CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Begins 6/17 at The Coterie
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2014
Everyone's favorite fine, four-fendered friend, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, lands at The Coterie in Kansas City this summer. Based on the hit MGM motion picture and featuring The Sherman Brothers' original music from the film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang receives its Theatre for Young Audiences World Premiere as part of The Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, directed by Jeff Church, from June 17 - August 3, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2014
Everyone's favorite fine, four-fendered friend, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, lands at The Coterie in Kansas City this summer. Based on the hit MGM motion picture and featuring The Sherman Brothers' original music from the film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang receives its Theatre for Young Audiences World Premiere as part of The Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, directed by Jeff Church, from June 17 - August 3, 2014.
MOTHER DIVINE: THE MUSICAL Coming to Potter Theatre, Begin. 7/11
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2014
MOTHER DIVINE: The Musical will be produced by Western Playhouse, an equity company, and directed by Bob Willenbrink. Broadway and New York performer Randy Davis (Guys and Dolls, All Shook Up, Peter Pan and Harlem Song), and Betti O, a winner of Showtime's Amateur Night at the famed Apollo Theatre anchor the cast.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2014
MOTHER DIVINE: The Musical will be produced by Western Playhouse, an equity company, and directed by Bob Willenbrink. Broadway and New York performer Randy Davis (Guys and Dolls, All Shook Up, Peter Pan and Harlem Song), and Betti O, a winner of Showtime's Amateur Night at the famed Apollo Theatre anchor the cast.
William Inge Center Offers Ongoing Contest to Sing a Duet with Jim Brickman at the Astra Arts Festival, 7/3; Deadline 6/15
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
The William Inge Center for the Arts, in association with the inaugural Astra Arts Festival, is offering attendees the opportunity to audition for a chance to perform a duet with nationally renowned pianist, Jim Brickman.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
The William Inge Center for the Arts, in association with the inaugural Astra Arts Festival, is offering attendees the opportunity to audition for a chance to perform a duet with nationally renowned pianist, Jim Brickman.
KC Rep Receives $3 Million Pledge for Spencer Renovation
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) today announced a $3 million lead gift from the Hall Family Foundation in support of its 50th Anniversary Celebration project to renovate Spencer Theatre and lobby as well as a $2 million gift to UMKC Theatre for student scholarships. This gift is the largest in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's history.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2014
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) today announced a $3 million lead gift from the Hall Family Foundation in support of its 50th Anniversary Celebration project to renovate Spencer Theatre and lobby as well as a $2 million gift to UMKC Theatre for student scholarships. This gift is the largest in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's history.
BWW Previews: BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Comes to the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City Tonight
by Steve Wilson - June 04, 2014
The comedy about Hollywood stereotypes, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark comes to the Unicorn Theatre tonight, June 4, with opening night on June 7. Missy Koonce directs the Unicorn production written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Nottage won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2009 for her play Ruined. At the time, she wrote Ruined she was working on a second project, which ended up being By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
by Steve Wilson - June 04, 2014
The comedy about Hollywood stereotypes, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark comes to the Unicorn Theatre tonight, June 4, with opening night on June 7. Missy Koonce directs the Unicorn production written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Nottage won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2009 for her play Ruined. At the time, she wrote Ruined she was working on a second project, which ended up being By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
BWW Preview: RHAPSODY IN GERSHWIN a Tribute to Ira and George at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Steve Wilson - June 02, 2014
Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Mo. presents Rhapsody in Gershwin, a tribute to the works of brothers George and Ira Gershwin. Commissioned in the 1920s and 1930s the brothers wrote songs for Broadway, jazz clubs, concert halls, and films. Rhapsody in Gershwin opens on June 6 on the stage at Quality Hill Playhouse.
by Steve Wilson - June 02, 2014
Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Mo. presents Rhapsody in Gershwin, a tribute to the works of brothers George and Ira Gershwin. Commissioned in the 1920s and 1930s the brothers wrote songs for Broadway, jazz clubs, concert halls, and films. Rhapsody in Gershwin opens on June 6 on the stage at Quality Hill Playhouse.
Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theater Picks in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - June 01, 2014
With the summer months, just ahead most of the professional theater companies in Kansas City will be closing down their 2013-2014 season. Through the summer, local community theaters will be staging productions, but there is still time to see the end of this year's season.
by Steve Wilson - June 01, 2014
With the summer months, just ahead most of the professional theater companies in Kansas City will be closing down their 2013-2014 season. Through the summer, local community theaters will be staging productions, but there is still time to see the end of this year's season.
BWW Review: AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, the Best Dramatic Play in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - June 01, 2014
Watching the play August: Osage County it is easy to understand why it won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. You only need to watch a few minutes of the Barn Players production to know that you are in for something special. Before the evening is over you realize you are viewing the best dramatic production to appear in Kansas City in the last several seasons. August: Osage County, written by Tracy Letts, opened Friday May 30 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan.
by Steve Wilson - June 01, 2014
Watching the play August: Osage County it is easy to understand why it won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. You only need to watch a few minutes of the Barn Players production to know that you are in for something special. Before the evening is over you realize you are viewing the best dramatic production to appear in Kansas City in the last several seasons. August: Osage County, written by Tracy Letts, opened Friday May 30 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan.
Branson Attempts Longest SHINDIG SHUFFLE Today
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2014
As the first annual Ozark Mountain Shindig - A Springtastic Celebration winds down; the final event planned is an attempt to set the world's longest Shindig line dance. Branson stars, area employees, residents, family, friends, and visitors will join together tonight, May 31 at 10:30 PM to dance the 'Shindig Shuffle'.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2014
As the first annual Ozark Mountain Shindig - A Springtastic Celebration winds down; the final event planned is an attempt to set the world's longest Shindig line dance. Branson stars, area employees, residents, family, friends, and visitors will join together tonight, May 31 at 10:30 PM to dance the 'Shindig Shuffle'.
The Barn Players Present AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, Now thru 6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
'AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY', the critically acclaimed Broadway play by Tracy Letts and winner of a Pulitzer Prize, is the next production at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The Show opens today, May 30th playing through Sunday June 15th -- Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 o'clock. The show is a Kansas City community theatre premiere.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014
'AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY', the critically acclaimed Broadway play by Tracy Letts and winner of a Pulitzer Prize, is the next production at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The Show opens today, May 30th playing through Sunday June 15th -- Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 o'clock. The show is a Kansas City community theatre premiere.
Win a Chance to Duet with Pianist Jim Brickman at the ASTRA Arts Festival, July 3
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
The deadline is nearing to enter the contest to sing with nationally renowned pianist Jim Brickman during his July 3 concert at Independence Memorial Hall.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
The deadline is nearing to enter the contest to sing with nationally renowned pianist Jim Brickman during his July 3 concert at Independence Memorial Hall.
BWW Reviews: The Best Show in KC This Year - SANDY HACKETT'S RAT PACK SHOW
by Steve Wilson - May 28, 2014
A chill went up and down my spine; did I step back in time when I entered through the door? Did I land in Las Vegas, at the Sands watching a show starring the Rat Pack? No, I landed at the hilarious and most entertaining show performed in Kansas City this theatrical season. Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show opened on Tuesday May 27 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by Billy Karl the show marks the end of the 2013-2014 season for the Theater League of Kansas City.
by Steve Wilson - May 28, 2014
A chill went up and down my spine; did I step back in time when I entered through the door? Did I land in Las Vegas, at the Sands watching a show starring the Rat Pack? No, I landed at the hilarious and most entertaining show performed in Kansas City this theatrical season. Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show opened on Tuesday May 27 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Directed by Billy Karl the show marks the end of the 2013-2014 season for the Theater League of Kansas City.
China Circus to Perform at Remington Theatre, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
General Admission Tickets purchased in advance are $19.99 for adults ($29.99 day of show). Ages 6 through 17 years are $9.95 and children 5 years and under are free (one per paid adult). Tickets are on sale now at Remington's and may be purchased from 9-5pm, M-F prior to show day, and until 7:00pm show time on Thursday, June 5. Call 417-889-6628 to purchase tickets in advance.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2014
General Admission Tickets purchased in advance are $19.99 for adults ($29.99 day of show). Ages 6 through 17 years are $9.95 and children 5 years and under are free (one per paid adult). Tickets are on sale now at Remington's and may be purchased from 9-5pm, M-F prior to show day, and until 7:00pm show time on Thursday, June 5. Call 417-889-6628 to purchase tickets in advance.
BWW Previews: BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Coming to the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, 6/4
by Steve Wilson - May 27, 2014
The comedy about Hollywood stereotypes, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark comes to the Unicorn Theatre June 4, with opening night on June 7. Missy Koonce directs the Unicorn production written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Nottage won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2009 for her play Ruined. At the time, she wrote Ruined she was working on a second project, which ended up being By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
by Steve Wilson - May 27, 2014
The comedy about Hollywood stereotypes, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark comes to the Unicorn Theatre June 4, with opening night on June 7. Missy Koonce directs the Unicorn production written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Nottage won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2009 for her play Ruined. At the time, she wrote Ruined she was working on a second project, which ended up being By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
Theater League of Kansas City Presents SANDY HACKETT'S RAT PACK SHOW, Now thru 6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
Theater League of Kansas City presents Hackett Miller's hit musical, 'Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show' at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for its Broadway Series in Kansas City, Mo., tonight, May 27 through June 1.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
Theater League of Kansas City presents Hackett Miller's hit musical, 'Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show' at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for its Broadway Series in Kansas City, Mo., tonight, May 27 through June 1.
Branson to Attempt Longest SHINDIG SHUFFLE, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2014
As the first annual Ozark Mountain Shindig - A Springtastic Celebration winds down; the final event planned is an attempt to set the world's longest Shindig line dance. Branson stars, area employees, residents, family, friends, and visitors will join together on Saturday May 31 at 10:30 PM to dance the 'Shindig Shuffle'. Lena Hughes, co-owner of the Hughes Brothers Theatre and the visionary behind the 'Shindig Shuffle' line dance says, 'Anyone wishing to participate on the night of May 31 is invited to lineup on the sidewalks alongHwy 76 from Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre to the corner of Hwy 76 & Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. If you're representing a particular business or organization or just yourself we encourage you to bring banners, signs, and to wear-t-shirts.' Sue Braun from the Vacation Channel says, 'Turn your car radio and outside speakers to radio station My 100.1 Radio and the song will first play at 10:30 PM, and play again at 10:35 PM and at 10:40 PM.'
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2014
As the first annual Ozark Mountain Shindig - A Springtastic Celebration winds down; the final event planned is an attempt to set the world's longest Shindig line dance. Branson stars, area employees, residents, family, friends, and visitors will join together on Saturday May 31 at 10:30 PM to dance the 'Shindig Shuffle'. Lena Hughes, co-owner of the Hughes Brothers Theatre and the visionary behind the 'Shindig Shuffle' line dance says, 'Anyone wishing to participate on the night of May 31 is invited to lineup on the sidewalks alongHwy 76 from Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre to the corner of Hwy 76 & Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. If you're representing a particular business or organization or just yourself we encourage you to bring banners, signs, and to wear-t-shirts.' Sue Braun from the Vacation Channel says, 'Turn your car radio and outside speakers to radio station My 100.1 Radio and the song will first play at 10:30 PM, and play again at 10:35 PM and at 10:40 PM.'
The Barn Players Present AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, 5/30-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2014
'AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY', the critically acclaimed Broadway and Pulitzer Prize winning play by Tracy Letts, is the next production at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission - playing May 30th through June 15th - it is a Kansas City community theatre premiere.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2014
'AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY', the critically acclaimed Broadway and Pulitzer Prize winning play by Tracy Letts, is the next production at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission - playing May 30th through June 15th - it is a Kansas City community theatre premiere.
The Barn Kids' to Present DISNEY'S CINDERELLA-KIDS, 6/17 - 6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2014
The Barn Kids, grades 3-7, will present the Disney classic CINDERELLA-KIDS the evenings of June 17th, 18th and 19th at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission; curtain at 7:30 p.m. The production follows the first of two summer theatre workshops for the youngsters where they learn about theatre and stage presentations.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2014
The Barn Kids, grades 3-7, will present the Disney classic CINDERELLA-KIDS the evenings of June 17th, 18th and 19th at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission; curtain at 7:30 p.m. The production follows the first of two summer theatre workshops for the youngsters where they learn about theatre and stage presentations.
RIGHT BETWEEN THE EARS Comes to Kansas City for 2014 Hear NOW Festival, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014
The award-winning comedy show Right Between the Ears hauls its big bag of radio spoofery to Kansas City for a live performance at the 2014 Hear NOW Festival -- Saturday, June 21 at 7:30pm at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main. Joining the Right Between the Ears cast for this special performance are singer/actress Barbara Rosenblat, 'the Meryl Streep of audiobooks' and a Broadway/TV veteran; and 10-time Audie Award-winner, actor and BBC broadcaster Simon Vance.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2014
The award-winning comedy show Right Between the Ears hauls its big bag of radio spoofery to Kansas City for a live performance at the 2014 Hear NOW Festival -- Saturday, June 21 at 7:30pm at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main. Joining the Right Between the Ears cast for this special performance are singer/actress Barbara Rosenblat, 'the Meryl Streep of audiobooks' and a Broadway/TV veteran; and 10-time Audie Award-winner, actor and BBC broadcaster Simon Vance.
Nancy Opel Leads FEARLESS VOICE Master Class with KC's Barn Players Today
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014
A MASTER CLASS with Nancy Opel, Tony-nominated Broadway actress and a Kansas City native, titled 'FEARLESS VOICE' will be hosted by Kansas City's Barn Players today, May 22nd beginning at 2 o'clock at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2014
A MASTER CLASS with Nancy Opel, Tony-nominated Broadway actress and a Kansas City native, titled 'FEARLESS VOICE' will be hosted by Kansas City's Barn Players today, May 22nd beginning at 2 o'clock at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission.
Nancy Opel Leads FEARLESS VOICE Master Class with KC's Barn Players Today
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014
A MASTER CLASS with Nancy Opel, Tony-nominated Broadway actress and a Kansas City native, titled 'FEARLESS VOICE' will be hosted by Kansas City's Barn Players today, May 22nd beginning at 2 o'clock at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2014
A MASTER CLASS with Nancy Opel, Tony-nominated Broadway actress and a Kansas City native, titled 'FEARLESS VOICE' will be hosted by Kansas City's Barn Players today, May 22nd beginning at 2 o'clock at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission.
BWW Preview: SANDY HACKETT'S RAT PACK SHOW Coming to Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - May 18, 2014
Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show, presented by the Theater League of Kansas City, comes to the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts on May 27. The show marks the end of the 2013-2014 season for the Theater League.
by Steve Wilson - May 18, 2014
Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show, presented by the Theater League of Kansas City, comes to the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts on May 27. The show marks the end of the 2013-2014 season for the Theater League.
BWW Review: Premiere of FLOWERS IN THE WARDROBE is Hilarious Romp Into Land of Talking Animals & Witches
by Steve Wilson - May 18, 2014
The premiere of Flowers in the Wardrobe currently is playing at the Arts Asylum at 1000 E. 9th in Kansas City, Mo. Produced by Whim Productions and directed by Steven Eubank it is the first full-length production by the theatrical company. Eubank brings his flamboyant comedy style to the show, giving the audience an abundance of humor and wit. 'We're so excited to have Steven on board! His campy aesthetic is a perfect fit for the crazy story I've written,' Kevin King said.
by Steve Wilson - May 18, 2014
The premiere of Flowers in the Wardrobe currently is playing at the Arts Asylum at 1000 E. 9th in Kansas City, Mo. Produced by Whim Productions and directed by Steven Eubank it is the first full-length production by the theatrical company. Eubank brings his flamboyant comedy style to the show, giving the audience an abundance of humor and wit. 'We're so excited to have Steven on board! His campy aesthetic is a perfect fit for the crazy story I've written,' Kevin King said.
BWW Previews: The Heartland Men's Chorus Brings VEGAS BABY to the Folly Theater
by Steve Wilson - May 15, 2014
The Heartland Men's Chorus brings Vegas Baby to the Folly Theater in Kansas City, to mark their summer concert. Expecting large crowds for the event, a third night's performance has been added to the star-studded affair. Vegas Baby appears at the Folly Theater Friday June 13 through Sunday June 15.
by Steve Wilson - May 15, 2014
The Heartland Men's Chorus brings Vegas Baby to the Folly Theater in Kansas City, to mark their summer concert. Expecting large crowds for the event, a third night's performance has been added to the star-studded affair. Vegas Baby appears at the Folly Theater Friday June 13 through Sunday June 15.
BWW Reviews: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Provides a Lot of Entertainment in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - May 13, 2014
A Little Night Music, produced by Spinning Tree Theatre, is now playing at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. Michael Grayman directs an immensely talented cast for the play with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. The musical opened on Broadway in 1973 based on a film by Ingmar Bergman. Andy Parkhurst designed the choreography, which early in Act I is impressive as the performers entangle themselves on stage. This production marks the largest cast utilized by Spinning Tree Theatre.
by Steve Wilson - May 13, 2014
A Little Night Music, produced by Spinning Tree Theatre, is now playing at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. Michael Grayman directs an immensely talented cast for the play with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. The musical opened on Broadway in 1973 based on a film by Ingmar Bergman. Andy Parkhurst designed the choreography, which early in Act I is impressive as the performers entangle themselves on stage. This production marks the largest cast utilized by Spinning Tree Theatre.
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