular Christmas Cabaret Show! Anyone entering the theater without the Christmas spirit would leave filled with joy over the gift Musical Theater Heritage is presenting to audiences this holiday season.
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