BWW Review: BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON is Bloody Good Fun!
by Steve Wilson - March 15, 2014
The 59th season of The Barn Players in Mission, Kan. premiered with the award winning rock musical, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Written by Alex Timbers, with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman the production directed and choreographed by Guy Gardner runs through March 16.
by Steve Wilson - March 15, 2014
The 59th season of The Barn Players in Mission, Kan. premiered with the award winning rock musical, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. Written by Alex Timbers, with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman the production directed and choreographed by Guy Gardner runs through March 16.
White Theatre Announces 10th Anniversary Season, Including FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and SHREK
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014
The hit musical Fiddler on the Roof will open the 10th season at the White Theatre. A partnership with The Theatre in the Park, Shrek,will close it. And there will be all sorts of variety in between, announced JCC Director of Cultural Arts Krista Blackwood. "Fiddler on the Roof and Shrek will make great bookends to our 10th season in the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre," Blackwood said.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014
The hit musical Fiddler on the Roof will open the 10th season at the White Theatre. A partnership with The Theatre in the Park, Shrek,will close it. And there will be all sorts of variety in between, announced JCC Director of Cultural Arts Krista Blackwood. "Fiddler on the Roof and Shrek will make great bookends to our 10th season in the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre," Blackwood said.
Tom Aulino, Barbara Walsh, Mary Beth Fisher and More Star in KC Rep's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, Beg. Tonight Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's production of Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning Broadway hit comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, directed by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen, runs tonight, March 14 - April 6 at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a co-production with Center Stage in Baltimore.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2014
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's production of Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning Broadway hit comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, directed by the Rep's Artistic Director Eric Rosen, runs tonight, March 14 - April 6 at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a co-production with Center Stage in Baltimore.
BWW Previews: Spinning Tree Theatre Announces 2014-2015 Season
by Steve Wilson - March 12, 2014
Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City announced their selections for the 2014-2015 season. The new season sees Spinning Tree grow from three shows per season to a fourth show. Two plays and two musicals highlight the season, with three of the productions being Kansas City premieres. The new season marks the first time the theatrical company has produced a local playwright.
by Steve Wilson - March 12, 2014
Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City announced their selections for the 2014-2015 season. The new season sees Spinning Tree grow from three shows per season to a fourth show. Two plays and two musicals highlight the season, with three of the productions being Kansas City premieres. The new season marks the first time the theatrical company has produced a local playwright.
BWW Previews: VAN CLIBURN TRIBUTE Comes to the Kauffman Center, 4/4
by Steve Wilson - March 11, 2014
The Park University International Center for Music makes their debut at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday April 4 with the Van Cliburn Tribute Concert in Helzberg Hall. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the ICM, founded by Stanislav Ioudenitch who was a gold medalist in the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
by Steve Wilson - March 11, 2014
The Park University International Center for Music makes their debut at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Friday April 4 with the Van Cliburn Tribute Concert in Helzberg Hall. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the ICM, founded by Stanislav Ioudenitch who was a gold medalist in the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
BWW Reviews: OTHER DESERT CITIES Comes to the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - March 10, 2014
Known for producing high-quality shows for their Mainstage and the Jerome Stage, the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, MO. raised the bar on opening night Saturday March 8 of Other Desert Cities by Robin Baitz. The Broadway play received a 2012 Tony Award Nomination for Best Play and if the Tony's were given in Kansas City there would need to be two for best actor, three for best actress, one for best direction, and one for best production of a drama.
by Steve Wilson - March 10, 2014
Known for producing high-quality shows for their Mainstage and the Jerome Stage, the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, MO. raised the bar on opening night Saturday March 8 of Other Desert Cities by Robin Baitz. The Broadway play received a 2012 Tony Award Nomination for Best Play and if the Tony's were given in Kansas City there would need to be two for best actor, three for best actress, one for best direction, and one for best production of a drama.
BWW Reviews: JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL a Must See in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - March 09, 2014
With minimal sets and props but loaded with outstanding talent, Jekyll & Hyde The Musical is playing at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, MO. Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novel A Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde, is produced by She&Her Productions, with Tiffany Schweigert directing the multi-talented cast.
by Steve Wilson - March 09, 2014
With minimal sets and props but loaded with outstanding talent, Jekyll & Hyde The Musical is playing at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, MO. Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novel A Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde, is produced by She&Her Productions, with Tiffany Schweigert directing the multi-talented cast.
BWW Previews: Kristin Hanggi Comes to Musical Monday with ROCK OF AGES
by Steve Wilson - March 05, 2014
Musical Theater Heritage announced this week that Tony Award nominated director Kristin Hanggi will participate in the April Musical Monday series. Another special feature of the series is the addition of a second night's performance. The production will run on Monday April 14 and Tuesday April 15, with both shows beginning at 7:30 p.m.
by Steve Wilson - March 05, 2014
Musical Theater Heritage announced this week that Tony Award nominated director Kristin Hanggi will participate in the April Musical Monday series. Another special feature of the series is the addition of a second night's performance. The production will run on Monday April 14 and Tuesday April 15, with both shows beginning at 7:30 p.m.
BWW Previews: OTHER DESERT CITIES Comes to the Unicorn Theatre Tonight
by Steve Wilson - March 05, 2014
The 2012 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist, Other Desert Cities, comes to the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City tonight, March 5 through 30. Saturday March 8 is opening night of the play directed by Sidonie Garrett. She has previously directed numerous plays at the Unicorn Theatre, The Coterie, and American Heartland Theatre among others.
by Steve Wilson - March 05, 2014
The 2012 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist, Other Desert Cities, comes to the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City tonight, March 5 through 30. Saturday March 8 is opening night of the play directed by Sidonie Garrett. She has previously directed numerous plays at the Unicorn Theatre, The Coterie, and American Heartland Theatre among others.
Barry Bostwick to Appear in BECAUSEHECAN at 33rd William Inge Theatre Festival, Beg. 3/26
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 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 04, 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.
BWW Reviews: 'Learn Your Lessons Well' with GODSPELL in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - March 03, 2014
You have not heard the gospel, until you have heard it as told by Egads! Theatre Company's current production of Godspell. Godspell, from the book by John Michael Tebelak and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, opened Saturday night March 1 at the Off Center Theatre.
by Steve Wilson - March 03, 2014
You have not heard the gospel, until you have heard it as told by Egads! Theatre Company's current production of Godspell. Godspell, from the book by John Michael Tebelak and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, opened Saturday night March 1 at the Off Center Theatre.
BWW Review: GEEK MYTHOLOGY: I WAS A TEENAGE IMMORTAL opens at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - March 01, 2014
Zeus is alive and playing rock-n-roll guitar in Geek Mythology: I Was a Teenage Immortal, now playing at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City. Tailored for an audience of fifth to ninth graders, yet very entertaining for adults, the world premiere musical by playwright Jeff Carey opened on Friday night February 28. Directed by Tosin Morohunfola the music is by Jessica Jackson, from a book by Carey who also wrote the lyrics.
by Steve Wilson - March 01, 2014
Zeus is alive and playing rock-n-roll guitar in Geek Mythology: I Was a Teenage Immortal, now playing at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City. Tailored for an audience of fifth to ninth graders, yet very entertaining for adults, the world premiere musical by playwright Jeff Carey opened on Friday night February 28. Directed by Tosin Morohunfola the music is by Jessica Jackson, from a book by Carey who also wrote the lyrics.
Crown Center Signs New Lease with Sedgwick LLP
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
Crown Center has signed a new lease with Sedgwick for roughly 20,000-square-feet of office space in the 2301 Grand at Crown Center Office Building. The firm's move will create nearly 100 jobs.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
Crown Center has signed a new lease with Sedgwick for roughly 20,000-square-feet of office space in the 2301 Grand at Crown Center Office Building. The firm's move will create nearly 100 jobs.
BWW Reviews: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Opens at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 28, 2014
Step through the lobby doors and enter the tropical resort that is the stage for The Night of the Iguana. Based on his short story the Tennessee Williams 1961 play opens this weekend at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City. Karen Paisley directs this classic tale of desperation, fear, and loneliness with a cast of some of the most talented actors in Kansas City. Paisley designed the impressive set that with a bamboo jungle and a two-story resort takes the audience from the cold Kansas City region to the hot, humid climate of Mexico.
by Steve Wilson - February 28, 2014
Step through the lobby doors and enter the tropical resort that is the stage for The Night of the Iguana. Based on his short story the Tennessee Williams 1961 play opens this weekend at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City. Karen Paisley directs this classic tale of desperation, fear, and loneliness with a cast of some of the most talented actors in Kansas City. Paisley designed the impressive set that with a bamboo jungle and a two-story resort takes the audience from the cold Kansas City region to the hot, humid climate of Mexico.
Barn Players Present BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, Now thru 3/16
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
The Barn Players premieres their 59th consecutive season with the award winning rock musical 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson', a mix of reality and fiction with an infectious rock music score.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2014
The Barn Players premieres their 59th consecutive season with the award winning rock musical 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson', a mix of reality and fiction with an infectious rock music score.
Photo Flash: First Look at WHEN I COME TO DIE at KC Rep
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014
From Kansas City Rep's new Playwright-in-Residence Nathan Louis Jackson (Broke-ology), comes a stunning, thought-provoking story about the power one action can have over a life and the unique precipice from which meaning and redemption can be attained. Damon Robinson, a death-row inmate, struggles to find faith and understanding about why his life has been spared after he survives a lethal injection. Befriending the prison's chaplain he sets about using his unexpected time on earth in search of answers. Appropriate for ages 13 & up.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014
From Kansas City Rep's new Playwright-in-Residence Nathan Louis Jackson (Broke-ology), comes a stunning, thought-provoking story about the power one action can have over a life and the unique precipice from which meaning and redemption can be attained. Damon Robinson, a death-row inmate, struggles to find faith and understanding about why his life has been spared after he survives a lethal injection. Befriending the prison's chaplain he sets about using his unexpected time on earth in search of answers. Appropriate for ages 13 & up.
BWW Previews: OTHER DESERT CITIES Comes to the Unicorn Theatre, 3/5
by Steve Wilson - February 27, 2014
The 2012 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist, Other Desert Cities, comes to the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City March 5 through 30. Saturday March 8 is opening night of the play directed by Sidonie Garrett. She has previously directed numerous plays at the Unicorn Theatre, The Coterie, and American Heartland Theatre among others.
by Steve Wilson - February 27, 2014
The 2012 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist, Other Desert Cities, comes to the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City March 5 through 30. Saturday March 8 is opening night of the play directed by Sidonie Garrett. She has previously directed numerous plays at the Unicorn Theatre, The Coterie, and American Heartland Theatre among others.
BWW Reviews: Strikingly Realistic WHEN I COME TO DIE Comes to the Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Steve Wilson - February 27, 2014
Dramatic, powerful, and intense describes When I Come To Die now playing at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage. Nathan Louis Jackson, playwright in residence for KC Repertory, wrote the thought-provoking look at a prisoner on death roll that cheats death at his execution, only to have to relive waiting to die.
by Steve Wilson - February 27, 2014
Dramatic, powerful, and intense describes When I Come To Die now playing at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage. Nathan Louis Jackson, playwright in residence for KC Repertory, wrote the thought-provoking look at a prisoner on death roll that cheats death at his execution, only to have to relive waiting to die.
THE BIG BUPKIS! Coming to White Theatre, 3/8-9
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014
So, what makes a non-Jewish, Kansas City native leave his home town to go to New York and immerse himself in Yiddish theater? You can get the answer directly from Shane Bertram Baker, who will bring his one-man show 'The Big Bupkis! A Complete Gentile's Guide to Yiddish Vaudeville' to the White Theatre March 8 and 9.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014
So, what makes a non-Jewish, Kansas City native leave his home town to go to New York and immerse himself in Yiddish theater? You can get the answer directly from Shane Bertram Baker, who will bring his one-man show 'The Big Bupkis! A Complete Gentile's Guide to Yiddish Vaudeville' to the White Theatre March 8 and 9.
Broadway's Philip Wm. McKinley to Direct THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Starlight this Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2014
Internationally known Director Philip Wm. McKinley will direct The Sound of Music at Starlight Theatre, July 25-31. McKinley previously directed Broadway's Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark and The Boy From Oz starring Hugh Jackman, as well as the internationally acclaimed 'Mozart L'OPERA ROCK' which premiered last year in Tokyo, Japan.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2014
Internationally known Director Philip Wm. McKinley will direct The Sound of Music at Starlight Theatre, July 25-31. McKinley previously directed Broadway's Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark and The Boy From Oz starring Hugh Jackman, as well as the internationally acclaimed 'Mozart L'OPERA ROCK' which premiered last year in Tokyo, Japan.
BWW Previews: JEKYLL AND HYDE THE MUSICAL Coming to the Just Off Broadway Theatre, 2/28
by Steve Wilson - February 25, 2014
With songs such as "Lost in the Darkness," "Take Me As I Am," and "Murder, Murder" Jekyll and Hyde the Musical comes to life on the stage of the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City. Produced by She and Her Productions and directed by Tiffany Schweigert the show is scheduled to run from February 28 through March 16.
by Steve Wilson - February 25, 2014
With songs such as "Lost in the Darkness," "Take Me As I Am," and "Murder, Murder" Jekyll and Hyde the Musical comes to life on the stage of the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City. Produced by She and Her Productions and directed by Tiffany Schweigert the show is scheduled to run from February 28 through March 16.
BWW Review: The Haunting Tale of DRACULA Comes to the Kansas City Ballet
by Steve Wilson - February 23, 2014
Anyone who could not feel the sense of macabre sensuality on the stage of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts should join the members of the undead in Dracula. The Kansas City Ballet production of Michael Pink's Dracula opened on Friday February 21 with the Kansas City Symphony performing the musical score.
by Steve Wilson - February 23, 2014
Anyone who could not feel the sense of macabre sensuality on the stage of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts should join the members of the undead in Dracula. The Kansas City Ballet production of Michael Pink's Dracula opened on Friday February 21 with the Kansas City Symphony performing the musical score.
BWW Review: Board the Mystery Train for DRAWN TO MURDER
by Steve Wilson - February 23, 2014
What happens when a trainload of cartoon characters come to life in route to Kansas City? Throw in the gruesome death on the train and you cannot help but be Drawn to Murder. Drawn to Murder is the current hilarious production of The Mystery Train, the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater.
by Steve Wilson - February 23, 2014
What happens when a trainload of cartoon characters come to life in route to Kansas City? Throw in the gruesome death on the train and you cannot help but be Drawn to Murder. Drawn to Murder is the current hilarious production of The Mystery Train, the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater.
BWW Reviews: Musical Monday Features the Songs of DREAMGIRLS in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 18, 2014
Some of the strongest, most dynamic voices in Kansas City resounded Monday night February 17 onto the stage of the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. Dreamgirls, the theme for Musical Theatre Heritage's Musical Monday, featured some songs from the musical by composer Henry Krieger.
by Steve Wilson - February 18, 2014
Some of the strongest, most dynamic voices in Kansas City resounded Monday night February 17 onto the stage of the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. Dreamgirls, the theme for Musical Theatre Heritage's Musical Monday, featured some songs from the musical by composer Henry Krieger.
Tickets Now on Sale for 2014 William Inge Theatre Festival, Running 3/26-29
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 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 - February 18, 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.
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