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American Heartland Theatre Announces HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES & More for 2012-13
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2012
Kansas City's American Heartland Theatre in Crown Center has announced their 2012-2013 season, which will include 5 Kansas City Premieres and one favorite holiday hit. Starting off the season is comedy about family by one of AHT's favorite playwrights, Sean Grennan, MAKING GOD LAUGH. The season also includes a riotous adaptation of the thriller, THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. The holidays have everyone laughing with the return of the Sisters of Mount St. Helens in NUNCRACKERS.
Crown Center Announces Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette - November 01, 2012
The Crown Center has announced the following upcoming events.
SPAMALOT, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Included in Starlight Theatre's 2013 Season
by Patrick Nugent - October 24, 2012
Starlight Theatre's 2013 Broadway Season will include flying cows, '80s dance craze, the ultimate con man, a little mermaid, rebellious teens, forbidden love and show-stopping musical numbers.
STAGE TUBE: Musical Theatre Heritage's 2013 Season Promo
by Stage Tube - October 21, 2012
Musical Theatre Heritage has just released its 2013 season promo video, in which the theatre reveals the two actors playing the title roles in 'Sunday in the Park with George' and 'Hello, Dolly!'. The video also offers insights from Executive Director George Harter and Artistic Director Sarah Crawford. Watch it below!
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents THE MIKADO, 4/20
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2012
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City today announced new casting information for its upcoming production of The Mikado, which will open April 20, 2013 in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the Company's second season at the Kauffman Center are on sale now.
Regional Theater of the Week: Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO
by BWW Features - October 11, 2012
BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is excited to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Theater of the Week! Each week, BWW will introduce its readers to a regional theater located in one of our (over 130!) coverage cities. By exploring these different venues, their history and showcasing the production seasons, BWW continues its commitment to expand our presence in communities and cities across the United States. This Week's Featured Regional Theater: Kansas City Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO
Spinning Tree Theatre Presents MASTER CLASS, Now thru 10/28
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2012
Spinning Tree Theatre presents MASTER CLASS, a Tony-Award winning play with live music by Terrence McNally, directed by Michael Grayman and starring Cynthia Hyer as Maria Callas Natalie Liccardello as First Soprano (Sophie) Sylvia Stoner as Second Soprano (Sharon) Vigthor Zophoniasson as Tenor (Tony), and Tony Bernal as Accompanist (Manny).
Crown Center Ice Terrace Opens 11/2
by Kelsey Denette - October 02, 2012
Three hours of complimentary skating will entice Crown Center Ice Terrace early birds from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the rink's opening day, Friday, November 2. It's the first day of the rink's 40th season.
Review Roundup: PIPPIN at KC Rep - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - September 24, 2012
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opened its 48th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical Pippin, which features a score by Grammy-winner Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. The Rep's artistic director Eric Rosen directs the musical, which is currently running through October 7 in Spencer Theatre.
Starlight Children's Theatre Will Present THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, PETER COTTONTAIL III in 2013
by Sierra Fox - September 20, 2012
Starlight's Children's Theatre has announced its 2013 season at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley will be presented January 16-20; Peter Cottontail III will be presented March 27-31.
Kansas City's 5th Annual 'Bowl A Strike Against Violence' Set for 10/20
by Kelsey Denette - September 19, 2012
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and LGBT History Month--which means it's time for Kansas City Anti-Violence Project's Bowl A "Strike" Against Violence event helping to raise funds for LGBT victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Hate crimes in Missouri and Kansas. The event's 5th anniversary promises to be the biggest and best yet, and is set for Saturday October 20, 2012 from 1-4pm at Ward Parkway Lanes, located at 1523 W 89th St., Kansas City, Missouri, 64114. Team and individual tickets are now on sale can be purchased online through www.kcavp.org.
Kevin Massey to Fill In for Claybourne Elder in KC Rep's PIPPIN, 9/29-30
by Nicole Rosky - September 18, 2012
Pippin director Eric Rosen, who is also Kansas City Repertory Theatre's artistic director, has announced that Kevin Massey will step into the title role for three performances: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on September 29, and 2 p.m. on September 30. He will replace the title star Claybourne Elder who will be away for a pre-existing family commitment. Pippin began previews September 14, opens September 21 and closes October 7.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents IL TROVATORE, 11/3-11
by Kelsey Denette - September 18, 2012
After a 29-year absence from the Lyric Opera of Kansas City repertoire, the Company presents Verdi's Il Trovatore November 3, 7, 9, 11, 2012 at the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts.
Tenor Anthony Kearns Performs at Bell Cultural Events Center Tonight, 9/15
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2012
Internationally-acclaimed tenor Anthony Kearns will make his debut performance at the Bell Cultural Events Center at the Mid-America Nazarene University tonight, September 15, 2012 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Rehearsals for KC Rep's PIPPIN
by Stage Tube - September 10, 2012
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 48th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical Pippin, which features a score by Grammy-winner Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. The Rep's artistic director Eric Rosen will direct the musical, which runs September 14-October 7 in Spencer Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a preview of the rehearsal footage below.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at KC Rep's PIPPIN - Rehearsal Shots!
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2012
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 48th season with the Tony Award-nominated musical Pippin, which features a score by Grammy-winner Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. The Rep's artistic director Eric Rosen will direct the musical, which runs September 14-October 7 in Spencer Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the rehearsals below. Check back later for full production shots!
Coterie Theatre Opens SPRING AWAKENING Tonight, Sept 8
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2012
The Coterie will launch its 34th season of live theatre tonight, September 8 with the pop rock musical Spring Awakening, the winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The show will feature a cast of powerful, young musical theatre performers from the Kansas City area and can be seen in a series of evening shows and Saturday matinees. Spring Awakening is based on the 1891 play of the same name by German playwright Frank Wedekind and explores what has changed-and what hasn't-on the path to understanding sex.
MAKING GOD LAUGH Launches American Heartland Theatre's 2012-13 Season, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2012
Kansas City's American Heartland Theatre in Crown Center has announced its 2012-2013 season, which will include five Kansas City Premieres and one favorite holiday hit. Starting off the season is comedy about family by one of AHT's favorite playwrights, Sean Grennan, MAKING GOD LAUGH. The season also includes a riotous adaptation of the thriller, THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. The holidays have everyone laughing with the return of the Sisters of Mount St. Helens in NUNCRACKERS.
Crown Center Announces Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette - August 31, 2012
The Crown Center has announced the following upcoming events.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Starring George Hamilton, Opens at Starlight Tonight, 8/28
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2012
The critically acclaimed touring production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber arrives in Kansas City at Starlight Theater tonight, August 28 for a limited engagement through September 2.
American Heartland Theatre to Present MAKING GOD LAUGH, 9/7-10/21
by Kelsey Denette - August 22, 2012
A Kansas City Premiere, Making God Laugh is a new comedy by Sean Grennan.
MARY POPPINS to Play Musical Hall in April 2013
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2012
The beloved Disney classic, MARY POPPINS, is set to land in Kansas City at the Music Hall next year. The show will play a limited run from April 4-April 9, 2013. For tickets to MARY POPPINS' stop in Kansas City, visit www.ticketmaster.com/Music-Hall-Kansas-City-tickets-Kansas-City/venue/49167.
LA CAGE, Starring George Hamilton, Opens Next Week at Starlight, 8/28
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2012
The critically acclaimed touring production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber arrives in Kansas City at Starlight Theater next week, August 28 for a limited engagement through September 2.
Photo Flash: First Look at She&Her's TWELFTH NIGHT OR WHAT YOU WILL
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2012
She&Her Productions presents TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL, August 10-26 at the Just Off Broadway Theatre in Kansas City. For tickets and more information, visit: www.sheandherproductions.com. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.
Spinning Tree Theatre Presents MASTER CLASS, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2012
Spinning Tree Theatre presents MASTER CLASS, a Tony-Award winning play with live music by Terrence McNally, Directed by Michael Grayman, starring Cynthia Hyer* as Maria Callas, Natalie Liccardello as First Soprano (Sophie), Sylvia Stoner* as Second Soprano (Sharon), Vigthor Zophoniasson as Tenor (Tony), Tony Bernal as Accompanist (Manny).

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