KANSAS CITY THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 131

The powerful and emotional play 'My Name is Asher Lev,' onstage at Unicorn Theatre, has been extended an extra week and will now play through May 19, rather than ending May 12 as originally scheduled.

An acclaimed director of exciting contemporary work will take the reins of a new play by Samuel D.

The William Inge Theatre Festival has a long rich history of honoring great living playwrights, acknowledging these too-often underappreciated creative heroes of the stage.

Christmas arrived early this year for Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

The Lyric Opera of Kansas City closes its 55th season with Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, tonight, April 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28, 2013 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

UMKC Theatre completes its 2012-2013 season with a Chekhov masterpiece, "Burnt by the Sun.

It's The Coterie's favorite time of the year: World premiere readings from some of Kansas City's most talented teen playwrights will be showcased during the annual Young Playwrights Festival at 7:00 p.

Paul Robeson, Romeo, Juliet, and Ebenezer are just a few of the names - real and fictional - of the dynamic characters audiences will see at Kansas City Repertory Theatre during its 2013-14 season.

The beloved Disney classic, MARY POPPINS, is set to land in Kansas City at the Music Hall next year.

Some of Branson, Missouri's most popular entertainers and other special guests will help raise money for charity when they perform at the 11th annual 'Night with the Stars' at the Yakov Smirnoff Theater on Saturday, April 20.

The Coterie presents Bud, Not Buddy, a jazz-era mystery set in the Midwest about the adventures of Bud, a young boy whose search for his father - who he is convinced is a prominent jazz musician - sets him off a humorous and heartwarming journey that leads him to a new understanding of 'family.

The American Heartland Theatre announced today that it will permanently close at the end of its current season.

Spinning Tree Theatre presents the Kansas City premiere of Hello Again, with words and music by Michael John LaChiusa, suggested by the play La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler.

The insatiable curiosity of Curious George - the little monkey who has captured the imagination and hearts of millions of children and grown-ups for 65 years - comes to life May 25 to September 8 at Crown Center.

Unicorn Theatre announces its 40th season of BoldNewPlays.

Broadway star Nikki Renee Daniels sang 'Summertime' from The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at Topeka Festival Singers' March 2013 concert.

Kansas City Rep's presentation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel, directed by Kyle Hatley, the theatre's associate artistic director, runs now through March 31, 2013.

It's time to start hopping down the bunny trail when Starlight Children's Theatre presents the regional premiere of Peter Cottontail III, today, March 29-31 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway.

An acclaimed director of exciting contemporary work will take the reins of a new play by Samuel D.

The Theatre Department at Missouri Valley College will present ZOMBIES FROM URANUS on April 3-6, directed by Wade Hughes.

Excitement is building for Kansas City Rep's presentation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel, directed by Kyle Hatley, the theatre's associate artistic director.

American Heartland Theatre will present the award-winning musical LIFE COULD BE A DREAM! Written by ROGER BEAN (The Marvelous Wonderettes), the show is directed by STEVEN EUBANK, with musical direction by ANTHONY EDWARDS, and features a cast of both Kansas City stars (LAUREN BRATON, SETH GOLAY and N

Spinning Tree Theatre has announced its 2013-14 season, featuring Stick Fly, Motherhood Out Loud, and A Little Night Music.

The Lyric Opera of Kansas City closes its 55th season with Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, April 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28, 2013 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

ACT One KC has announced its 2013 Summer Camp schedule.