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KU Hockey Club To Host Special HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER Game
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2023
The KU Hockey Club has announced that in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Hockey League Players' Association, and the American Cancer Society, the team will host a Hockey Fights Cancer game on Friday, November 10th at 7:20 p.m. at Cable Dahmer Arena.
Theatre Atchison PRO To Produce THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF HANK WILLIAMS
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2023
Experience the life and music of Hank Williams in Theatre Atchison PRO's latest production. Don't miss this limited one-weekend engagement at the Atchison Event Center.
Park University International Center for Music Presents CONCERT FOR THE PIANO LOVER, November 30
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2023
Park University International Center for Music (Park ICM) announced today that their 2023-2024 Season would continue on November 30  at 7:30 p.m., with an entire concert devoted to piano lovers. The concert will be held at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kansas (1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Mission Woods, KS 66205). 
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Music Hall, December 5-10
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2023
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the national tour of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL.
KCRep Announces Staged Reading Of REPRESENTATIVES FOR THOSE AT PEACE By Inaugural Playwright Madeline Easley
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2023
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Stuart Carden and Director of Artistic Development Laley Lippard have announced the cast and creative team of the OriginKC staged reading of Representatives for Those at Peace, by Madeline Easley and directed by Tara Moses. 
Disney100: The Exhibition Will Open in Kansas City in May 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2023
Disney100: The Exhibition will open at Union Station’s state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot Bank of America Gallery on May 24, 2024, and is expected to draw enthusiastic visitors from every corner of the U.S. and around the world.
Kauffman Center Presents Announces Bruce Hornsby And YMusic BRHYM, March 14
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2023
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the latest addition to the 2023-2024 season, Bruce Hornsby and YMusic, “BrhyM” Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Helzberg Hall. 
Kansas City Ballet School Director Grace Holmes Departs
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2023
Learn about the departure of Grace Holmes, the director of Kansas City Ballet School, and the impact it will have on the ballet community in Kansas City.
Review: INTO THE WOODS at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - October 31, 2023
Imagine the Grimm bedtime stories presented on steroids buttressed by the occasional homage to animated motion picture favorites.  This is the basic recipe for “Into The Woods,” an imaginative and odd musical mashup of the Grimm’s tales with music, libretto, and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine performed at the Jewish Community Center’s fine White Theatre.
Jewish Family Services to Host Free Mobile Health Fair on Monday
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2023
Jewish Family Services Kesher KC is hosting a Mobile Health Fair on Oct. 30. The fair will offer vaccines, health insurance navigation, and more. Join us at JFS Brookside office in Kansas City, Missouri from 1-5 pm.
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at KC Music Hall
by Alan Portner - October 26, 2023
Aaron Sorkin’s 2018 stage re-imagination of the classic Harper Lee novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” opened Tuesday at the Kansas City Music Hall for a one week run.  It is one of the finest touring companies of any play I’ve been privileged to witness in many years.  “Mockingbird” stars well-known actor Richard Thomas in a stellar turn as the lead character of Atticus Finch.
Cody Jinks To Perform at Starlight Theatre in August 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2023
Cody Jinks to perform at Starlight Theatre on August 3, 2024 as part of the 2024 Capital Federal Concert Series. Get your tickets now!
Lewis & Shirley White Theatre Opens 2023-24 Season With Sondheim Classic INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2023
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center will open the 2023-24 season with Stephen Sondheim's 'Into The Woods.'
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Cast For A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2023
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2023-24 season with the beloved holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Geoff Elliott and directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Associate Artistic Director of KCRep/UMKC Partnership Jason Chanos.
Starlight Announces UNIQUELY KC $40M Campaign to Secure a Historic Kansas City Landmark for Future Generations
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
Starlight Announces Uniquely KC Campaign - BroadwayWorld - Starlight Theatre is launching a new campaign, Uniquely KC, to highlight the rich cultural scene in Kansas City. The campaign will feature a series of videos showcasing local artists and performers.
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at KC Ballet
by Kelly Luck - October 15, 2023
An instant hit for fans of the gothic and the macabre
Parker McCollum To Perform At Starlight Theatre, June 29
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
Today, Parker McCollum announced his Burn It Down Tour, including a stop at  Starlight Theatre Saturday, June 29, 2024. Special guest Corey Kent will join at Starlight. 
Excitement Builds for 11th JEWISH CULTURE FEST, Coming to Jewish Community Center, October 15
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2023
Excitement Builds for 11th Jewish Culture Fest, Coming to Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 15.
THE NUTCRACKER Returns to Kansas City Ballet in December
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2023
 Kansas City Ballet has announced the return of the record-breaking and critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens at The Black Box
by Steve Wilson - October 09, 2023
Fall has come to Kansas City, the leaves have begun to turn, the haunted houses are preparing for Halloween, and my favorite musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW has opened at the Black Box in Kansas City. The cult classic with book, music, and lyrics by Richard O’Brien only gets better with each production by Padgett Productions. This year is no exception, and each year I think it can’t get better, and then Nick Padgett comes up with a new formula that brings us all back year after year after year. What did our critic think of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW OPENS AT at The Black Box?
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre In The Park (Indoors)
by Alan Portner - October 08, 2023
Seldom does an entertainment attain a level of fiendish absurdity that affords audiences belly busting hilarity after more than forty years.  The indoor space at Theatre in the Park’s Johnson County Heritage Center offers a super production of 1982’s “Little Shop of Horror.”
Celebration of Life for Playwright and Screenwriter Nathan Louis Jackson Will Be Held This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2023
​​​​​​​The Celebration of Life for Kansas City playwright and screenwriter Nathan Louis Jackson is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10 am.
Latino Performance Troupe La Pocha Nostra to Present THE MEX FILES: A DIVINATION RITUAL
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2023
Get ready to be enchanted by 'The Mex Files: A Divination Ritual' presented by Latino Performance Troupe 'La Pocha Nostra'.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Lyric Opera of Kansas City in November
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2023
Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced the next production of the 2023-2024 season, The Sound of Music. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
Excitement Builds for 11th Jewish Culture Fest, Coming to Jewish Community Center, October 15
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2023
Excitement builds for the 11th Jewish Culture Fest, coming to the Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 15. Enjoy performances, vendors, family activities, kosher food, and a wine tasting experience.

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