BWW Preview: MURDER ON THE ORNAMENT EXPRESS Closes the 10th Season for the Mystery Train Theatre
by Steve Wilson - November 08, 2014
The Mystery Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theater concludes their tenth season with Murder on the Ornament Express opening November 14, 2014 and running through January 3, 2015. The interactive murder mystery takes place at the Golden Ox restaurant and Californos Westport on selected dates.
by Steve Wilson - November 08, 2014
The Mystery Train Murder Mystery Dinner Theater concludes their tenth season with Murder on the Ornament Express opening November 14, 2014 and running through January 3, 2015. The interactive murder mystery takes place at the Golden Ox restaurant and Californos Westport on selected dates.
Works by Mary Sue Price and Rhianna Yazzie Set for Readings Series at William Inge Center for the Arts Today
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2014
Playwrights Mary Sue Price and Rhianna Yazzie, the current Playwrights-in-Residence for the William Inge Center for the Arts, at Independence Community College (ICC), will each have a play presented as part of our New Play Readings program today, November 8th at 2pm & 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2014
Playwrights Mary Sue Price and Rhianna Yazzie, the current Playwrights-in-Residence for the William Inge Center for the Arts, at Independence Community College (ICC), will each have a play presented as part of our New Play Readings program today, November 8th at 2pm & 7pm.
The Barn Players Present LA CAG AUX FOLLES, Now thru 11/23
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014
Opening this Today evening at the Barn Players is 'La Cage Aux Folles' - the hilarious musical that won six Tony Awards and was made into the popular movie 'The Birdcage'; the show will play through November 23rd with performances Today and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, it is the theatre group's final 2014 regular season production.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014
Opening this Today evening at the Barn Players is 'La Cage Aux Folles' - the hilarious musical that won six Tony Awards and was made into the popular movie 'The Birdcage'; the show will play through November 23rd with performances Today and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, it is the theatre group's final 2014 regular season production.
Olathe Civic Theatre Association's THE BEST MAN Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014
The Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its 40th Anniversary Season with Gore Vidal's 'The Best Man,' which runs tonight, Nov. 7-23.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2014
The Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its 40th Anniversary Season with Gore Vidal's 'The Best Man,' which runs tonight, Nov. 7-23.
BWW Reviews: Dark Drama COLUMBUS DAY, Thought Provoking
by Steve Wilson - November 05, 2014
The world premiere of Columbus Day, a play by Forrest Attaway, closed on Sunday November 2 at the Living Room Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. Attaway stated the work began as a 60-minute production and over the last eight years, he developed into a full-length play. Bryan Moses directed the dark drama about poor choices, death, and misgiven trusts.
by Steve Wilson - November 05, 2014
The world premiere of Columbus Day, a play by Forrest Attaway, closed on Sunday November 2 at the Living Room Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. Attaway stated the work began as a 60-minute production and over the last eight years, he developed into a full-length play. Bryan Moses directed the dark drama about poor choices, death, and misgiven trusts.
Works by Mary Sue Price and Rhianna Yazzie Set for Readings Series at William Inge Center for the Arts, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
Playwrights Mary Sue Price and Rhianna Yazzie, the current Playwrights-in-Residence for the William Inge Center for the Arts, at Independence Community College (ICC), will each have a play presented as part of our New Play Readings program on Saturday, November 8th at 2pm & 7pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
Playwrights Mary Sue Price and Rhianna Yazzie, the current Playwrights-in-Residence for the William Inge Center for the Arts, at Independence Community College (ICC), will each have a play presented as part of our New Play Readings program on Saturday, November 8th at 2pm & 7pm.
KC Rep Receives Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Matching Grant
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) today announced a $200,000 matching challenge grant from the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation to support expanded programming and activities during KC Rep's 50th Anniversary. KC Rep has until December 31, 2014 to match the $200,000 challenge grant with additional community support.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) today announced a $200,000 matching challenge grant from the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation to support expanded programming and activities during KC Rep's 50th Anniversary. KC Rep has until December 31, 2014 to match the $200,000 challenge grant with additional community support.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Plays the Coterie Theatre, Now thru Jan 4
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
Rudolph and friends will visit Kansas City's Coterie Theatre tonight, November 4, 2014 - January 4, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and are available at 816.474.6552 or www.thecoterie.org.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2014
Rudolph and friends will visit Kansas City's Coterie Theatre tonight, November 4, 2014 - January 4, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and are available at 816.474.6552 or www.thecoterie.org.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Open 11/21
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with the beloved holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, directed by Jerry Genochio. Performances run November 21 through December 26 at UMKC's Spencer Theatre. Since 1981, more than half a million audience members have fallen in love with Dicken's ageless story of the ghostly experiences of the hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical Christmas Eve. Press night is Saturday, November 29th, 8pm curtain.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with the beloved holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, directed by Jerry Genochio. Performances run November 21 through December 26 at UMKC's Spencer Theatre. Since 1981, more than half a million audience members have fallen in love with Dicken's ageless story of the ghostly experiences of the hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical Christmas Eve. Press night is Saturday, November 29th, 8pm curtain.
The Barn Players Present LA CAG AUX FOLLES, 11/07-23
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2014
Opening this Friday evening at the Barn Players is 'La Cage Aux Folles' - the hilarious musical that won six Tony Awards and was made into the popular movie 'The Birdcage'; the show will play through November 23rd with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, it is the theatre group's final 2014 regular season production.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2014
Opening this Friday evening at the Barn Players is 'La Cage Aux Folles' - the hilarious musical that won six Tony Awards and was made into the popular movie 'The Birdcage'; the show will play through November 23rd with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, it is the theatre group's final 2014 regular season production.
Summit Theatre Group to Hold Dinner Gala, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2014
The Summit Theatre Group will hold their Third Annual Dinner Gala, an evening of great food and great entertainment, on Saturday evening, November 15th at the beautiful Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd street, in Lees Summit; it's the theatre group's annual fund-raiser and is fast becoming one of Lees Summit's top annual social functions.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2014
The Summit Theatre Group will hold their Third Annual Dinner Gala, an evening of great food and great entertainment, on Saturday evening, November 15th at the beautiful Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd street, in Lees Summit; it's the theatre group's annual fund-raiser and is fast becoming one of Lees Summit's top annual social functions.
BWW Review: EDWARD GANT'S AMAZING FEATS OF LONELINESS Too Funny To Miss at the Lawrence Arts Center
by Steve Wilson - November 01, 2014
The first production of the Downtown Underground series at the Lawrence Arts Center, Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness, a hilarious comedy continues through November 8. The play written by Anthony Neilson is a co-production of the Card Table Theatre and the Arts Center.
by Steve Wilson - November 01, 2014
The first production of the Downtown Underground series at the Lawrence Arts Center, Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness, a hilarious comedy continues through November 8. The play written by Anthony Neilson is a co-production of the Card Table Theatre and the Arts Center.
KC Rep Welcomes New Artistic Staff
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen today announced additions to KC Rep's artistic staff. Jason Chanos has been hired as the new Associate Artistic Director and Marissa Wolf in the newly created position as Director of New Work/Artistic Associate. Chanos will begin January 5, 2015 and Wolf will begin December 10, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen today announced additions to KC Rep's artistic staff. Jason Chanos has been hired as the new Associate Artistic Director and Marissa Wolf in the newly created position as Director of New Work/Artistic Associate. Chanos will begin January 5, 2015 and Wolf will begin December 10, 2014.
Olathe Civic Theatre Association's THE BEST MAN Opens 11/7
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2014
The Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its 40th Anniversary Season with Gore Vidal's 'The Best Man,' which runs Nov. 7-23.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2014
The Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its 40th Anniversary Season with Gore Vidal's 'The Best Man,' which runs Nov. 7-23.
BWW Review: BAD JEWS the Hilarious Dark Comedy Opens at the Unicorn Theatre
by Steve Wilson - October 27, 2014
The hilarious comedy, Bad Jews, about death, family, identity, and faith opened Saturday on the Jerome Stage of the Unicorn Theatre. Bad Jews the dark comedy written by Joshua Harmon and directed by Cynthia Levin follows three cousins in a battle over an heirloom.
by Steve Wilson - October 27, 2014
The hilarious comedy, Bad Jews, about death, family, identity, and faith opened Saturday on the Jerome Stage of the Unicorn Theatre. Bad Jews the dark comedy written by Joshua Harmon and directed by Cynthia Levin follows three cousins in a battle over an heirloom.
Thirty-Year Tradition Continues as Music Theatre Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2014
After 30 years as the Midwest's premiere professional training program for students, the group previously known as Music Theatre for Young People is changing its name to Music Theatre Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2014
After 30 years as the Midwest's premiere professional training program for students, the group previously known as Music Theatre for Young People is changing its name to Music Theatre Kansas City.
BWW Reviews: The Secrets of THE WHO & THE WHAT are Revealed on the Copaken Stage
by Steve Wilson - October 25, 2014
From zero to sixty like a fast luxury car is how The Who & The What transitions from a comedy to an intense look at faith, relationships, gender roles, and culture. So sit back it is a delightfully entertaining ride. The Who & The What opened on Friday October 24 at the Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Eric Rosen directs the new play by Ayad Akhtar for the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Akhtar's earlier work Disgraced won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize and opened on Broadway this year.
by Steve Wilson - October 25, 2014
From zero to sixty like a fast luxury car is how The Who & The What transitions from a comedy to an intense look at faith, relationships, gender roles, and culture. So sit back it is a delightfully entertaining ride. The Who & The What opened on Friday October 24 at the Copaken Stage in downtown Kansas City, Mo. Eric Rosen directs the new play by Ayad Akhtar for the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Akhtar's earlier work Disgraced won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize and opened on Broadway this year.
Wonderscope Children's Theatre of Kansas City to Present Theatre for Young America's THE ADVENTURES OF NATE THE GREAT
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014
Wonderscope Children's Theatre of Kansas City presents Theatre for Young America's production of The Adventures of Nate the Great. Wonderscope will offer the presentation on November 22, 2014 at 10:30 am. The Adventures of Nate the Great is free with museum admission. Museum admission is as follows: Ages 3-63 is $7; ages 64 and up is $6; 1 to 2 year olds is $4; infants under 1 year are free; and Wonderscope members are free. Wonderscope is located at 5700 Flint in Shawnee, Kansas.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014
Wonderscope Children's Theatre of Kansas City presents Theatre for Young America's production of The Adventures of Nate the Great. Wonderscope will offer the presentation on November 22, 2014 at 10:30 am. The Adventures of Nate the Great is free with museum admission. Museum admission is as follows: Ages 3-63 is $7; ages 64 and up is $6; 1 to 2 year olds is $4; infants under 1 year are free; and Wonderscope members are free. Wonderscope is located at 5700 Flint in Shawnee, Kansas.
EDWARD GANT'S AMAZING FEATS OF LONELINESS Plays Lawrence Arts Center, Now thru 11/8
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2014
The Lawrence Arts Center in conjunction with Card Table Theatre is proud to present Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness, written by Anthony Neilson and directed by Jacqueline Grunau. The show runs today, October 23, and October 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2014
The Lawrence Arts Center in conjunction with Card Table Theatre is proud to present Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness, written by Anthony Neilson and directed by Jacqueline Grunau. The show runs today, October 23, and October 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8.
BAD JEWS Comes to the Unicorn Theatre, Now thru 11/16
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2014
Bad Jews is a new comedy about Daphna who reunites with her cousins on the day of their grandfather's funeral in the Upper West Side of New York City. When her cousin brings home his non-Jewish girlfriend, a hilarious brawl ensues over a family heirloom. Bad Jews is a thoughtful comedy that tackles love, death, betrayal, the definition of family, and the evolution of contemporary American Judaism. It's about what you choose to believe, when you're chosen.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2014
Bad Jews is a new comedy about Daphna who reunites with her cousins on the day of their grandfather's funeral in the Upper West Side of New York City. When her cousin brings home his non-Jewish girlfriend, a hilarious brawl ensues over a family heirloom. Bad Jews is a thoughtful comedy that tackles love, death, betrayal, the definition of family, and the evolution of contemporary American Judaism. It's about what you choose to believe, when you're chosen.
EDWARD GANT'S AMAZING FEATS OF LONELINESS to Play Lawrence Arts Center, 10/23-11/8
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014
The Lawrence Arts Center in conjunction with Card Table Theatre is proud to present Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness, written by Anthony Neilson and directed by Jacqueline Grunau. The show runs October 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014
The Lawrence Arts Center in conjunction with Card Table Theatre is proud to present Edward Gant's Amazing Feats of Loneliness, written by Anthony Neilson and directed by Jacqueline Grunau. The show runs October 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8.
Theatre for Young America Opens 41st Season with NATE THE GREAT Today
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014
Fresh from celebrating its 40th anniversary of providing quality children's programming to Kansas City's young people on October 4th with a spectacular gala, Theatre for Young America opens its 41st season with a favorite children's tale, The Adventures of Nate the Great. The play will run from today, October 21 through November 15, 2014 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 64108.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014
Fresh from celebrating its 40th anniversary of providing quality children's programming to Kansas City's young people on October 4th with a spectacular gala, Theatre for Young America opens its 41st season with a favorite children's tale, The Adventures of Nate the Great. The play will run from today, October 21 through November 15, 2014 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 64108.
KC Rep's 50th Anniversary Season Continues With THE WHO & THE WHAT, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with the Kansas City premiere of Ayad Akhtar's The Who & The What, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. From the 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Disgraced, Ayad Akhtar's play, The Who & The What takes a passionate and searing look at a family divided by faith, bonded by love and searching for truth in contemporary America. A brilliant young Pakistani writer is focused on finishing a controversial novel that bridges the gulf between her modern life and her traditional heritage. But when her conservative father and sister discover her manuscript, they are all forced to confront the beliefs that define then. This production, at KC Rep's downtown Copaken Stage in the Power & Light District, will run tonight, October 17 through November 16.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with the Kansas City premiere of Ayad Akhtar's The Who & The What, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. From the 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Disgraced, Ayad Akhtar's play, The Who & The What takes a passionate and searing look at a family divided by faith, bonded by love and searching for truth in contemporary America. A brilliant young Pakistani writer is focused on finishing a controversial novel that bridges the gulf between her modern life and her traditional heritage. But when her conservative father and sister discover her manuscript, they are all forced to confront the beliefs that define then. This production, at KC Rep's downtown Copaken Stage in the Power & Light District, will run tonight, October 17 through November 16.
Theatre for Young America to Present JINGLE ARRGH THE WAY!, 11/25-12/27
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
The pirate scalawags of How I Became a Pirate once again dock at the H & R Block City Stage in Union Station when Theatre for Young America presents holiday hilarity with Jingle Arrgh the Way! A Christmas Pirate Adventure from November 25 through December 27, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
The pirate scalawags of How I Became a Pirate once again dock at the H & R Block City Stage in Union Station when Theatre for Young America presents holiday hilarity with Jingle Arrgh the Way! A Christmas Pirate Adventure from November 25 through December 27, 2014.
Summit Theatre Group to Present THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI, 12/4-6
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
Summit Theatre Group, Lees Summit, Missouri, will kick off the 2014 holiday season with the heart-warming musical "THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI" in a dinner theatre setting at the Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW Third Street in Lees Summit, Missouri, December 4th, 5th and 6th. The show is the perfect start to the holiday season, complete with magical moments, humor, wonderful music - it is simply slick holiday entertainment for every member of the family
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
Summit Theatre Group, Lees Summit, Missouri, will kick off the 2014 holiday season with the heart-warming musical "THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI" in a dinner theatre setting at the Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW Third Street in Lees Summit, Missouri, December 4th, 5th and 6th. The show is the perfect start to the holiday season, complete with magical moments, humor, wonderful music - it is simply slick holiday entertainment for every member of the family
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