Tom Aulino, Barbara Walsh, Mary Beth Fisher and More to Star in KC Rep's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2014
Rehearsals begin today for 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, and running 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 - February 18, 2014
Rehearsals begin today for 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, and running 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 Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 15, 2014
An outrages romp into Victorian England with ballpoint pens and yellow plastic sunglasses awaits audiences at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. Journeyman Theatre presents their hilarious look at Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People.
by Steve Wilson - February 15, 2014
An outrages romp into Victorian England with ballpoint pens and yellow plastic sunglasses awaits audiences at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. Journeyman Theatre presents their hilarious look at Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People.
BWW Previews: Theater League Announces 2014-15 Season
by Steve Wilson - February 13, 2014
The Theater League and Broadway Across America this week announced the line-up for the 2014-2015 Kansas City Broadway Series. Performed at the Music Hall and described by Entertainment Weekly as "the funniest musical of all time," The Book of Mormon anchors the season.
by Steve Wilson - February 13, 2014
The Theater League and Broadway Across America this week announced the line-up for the 2014-2015 Kansas City Broadway Series. Performed at the Music Hall and described by Entertainment Weekly as "the funniest musical of all time," The Book of Mormon anchors the season.
Starlight Theatre Accepting Scholarship and Ticket Applications
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2014
Starlight Theatre is now accepting scholarship applications through March 21 from ethnically diverse youth in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades who have a passionate interest and strong ability in the performing arts. In addition to their scholarship program, Starlight Theatre is continuing its 64-year-old tradition of offering free nights of Broadway musicals to not-for-profit groups serving individuals who might otherwise miss out.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2014
Starlight Theatre is now accepting scholarship applications through March 21 from ethnically diverse youth in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades who have a passionate interest and strong ability in the performing arts. In addition to their scholarship program, Starlight Theatre is continuing its 64-year-old tradition of offering free nights of Broadway musicals to not-for-profit groups serving individuals who might otherwise miss out.
BWW Reviews: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Opens to Cheers in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 12, 2014
Thrilling, exciting, one of the top feel good productions of the Kansas City theatrical season best describes Bring It On: The Musical, now playing at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. The play inspired by Bring It On the movie opened on Tuesday February 11. The touring cast performs music by Tom Kit and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics by Amanda Green and Lin-Manuel Miranda and libretto by Jeff Whitty. Andy Blankenbuehler directs and choreographs this high energy and entertaining spectacle.
by Steve Wilson - February 12, 2014
Thrilling, exciting, one of the top feel good productions of the Kansas City theatrical season best describes Bring It On: The Musical, now playing at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. The play inspired by Bring It On the movie opened on Tuesday February 11. The touring cast performs music by Tom Kit and Lin-Manuel Miranda, lyrics by Amanda Green and Lin-Manuel Miranda and libretto by Jeff Whitty. Andy Blankenbuehler directs and choreographs this high energy and entertaining spectacle.
BWW Previews: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Comes to Just Off Broadway Theater
by Steve Wilson - February 12, 2014
The Journeyman Theatre Company kicks off their 2014 season tonight, February 12 with The Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, by Oscar Wilde. The play first appeared in 1895 at the St. James's Theatre in London. The popular play introduces the audience to Jack and Algernon, both eligible bachelors, who adopt fictitious personalities in an attempt to escape obligations placed on them by Victorian society.
by Steve Wilson - February 12, 2014
The Journeyman Theatre Company kicks off their 2014 season tonight, February 12 with The Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, by Oscar Wilde. The play first appeared in 1895 at the St. James's Theatre in London. The popular play introduces the audience to Jack and Algernon, both eligible bachelors, who adopt fictitious personalities in an attempt to escape obligations placed on them by Victorian society.
Barn Players to Present BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, 2/28-3/16
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 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 11, 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.
BWW Previews: I AM HARVEY MILK comes to the Folly in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 11, 2014
The Heartland Men's Chorus unites with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus to bring "I Am Harvey Milk," to the stage of the Folly Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. The celebration of the life of civil rights icon Harvey Milk takes the stage on March 29 and 30. Preceding the Kansas City performance, the choruses will present a free preview on March 8 at 7 p.m., at the Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Mo. An encore performance will take the stage of the Washington University's 560 Music Center in St. Louis on April 5.
by Steve Wilson - February 11, 2014
The Heartland Men's Chorus unites with the St. Louis Gateway Men's Chorus to bring "I Am Harvey Milk," to the stage of the Folly Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. The celebration of the life of civil rights icon Harvey Milk takes the stage on March 29 and 30. Preceding the Kansas City performance, the choruses will present a free preview on March 8 at 7 p.m., at the Missouri United Methodist Church in Columbia, Mo. An encore performance will take the stage of the Washington University's 560 Music Center in St. Louis on April 5.
BWW Reviews: COMPANY Opens at the White Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 10, 2014
Company, the musical comedy about a single man turning 35, opened to a sold-out house Saturday February 8 at the White Theatre in Overland Park, Kan. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and from a book by George Furth, Director Barb Nichols assembled a talented cast of singers and dancers for the production. Music Director Martha Risser conducted a flawless performance by the accompanying orchestra.
by Steve Wilson - February 10, 2014
Company, the musical comedy about a single man turning 35, opened to a sold-out house Saturday February 8 at the White Theatre in Overland Park, Kan. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and from a book by George Furth, Director Barb Nichols assembled a talented cast of singers and dancers for the production. Music Director Martha Risser conducted a flawless performance by the accompanying orchestra.
Photo Flash: First Look - COMPANY at Jewish Community Center's White Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2014
Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, opened at the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center last night, February 8th. Check out a first look below!
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2014
Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, opened at the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center last night, February 8th. Check out a first look below!
BWW Reviews: MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD Opens at the Off Center Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 08, 2014
Andy Parkhurst and Michael Grayman describe their current production of Motherhood Out Loud as, "our Valentine to all the parents who have supported, inspired, and endured us." Opening night for Motherhood Out Loud, an Off-Broadway Kansas City premiere produced by Spinning Tree Theatre at the Off Center Theatre is Saturday February 8, with previews the two preceding nights.
by Steve Wilson - February 08, 2014
Andy Parkhurst and Michael Grayman describe their current production of Motherhood Out Loud as, "our Valentine to all the parents who have supported, inspired, and endured us." Opening night for Motherhood Out Loud, an Off-Broadway Kansas City premiere produced by Spinning Tree Theatre at the Off Center Theatre is Saturday February 8, with previews the two preceding nights.
BWW Preview: ALL SINATRA Extends for Two Weeks at Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - February 08, 2014
All Sinatra a tribute to Frank Sinatra originally was set to close on February 23, but due to overwhelming popularity and the demand for tickets, the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City has extended the run to March 9. Sellout crowds filled the playhouse two out of the three performances for the productions opening weekend and since Opening Night on January 24 has been a sell out over a dozen times.
by Steve Wilson - February 08, 2014
All Sinatra a tribute to Frank Sinatra originally was set to close on February 23, but due to overwhelming popularity and the demand for tickets, the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City has extended the run to March 9. Sellout crowds filled the playhouse two out of the three performances for the productions opening weekend and since Opening Night on January 24 has been a sell out over a dozen times.
White Theatre Stages Sondheim's COMPANY, Now thru 2/23
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2014
Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, comes to the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center tonight, February 8th.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2014
Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, comes to the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center tonight, February 8th.
BWW Preview: GODSPELL to be Produced by Egads! Theatre Company
by Steve Wilson - February 04, 2014
Godspell, produced by Egads! Theatre Company comes to the Off Center Theatre located in Crown Center in Kanas City, Mo. Steven Eubank, Artistic Director of Egads! Theatre Company directs with Associate Director Tyler Parsons the musical by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tabelak. Various touring companies have performed the play that opened Off-Broadway on May 17, 1971. A Broadway revival ran from October 13, 2011 through June 24, 2012.
by Steve Wilson - February 04, 2014
Godspell, produced by Egads! Theatre Company comes to the Off Center Theatre located in Crown Center in Kanas City, Mo. Steven Eubank, Artistic Director of Egads! Theatre Company directs with Associate Director Tyler Parsons the musical by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tabelak. Various touring companies have performed the play that opened Off-Broadway on May 17, 1971. A Broadway revival ran from October 13, 2011 through June 24, 2012.
White Theatre to Stage Sondheim's COMPANY, 2/8-23
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, comes to the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center on February 8th.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2014
Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, comes to the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center on February 8th.
BWW Previews: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL Opens at Kauffman Center
by Steve Wilson - February 03, 2014
Competitive cheerleading and team rivalries come to the stage of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO. with Bring It On: The Musical. Inspired by the 2000 film, Bring It On, The Musical opened on Broadway August 1, 2012 at the St. James Theatre, playing through December 30, 2012. The show premiered in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2011 and utilized competitive cheerleaders from across the country.
by Steve Wilson - February 03, 2014
Competitive cheerleading and team rivalries come to the stage of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO. with Bring It On: The Musical. Inspired by the 2000 film, Bring It On, The Musical opened on Broadway August 1, 2012 at the St. James Theatre, playing through December 30, 2012. The show premiered in Atlanta, Georgia in January 2011 and utilized competitive cheerleaders from across the country.
BWW Previews: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Comes to Just Off Broadway Theater
by Steve Wilson - February 03, 2014
The Journeyman Theatre Company kicks off their 2014 season on Tuesday February 12 with The Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, by Oscar Wilde. The play first appeared in 1895 at the St. James's Theatre in London. The popular play introduces the audience to Jack and Algernon, both eligible bachelors, who adopt fictitious personalities in an attempt to escape obligations placed on them by Victorian society.
by Steve Wilson - February 03, 2014
The Journeyman Theatre Company kicks off their 2014 season on Tuesday February 12 with The Importance of Being Earnest, a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, by Oscar Wilde. The play first appeared in 1895 at the St. James's Theatre in London. The popular play introduces the audience to Jack and Algernon, both eligible bachelors, who adopt fictitious personalities in an attempt to escape obligations placed on them by Victorian society.
BWW Review: Who do you Forgive, AFFLICTED: DAUGHTERS OF SALEM
by Steve Wilson - February 02, 2014
The world premiere of Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, written by Laurie Brooks opened Friday January 31 on the stage of the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. The National Endowment for the Arts award winning drama directed by Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director at the Coterie, is the tale of the teenage girls who were instrumental in the infamous Salem witch trials.
by Steve Wilson - February 02, 2014
The world premiere of Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, written by Laurie Brooks opened Friday January 31 on the stage of the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. The National Endowment for the Arts award winning drama directed by Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director at the Coterie, is the tale of the teenage girls who were instrumental in the infamous Salem witch trials.
The Coterie & UMKC Present AFFLICTED: DAUGHTERS OF SALEM, Now thru 2/23
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present the World Premiere of Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, a National Endowment for the Arts award-winning new drama commissioned by The Coterie from playwright Laurie Brooks. Set just before the Salem Witch Trials, Afflicted: Daughters of Salem is inspired by the clique of teen girl accusers that forever established the legacy of Salem. Directed by Jeff Church, the premiere runs today, January 28 - February 23, 2014.
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present the World Premiere of Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, a National Endowment for the Arts award-winning new drama commissioned by The Coterie from playwright Laurie Brooks. Set just before the Salem Witch Trials, Afflicted: Daughters of Salem is inspired by the clique of teen girl accusers that forever established the legacy of Salem. Directed by Jeff Church, the premiere runs today, January 28 - February 23, 2014.
BWW Reviews: Shakespeare's Timeless Classic Plays at the KC Rep
by Steve Wilson - January 27, 2014
The tragic love story of the ages, Romeo and Juliet, playing at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre runs through February 9. William Shakespeare's disastrous tale of family feuds, loyalty, and teenage love has stood the test of times. Directed by Eric Rosen, Artistic Director for the KC Rep, the production with minimal scenery and beautiful elaborate costumes, designed by Lindsay W. Davis and Lauren Gaston, which transports the audience back to Verona, Italy.
by Steve Wilson - January 27, 2014
The tragic love story of the ages, Romeo and Juliet, playing at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre runs through February 9. William Shakespeare's disastrous tale of family feuds, loyalty, and teenage love has stood the test of times. Directed by Eric Rosen, Artistic Director for the KC Rep, the production with minimal scenery and beautiful elaborate costumes, designed by Lindsay W. Davis and Lauren Gaston, which transports the audience back to Verona, Italy.
BWW Reviews: Fighter Pilot to be GROUNDED Opens at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - January 26, 2014
Patrons of the Unicorn Theatre could feel the anguish of war as they watched it unfold in the Jerome Theatre. Grounded, a play by award winning playwright George Brant opened on Saturday night January 25 at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City. The Guardian and London Evening Standard named Grounded one of the Top 10 London Plays of 2013. Elephant's Graveyard, Three Voyages of the Lobotomobile, Defiant, and The Lonesome Hoboes are among his many other plays.
by Steve Wilson - January 26, 2014
Patrons of the Unicorn Theatre could feel the anguish of war as they watched it unfold in the Jerome Theatre. Grounded, a play by award winning playwright George Brant opened on Saturday night January 25 at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City. The Guardian and London Evening Standard named Grounded one of the Top 10 London Plays of 2013. Elephant's Graveyard, Three Voyages of the Lobotomobile, Defiant, and The Lonesome Hoboes are among his many other plays.
BWW Previews: World Premiere of AFFLICTED: DAUGHTERS OF SALEM Comes to the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - January 26, 2014
Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, a World Premiere, opens Tuesday January 28 at the Coterie Theater, in Kansas City, Mo. The UMKC Theatre Department is co-producing the National Endowment for the Arts award-winning drama by playwright Laurie Brooks, and directed by Jeff Church. The Coterie, an equity theater, has been co-producing plays with the UMKC Department of Theatre since 1992, in an effort to give MFA actors an opportunity to work with established theater professionals.
by Steve Wilson - January 26, 2014
Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, a World Premiere, opens Tuesday January 28 at the Coterie Theater, in Kansas City, Mo. The UMKC Theatre Department is co-producing the National Endowment for the Arts award-winning drama by playwright Laurie Brooks, and directed by Jeff Church. The Coterie, an equity theater, has been co-producing plays with the UMKC Department of Theatre since 1992, in an effort to give MFA actors an opportunity to work with established theater professionals.
Starlight to Host Spring Break Theatre Camps, 3/10-21
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Spring Break is the perfect time for kids in Kansas City to discover new skills, hidden talents and the thrill of performance while making new friends! Starlight Theatre is offering two, one-week Spring Break Camps for ages 6-14: March 10-14 and March 17-21 at Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Spring Break is the perfect time for kids in Kansas City to discover new skills, hidden talents and the thrill of performance while making new friends! Starlight Theatre is offering two, one-week Spring Break Camps for ages 6-14: March 10-14 and March 17-21 at Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road.
The Coterie & UMKC to Present AFFLICTED: DAUGHTERS OF SALEM, 1/28-2/23
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present the World Premiere of Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, a National Endowment for the Arts award-winning new drama commissioned by The Coterie from playwright Laurie Brooks. Set just before the Salem Witch Trials, Afflicted: Daughters of Salem is inspired by the clique of teen girl accusers that forever established the legacy of Salem. Directed by Jeff Church, the premiere runs January 28 - February 23, 2014. In the tradition of the hit feature film, Mean Girls, or the popular television series, Pretty Little Liars, Afflicted: Daughters of Salem provides a fictionalized look inside the peer politics and teen rebellions within the group of young girls and the psychology of leaders and followers.
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present the World Premiere of Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, a National Endowment for the Arts award-winning new drama commissioned by The Coterie from playwright Laurie Brooks. Set just before the Salem Witch Trials, Afflicted: Daughters of Salem is inspired by the clique of teen girl accusers that forever established the legacy of Salem. Directed by Jeff Church, the premiere runs January 28 - February 23, 2014. In the tradition of the hit feature film, Mean Girls, or the popular television series, Pretty Little Liars, Afflicted: Daughters of Salem provides a fictionalized look inside the peer politics and teen rebellions within the group of young girls and the psychology of leaders and followers.
BWW Seeks Editors in Kansas City, MO
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in Kansas City.
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