Tenor Anthony Kearns to Launch the Irish Season in Kansas City at Harrah's, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012
Tenor Anthony Kearns, the original founding member of the Irish musical trio, The Irish Tenors, will kick-off the St. Patrick's Day Season in Kansas City at a "Celebration of Fine Irish Spirits and Irish Music" at Harrah's North Kansas City on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mr. Kearns will perform at 6:45 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2012
Tenor Anthony Kearns, the original founding member of the Irish musical trio, The Irish Tenors, will kick-off the St. Patrick's Day Season in Kansas City at a "Celebration of Fine Irish Spirits and Irish Music" at Harrah's North Kansas City on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mr. Kearns will perform at 6:45 p.m.
Registration Now Open for ACT 1 Theatre Camps
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 02, 2012
Registration is open (a month earlier than originally advertised) for Academy of Christian Theatre (ACT One) for all people under age 20 who want to build theater, vocal, dance, leadership & team-building skills in a fun way in June and July. There will be both a kids' day camp and a teen one.
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 02, 2012
Registration is open (a month earlier than originally advertised) for Academy of Christian Theatre (ACT One) for all people under age 20 who want to build theater, vocal, dance, leadership & team-building skills in a fun way in June and July. There will be both a kids' day camp and a teen one.
American Heartland Theatre Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, 3/2-4/15
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2012
American Heartland Theatre brings Oscar Wilde's farce The Importance of Being Earnest to Kansas City. A recent hit on Broadway, The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of mistaken identities which ridicules codes of propriety and etiquette. Dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities - not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen's mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell, played by Jim Korinke.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2012
American Heartland Theatre brings Oscar Wilde's farce The Importance of Being Earnest to Kansas City. A recent hit on Broadway, The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of mistaken identities which ridicules codes of propriety and etiquette. Dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities - not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen's mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell, played by Jim Korinke.
LUCKY DUCK Visits Kansas City Before NYC Premiere
by Harmony Wheeler - March 01, 2012
What happens once the Ugly Duckling comes out of her shell? She takes a show business journey to become a singing swan superstar! Kansas City audiences can catch the one-night-only performance of Lucky Duck by the Coterie Theatre at 7 p.m. March 8 at the Folly Theater, 1020 Central. The musical comedy with its Kansas City cast will then take flight for its debut at the New Victory Theater in New York March 16-25.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 01, 2012
What happens once the Ugly Duckling comes out of her shell? She takes a show business journey to become a singing swan superstar! Kansas City audiences can catch the one-night-only performance of Lucky Duck by the Coterie Theatre at 7 p.m. March 8 at the Folly Theater, 1020 Central. The musical comedy with its Kansas City cast will then take flight for its debut at the New Victory Theater in New York March 16-25.
Glen Campbell to Play the Uptown Theater, 4/26
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2012
Glen Campbell, who was honored at this year's Grammy Awards with a lifetime achievement award, announced his battle with Alzheimer's disease late in 2011. Despite the diagnosis, Glen will hit the road for his "Goodbye Tour."
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2012
Glen Campbell, who was honored at this year's Grammy Awards with a lifetime achievement award, announced his battle with Alzheimer's disease late in 2011. Despite the diagnosis, Glen will hit the road for his "Goodbye Tour."
Starlight Theatre Offers Free Tickets to Not-for-Profit Groups
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2012
Each summer Starlight Theatre puts a free night of musical theatre within reach for clients of qualifying not-for-profit organizations. Since the theatre's inaugural season in 1951, the Starlight Community Ticket Program has distributed 364 free tickets to every night of every performance to area not-for-profits and the individuals they serve.
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2012
Each summer Starlight Theatre puts a free night of musical theatre within reach for clients of qualifying not-for-profit organizations. Since the theatre's inaugural season in 1951, the Starlight Community Ticket Program has distributed 364 free tickets to every night of every performance to area not-for-profits and the individuals they serve.
Alan Cumming, et al. Set for LIKEME Benefit Concert, 3/10
by Nicole Rosky - February 29, 2012
The LIKEME Organization, founded by country music recording artist and Kansas native Chely Wright, will open its first LIKEME Lighthouse in Kansas City on March 10, 2012. Located in Midtown Kansas City, the Lighthouse is a welcoming and safe community center for the LGBT community, their families and straight allies. Doors will be open Monday-Saturday, 11AM to 7PM, and on Sunday from 12PM to 6PM.
by Nicole Rosky - February 29, 2012
The LIKEME Organization, founded by country music recording artist and Kansas native Chely Wright, will open its first LIKEME Lighthouse in Kansas City on March 10, 2012. Located in Midtown Kansas City, the Lighthouse is a welcoming and safe community center for the LGBT community, their families and straight allies. Doors will be open Monday-Saturday, 11AM to 7PM, and on Sunday from 12PM to 6PM.
The Unicorn Presents HUNGRY, Begins Previews 2/29
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2012
The Unicorn is set to present the World Premiere of a hilarious new play by a clever and twisted young female playwright, Lia Romeo.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2012
The Unicorn is set to present the World Premiere of a hilarious new play by a clever and twisted young female playwright, Lia Romeo.
American Heartland Theatre Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, 3/2-4/15
by Harmony Wheeler - February 28, 2012
American Heartland Theatre brings Oscar Wilde's farce The Importance of Being Earnest to Kansas City. A recent hit on Broadway, The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of mistaken identities which ridicules codes of propriety and etiquette. Dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities - not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen's mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell, played by Jim Korinke.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 28, 2012
American Heartland Theatre brings Oscar Wilde's farce The Importance of Being Earnest to Kansas City. A recent hit on Broadway, The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of mistaken identities which ridicules codes of propriety and etiquette. Dashing men-about-town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on-the-sly activities - not to mention the disapproval of Gwendolen's mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell, played by Jim Korinke.
Crown Center Announces Upcoming Schedule of Events
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2012
The Crown Center has announced the following upcoming events.
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2012
The Crown Center has announced the following upcoming events.
THE GREAT IMMENSITY Premieres at Kansas City Rep, 2/24-3/18
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
The world premiere of The Great Immensity will take place at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage, February 17-March 18. The Great Immensity is presented by Kansas City Rep and The Civilians, the center for investigative theatre led by Founding Artistic Director Steve Cosson.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
The world premiere of The Great Immensity will take place at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage, February 17-March 18. The Great Immensity is presented by Kansas City Rep and The Civilians, the center for investigative theatre led by Founding Artistic Director Steve Cosson.
MY FAIR LADY Comes To Morris Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the iconic characters from MY FAIR LADY will transform the Morris Performing Arts Center into 1912 London in this Broadway classic.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2012
Henry Higgins, Eliza Doolittle and the rest of the iconic characters from MY FAIR LADY will transform the Morris Performing Arts Center into 1912 London in this Broadway classic.
Corterie Presents FREEDOM SISTERS Now Through March 4
by Harmony Wheeler - February 22, 2012
Freedom Sisters: Stamping, Shouting & Singing Home, by Lisa Evans, is now performing through March 4 at the Coterie Theatre, Level 1 Crown Center Shops. The play recounts the remarkable story of one family's fight for freedom and progress as told by twelve-year-old Lizzie Walker.
by Harmony Wheeler - February 22, 2012
Freedom Sisters: Stamping, Shouting & Singing Home, by Lisa Evans, is now performing through March 4 at the Coterie Theatre, Level 1 Crown Center Shops. The play recounts the remarkable story of one family's fight for freedom and progress as told by twelve-year-old Lizzie Walker.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2012
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City today announced the 2012-2013 season which will be held in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
by Kelsey Denette - February 21, 2012
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City today announced the 2012-2013 season which will be held in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
Coterie Theatre Announces The Wrestling Season, Begins 2/19
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
The Wrestling Season, a groundbreaking play commissioned by the Coterie and written by Laurie Brooks, performs at the Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops, January 24 to February 19.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
The Wrestling Season, a groundbreaking play commissioned by the Coterie and written by Laurie Brooks, performs at the Coterie Theatre, Crown Center Shops, January 24 to February 19.
MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN... I’M IN THERAPY! Plays Herberger Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
The international hit comedy MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY!, featuring Ron Tobin, will come to the Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe, for a 5-week engagement, January 18 through February 19.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2012
The international hit comedy MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M IN THERAPY!, featuring Ron Tobin, will come to the Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe, for a 5-week engagement, January 18 through February 19.
Kansas City DJs to Compete in Red Bull Thre3Style, 2/18
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2012
Red Bull Thre3Style is an innovative concept that gives highly skilled DJs a global platform to showcase their skills, battle and gain notoriety by rockin' the dance floor. Unlike other DJ battles that are based on solely technical aspects, Red Bull Thre3style has a creative and original format that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of "party rockin'." Eight of Kansas City's top DJs will vie for the audience and judges' favor, each with a 15-minute set that MUST contain at least three different musical genres. A panel of music industry judges will select the winners based on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction; and ultimately decide who is the best on the decks in Seattle.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2012
Red Bull Thre3Style is an innovative concept that gives highly skilled DJs a global platform to showcase their skills, battle and gain notoriety by rockin' the dance floor. Unlike other DJ battles that are based on solely technical aspects, Red Bull Thre3style has a creative and original format that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of "party rockin'." Eight of Kansas City's top DJs will vie for the audience and judges' favor, each with a 15-minute set that MUST contain at least three different musical genres. A panel of music industry judges will select the winners based on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction; and ultimately decide who is the best on the decks in Seattle.
Tenor Anthony Kearns to Launch the Irish Season in Kansas City at Harrah's, 3/3
by Kelsey Denette - February 15, 2012
Tenor Anthony Kearns, the original founding member of the Irish musical trio, The Irish Tenors, will kick-off the St. Patrick's Day Season in Kansas City at a "Celebration of Fine Irish Spirits and Irish Music" at Harrah's North Kansas City on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mr. Kearns will perform at 6:45 p.m.
by Kelsey Denette - February 15, 2012
Tenor Anthony Kearns, the original founding member of the Irish musical trio, The Irish Tenors, will kick-off the St. Patrick's Day Season in Kansas City at a "Celebration of Fine Irish Spirits and Irish Music" at Harrah's North Kansas City on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mr. Kearns will perform at 6:45 p.m.
The Unicorn Presents HUNGRY, Begins Previews 2/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 14, 2012
The Unicorn is set to present the World Premiere of a hilarious new play by a clever and twisted young female playwright, Lia Romeo.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 14, 2012
The Unicorn is set to present the World Premiere of a hilarious new play by a clever and twisted young female playwright, Lia Romeo.
CYT Kansas City Announces ALICE, 2/9-12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
Alice Lidelle is a high school senior who loves the band 'The Red Queen' and dislikes a homework assignment from her teacher, Miss Turtle. She attends the concert and meets the band's manager and is sent spiraling down, down, down into a topsy-turvy world.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
Alice Lidelle is a high school senior who loves the band 'The Red Queen' and dislikes a homework assignment from her teacher, Miss Turtle. She attends the concert and meets the band's manager and is sent spiraling down, down, down into a topsy-turvy world.
Loyola Theatre Debuts Screwball Comedy ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS, 2/8-12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Loyola University New Orleans debuts the madcap comic play, "Anton in Show Business," a sharp, wry comedy based on three actresses who have been cast in an ill-fated production of Anton Chekhov's play, "The Three Sisters." The play will run in Loyola's Lower Depths Theater on Feb. 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Loyola University New Orleans debuts the madcap comic play, "Anton in Show Business," a sharp, wry comedy based on three actresses who have been cast in an ill-fated production of Anton Chekhov's play, "The Three Sisters." The play will run in Loyola's Lower Depths Theater on Feb. 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.
CYT to Present ALICE: A WONDER FULL NEW MUSICAL, 2/9 - 12
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2012
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Kansas City North proudly presents ALICE: A WONDER FULL NEW MUSICAL,Thursday, February 9 - Sunday, February 12 at YouthFront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow Blvd., Shawnee Mission, KS 66205.
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2012
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Kansas City North proudly presents ALICE: A WONDER FULL NEW MUSICAL,Thursday, February 9 - Sunday, February 12 at YouthFront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow Blvd., Shawnee Mission, KS 66205.
CYT Kansas City Announces ALICE, 2/9-12
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2012
Alice Lidelle is a high school senior who loves the band 'The Red Queen' and dislikes a homework assignment from her teacher, Miss Turtle. She attends the concert and meets the band's manager and is sent spiraling down, down, down into a topsy-turvy world.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2012
Alice Lidelle is a high school senior who loves the band 'The Red Queen' and dislikes a homework assignment from her teacher, Miss Turtle. She attends the concert and meets the band's manager and is sent spiraling down, down, down into a topsy-turvy world.
THE GREAT IMMENSITY Premieres at Kansas City Rep, 2/24-3/18
by Kelsey Denette - February 08, 2012
The world premiere of The Great Immensity will take place at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage, February 17-March 18. The Great Immensity is presented by Kansas City Rep and The Civilians, the center for investigative theatre led by Founding Artistic Director Steve Cosson.
by Kelsey Denette - February 08, 2012
The world premiere of The Great Immensity will take place at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage, February 17-March 18. The Great Immensity is presented by Kansas City Rep and The Civilians, the center for investigative theatre led by Founding Artistic Director Steve Cosson.
Kansas City Rep Extends Run of TOM SAWYER Thru 2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2012
Kansas City Rep is set to extend their family-friendly production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain's classic coming-of-age story about a boy growing up in a small Missouri town on the banks of the Mississippi River.
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 07, 2012
Kansas City Rep is set to extend their family-friendly production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain's classic coming-of-age story about a boy growing up in a small Missouri town on the banks of the Mississippi River.
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