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Photos: LA CAGE aux FOLLES at Music Theater Heritage

Photos: LA CAGE aux FOLLES at Music Theater Heritage

by BWW News Desk — August 2, 2024
Music Theater Heritage has released a first look at photos from its production of LA CAGE aux FOLLES, the fourth production in MTH's 2024 Season.
Comedian Matt Friend Announced as New Host for KC SuperStar Finals

Comedian Matt Friend Announced as New Host for KC SuperStar Finals

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2024
Comedian, actor and impersonator Matt Friend steps in as the celebrity host for this year’s KC SuperStar Finals, which will be held on Sunday, Aug.
Theatre in the Park Presents SISTER ACT Through August 3

Theatre in the Park Presents SISTER ACT Through August 3

by BWW News Desk — July 29, 2024
Theatre in the Park will present Sister Act, the disco-infused musical comedy that promises to have you dancing in your seats and laughing all the way to the convent.
Review: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL At Theatre In The Park

Review: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL At Theatre In The Park

by Alan Portner — July 29, 2024
The final show of Theater In The Park’s 2024 outdoor season is a musical version of the 1992 film comedy “SISTER ACT.
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at White Theatre

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — July 28, 2024
What did our critic think of THE LITTLE MERMAID at White Theatre?
Review: MOULIN ROUGE THE MUSICAL at American Theatre Guild

Review: MOULIN ROUGE THE MUSICAL at American Theatre Guild

by Alan Portner — July 26, 2024
MOULIN ROUGE The Musical Is something entirely new to the wave of Juke Box musicals overwhelming the Great White Way.
Theatre In The Park to Present SISTER ACT This Summer

Theatre In The Park to Present SISTER ACT This Summer

by BWW News Desk — July 23, 2024
Experience the disco-infused musical comedy SISTER ACT at Theatre in the Park.
Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at New Theatre & Restaurant

Review: DISNEY'S NEWSIES at New Theatre & Restaurant

by Alan Portner — July 16, 2024
This production of NEWSIES, directed and choreographed by Jerry Jay Cranford and assisted by Christina Burton, features a cast of twenty-two dancers and singers, plus constantly in motion LED backdrops, a bridge flown high off the stage floor, combined with three matching stair/tower units strategic
Theatre Atchison PRO To Present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Theatre Atchison PRO To Present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

by BWW News Desk — July 16, 2024
Theatre Atchison PRO will present an immersive, faith-based dinner theatre production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at the Atchison Event Center.
KCAT to Bring TROUBLE IN MIND To KC For The First Time In 50 Years

KCAT to Bring TROUBLE IN MIND To KC For The First Time In 50 Years

by BWW News Desk — July 14, 2024
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2024/2025 20th Anniversary Season with Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress.
Adam Bashian, Abby C. Smith & More to Join Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's CHARLIE AND TH

Adam Bashian, Abby C. Smith & More to Join Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2024
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY from July 19-28, featuring music from HAIRSPRAY songwriters and classic film hits.
Charlotte Street Executive/Artistic Director Announces Resignation; National Search f

Charlotte Street Executive/Artistic Director Announces Resignation; National Search for New Leadership Begins

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2024
After nine years as Executive/Artistic Director at Charlotte Street, Amy Kligman publicly shared her plans to exit the organization at the end of 2024.
HELLO, DOLLY! Takes Center Stage at Theatre in the Park This Week

HELLO, DOLLY! Takes Center Stage at Theatre in the Park This Week

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2024
“Hello, Dolly!” opens Friday, July 12 and runs through Sunday, July 14 and returns for a second week from Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, July 20.
Cast & Creatives Announced for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Music Theatre Heritage

Cast & Creatives Announced for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Music Theatre Heritage

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2024
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater located in Crown Center, has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of La Cage aux Folles.
Cast and Creatives Set For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Music Theater Heritage

Cast and Creatives Set For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Music Theater Heritage

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2024
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of La Cage aux Folles.
Review: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Central Standard Theatre

Review: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Central Standard Theatre

by Alan Portner — July 6, 2024
It is not often an audience gets the chance to participate in the developmental process of making significant art that also qualifies as fun.
Ernie Nolan Chosen as Next Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre

Ernie Nolan Chosen as Next Artistic Director of Unicorn Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 2, 2024
 Unicorn Theatre has announced that Ernie Nolan has been  chosen as its next Artistic Director.
Feature: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Just Off Broadway Theatre

Feature: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Just Off Broadway Theatre

by Alan Portner — July 1, 2024
BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA is a comedic take by Neil Salvage on a not very well remembered, but extremely important meeting of world leaders during the waning days of the World War II in Europe.
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes To The White Theatre This Month

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes To The White Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 1, 2024
'Disney's The Little Mermaid' will come to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J (Jewish Community Center) on Saturday, July 6, where it will run for 14 performances on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through July 28.
Previews: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Central Standard Theatre

Previews: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Central Standard Theatre

by Alan Portner — June 25, 2024
Recently, I watched and chuckled at an early rehearsal of a show called BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA.
Tennessee Playwrights Studio to Present THAT WOMAN - THE MONOLOGUE SHOW at KC Fringe

Tennessee Playwrights Studio to Present THAT WOMAN - THE MONOLOGUE SHOW at KC Fringe

by BWW News Desk — June 22, 2024
Explore the untold stories of women connected to President John F.
Theatre In The Park Sets Sail With ANYTHING GOES, Beginning Next Week

Theatre In The Park Sets Sail With ANYTHING GOES, Beginning Next Week

by BWW News Desk — June 22, 2024
Theatre in the Park will present Cole Porter's musical comedy ANYTHING GOES from June 28 to July 6.
Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to The Lyceum With Broadway's Sydney J

Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to The Lyceum With Broadway's Sydney Jones and Don Richard

by BWW News Desk — June 20, 2024
The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre debut of Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville opens this month.
Review: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Park

Review: ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Theatre In The Park

by Alan Portner — June 18, 2024
Second show this spring at the Shawnee Mission Park Theatre In The Park, is ANASTASIA, a 2017 fairy tale based on a wished-for result concerning the Russian Grand Duchess Anatasia.
Midwest Trust Center Announces CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS For 2024-2025 Season

Midwest Trust Center Announces CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS For 2024-2025 Season

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2024
The Midwest Trust Center has announced the addition of Christmas with the Celts for their 2024-2025 season.

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