David Cromer, Gary Griffin, Nathan Louis Jackson and More Set for KC Rep's 50th Season
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2014
Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced his 2014-15 season, its milestone 50th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2014
Eric Rosen, Artistic Director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced his 2014-15 season, its milestone 50th anniversary.
Barn Players Announce 60th Anniversary Season: AVENUE Q, THE PRODUCERS & More
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2014
The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas, the oldest and largest community theatre in the Greater Kansas City area, announced their 60th Anniversary, 2015, six show season today.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2014
The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, Kansas, the oldest and largest community theatre in the Greater Kansas City area, announced their 60th Anniversary, 2015, six show season today.
The Barn Players Present a Master Class with Tony-nominated Nancy Opel, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2014
A MASTER CLASS titled "FEARLESS VOICE" with Nancy Opel, Tony-nominated Broadway actress, will be hosted by The Barn Players on Thursday afternoon, May 22nd. Nancy is a Johnson County native, grew up in Prairie Village and Leawood and is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School, the University of Kansas, and studied drama at Juilliard.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2014
A MASTER CLASS titled "FEARLESS VOICE" with Nancy Opel, Tony-nominated Broadway actress, will be hosted by The Barn Players on Thursday afternoon, May 22nd. Nancy is a Johnson County native, grew up in Prairie Village and Leawood and is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School, the University of Kansas, and studied drama at Juilliard.
Egads! Theatre Company Presents LYSISTRATA JONES: A MUSICAL COMEDY, 6/13-7/13
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2014
EGADS! THEATRE COMPANY presents Lysistrata Jones at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. Opening on Saturday, June 14th and running through Sunday, July 13th.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2014
EGADS! THEATRE COMPANY presents Lysistrata Jones at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. Opening on Saturday, June 14th and running through Sunday, July 13th.
BWW Previews: FLOWERS IN THE WARDROBE, an Original Work Opens in Kansas City Tonight
by Steve Wilson - May 10, 2014
Whim Productions of Kansas City, Mo. describes their next production as, 'Dark, campy classic meets Narnia in Flowers in the Wardrobe.' Written by Producing Artistic Director and founder of Whim Productions, Kevin King, this show is the first full-length play by the theatrical company.
by Steve Wilson - May 10, 2014
Whim Productions of Kansas City, Mo. describes their next production as, 'Dark, campy classic meets Narnia in Flowers in the Wardrobe.' Written by Producing Artistic Director and founder of Whim Productions, Kevin King, this show is the first full-length play by the theatrical company.
Theater League of Kansas City to Present SANDY HACKETT'S RAT PACK SHOW, 5/27-6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 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. May 27 through June 1.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 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. May 27 through June 1.
Lyric Opera of KC Appoints Two to Senior Staff
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2014
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced key appointments to the Company's senior staff.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2014
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced key appointments to the Company's senior staff.
The Barn Kids' to Present DISNEY'S CINDERELLA-KIDS, 6/17 - 6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 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 06, 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.
The Barn Players Present AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, 5/30-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 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 04, 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.
Nancy Opel to Lead FEARLESS VOICE Master Class with KC's Barn Players, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 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 on Thursday, May 22nd beginning at 2 o'clock at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 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 on Thursday, May 22nd beginning at 2 o'clock at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission.
BWW Review: WHITE SANGRIA Opens at the KC Melting Pot
by Steve Wilson - May 04, 2014
The KC Melting Pot production of White Sangria opened Friday night at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Mo to a sparse audience. Harvey Williams the founder of the KC Melting Pot, which is in its inaugural season, directs the play written by Arika Larson. The 2011 Kansas City Fringe Festival, where it won best-selling show in its venue, introduced audiences to White Sangria. Foreign Bodies by Larson premieres at the Artist's Movement later this year in New York.
by Steve Wilson - May 04, 2014
The KC Melting Pot production of White Sangria opened Friday night at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Mo to a sparse audience. Harvey Williams the founder of the KC Melting Pot, which is in its inaugural season, directs the play written by Arika Larson. The 2011 Kansas City Fringe Festival, where it won best-selling show in its venue, introduced audiences to White Sangria. Foreign Bodies by Larson premieres at the Artist's Movement later this year in New York.
Marilyn Maye to Perform with Kansas City Symphony this Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Monday for Kansas City's own musical icon Marilyn Maye and her first appearance with the Kansas City Symphony this fall.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014
Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Monday for Kansas City's own musical icon Marilyn Maye and her first appearance with the Kansas City Symphony this fall.
Nancy Opel to Lead FEARLESS VOICE Master Class with KC's Barn Players, 5/22
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 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 on Thursday, May 22nd beginning at 2 o'clock at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 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 on Thursday, May 22nd beginning at 2 o'clock at the Barn Players Theatre, 6219 Martway in Mission.
BWW Reviews: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL Brings Roars of Laughter to Quality Hill Playhouse
by Steve Wilson - April 30, 2014
You get song, you get dance, and the only thing that is missing is seltzer in your pants. The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! is one of the funniest productions to appear on the Quality Hill Playhouse stage. The musical with lyrics by Joanne Bogart, music by Eric Rockwell and stage direction by Rick Truman is performed in five sidesplitting acts. Each paying homage to composers and lyricist teams, all dealing with the same melodrama plot centering on a woman who cannot pay her rent.
by Steve Wilson - April 30, 2014
You get song, you get dance, and the only thing that is missing is seltzer in your pants. The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! is one of the funniest productions to appear on the Quality Hill Playhouse stage. The musical with lyrics by Joanne Bogart, music by Eric Rockwell and stage direction by Rick Truman is performed in five sidesplitting acts. Each paying homage to composers and lyricist teams, all dealing with the same melodrama plot centering on a woman who cannot pay her rent.
BWW Reviews: WATER BY THE SPOONFUL Now Playing at the Unicorn Theatre
by Steve Wilson - April 30, 2014
Water by the Spoonful a play by Quiara Alegria Hudes currently runs on the Jerome Stage at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. The 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama is the story of an Iraqi war veteran who returns home to discover his mother is running a chat room for recovering addicts. Mark Robbins directs a dynamic cast in this Unicorn production. Robbins has previously directed Good People and God of Carnage co-productions with Kansas City Actors Theatre.
by Steve Wilson - April 30, 2014
Water by the Spoonful a play by Quiara Alegria Hudes currently runs on the Jerome Stage at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. The 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama is the story of an Iraqi war veteran who returns home to discover his mother is running a chat room for recovering addicts. Mark Robbins directs a dynamic cast in this Unicorn production. Robbins has previously directed Good People and God of Carnage co-productions with Kansas City Actors Theatre.
BWW Reviews: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! The Sing Along Production
by Steve Wilson - April 28, 2014
If you have seen the current performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live! at The Coterie, or if you have not seen it and are 13 years old or older you should see it again. The best production of The Coterie season gets even better on Saturday nights at 9 p.m. when it is transformed to a teen-adult sing-along presentation.
by Steve Wilson - April 28, 2014
If you have seen the current performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live! at The Coterie, or if you have not seen it and are 13 years old or older you should see it again. The best production of The Coterie season gets even better on Saturday nights at 9 p.m. when it is transformed to a teen-adult sing-along presentation.
The Barn Players Present AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, 5/30-6/15
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 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 Friday 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 - April 27, 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 Friday 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.
BWW Review: FUNERAL FOR BROTHER JOHN on the Right Track in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 27, 2014
Board The Mystery Train and ride the rails of comedy to the Funeral for Brother John. Wendy Thompson wrote and directed the latest offering of the dinner theater. The Mystery Train runs through June 7, utilizing three different venues for the dinner and show. The Golden Ox at 1600 Genessee Street, Californos at 4124 Pennsylvania in the Westport Entertainment District, and Finnigan's Hall at 503 East 18 Avenue in North Kansas City.
by Steve Wilson - April 27, 2014
Board The Mystery Train and ride the rails of comedy to the Funeral for Brother John. Wendy Thompson wrote and directed the latest offering of the dinner theater. The Mystery Train runs through June 7, utilizing three different venues for the dinner and show. The Golden Ox at 1600 Genessee Street, Californos at 4124 Pennsylvania in the Westport Entertainment District, and Finnigan's Hall at 503 East 18 Avenue in North Kansas City.
BWW Reviews: STEEL MAGNOLIAS One of the Best Performances Ever at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Steve Wilson - April 25, 2014
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling is currently playing at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City, Mo and is one of the best productions to appear on their stage. If you can see only one play this spring, this should be the top of your list. Directed by Marc Liby the play is the comedy-drama about the relationships of a group of Southern women and based on Harling's experience with his sister's death. The title comes from the reference to a magnolia tree early in the show and shows the women as beautiful as the magnolia and strong as steel.
by Steve Wilson - April 25, 2014
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling is currently playing at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City, Mo and is one of the best productions to appear on their stage. If you can see only one play this spring, this should be the top of your list. Directed by Marc Liby the play is the comedy-drama about the relationships of a group of Southern women and based on Harling's experience with his sister's death. The title comes from the reference to a magnolia tree early in the show and shows the women as beautiful as the magnolia and strong as steel.
BWW Preview: The Unicorn Theatre's 2014-15 Season - Trucks, Tigers and Tribes
by Steve Wilson - April 24, 2014
The Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. announced their 41st season for 2014-2015. The Unicorn utilizes two stages for productions, the Jerome stage, and the Levin Stage. Recently the name of The Mainstage as it had been known was changed to honor Producing Artistic Director, Cynthia Levin. The theatre also announced the Longevity Campaign, to raise funds to purchase their building, was successful and on April 17 they took custody of the theater building. The purchase of the building allows the Unicorn to cut production costs.
by Steve Wilson - April 24, 2014
The Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. announced their 41st season for 2014-2015. The Unicorn utilizes two stages for productions, the Jerome stage, and the Levin Stage. Recently the name of The Mainstage as it had been known was changed to honor Producing Artistic Director, Cynthia Levin. The theatre also announced the Longevity Campaign, to raise funds to purchase their building, was successful and on April 17 they took custody of the theater building. The purchase of the building allows the Unicorn to cut production costs.
BWW Preview: The Coterie Theatre's 2014-2015 Season - From Rosa Parks to Frog and Toad
by Steve Wilson - April 24, 2014
The Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. announced, "A miraculous journey is about to begin . . . 2014-2015 Season of Live Theatre." The new season will bring six productions to the stage, each lasting between 50 minutes and an hour and 15 minutes.
by Steve Wilson - April 24, 2014
The Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. announced, "A miraculous journey is about to begin . . . 2014-2015 Season of Live Theatre." The new season will bring six productions to the stage, each lasting between 50 minutes and an hour and 15 minutes.
BWW Previews: FLOWERS IN THE WARDROBE, an Original Work Opens in Kansas City, 5/10
by Steve Wilson - April 22, 2014
Whim Productions of Kansas City, Mo. describes their next production as, "Dark, campy classic meets Narnia in Flowers in the Wardrobe." Written by Producing Artistic Director and founder of Whim Productions, Kevin King, this show is the first full-length play by the theatrical company.
by Steve Wilson - April 22, 2014
Whim Productions of Kansas City, Mo. describes their next production as, "Dark, campy classic meets Narnia in Flowers in the Wardrobe." Written by Producing Artistic Director and founder of Whim Productions, Kevin King, this show is the first full-length play by the theatrical company.
BWW Reviews: Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES Opens at the Barn Players
by Steve Wilson - April 21, 2014
Follies at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. is an amusing musical about the demise of the follies and the Weissman Theatre in New York in 1971. Stephen Sondheim wrote the music and lyrics and James Goldman wrote the book for this highly entertaining production. Follies opened on Broadway in 1971 at the Winter Garden Theatre. The 1971 production won all seven Drama Desk Award categories in which it received a nomination and won Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics' Circle.
by Steve Wilson - April 21, 2014
Follies at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. is an amusing musical about the demise of the follies and the Weissman Theatre in New York in 1971. Stephen Sondheim wrote the music and lyrics and James Goldman wrote the book for this highly entertaining production. Follies opened on Broadway in 1971 at the Winter Garden Theatre. The 1971 production won all seven Drama Desk Award categories in which it received a nomination and won Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics' Circle.
BWW Preview: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL!) Comes to the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 20, 2014
The Musical of Musical (The Musical!) opens on April 25 at the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City. Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell wrote the musical that opened off-Broadway in 2003 at the York Theatre and again in 2005 at the Dodger Stages. The musical played on London's West End utilizing the same cast from March 31, 2006 through April 22, 2006 at the Sound Theatre., Jon
by Steve Wilson - April 20, 2014
The Musical of Musical (The Musical!) opens on April 25 at the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City. Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell wrote the musical that opened off-Broadway in 2003 at the York Theatre and again in 2005 at the Dodger Stages. The musical played on London's West End utilizing the same cast from March 31, 2006 through April 22, 2006 at the Sound Theatre., Jon
Potty Mouth to Play at Czar Bar, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Northampton, Massachussetts' Potty Mouth is playing at Czar Bar on May 18.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Northampton, Massachussetts' Potty Mouth is playing at Czar Bar on May 18.
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