Treasures Abound at 14th Annual CROWN CENTER ANTIQUE FESTIVAL, 6/14-15
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Thousands of antiques beckon visitors to the 14th annual Crown Center Antique Festival in Kansas City, Mo. on June 14-15. More than 100 booths of items will fill Crown Center Square at 2450 Grand Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. There is no admission fee.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Thousands of antiques beckon visitors to the 14th annual Crown Center Antique Festival in Kansas City, Mo. on June 14-15. More than 100 booths of items will fill Crown Center Square at 2450 Grand Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. There is no admission fee.
The Barn Players Present Sondheim's FOLLIES, Now thru 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres this evening April 18th and plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down and features the music that won our hearts between the World Wars
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres this evening April 18th and plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down and features the music that won our hearts between the World Wars
BWW Preview: LYSISTRATA JONES to Heat Up the Stage at the Off Center Theatre
by Steve Wilson - April 17, 2014
Egads! Theatre Company heats things up at the Off Center Theatre with Lysistrata Jones. Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane wrote the musical comedy with a contemporary pop score by Lewis Flinn. Steven Eubank directs the Kansas City production, which runs from June 14 through July 12.
by Steve Wilson - April 17, 2014
Egads! Theatre Company heats things up at the Off Center Theatre with Lysistrata Jones. Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane wrote the musical comedy with a contemporary pop score by Lewis Flinn. Steven Eubank directs the Kansas City production, which runs from June 14 through July 12.
BWW Previews: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC comes to the Off Center Theatre, 5/8
by Steve Wilson - April 17, 2014
A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim marks the largest cast to appear for the Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City. The production on the Off Center Theatre stage in Crown Center will feature 13 actors and 7 musicians. The Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night inspired the Sondheim musical.
by Steve Wilson - April 17, 2014
A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim marks the largest cast to appear for the Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City. The production on the Off Center Theatre stage in Crown Center will feature 13 actors and 7 musicians. The Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night inspired the Sondheim musical.
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES the Theme for Musical Monday in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 15, 2014
Rock of Ages the theme for Musical Monday, presented by Musical Theater Heritage, played on the stage at the Off Center Theatre on April 14. Kristin Hanggi the Tony Award nominated Broadway director is in Kansas City for the production. Hangii came on stage to talk about the songs and the production of the Broadway musical. She holds a Masterclass for Musical Theater Heritage on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Musical Monday, usually a one-night show, runs for a second night on Tuesday April 15.
by Steve Wilson - April 15, 2014
Rock of Ages the theme for Musical Monday, presented by Musical Theater Heritage, played on the stage at the Off Center Theatre on April 14. Kristin Hanggi the Tony Award nominated Broadway director is in Kansas City for the production. Hangii came on stage to talk about the songs and the production of the Broadway musical. She holds a Masterclass for Musical Theater Heritage on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Musical Monday, usually a one-night show, runs for a second night on Tuesday April 15.
BWW Preview: WATER BY THE SPOONFUL Coming to the Unicorn Theatre, 4/23
by Steve Wilson - April 14, 2014
The Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. presents Water by the Spoonful, April 23 through May 18. The play written by Quiara Alergria Hudes and directed by Mark Robbins will run on the Jerome Stage at 3828 Main. Water by the Spoonful won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and playwright Hudes won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical for In the Heights.
by Steve Wilson - April 14, 2014
The Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. presents Water by the Spoonful, April 23 through May 18. The play written by Quiara Alergria Hudes and directed by Mark Robbins will run on the Jerome Stage at 3828 Main. Water by the Spoonful won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and playwright Hudes won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical for In the Heights.
Sondheim's FOLLIES Opens at The Barn Players This Friday, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2014
Stephen Sondheim's landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres this Friday evening April 18th and plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of the reunion of performers from 'Weismann's Follies' being held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down; featuring the all-time music and songs that have won our hearts.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2014
Stephen Sondheim's landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres this Friday evening April 18th and plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of the reunion of performers from 'Weismann's Follies' being held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down; featuring the all-time music and songs that have won our hearts.
BWW Review: SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Rocks at the Coterie
by Steve Wilson - April 13, 2014
Whoever says that learning is not fun, has not seen Schoolhouse Rock Live at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City? Schoolhouse Rock Live opened Friday night April 11 to a sold-out house. The show is without a doubt the best production of an already fantastic season, but they are not done yet with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang coming in June.
by Steve Wilson - April 13, 2014
Whoever says that learning is not fun, has not seen Schoolhouse Rock Live at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City? Schoolhouse Rock Live opened Friday night April 11 to a sold-out house. The show is without a doubt the best production of an already fantastic season, but they are not done yet with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang coming in June.
New Musical A LITTLE MORE ALIVE Begins Tonight at KC Rep
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
The World Premiere of A Little More Alive runs tonight, April 11-May 11 at Kansas City Rep.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014
The World Premiere of A Little More Alive runs tonight, April 11-May 11 at Kansas City Rep.
Teri Dale Hansen Set for BROADWAY BY REQUEST at McPherson Opera House, 4/12
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2014
Broadway Star Teri Dale Hansen (Boys From Syracuse, Show Boat) will be appearing with Maestro Jerry Steichen at the McPherson Opera House in McPherson, Kansas in BROADWAY BY REQUEST, it was announced today. The performance is set for Saturday April 12th at 7:00pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2014
Broadway Star Teri Dale Hansen (Boys From Syracuse, Show Boat) will be appearing with Maestro Jerry Steichen at the McPherson Opera House in McPherson, Kansas in BROADWAY BY REQUEST, it was announced today. The performance is set for Saturday April 12th at 7:00pm.
BWW Reviews: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Opens at the White Theatre in Overland Park
by Steve Wilson - April 07, 2014
The Harper Lee classic, dramatized by Christopher Sergel, To Kill A Mockingbird opened Saturday April 5 at the White Theatre in Overland Park, Kan. Darren Sextro directs the White Theatre production that runs through April 13. Mary Badham, the actor who starred as Scout in the 1962 film starring Gregory Peck, was on hand opening weekend and conducted a talk back on Saturday night.
by Steve Wilson - April 07, 2014
The Harper Lee classic, dramatized by Christopher Sergel, To Kill A Mockingbird opened Saturday April 5 at the White Theatre in Overland Park, Kan. Darren Sextro directs the White Theatre production that runs through April 13. Mary Badham, the actor who starred as Scout in the 1962 film starring Gregory Peck, was on hand opening weekend and conducted a talk back on Saturday night.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's 'Scout' Mary Badham Visits the White Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2014
When most Kansas Citians hear the word 'scout,' they picture the large statue in Penn Valley Park. But another famous 'scout' comes to Kansas City's Jewish Community Center next month when the White Theatre presents the play To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary Badham, who played Scout in the 1962 film version, will be in Kansas City for this weekend's April 5th and 6th performances.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2014
When most Kansas Citians hear the word 'scout,' they picture the large statue in Penn Valley Park. But another famous 'scout' comes to Kansas City's Jewish Community Center next month when the White Theatre presents the play To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary Badham, who played Scout in the 1962 film version, will be in Kansas City for this weekend's April 5th and 6th performances.
BWW Reviews: WARHORSE Prances Onto the Stage of the Music Hall in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 02, 2014
With the smooth style and graceful stride of a thoroughbred, Warhorse pranced onto the stage of the Music Hall in Kansas City on Tuesday April 1. From the Broadway Across America series Warhorse is based on a book by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford, and in association with Handspring Puppet Company.
by Steve Wilson - April 02, 2014
With the smooth style and graceful stride of a thoroughbred, Warhorse pranced onto the stage of the Music Hall in Kansas City on Tuesday April 1. From the Broadway Across America series Warhorse is based on a book by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford, and in association with Handspring Puppet Company.
Sondheim's FOLLIES Opens at The Barn Players April 18, Runs Through May 4
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down and features the music that won our hearts between the World Wars
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down and features the music that won our hearts between the World Wars
BWW Reviews: I AM HARVEY MILK a Hit With Combined Chorus of St. Louis and Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - March 30, 2014
The Heartland Men's Chorus and the Gateway Men's Chorus from St. Louis, Mo. united on Friday night March 29 at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, Mo. The combined chorus presented I Am Harvey Milk, with words and music by Andrew Lippa. The production brought together three guest conductors, Dustin Stephen Cates, Al Fischer the Artistic Director for the Gateway Men's Chorus, and Dr. Tim Seelig the Artistic Director of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
by Steve Wilson - March 30, 2014
The Heartland Men's Chorus and the Gateway Men's Chorus from St. Louis, Mo. united on Friday night March 29 at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, Mo. The combined chorus presented I Am Harvey Milk, with words and music by Andrew Lippa. The production brought together three guest conductors, Dustin Stephen Cates, Al Fischer the Artistic Director for the Gateway Men's Chorus, and Dr. Tim Seelig the Artistic Director of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
BWW Review: BERNSTEIN'S BROADWAY revived in Kansas City, MO
by Steve Wilson - March 29, 2014
Musical Theater Heritage has proven again that you do not need elaborate costumes, props, or scenery to produce a hit. This is especially true when they assembled a cast of some of the most talented performers to take the stage in Kansas City for their revival of Bernstein's Broadway.
by Steve Wilson - March 29, 2014
Musical Theater Heritage has proven again that you do not need elaborate costumes, props, or scenery to produce a hit. This is especially true when they assembled a cast of some of the most talented performers to take the stage in Kansas City for their revival of Bernstein's Broadway.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Present A LITTLE MORE ALIVE Road Trip Contest, 3/28-4/10
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre and the world premiere production of A Little More Alive, a new musical by Nick Blaemire, announce an exciting opportunity for fans of Blaemire and his work. The "A Little More Alive Road Trip Contest" is a chance for four lucky North American fans to attend the official April 18, 2014 opening night performance and festivities of A Little More Alive at Kansas City Rep in Kansas City, MO. Winners will receive free travel and accommodations, and a private Meet and Greet with the show's cast and creative team.
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre and the world premiere production of A Little More Alive, a new musical by Nick Blaemire, announce an exciting opportunity for fans of Blaemire and his work. The "A Little More Alive Road Trip Contest" is a chance for four lucky North American fans to attend the official April 18, 2014 opening night performance and festivities of A Little More Alive at Kansas City Rep in Kansas City, MO. Winners will receive free travel and accommodations, and a private Meet and Greet with the show's cast and creative team.
Barry Bostwick Appears in BECAUSEHECAN at 33rd William Inge Theatre Festival Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
Barry Bostwick, a performer whose career spans all genres and media, was just added as a guest artists at the 33rd annual William Inge Theatre Festival, at Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
Barry Bostwick, a performer whose career spans all genres and media, was just added as a guest artists at the 33rd annual William Inge Theatre Festival, at Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas.
2014 William Inge Theatre Festival Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
Tickets are now on sale. The 33rd Annual William Inge Theatre Festival, the Official Theatre Festival of the State of Kansas, celebrates comedy, drama and music in four whirlwind days.
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014
Tickets are now on sale. The 33rd Annual William Inge Theatre Festival, the Official Theatre Festival of the State of Kansas, celebrates comedy, drama and music in four whirlwind days.
The Barn Players Present Sondheim's FOLLIES, 4/18-5/4
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down and features the music that won our hearts between the World Wars
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down and features the music that won our hearts between the World Wars
The Barn Players Present Sondheim's FOLLIES, 4/18-5/4
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down and features the music that won our hearts between the World Wars
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2014
The Stephen Sondheim landmark stage musical 'FOLLIES' premieres Friday evening April 18thand plays through Sunday matinee May 4th at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission. The musical has won eight Tony Awards and tells the story of a reunion of past performers from 'Weismann's Follies', held in a crumbling Broadway theatre about to be torn down and features the music that won our hearts between the World Wars
BWW Reviews: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Opens at the KC Rep
by Steve Wilson - March 23, 2014
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike puts the dysfunctional in family as it opened on Friday March 21 at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Written by Christopher Durang the play directed by Eric Rosen, Artistic Director for the KC Rep, is a co-production with Baltimore's Center Stage. One audience member stated, "It is so natural that you no longer feel like you're watching a play, but rather become a member of the family."
by Steve Wilson - March 23, 2014
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike puts the dysfunctional in family as it opened on Friday March 21 at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Written by Christopher Durang the play directed by Eric Rosen, Artistic Director for the KC Rep, is a co-production with Baltimore's Center Stage. One audience member stated, "It is so natural that you no longer feel like you're watching a play, but rather become a member of the family."
Cast of New Musical A LITTLE MORE ALIVE Performs Acoustic Show at Rockwood Music Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
The cast of Kansas City Repertory Theatre's new Nick Blaemire musical A Little More Alive is throwing a sold out secret acoustic show on Stage 3 of Rockwood Music Hall, 185 Orchard St., New York, NY, tonight, March 22, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The cast leaves on March 25 for rehearsals for the world premiere of A Little More Alive which runs April 11-May 11 at Kansas City Rep.
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2014
The cast of Kansas City Repertory Theatre's new Nick Blaemire musical A Little More Alive is throwing a sold out secret acoustic show on Stage 3 of Rockwood Music Hall, 185 Orchard St., New York, NY, tonight, March 22, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The cast leaves on March 25 for rehearsals for the world premiere of A Little More Alive which runs April 11-May 11 at Kansas City Rep.
Cast of New Musical A LITTLE MORE ALIVE to Perform Acoustic Show at Rockwood Music Hall, 3/22; Begins 4/11 at KC Rep
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2014
The cast of Kansas City Repertory Theatre's new Nick Blaemire musical A Little More Alive is throwing a sold out secret acoustic show on Stage 3 of Rockwood Music Hall, 185 Orchard St., New York, NY, on Saturday, March 22, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The cast leaves on March 25 for rehearsals for the world premiere of A Little More Alive which runs April 11-May 11 at Kansas City Rep.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2014
The cast of Kansas City Repertory Theatre's new Nick Blaemire musical A Little More Alive is throwing a sold out secret acoustic show on Stage 3 of Rockwood Music Hall, 185 Orchard St., New York, NY, on Saturday, March 22, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The cast leaves on March 25 for rehearsals for the world premiere of A Little More Alive which runs April 11-May 11 at Kansas City Rep.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's 'Scout' Mary Badham to Visit the White Theatre, 4/5-6
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2014
When most Kansas Citians hear the word 'scout,' they picture the large statue in Penn Valley Park. But another famous 'scout' comes to Kansas City's Jewish Community Center next month when the White Theatre presents the play To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary Badham, who played Scout in the 1962 film version, will be in Kansas City for the April 5th and 6th performances.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2014
When most Kansas Citians hear the word 'scout,' they picture the large statue in Penn Valley Park. But another famous 'scout' comes to Kansas City's Jewish Community Center next month when the White Theatre presents the play To Kill A Mockingbird. Mary Badham, who played Scout in the 1962 film version, will be in Kansas City for the April 5th and 6th performances.
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