BWW Reviews: OUR TOWN Opens the 50th Season for the Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Steve Wilson - September 15, 2014
Our Town opened the 50th season of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre on Friday September 12 at the Spencer Theater located on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Thornton Wilder wrote the 1938 classic and winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama that has weathered time to remain one of the most popular plays of all time.
by Steve Wilson - September 15, 2014
Our Town opened the 50th season of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre on Friday September 12 at the Spencer Theater located on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Thornton Wilder wrote the 1938 classic and winner of the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama that has weathered time to remain one of the most popular plays of all time.
The Coterie Opens 2014-15 Season with ROSA PARKS AND THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT, 9/23-10/19
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 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 September 23 - October 19, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 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 September 23 - October 19, 2014.
Summit Theatre Group Stages ALL MY SONS, Now thru 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2014
Summit Theatre Group will present Arthur Miller's award winning play 'ALL MY SONS' live, on stage, at the MCC Longview Cultural Arts Center tonight, September 12th through September 21st.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2014
Summit Theatre Group will present Arthur Miller's award winning play 'ALL MY SONS' live, on stage, at the MCC Longview Cultural Arts Center tonight, September 12th through September 21st.
BWW Review: MUSICAL MONDAY Hits New Heights in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - September 09, 2014
Nine of the finest voices in Kansas City Theater made their way to the stage of the Off Center Theatre on September 8 to appear on Musical Monday and presented the audience with a night that will not be forgotten. Musical Monday began with only a handful of entertainers, Tim Scott, Jeremy Watson, and Chad Gerlt among a few others, with no microphones performing for a small audience. Over the last six seasons, the popularity of the show has caused Musical Theater Heritage to add a second night Tuesday September 9 to the schedule.
by Steve Wilson - September 09, 2014
Nine of the finest voices in Kansas City Theater made their way to the stage of the Off Center Theatre on September 8 to appear on Musical Monday and presented the audience with a night that will not be forgotten. Musical Monday began with only a handful of entertainers, Tim Scott, Jeremy Watson, and Chad Gerlt among a few others, with no microphones performing for a small audience. Over the last six seasons, the popularity of the show has caused Musical Theater Heritage to add a second night Tuesday September 9 to the schedule.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Unicorn Theatre's HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2014
Hands on a Hardbody is a new rock musical about 10 Texans whose new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end and armed with nothing but hope and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In this hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Check out a first look at highlights below!
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2014
Hands on a Hardbody is a new rock musical about 10 Texans whose new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end and armed with nothing but hope and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In this hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Check out a first look at highlights below!
BWW Reviews: The MAGICAL MURDERY TOUR Rolls Down the Tracks at The Mystery Train in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - September 08, 2014
The Magical Murdery Tour opened on Friday September 5 at the Golden Ox restaurant in Kansas City, Mo. Written by Michael M. Dragen the The Mystery Train production is directed by Wendy Thompson. The Golden Ox and Californos in Westport share the stage for the dinner theater that runs through October 25.
by Steve Wilson - September 08, 2014
The Magical Murdery Tour opened on Friday September 5 at the Golden Ox restaurant in Kansas City, Mo. Written by Michael M. Dragen the The Mystery Train production is directed by Wendy Thompson. The Golden Ox and Californos in Westport share the stage for the dinner theater that runs through October 25.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of HANDS ON A HARDBODY at Unicorn Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - September 08, 2014
Hands on a Hardbody is a new rock musical about 10 Texans whose new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end and armed with nothing but hope and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In this hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Check out a first look at highlights below!
by Christina Mancuso - September 08, 2014
Hands on a Hardbody is a new rock musical about 10 Texans whose new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end and armed with nothing but hope and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In this hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Check out a first look at highlights below!
BWW Review: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Outrageously Funny Opens 41st Season at the Unicorn Theatre
by Steve Wilson - September 07, 2014
On August 17 Cynthia Levin was honored by the Unicorn Theatre when the Main Stage was renamed the Levin Stage by the Board of Directors and the staff. On Saturday night September 6 the now Levin Stage was christened with one of the best performances to be presented in the 41 seasons of the Unicorn Theatre. Hands on a Hardbody opened the 41st season for the Unicorn with a marvelous production directed by Missy Koonce, with musical direction by Angie Benson and choreography by Christina Burton.
by Steve Wilson - September 07, 2014
On August 17 Cynthia Levin was honored by the Unicorn Theatre when the Main Stage was renamed the Levin Stage by the Board of Directors and the staff. On Saturday night September 6 the now Levin Stage was christened with one of the best performances to be presented in the 41 seasons of the Unicorn Theatre. Hands on a Hardbody opened the 41st season for the Unicorn with a marvelous production directed by Missy Koonce, with musical direction by Angie Benson and choreography by Christina Burton.
KC Rep's 50th Anniversary Season Opens with David Cromer's OUR TOWN Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre will open its 50th anniversary celebration with the Kansas City premiere of David Cromer's Our Town, an enduring American story which examines the everyday lives of an average town's citizens in the early twentieth century. Our Town, one of the greatest American plays written by Thornton Wilder, the three-time Pulitzer prize-winning playwright and novelist will be directed by David Cromer, MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant recipient and director of KC Rep's 2009 production of The Glass Menagerie which received national and local critical acclaim. This co-production with UMKC Theatre will feature redesigned seating at Spencer Theatre in the James C. Olson performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus. The show will run tnight, September 5 through 28th.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre will open its 50th anniversary celebration with the Kansas City premiere of David Cromer's Our Town, an enduring American story which examines the everyday lives of an average town's citizens in the early twentieth century. Our Town, one of the greatest American plays written by Thornton Wilder, the three-time Pulitzer prize-winning playwright and novelist will be directed by David Cromer, MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant recipient and director of KC Rep's 2009 production of The Glass Menagerie which received national and local critical acclaim. This co-production with UMKC Theatre will feature redesigned seating at Spencer Theatre in the James C. Olson performing Arts Center on the UMKC campus. The show will run tnight, September 5 through 28th.
Unicorn Theatre's HANDS ON A HARDBODY Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2014
Hands on a Hardbody is a new rock musical about 10 Texans whose new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end and armed with nothing but hope and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In this hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2014
Hands on a Hardbody is a new rock musical about 10 Texans whose new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end and armed with nothing but hope and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In this hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream.
Act One to Hold Auditions for SEUSSICAL 9/2-4
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
Act 1 Theatre is holding auditions for Seussical, Jr. for ages 5-19 on September 2-4. Performances will be November 20-22.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2014
Act 1 Theatre is holding auditions for Seussical, Jr. for ages 5-19 on September 2-4. Performances will be November 20-22.
Summit Theatre Group to Stage ALL MY SONS, 9/12-21
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
Summit Theatre Group will present Arthur Miller's award winning play 'ALL MY SONS' live, on stage, at the MCC Longview Cultural Arts Center September 12th through September 21st.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014
Summit Theatre Group will present Arthur Miller's award winning play 'ALL MY SONS' live, on stage, at the MCC Longview Cultural Arts Center September 12th through September 21st.
KC Actors Theatre Presents HAMLET and 'ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN' in Rep This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2014
Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced the opening of the centerpiece of its 10th season: a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. The plays will be performed on alternating nights at Union Station's H&R Block City Stage and begin previews tonight, August 26th. The opening nights will be September 4th for Hamlet and September 5th for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2014
Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced the opening of the centerpiece of its 10th season: a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. The plays will be performed on alternating nights at Union Station's H&R Block City Stage and begin previews tonight, August 26th. The opening nights will be September 4th for Hamlet and September 5th for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.
BWW Reviews: GHOST-WRITER Opens the 2014-2015 Season for Spinning Tree Theatre
by Steve Wilson - August 25, 2014
A tear glistened as it rolled down her cheek, and the audience knew they had seen something special. That something special was the opening night of Ghost-Writer at the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City on Saturday August 23. Michael Grayman directs the Spinning Tree Theatre production of Michael Hollinger's Ghost-Writer. The production opens the 2014-2015 season for Spinning Tree, and if this is an indication of the remainder of the season, it is going to be a marvelous ride.
by Steve Wilson - August 25, 2014
A tear glistened as it rolled down her cheek, and the audience knew they had seen something special. That something special was the opening night of Ghost-Writer at the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City on Saturday August 23. Michael Grayman directs the Spinning Tree Theatre production of Michael Hollinger's Ghost-Writer. The production opens the 2014-2015 season for Spinning Tree, and if this is an indication of the remainder of the season, it is going to be a marvelous ride.
Lyric Opera Hosts OVER THERE! 1914 Tribute Benefit at WWI Museum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2014
In conjunction with the centennial of World War I and the Kansas City debut of the Pulitzer Prize winning production of Silent Night, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents Over There! at the National World War I Museum tonight, August 23. This 1914 field dining experience, co-chaired by Trudy and Jack Gabriel, will include a cabaret performance featuring music of the era.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2014
In conjunction with the centennial of World War I and the Kansas City debut of the Pulitzer Prize winning production of Silent Night, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents Over There! at the National World War I Museum tonight, August 23. This 1914 field dining experience, co-chaired by Trudy and Jack Gabriel, will include a cabaret performance featuring music of the era.
STAGE TUBE: Starlight Theatre Takes on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
by Stage Tube - August 21, 2014
Less than 24 hours after being challenged by their staff, the executive management of Starlight Theatre accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and went feet first into the Shirley Bush Helzberg Fountain and Garden of the Stars on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 20. Watch them complete the challenge below!
by Stage Tube - August 21, 2014
Less than 24 hours after being challenged by their staff, the executive management of Starlight Theatre accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and went feet first into the Shirley Bush Helzberg Fountain and Garden of the Stars on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 20. Watch them complete the challenge below!
KC Actors Theatre to Present HAMLET and 'ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN' in Rep This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2014
Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced the opening of the centerpiece of its 10th season: a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2014
Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced the opening of the centerpiece of its 10th season: a rotating repertory of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.
BWW Preview: HANDS ON A HARDBODY, Coming to the Newly Renamed Levin Stage
by Steve Wilson - August 20, 2014
Hand on a Hardbody opens the Unicorn Theatre's 41st season on September 3, on the newly renamed Levin Stage. In a ceremony on August 10 The Unicorn Theatre renamed the Main Stage to honor Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin.
by Steve Wilson - August 20, 2014
Hand on a Hardbody opens the Unicorn Theatre's 41st season on September 3, on the newly renamed Levin Stage. In a ceremony on August 10 The Unicorn Theatre renamed the Main Stage to honor Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin.
Unicorn Theatre to Present HANDS ON A HARDBODY, 9/3-28
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2014
Hands on a Hardbody is a new rock musical about 10 Texans whose new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end and armed with nothing but hope and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In this hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream.
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2014
Hands on a Hardbody is a new rock musical about 10 Texans whose new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end and armed with nothing but hope and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In this hard-fought contest, only one winner can drive away with the American dream.
Act One to Hold Auditions for SEUSSICAL 9/2-4
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2014
Act 1 Theatre is holding auditions for Seussical, Jr. for ages 5-19 on September 2-4. Performances will be November 20-22.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2014
Act 1 Theatre is holding auditions for Seussical, Jr. for ages 5-19 on September 2-4. Performances will be November 20-22.
BWW Special Coverage: A TOAST TO U: OWNING OUR FUTURE Honors Supporters and Cynthia Levin at the Unicorn Theatre
by Steve Wilson - August 18, 2014
A Toast to U: Owning Our Future was presented at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. on Sunday August 17. The event was held to honor patrons who donated money to the theater, enabling them to buy the building and to officially rename and unveil The Levin Stage.
by Steve Wilson - August 18, 2014
A Toast to U: Owning Our Future was presented at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. on Sunday August 17. The event was held to honor patrons who donated money to the theater, enabling them to buy the building and to officially rename and unveil The Levin Stage.
BWW Reviews: CLOSER THAN EVER Raises Funds for The Barn Players
by Steve Wilson - August 16, 2014
Closer Than Ever opened Friday night at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. The play with lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and music by David Shire is the yearly musical fundraiser for the Barn Players. On Friday night, Danielle Gibbs with Premiere Designs sold jewelry in the lobby, with 25% of the proceeds going to the Barn Players, and will return for Sunday's performance.
by Steve Wilson - August 16, 2014
Closer Than Ever opened Friday night at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. The play with lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and music by David Shire is the yearly musical fundraiser for the Barn Players. On Friday night, Danielle Gibbs with Premiere Designs sold jewelry in the lobby, with 25% of the proceeds going to the Barn Players, and will return for Sunday's performance.
The Barn Players Present Three Special Performances of CLOSER THAN EVER as a Benefit Fundraiser This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
For 59th consecutive seasons the Barn Players, the city's largest, oldest and most renowned community theatre,' will present a special musical benefit to raise funds for season productions, Barn Junior and Barn Kids activities and for various operational needs, with three special performances of the musical production 'CLOSER THAN EVER'. The Barn Players is a 501-3-c not-for-profit organization.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2014
For 59th consecutive seasons the Barn Players, the city's largest, oldest and most renowned community theatre,' will present a special musical benefit to raise funds for season productions, Barn Junior and Barn Kids activities and for various operational needs, with three special performances of the musical production 'CLOSER THAN EVER'. The Barn Players is a 501-3-c not-for-profit organization.
BWW Reviews: BARE: A POP OPERA, Now Playing at the Goppert Theatre
by Steve Wilson - August 13, 2014
Home Grown Theatre and XS Lighting have created one of the first "Green Shows" using entirely LED lighting in Kansas City. Bare: A Pop Opera runs through Wednesday August 13 at the Goppert Theatre on the Avila University campus. Home Grown Theatre Company is a non-profit company run solely by students.
by Steve Wilson - August 13, 2014
Home Grown Theatre and XS Lighting have created one of the first "Green Shows" using entirely LED lighting in Kansas City. Bare: A Pop Opera runs through Wednesday August 13 at the Goppert Theatre on the Avila University campus. Home Grown Theatre Company is a non-profit company run solely by students.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Opens 2014-15 Season with THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS ON MAN-IN-THE-MOON MARIGOLDS
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off its exciting 10th Year with Paul Zindel's Pulitzer Prize winning play, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. The company's plays this season all center around the theme 'The Art of the Family'…perhaps better known as 'The Art of the Dysfunctional Family.'
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2014
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off its exciting 10th Year with Paul Zindel's Pulitzer Prize winning play, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. The company's plays this season all center around the theme 'The Art of the Family'…perhaps better known as 'The Art of the Dysfunctional Family.'
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