Nominations Open for the 2013 Kansas City Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 11, 2013
Nominations have now opened for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards!
by BWW Special Coverage - October 11, 2013
Nominations have now opened for the 2013 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards!
Nathan Tysen's STILLWATER Set for The Living Room, 10/20
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
In a joint effort to produce and foster new work, The Living Room, in association with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, will present a concert reading of Nathan Tysen and the popular Midwest band Joe's Pet Project's new rock theatre piece Stillwater. This exciting new fusion of rock concert and musical theatre will be performed with actors from Kansas City, New York and Chicago, at 7 pm and 10 pm, Sunday, October 20, 2013 at The Living Room 1818 McGee Street in Kansas City, MO.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
In a joint effort to produce and foster new work, The Living Room, in association with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, will present a concert reading of Nathan Tysen and the popular Midwest band Joe's Pet Project's new rock theatre piece Stillwater. This exciting new fusion of rock concert and musical theatre will be performed with actors from Kansas City, New York and Chicago, at 7 pm and 10 pm, Sunday, October 20, 2013 at The Living Room 1818 McGee Street in Kansas City, MO.
Kansas City Actors Theatre to Stage Jeffrey Hatcher's THREE VIEWINGS, 10/22-11/10
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
The Kansas City Actors Theatre moves to Muehlebach Funeral Home for its production of Jeffrey Hatcher's Three Viewings. This dark comedy, set in a mid-western funeral home, explores love and death in a trilogy of touching and interconnected monologues. We meet three memorable characters Emil, a lovelorn funeral director with hidden depths of heart, Mac, a vivacious woman with a covert agenda and Virginia, whose husband's death leaves her with a new 'view' into the love of her life.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2013
The Kansas City Actors Theatre moves to Muehlebach Funeral Home for its production of Jeffrey Hatcher's Three Viewings. This dark comedy, set in a mid-western funeral home, explores love and death in a trilogy of touching and interconnected monologues. We meet three memorable characters Emil, a lovelorn funeral director with hidden depths of heart, Mac, a vivacious woman with a covert agenda and Virginia, whose husband's death leaves her with a new 'view' into the love of her life.
BWW Interviews: Kansas City Ballet Opens Season, Continuing New Era of Prominence in Dance World
by Paul Proffett - October 10, 2013
The Kansas City Ballet continues to establish itself as one of the finest regional ballet's in the country.
by Paul Proffett - October 10, 2013
The Kansas City Ballet continues to establish itself as one of the finest regional ballet's in the country.
The Coterie Captures the Halloween Spirit with Unique Production of Dracula October 9-27
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2013
The Coterie embraces the spirit of Halloween with its production of Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker, a unique, one-actor tour-de-force performance based on the classic Gothic novel, Dracula, by Bram Stoker. Directed by Jeff Church, Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker runs October 9 - 27, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2013
The Coterie embraces the spirit of Halloween with its production of Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker, a unique, one-actor tour-de-force performance based on the classic Gothic novel, Dracula, by Bram Stoker. Directed by Jeff Church, Dracula: The Journal of Jonathan Harker runs October 9 - 27, 2013.
Kansas City Chorale Announce 2013-2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013
The Kansas City Chorale has announced their 32nd season of concerts for 2013-2014, conducted by Charles Bruffy. For more information, visit: http://www.kcchorale.org/
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013
The Kansas City Chorale has announced their 32nd season of concerts for 2013-2014, conducted by Charles Bruffy. For more information, visit: http://www.kcchorale.org/
Branson's New Shanghai Theatre to Host Cultural Festival, 10/8-11
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013
New Shanghai Theatre in Branson, Missouri will host the 1st Annual Shanghai Cultural Festival from October 8 through October 11, 2013. Visitors will enjoy special performances by guest artists from Shanghai, China during the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus regular performances at 8:00pm on October 8th and 3:00 & 8:00pm on October 9, 10, and 11, 2013. The Tuesday evening show on October 8 at 8:00pm will include opening ceremonies and traditional Chinese dumplings. Doors open at 7:00pm. Call 417-336-8888 for reservations.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2013
New Shanghai Theatre in Branson, Missouri will host the 1st Annual Shanghai Cultural Festival from October 8 through October 11, 2013. Visitors will enjoy special performances by guest artists from Shanghai, China during the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus regular performances at 8:00pm on October 8th and 3:00 & 8:00pm on October 9, 10, and 11, 2013. The Tuesday evening show on October 8 at 8:00pm will include opening ceremonies and traditional Chinese dumplings. Doors open at 7:00pm. Call 417-336-8888 for reservations.
RED BADGE VARIATIONS, KC Fringe, OLIVER and More Set for Crown Center, Now thru Dec 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2013
Crown Center has announced its events calendar, now through December 2014.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2013
Crown Center has announced its events calendar, now through December 2014.
Brian Sills to Lead THE SANTALAND DIARIES at KC Rep, 11/29-12/22
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2013
Brian Sills returns to Kansas City Repertory Theatre to star in David Sedaris' irreverent holiday comedy The SantaLand Diaries, about the merry misadventures of an out-of-work New York writer hired to play an elf named Crumpet in a Macy's SantaLand. The show is directed by the Rep's Producing Director Jerry Genochio and runs November 29-December 22 at Copaken Stage. Sills is well known to Rep audiences who cheered his performance as the emcee in the 2011 critically acclaimed production of Cabaret.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2013
Brian Sills returns to Kansas City Repertory Theatre to star in David Sedaris' irreverent holiday comedy The SantaLand Diaries, about the merry misadventures of an out-of-work New York writer hired to play an elf named Crumpet in a Macy's SantaLand. The show is directed by the Rep's Producing Director Jerry Genochio and runs November 29-December 22 at Copaken Stage. Sills is well known to Rep audiences who cheered his performance as the emcee in the 2011 critically acclaimed production of Cabaret.
BWW Interviews: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Opens in Intimate KC Space
by Paul Proffett - September 27, 2013
An intimate show in an intimate space in KC's arts district.
by Paul Proffett - September 27, 2013
An intimate show in an intimate space in KC's arts district.
Spinning Tree to Present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', 11/1-17
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Thomas "Fats" Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk dives along Lenox Avenue, rent parties, stride piano players and that jumpin' new beat, Swing. Ain't Misbehavin' celebrates the music that Waller wrote and the music he made famous, and has the distinction of being the only musical revue to ever win the Tony Award for Best Musical.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2013
Thomas "Fats" Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk dives along Lenox Avenue, rent parties, stride piano players and that jumpin' new beat, Swing. Ain't Misbehavin' celebrates the music that Waller wrote and the music he made famous, and has the distinction of being the only musical revue to ever win the Tony Award for Best Musical.
WIZARD OF OZ, SOUND OF MUSIC & More Set for Starlight's 2014 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013
Starlight Theatre's 64th Broadway Season will offer another unforgettable summer of shared experiences with five family-friendly productions that include a mix of classic Broadway favorites and new contemporary rock shows. The lineup includes The Wizard of Oz (Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production), We Will Rock You, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Sound of Music and Blue Man Group.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013
Starlight Theatre's 64th Broadway Season will offer another unforgettable summer of shared experiences with five family-friendly productions that include a mix of classic Broadway favorites and new contemporary rock shows. The lineup includes The Wizard of Oz (Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production), We Will Rock You, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Sound of Music and Blue Man Group.
Coterie Stages the First of Three World Premieres in Kansas City
by Paul Proffett - September 19, 2013
Kansas City's The Coterie, one of the nations oldest and most prestigious theaters for young audiences celebrates its 35th season this Friday by kicking off the first of three world premieres.
by Paul Proffett - September 19, 2013
Kansas City's The Coterie, one of the nations oldest and most prestigious theaters for young audiences celebrates its 35th season this Friday by kicking off the first of three world premieres.
Chatterbox Audio Theater Releases Dual-Language Shows THE NECKLACE & LA PARURE
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2013
Chatterbox Audio Theater, Memphis's only web-based theater company, is proud to announce the release of its latest productions, THE NECKLACE and LA PARURE. These two versions of the same tale allow listeners to experience Guy de Maupassant's classic short story in English or in its original French. Each version of the story runs approximately 20 minutes and is now available for free streaming and download through iTunes and www.chatterboxtheater.org.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2013
Chatterbox Audio Theater, Memphis's only web-based theater company, is proud to announce the release of its latest productions, THE NECKLACE and LA PARURE. These two versions of the same tale allow listeners to experience Guy de Maupassant's classic short story in English or in its original French. Each version of the story runs approximately 20 minutes and is now available for free streaming and download through iTunes and www.chatterboxtheater.org.
The Coterie Opens 35th Anniversary Season with RED BADGE VARIATIONS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2013
The Coterie opens its 35th anniversary season with the World Premiere of Red Badge Variations, an emotional and thought-provoking new play that takes the classic soldier archetypes established in Stephen Crane's classic Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, and sets them in Afghanistan today. Written by Melissa Cooper and directed by Kyle Hatley, Red Badge Variations runs tonight, September 17 - October 5, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2013
The Coterie opens its 35th anniversary season with the World Premiere of Red Badge Variations, an emotional and thought-provoking new play that takes the classic soldier archetypes established in Stephen Crane's classic Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, and sets them in Afghanistan today. Written by Melissa Cooper and directed by Kyle Hatley, Red Badge Variations runs tonight, September 17 - October 5, 2013.
SEMINAR, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST & More Set for UMKC Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
Known for high-quality productions and successful collaboration with Kansas City theatre companies, UMKC Theatre announces its 2013-2014 season.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
Known for high-quality productions and successful collaboration with Kansas City theatre companies, UMKC Theatre announces its 2013-2014 season.
Bill Russell to Take Part in MUSICAL MONDAY at Off Center Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
Tonight's MUSICAL MONDAY will feature the musical SIDE SHOW with its writer/lyricist, Tony Award Nominee Bill Russell, on hand to participate in the event. Musical Monday, now in its 5th season, is MTH's Musical Theatre flavored cabaret show featured six times each year at the Off Center Theatre in Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2013
Tonight's MUSICAL MONDAY will feature the musical SIDE SHOW with its writer/lyricist, Tony Award Nominee Bill Russell, on hand to participate in the event. Musical Monday, now in its 5th season, is MTH's Musical Theatre flavored cabaret show featured six times each year at the Off Center Theatre in Kansas City.
BWW Reviews: A Moises Kaufman World Premiere Opens Kansas City Rep's 2013-'14 Season
by Paul Proffett - September 07, 2013
With the excitement over the fiftieth anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'Dream' speech quietly receding from the national stage, it might be a good time to examine the life of another twentieth century human rights giant.
by Paul Proffett - September 07, 2013
With the excitement over the fiftieth anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'Dream' speech quietly receding from the national stage, it might be a good time to examine the life of another twentieth century human rights giant.
MISS SAIGON Comes to Starlight Theatre, Now thru 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2013
Miss Saigon, one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time, will be produced by Starlight Theatre, tonight, September 7-13. In Miss Saigon, Puccini's Madame Butterfly is brought to the modern world. This powerful pop opera is an emotional tale about forbidden love, the tragedies of war and the sacrifices made to achieve the American Dream.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2013
Miss Saigon, one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time, will be produced by Starlight Theatre, tonight, September 7-13. In Miss Saigon, Puccini's Madame Butterfly is brought to the modern world. This powerful pop opera is an emotional tale about forbidden love, the tragedies of war and the sacrifices made to achieve the American Dream.
Moises Kaufman Directs Daniel Beaty's THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST at Kansas City Rep, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2013
The world premiere of The Tallest Tree in the Forest, a new work about the life of African-American performer and activist Paul Robeson, written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Moises Kaufman, opens tonight, September 6 at Kansas City Repertory Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2013
The world premiere of The Tallest Tree in the Forest, a new work about the life of African-American performer and activist Paul Robeson, written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Moises Kaufman, opens tonight, September 6 at Kansas City Repertory Theatre.
Moises Kaufman to Direct Daniel Beaty's THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST at Kansas City Rep, 9/6-28
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
The world premiere of The Tallest Tree in the Forest, a new work about the life of African-American performer and activist Paul Robeson, written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Moises Kaufman, opens Friday, September 6 at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. The show runs through September 28 at the Rep's downtown theatre Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut Streets.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
The world premiere of The Tallest Tree in the Forest, a new work about the life of African-American performer and activist Paul Robeson, written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Moises Kaufman, opens Friday, September 6 at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. The show runs through September 28 at the Rep's downtown theatre Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut Streets.
VENUS IN FUR, GROUNDED, BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK and More Set for Unicorn Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
Unicorn Theatre announces its 40th season of BoldNewPlays. Forty seasons is a milestone few theatres achieve. The theatre plans to present seven shows that will sweep up audiences on an audacious journey through cutting-edge, provocative and original entertainment. Prepare to experience dramatic highs, shocking revelations and plenty of laughs during seven unique evenings of live theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2013
Unicorn Theatre announces its 40th season of BoldNewPlays. Forty seasons is a milestone few theatres achieve. The theatre plans to present seven shows that will sweep up audiences on an audacious journey through cutting-edge, provocative and original entertainment. Prepare to experience dramatic highs, shocking revelations and plenty of laughs during seven unique evenings of live theatre.
The Coterie to Open 35th Anniversary Season with RED BADGE VARIATIONS, 9/17-10/5
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2013
The Coterie opens its 35th anniversary season with the World Premiere of Red Badge Variations, an emotional and thought-provoking new play that takes the classic soldier archetypes established in Stephen Crane's classic Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, and sets them in Afghanistan today. Written by Melissa Cooper and directed by Kyle Hatley, Red Badge Variations runs September 17 - October 5, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2013
The Coterie opens its 35th anniversary season with the World Premiere of Red Badge Variations, an emotional and thought-provoking new play that takes the classic soldier archetypes established in Stephen Crane's classic Civil War novel, The Red Badge of Courage, and sets them in Afghanistan today. Written by Melissa Cooper and directed by Kyle Hatley, Red Badge Variations runs September 17 - October 5, 2013.
Inge Festival to Honor Arthur Kopit in Independence, KS, March 2014
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Arthur Kopit, playwright, librettist, screenwriter, adapter and mentor, a multiple Tony and Drama Desk and Pulitzer Prize nominee, will be the Honoree of the 33rd Annual William Inge Theatre Festival in Independence, Kansas, at Independence Community College.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
Arthur Kopit, playwright, librettist, screenwriter, adapter and mentor, a multiple Tony and Drama Desk and Pulitzer Prize nominee, will be the Honoree of the 33rd Annual William Inge Theatre Festival in Independence, Kansas, at Independence Community College.
Crown Center Announces Calendar of Events Through Aug. 2014, Feat. CURIOUS GEORGE & KANSAS CITY IRISH FEST
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
From now to August 13, 2014, the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri, will host a range of different events, from CURIOUS GEORGE to the KANSAS CITY IRISH REP.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2013
From now to August 13, 2014, the Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri, will host a range of different events, from CURIOUS GEORGE to the KANSAS CITY IRISH REP.
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