Barn Players to Present LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, 11/7-23
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
Next at The Barn Players is "La Cage Aux Folles" - the hilarious play is the winner of six Tony Awards and was made into the popular movie "The Birdcage". The show will play November 7th through November 23rd with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 at the Barn Players and is the theatre group's final 2014 regular season production.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2014
Next at The Barn Players is "La Cage Aux Folles" - the hilarious play is the winner of six Tony Awards and was made into the popular movie "The Birdcage". The show will play November 7th through November 23rd with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 at the Barn Players and is the theatre group's final 2014 regular season production.
David Cromer to Direct KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA in 2015
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014
Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, announced that acclaimed director David Cromer will direct a major revival of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning Angels in America as part of KC Rep's 50th anniversary 2014-15 season.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014
Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, announced that acclaimed director David Cromer will direct a major revival of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning Angels in America as part of KC Rep's 50th anniversary 2014-15 season.
BWW Review: ALICE (IN WONDERLAND) Opens the Kansas City Ballet Season
by Steve Wilson - October 11, 2014
Alice fell down the rabbit hole and into the hearts of Kansas City on Friday October 10 at the opening and Kansas City premiere of Alice (in Wonderland) produced by the Kansas City Ballet Company. Opening the 57th season for the Kansas City Ballet the full-length ballet is a delightful interpretation of Lewis Carroll's, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and characters from Alice Through the Looking Glass.
by Steve Wilson - October 11, 2014
Alice fell down the rabbit hole and into the hearts of Kansas City on Friday October 10 at the opening and Kansas City premiere of Alice (in Wonderland) produced by the Kansas City Ballet Company. Opening the 57th season for the Kansas City Ballet the full-length ballet is a delightful interpretation of Lewis Carroll's, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and characters from Alice Through the Looking Glass.
BWW Reviews: DANNY & THE DEEP BLUE SEA, Drama at its Best in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - October 10, 2014
You do not have to be a large production company to work with the finest actors in Kansas City. Different Choices Productions proved that at their preview of their dark comedy Danny & The Deep Blue Sea on Thursday October 9. Directed by Bob Linebarger the show is being staged in the Buffalo Room behind the Westport Flea Market.
by Steve Wilson - October 10, 2014
You do not have to be a large production company to work with the finest actors in Kansas City. Different Choices Productions proved that at their preview of their dark comedy Danny & The Deep Blue Sea on Thursday October 9. Directed by Bob Linebarger the show is being staged in the Buffalo Room behind the Westport Flea Market.
Theatre for Young America Opens 41st Season with NATE THE GREAT, 10/21-11/15
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 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 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 10, 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 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.
BWW Reviews: MAMMA MIA! a Smash Hit at the Music Hall in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - October 09, 2014
Mamma Mia! what a way to open a season. Mamma Mia! the feel-good musical that has over 5,000 performances on Broadway opened Tuesday October 7 at the Music Hall in Kansas City, MO. Phyllida Lloyd directs the Broadway Across America special engagement that runs through Sunday October 12. Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus wrote the music and lyrics with choreography by Anthony Van Laast.
by Steve Wilson - October 09, 2014
Mamma Mia! what a way to open a season. Mamma Mia! the feel-good musical that has over 5,000 performances on Broadway opened Tuesday October 7 at the Music Hall in Kansas City, MO. Phyllida Lloyd directs the Broadway Across America special engagement that runs through Sunday October 12. Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus wrote the music and lyrics with choreography by Anthony Van Laast.
Barn Players' 2015 Season Flex Pass Now Available
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2014
The Barn Players 2015 60th Anniversary Season Flex Pass is now on sale - you get six 2015 season show tickets for the price of five and the unique Flex Pass gives holders the flexibility to use the six tickets as you wish; for individual shows or for selected shows with a guest.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2014
The Barn Players 2015 60th Anniversary Season Flex Pass is now on sale - you get six 2015 season show tickets for the price of five and the unique Flex Pass gives holders the flexibility to use the six tickets as you wish; for individual shows or for selected shows with a guest.
Nominations Open for the 2014 Kansas City Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 07, 2014
Nominations have now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards!
by BWW Special Coverage - October 07, 2014
Nominations have now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards!
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER to Play Coterie Theatre, 11/4-1/4/2015
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2014
Rudolph and friends will visit Kansas City's Coterie Theatre 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 - October 07, 2014
Rudolph and friends will visit Kansas City's Coterie Theatre November 4, 2014 - January 4, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and are available at 816.474.6552 or www.thecoterie.org.
BWW Review: THE NORMAL HEART Opens at the Off Center Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - October 05, 2014
The heart gripping, emotional roller coaster, The Normal Heart opened at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center on October 3. Larry Kramer wrote the largely autobiographical play that opened in 1985 Off-Broadway and on Broadway in April of 2011. The Normal Heart considered one of the best plays to deal with the epidemic was also one of the first productions to bring it to the stage.
by Steve Wilson - October 05, 2014
The heart gripping, emotional roller coaster, The Normal Heart opened at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center on October 3. Larry Kramer wrote the largely autobiographical play that opened in 1985 Off-Broadway and on Broadway in April of 2011. The Normal Heart considered one of the best plays to deal with the epidemic was also one of the first productions to bring it to the stage.
Summit Theatre Group Presents Gala, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2014
The Summit Theatre Group will present a Gala evening of great food and great entertainment on Saturday evening, November 15th at the beautiful Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd street, in Lees Summit, the theatre group's annual fund-raiser. The Gala will be an evening of great food, great music, great fun and great performances; it is fast becoming one of Lees Summit's social highlights.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2014
The Summit Theatre Group will present a Gala evening of great food and great entertainment on Saturday evening, November 15th at the beautiful Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd street, in Lees Summit, the theatre group's annual fund-raiser. The Gala will be an evening of great food, great music, great fun and great performances; it is fast becoming one of Lees Summit's social highlights.
The Barn Players Presents LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, 11/07-23
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2014
Next up at The Barn Players is 'La Cage Aux Folles' - the play is the winner of six Tony Awards and was made into the popular movie 'The Birdcage'. The show will play November 7th through November 23rd with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 at the Barn Players and is the theatre group's final 2014 regular season production.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2014
Next up at The Barn Players is 'La Cage Aux Folles' - the play is the winner of six Tony Awards and was made into the popular movie 'The Birdcage'. The show will play November 7th through November 23rd with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 at the Barn Players and is the theatre group's final 2014 regular season production.
BWW Review: SONGS, SCENES & STORIES: 40 YEARS OF OCTA Benefits the Olathe Civic Theater Association
by Steve Wilson - October 04, 2014
Songs, Scenes & Stories: 40 Years of OCTA opened on Friday night October 3 at the Olathe Civic Theatre Association in Olathe, Kan. Written and compiled by Shelly Stewart Banks, Rebekah Grieb, and Peter Leondedis the program celebrates the 40th birthday of the theatrical company.
by Steve Wilson - October 04, 2014
Songs, Scenes & Stories: 40 Years of OCTA opened on Friday night October 3 at the Olathe Civic Theatre Association in Olathe, Kan. Written and compiled by Shelly Stewart Banks, Rebekah Grieb, and Peter Leondedis the program celebrates the 40th birthday of the theatrical company.
BWW Preview: Spinning Tree Theatre Presents VIOLET in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - October 04, 2014
The Spinning Tree Theatre production of the musical Violet opens at the Off Broadway Theatre November 6. Michael Grayman and Andy Parkhurst co-direct the Kansas City premiere, which is one of the first regional theatres to secure the rights to the musical. Angie Benson provides the musical direction and leads a five-piece orchestra.
by Steve Wilson - October 04, 2014
The Spinning Tree Theatre production of the musical Violet opens at the Off Broadway Theatre November 6. Michael Grayman and Andy Parkhurst co-direct the Kansas City premiere, which is one of the first regional theatres to secure the rights to the musical. Angie Benson provides the musical direction and leads a five-piece orchestra.
BWW Preview: MAMMA MIA! Comes to the Music Hall in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - October 04, 2014
The enchanting tale of love, friendship, and the quest to discover the identity of her father comes to the Music Hall in Kansas City when Mamma Mia! takes the stage. Based on the songs of ABBA and written by Catherine Johnson the musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2001, received five Tony Award nominations, two Drama Desk Award nominations, and won the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Stage Performance.
by Steve Wilson - October 04, 2014
The enchanting tale of love, friendship, and the quest to discover the identity of her father comes to the Music Hall in Kansas City when Mamma Mia! takes the stage. Based on the songs of ABBA and written by Catherine Johnson the musical, which debuted on Broadway in 2001, received five Tony Award nominations, two Drama Desk Award nominations, and won the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Stage Performance.
BWW Review: CHEEK TO CHEEK, THE SONGS OF FRED ASTAIRE Opens at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Steve Wilson - October 02, 2014
Cheek to Cheek, the Songs of Fred Astaire opened the 2014-2015 season for the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, MO. The season pays homage to the magical music from the movies with their series Hooray for Hollywood.
by Steve Wilson - October 02, 2014
Cheek to Cheek, the Songs of Fred Astaire opened the 2014-2015 season for the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, MO. The season pays homage to the magical music from the movies with their series Hooray for Hollywood.
BAD JEWS Comes to the Unicorn Theatre, 10/22-11/16
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 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 01, 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.
BWW Review: History Comes to Life in ROSA PARKS AND THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT At The Coterie Theatre
by Steve Wilson - September 28, 2014
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott opened with a roar on Friday September 26 at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. "When you have your hand in the lion's mouth it is best to pat it on the head. . ." The lion is segregation and it is Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement that is patting it on the head. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, written by Sue Greenberg, opened the 2014-2015 season for the theater.
by Steve Wilson - September 28, 2014
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott opened with a roar on Friday September 26 at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. "When you have your hand in the lion's mouth it is best to pat it on the head. . ." The lion is segregation and it is Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement that is patting it on the head. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, written by Sue Greenberg, opened the 2014-2015 season for the theater.
BWW Preview: SONGS, SCENES & STORIES: 40 YEARS OF OCTA
by Steve Wilson - September 28, 2014
Songs, Scenes, and Stories: 40 Years of OCTA, the Olathe Civic Theatre Association benefit celebrates a rich theater history. OCTA celebrates 40 years of live theater in Olathe for three performances running from October 3 through 5 at the theatre located at 500 E. Loula Street in Olathe, Kan.
by Steve Wilson - September 28, 2014
Songs, Scenes, and Stories: 40 Years of OCTA, the Olathe Civic Theatre Association benefit celebrates a rich theater history. OCTA celebrates 40 years of live theater in Olathe for three performances running from October 3 through 5 at the theatre located at 500 E. Loula Street in Olathe, Kan.
The Coterie Opens 2014-15 Season with ROSA PARKS AND THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT, Now thru 10/19
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
The Coterie opens its 2014/2015 Season with Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a drama that interweaves the compelling true story of Rosa Parks with dynamic and uplifting songs from the period. Directed by Brad Shaw, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott will be performed live on stage today, September 23 - October 19, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2014
The Coterie opens its 2014/2015 Season with Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a drama that interweaves the compelling true story of Rosa Parks with dynamic and uplifting songs from the period. Directed by Brad Shaw, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott will be performed live on stage today, September 23 - October 19, 2014.
BWW Review: LOST IN YONKERS- a Magnificent Opening for the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - September 21, 2014
It will make you laugh, make you want to cry, and make you want to see it again, Neil Simon's Lost In Yonkers opened Saturday September 20 at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City. Karen Paisley directs the amazing production that marks the 10th season of the theatrical company and their 50th production. One member of the audience told me she had seen Lost in Yonkers in New York and preferred the Met production, with the smaller more intimate stage.
by Steve Wilson - September 21, 2014
It will make you laugh, make you want to cry, and make you want to see it again, Neil Simon's Lost In Yonkers opened Saturday September 20 at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City. Karen Paisley directs the amazing production that marks the 10th season of the theatrical company and their 50th production. One member of the audience told me she had seen Lost in Yonkers in New York and preferred the Met production, with the smaller more intimate stage.
BWW Review: HAIR Opens at the Barn Players in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - September 21, 2014
Step into the dawning of the Age of Aquarius with Hair now playing at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. The musical with book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, and music by Galt MacDermot opened Friday September 19 and runs through October 5. The original rock musical opened Off-Broadway in 1967 at the Joseph Papp's Public Theater and in 1968 opened on Broadway running for 1,750 performances.
by Steve Wilson - September 21, 2014
Step into the dawning of the Age of Aquarius with Hair now playing at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. The musical with book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, and music by Galt MacDermot opened Friday September 19 and runs through October 5. The original rock musical opened Off-Broadway in 1967 at the Joseph Papp's Public Theater and in 1968 opened on Broadway running for 1,750 performances.
Barn Players Present HAIR, Now thru 10/5
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2014
'HAIR' the rock musical that sparked the journey of youth through the 60's and 70's is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, playing today, September 19th through Sunday October 5th.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2014
'HAIR' the rock musical that sparked the journey of youth through the 60's and 70's is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, playing today, September 19th through Sunday October 5th.
KC Rep's 50th Anniversary Season Continues with THE WHO & THE WHAT, Opening 10/17
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 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 October 17 through November 16. High resolution photos can be found here .
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 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 October 17 through November 16. High resolution photos can be found here .
William Inge Center for the Arts Welcomes Karen Carpenter as New Interim Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
Karen Carpenter, a producer, director and teacher, a theater-maker for more than 30 years, has been appointed the interim Artistic Director of the William Inge Center for the Arts and the 34th Annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The Inge Festival is the Official Theater Festival of the State of Kansas, hosted on the campus of Independence Community College, which houses the William Inge archives.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2014
Karen Carpenter, a producer, director and teacher, a theater-maker for more than 30 years, has been appointed the interim Artistic Director of the William Inge Center for the Arts and the 34th Annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The Inge Festival is the Official Theater Festival of the State of Kansas, hosted on the campus of Independence Community College, which houses the William Inge archives.
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