Shmuel Ashkenasi Comes to Park ICM in March
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2024
The International Center for Music at Park University has announced an upcoming concert featuring world-renowned violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2024
The International Center for Music at Park University has announced an upcoming concert featuring world-renowned violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces 2024 Tour Schedule For KCREP FOR ALL, March 7 - 17
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the 2024 tour schedule of KCRep for All, a FREE community tour bringing the magic of theatre throughout Kansas City in community centers, public libraries, and non-profit organization spaces. KCRep for All is in its third year and has been met with enthusiasm and glowing reviews.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2024
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the 2024 tour schedule of KCRep for All, a FREE community tour bringing the magic of theatre throughout Kansas City in community centers, public libraries, and non-profit organization spaces. KCRep for All is in its third year and has been met with enthusiasm and glowing reviews.
Spotlight: LITTLE WOMEN at Midwest Trust Center
by BWW Special Offer - January 31, 2024
See Little Women the Musical at the Midwest Trust Center
by BWW Special Offer - January 31, 2024
See Little Women the Musical at the Midwest Trust Center
Review: THE PROM at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - January 30, 2024
What did our critic think of THE PROM at White Theatre? Running now at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center is a production of a new musical dealing with the serious subjects of celebrity, gender identity and social intolerance run wild that somehow still offers the audience a real feel-good experience.
by Alan Portner - January 30, 2024
What did our critic think of THE PROM at White Theatre? Running now at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center is a production of a new musical dealing with the serious subjects of celebrity, gender identity and social intolerance run wild that somehow still offers the audience a real feel-good experience.
TRAIN To Perform At Starlight Theatre In July 2024
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2024
Today, TRAIN announces their 2024 co-headline North America tour, including a stop at Starlight Theatre Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2024
Today, TRAIN announces their 2024 co-headline North America tour, including a stop at Starlight Theatre Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
LITTLE WOMAN Comes To Midwest Trust Center February 10th
by Joshua Wright - January 29, 2024
The Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College will present the acclaimed Broadway musical LITTLE WOMEN on Saturday, February 10 at 4 and 8 PM. Based on the beloved classic novel, this captivating and charming new production from Big League Productions, Inc. is filled with stunning music and bristles with energy, creating a completely wholesome treat perfect for the whole family.
by Joshua Wright - January 29, 2024
The Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College will present the acclaimed Broadway musical LITTLE WOMEN on Saturday, February 10 at 4 and 8 PM. Based on the beloved classic novel, this captivating and charming new production from Big League Productions, Inc. is filled with stunning music and bristles with energy, creating a completely wholesome treat perfect for the whole family.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Kauffman Center
by Alan Portner - January 24, 2024
Connor McPherson’s “Girl from the North Country” enjoyed the Kansas City opening of its first national tour at the Kauffman Center on Tuesday night for a one week residency. McPherson has written and directed a “slice of life” show and filled in the blank spaces with songs from Bob Dylan’s career. “Girl” might be categorized as a “Juke Box” musical like “Jersey Boys” or “Mama Mia,” but this is certainly not that. This is not a musical play about Bob Dylan.
by Alan Portner - January 24, 2024
Connor McPherson’s “Girl from the North Country” enjoyed the Kansas City opening of its first national tour at the Kauffman Center on Tuesday night for a one week residency. McPherson has written and directed a “slice of life” show and filled in the blank spaces with songs from Bob Dylan’s career. “Girl” might be categorized as a “Juke Box” musical like “Jersey Boys” or “Mama Mia,” but this is certainly not that. This is not a musical play about Bob Dylan.
THE PROM is Coming to Kansas City's The White Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2024
Popular Broadway Musical 'The Prom' is coming to The White Theatre at The J in Kansas City. The show tells the story of a high school student named Emma who fights for her right to bring her girlfriend to prom.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2024
Popular Broadway Musical 'The Prom' is coming to The White Theatre at The J in Kansas City. The show tells the story of a high school student named Emma who fights for her right to bring her girlfriend to prom.
KIDS BOP LIVE 2024 To Perform At Starlight Theatre June 20
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
Today, KIDZ BOP, the #1 kids' music brand, and Live Nation announce an all-new tour, KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024, including a stop at Starlight Theatre Thursday, July 20, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2024
Today, KIDZ BOP, the #1 kids' music brand, and Live Nation announce an all-new tour, KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024, including a stop at Starlight Theatre Thursday, July 20, 2024.
Review: GASLIGHT at Union Station
by Alan Portner - January 20, 2024
They say you never forget your first. That was certainly the situation for a former Scotland Yard Police Inspector named Rough (played by John Rensenhouse). Oddly, Inspector Rough had no known first name. Rough’s first bloody murder case in 1865 remained unsolved fifteen years after the event.
by Alan Portner - January 20, 2024
They say you never forget your first. That was certainly the situation for a former Scotland Yard Police Inspector named Rough (played by John Rensenhouse). Oddly, Inspector Rough had no known first name. Rough’s first bloody murder case in 1865 remained unsolved fifteen years after the event.
JOHNNY CASH: THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE Comes to the Kauffman Center in February
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present JOHNNY CASH – THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE. This brand-new concert event is part of the 23–24 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season and will take the Kauffman Center stage Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present JOHNNY CASH – THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE. This brand-new concert event is part of the 23–24 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season and will take the Kauffman Center stage Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Review: JUDGEMENT AT NUREMBERG at MET's Warwick Theatre
by Alan Portner - January 13, 2024
“Judgement at Nuremberg” at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre’s (MET) Warwick Theatre is a fictional rendering of the 1947 Judge’s War Crime Trial held at Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. “Judgement at Nuremberg” is a painful remembrance of an attempt to both punish those accountable for the barbarisms committed in the name of the German state and to be consciously impartial in the administration of an accused’s trial rights. Eighteen million people died at the hands of the Third Reich and its National Socialist (NAZI) leaders. Six and a half million of the dead comprised two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population. It was a determined and deliberate stated goal of genocide of a people. Post war, many of Europe’s surviving Jews fled places they had lived for millenniums in favor of reestablishing a sovereign state in their ancestral homeland where they could finally feel safe. It is ironic that this play opened in Kansas City on the very day that South Africa brought an accusation of genocide against the descendants of the survivors, today’s Israelis, at the International Court of Justice. The play centers on three main characters. One is Dan Heyward, a retired American District Court Judge called to lead a panel of three non-biased jurists in the trial of three NAZI era judicial officials. The second is a renowned German Judge named Ernst Janning. Janning had once sat in the chair similar to America’s Attorney General during pre-NAZI days. The third character is a youngish defense attorney named Oscar Rolfe, a volunteer defender of the estimable Ernst Janning. Janning initially refuses to recognize the authority of the court. It is two years since the end of the war in Europe. The scope of the evil that was done has become clear. The question facing the court is how far down into the German Bureaucracy must consequences for the German people reach? Usual suspects have already been tried, convicted, jailed, executed, or committed suicide. What is left to adjudicate are those who have allowed the worst to happen and why they allowed it. Were they true believers? Were they people who went along in hopes the system would self-correct? Is there any defense for crimes against humanity? Judge Heyward is our eyes as we attempt to understand how this monstrosity that was the Third Reich could have ever happened. “Judgement at Nuremberg” by Abby Mann is sixty-three years-old, yet it mirrors the Donald Trump era in exquisite detail. The arguments put forward in the staged court and from Judge Heyward’s investigation are heard in today’s legal briefs almost word for word. This makes “Judgement” frightening and important for 2024 audiences to see. When you see this play, you will recognize modern, living associates of the past administration mouthing dialog written before they reached their majority. MET has done an excellent job of casting. Director Karen Paisley has choreographed an exquisite twenty-four scene, two-act play in precise detail using minimal, yet effective set pieces. The few conceits adopted for this production work exceptionally well. Most acting is restrained and understated; except for two or three explosions from wholly appropriate characters when needed. Ms. Paisley has incorporated vintage documentary film from the era and what almost seems like a motion picture score backing up the action. “Judgement” is the third iteration of this story by Abby Mann, born Abraham Goodman, a son of Russian Jewish immigrants to the United States. The story first appeared as a television episode of Playhouse 90 in 1957, a feature film in 1961, and this version, a Broadway play in 2001. The Broadway version of “Judgement” was performed a total of fifty-six times. The expanded filmed version recently became available on “Prime Video.” The leading cast members in the MET production are John Clancy as Judge Dan Heywood, Tim Ahlenius as Ernst Janning, and Michael Dragen as Oscar Rolfe. They are backed up by a fine supporting cast. All the characters in this play are products of the playwright’s imagination. They are inspired by similar, real life people. True, historic situations influenced the plot and the legal arguments. “Judgement at Nuremberg” continues at the Warwick Theatre through January 21. Tickets are available at https://www.warwickkc.org/ or by telephone at (816) 569-3226.
by Alan Portner - January 13, 2024
“Judgement at Nuremberg” at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre’s (MET) Warwick Theatre is a fictional rendering of the 1947 Judge’s War Crime Trial held at Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. “Judgement at Nuremberg” is a painful remembrance of an attempt to both punish those accountable for the barbarisms committed in the name of the German state and to be consciously impartial in the administration of an accused’s trial rights. Eighteen million people died at the hands of the Third Reich and its National Socialist (NAZI) leaders. Six and a half million of the dead comprised two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population. It was a determined and deliberate stated goal of genocide of a people. Post war, many of Europe’s surviving Jews fled places they had lived for millenniums in favor of reestablishing a sovereign state in their ancestral homeland where they could finally feel safe. It is ironic that this play opened in Kansas City on the very day that South Africa brought an accusation of genocide against the descendants of the survivors, today’s Israelis, at the International Court of Justice. The play centers on three main characters. One is Dan Heyward, a retired American District Court Judge called to lead a panel of three non-biased jurists in the trial of three NAZI era judicial officials. The second is a renowned German Judge named Ernst Janning. Janning had once sat in the chair similar to America’s Attorney General during pre-NAZI days. The third character is a youngish defense attorney named Oscar Rolfe, a volunteer defender of the estimable Ernst Janning. Janning initially refuses to recognize the authority of the court. It is two years since the end of the war in Europe. The scope of the evil that was done has become clear. The question facing the court is how far down into the German Bureaucracy must consequences for the German people reach? Usual suspects have already been tried, convicted, jailed, executed, or committed suicide. What is left to adjudicate are those who have allowed the worst to happen and why they allowed it. Were they true believers? Were they people who went along in hopes the system would self-correct? Is there any defense for crimes against humanity? Judge Heyward is our eyes as we attempt to understand how this monstrosity that was the Third Reich could have ever happened. “Judgement at Nuremberg” by Abby Mann is sixty-three years-old, yet it mirrors the Donald Trump era in exquisite detail. The arguments put forward in the staged court and from Judge Heyward’s investigation are heard in today’s legal briefs almost word for word. This makes “Judgement” frightening and important for 2024 audiences to see. When you see this play, you will recognize modern, living associates of the past administration mouthing dialog written before they reached their majority. MET has done an excellent job of casting. Director Karen Paisley has choreographed an exquisite twenty-four scene, two-act play in precise detail using minimal, yet effective set pieces. The few conceits adopted for this production work exceptionally well. Most acting is restrained and understated; except for two or three explosions from wholly appropriate characters when needed. Ms. Paisley has incorporated vintage documentary film from the era and what almost seems like a motion picture score backing up the action. “Judgement” is the third iteration of this story by Abby Mann, born Abraham Goodman, a son of Russian Jewish immigrants to the United States. The story first appeared as a television episode of Playhouse 90 in 1957, a feature film in 1961, and this version, a Broadway play in 2001. The Broadway version of “Judgement” was performed a total of fifty-six times. The expanded filmed version recently became available on “Prime Video.” The leading cast members in the MET production are John Clancy as Judge Dan Heywood, Tim Ahlenius as Ernst Janning, and Michael Dragen as Oscar Rolfe. They are backed up by a fine supporting cast. All the characters in this play are products of the playwright’s imagination. They are inspired by similar, real life people. True, historic situations influenced the plot and the legal arguments. “Judgement at Nuremberg” continues at the Warwick Theatre through January 21. Tickets are available at https://www.warwickkc.org/ or by telephone at (816) 569-3226.
Future Stages Festival Returns To Kauffman Center June 9
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2024
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced that the 11th annual Future Stages Festival will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2024
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced that the 11th annual Future Stages Festival will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW Awards - January 11, 2024
Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Kansas City! Winners include Stage Right Performing Arts, The New Theatre Springfield Little Theatre and more.
by BWW Awards - January 11, 2024
Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Kansas City! Winners include Stage Right Performing Arts, The New Theatre Springfield Little Theatre and more.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Cast For NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2024
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 60th Anniversary 2023 - 24 season with a riveting and soul-stirring journey, Nina Simone: Four Women, written by Christina Ham, and directed by Malkia Stampley.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2024
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 60th Anniversary 2023 - 24 season with a riveting and soul-stirring journey, Nina Simone: Four Women, written by Christina Ham, and directed by Malkia Stampley.
Theatre Atchison PRO To Produce PIANO (WO)MAN: Songs Of Billy Joel & Elton John
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2024
Theatre Atchison PRO presents PIANO (WO)MAN, a limited one-weekend engagement featuring the songs of Billy Joel & Elton John.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2024
Theatre Atchison PRO presents PIANO (WO)MAN, a limited one-weekend engagement featuring the songs of Billy Joel & Elton John.
WOMEN OF NOTE IN WORDS AND SONG at Midwest Trust Center
by BWW Special Offer - January 09, 2024
Special Offer: See Women of Note in Words and Song at the Midwest Trust Center
by BWW Special Offer - January 09, 2024
Special Offer: See Women of Note in Words and Song at the Midwest Trust Center
WOMEN OF NOTE IN WORDS AND SONG Comes To Midwest Trust Center 1/13
by Joshua Wright - January 08, 2024
Saturday, January 13 at 8 p.m. – Women of Note in Words and Song is a collaborative performance bringing together the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and the Bach Aria Soloists for an all-female program. The evening includes riveting scenes from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” “Hamlet,” “Taming of the Shrew” and more.
by Joshua Wright - January 08, 2024
Saturday, January 13 at 8 p.m. – Women of Note in Words and Song is a collaborative performance bringing together the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and the Bach Aria Soloists for an all-female program. The evening includes riveting scenes from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” “Hamlet,” “Taming of the Shrew” and more.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Present The Classic Victorian Thriller GASLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2024
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents the classic Victorian thriller 'Gaslight (Angel Street)' by Patrick Hamilton. This edge-of-your-seat thriller starts January 17th at the City Stage in Union Station.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2024
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents the classic Victorian thriller 'Gaslight (Angel Street)' by Patrick Hamilton. This edge-of-your-seat thriller starts January 17th at the City Stage in Union Station.
Kauffman Center Presents TRAILBLAZING TALKS - 2% Neanderthal: Redrawing Our Family Tree
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2024
Join us at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for Trailblazing Talks - 2% Neanderthal: Redrawing Our Family Tree. Discover the latest research on human evolution and our connection to Neanderthals. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of our ancient ancestors.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2024
Join us at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for Trailblazing Talks - 2% Neanderthal: Redrawing Our Family Tree. Discover the latest research on human evolution and our connection to Neanderthals. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of our ancient ancestors.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Kansas City Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Kansas City Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2023
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, as part of the 23–24 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season.
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2023
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, as part of the 23–24 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season.
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Kansas City Awards; DREAMGIRLS, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Theatre In The Park INDOOR to Present SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL For The Holidays
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
The Whos return to Theatre in the Park INDOOR this holiday season with 'Seussical The Musical'! Join Dr. Seuss' beloved characters for a family-friendly show from Dec. 8-23 in Overland Park, Kansas.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
The Whos return to Theatre in the Park INDOOR this holiday season with 'Seussical The Musical'! Join Dr. Seuss' beloved characters for a family-friendly show from Dec. 8-23 in Overland Park, Kansas.
BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; DREAMGIRLS, A RAISIN IN THE SUN, & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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