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Michele Ragusa Leads Kansas City's Music Man Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2011
Michele Ragusa, last seen on Broadway succeeding Megan Mullally in "Young Frankenstein," will be starring in back to back concerts of "The Music Man" and "Funny Girl" the first week in April.
Spinning Tree Presents MAKE ME A SONG: THE MUSIC OF WILLIAM FINN
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2011
Spinning Tree Theatre debuts with the Midwest premiere of Off-Broadway's hit revue celebrating the music of Tony Award-winner William Finn. The composer of Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Finn's songs are passionate, funny, always personal, and soar with intelligence and beauty.
American Heartland's 25th Season to Include WONDERETTES, BINGO!, & More
by Kelsey Denette - March 31, 2011
American Heartland Theatre in Crown Center has announced its 2011-2012 Season, celebrating the theatre's 25th season of productions. To commemorate AHT's silver anniversary, they have proudly continued the tradition of providing variety in live theatre by showcasing three Kansas City Premiere musicals, two World Premiere plays and one classic theatrical masterpiece.
Kansas City Youth Bring GODSPELL to Life, 4/7-10
by Kelsey Denette - March 31, 2011
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Kansas City North proudly presents Godspell, Thursday, April 7 - Sunday, April 10 at YouthFront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow Blvd., Shawnee Mission, KS 66205.
The Cotillion Features Casey Donahew, 4/1
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2011
Although he's nominated for a Gruene with Envy Texas music award as New Artist of the Year, Casey Donahew's actually got six years, three albums and a legion of fans behind him. He put out his own record, Lost Days, which featured the song 'Stockyards.' A line-by-line listing of Donahew's favorite Fort Worth places, the song used to be played as the intro for Fort Worth's now nonoperational Brahmas hockey franchise.
EARTh Presents Paddy Chayefsky’s Gideon April 11
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 31, 2011
It is 1100 BC, in the hill country of Manasseh, west of the Jordan River in Biblical Palestine.
Pipeline Productions Presents SOJA, May 17
by Sarah Moore - March 31, 2011
Jamaican reggae music is one of the best-known genres of music around the world, uniting people of all countries, all races, and all religions with a sound that is dedicated to searching for the answers to life, to conflict, to humanity, to the world, to love.
The Cotillion Features Jackson Taylor, 4/29
by Nicole Rosky - March 30, 2011
Jackson's lyrics paint tales of lives filled with passion and joy as much as of a life tainted by sorrow and disappointment - his life. Jackson sings of heaven and hell, beauty and grit - Jackson sings of real life.
The Cotillion Features ZOSO: A LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE, 4/15
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2011
In 1995, Zoso was formed to create the most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of 'the biggest band of the 1970's' - Led Zeppelin. Each member was selected to portray both the appearance and playing styles of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. Zoso almost immediately developed an outstanding regional reputation and were awarded 'BestvTribute Act in California' by Rock City News.
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals To play Crossroads KC
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 29, 2011
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will play Crossroads KC on Friday, July 8th, 2011.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Kansas City - 3/27
by BWW - March 27, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/27 for Kansas City
Christian Youth Theater Kansas City North Presents GODSPELL 4/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 25, 2011
Christian Youth Theater Kansas City North Presents GODSPELL
KC Rep Presents CABARET, 3/25
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2011
After a week of strong previews, Eric Rosen's electrifying new production of Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb's Broadway classic Cabaret is set to open tomorrow, Friday, March 25, at Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Rosen, who directs and is also the Rep's artistic director, has created a production that evokes the exciting, decadent cabaret world of pre-war World War II Berlin.
Unicorn Theatre Presents Nottage's Pulitzer Winning Play, RUINED, 4/16-5/1
by Meghan Schuler - March 23, 2011
Unicorn Theatre and UMKC Theatre partner again, this time to produce Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize Winning play, RUINED. This partnership, now in the third season, has great impact for both organizations. Graduate students pursuing their MFA in performance or design work right along professional actors, designer and directors to hone their crafts in a practical format. The Unicorn gains access to talented, young artists before they even start out their careers. Many students who have worked here as students, have since been hired back as professionals when they graduate.
Huffman, Rapp, Moses And More Join Inge Festival, Begins 4/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 22, 2011
A cast of Broadway veterans will converge on a small Kansas town April 13 to perform a new musical comedy by Sheldon Harnick, co-creator of "Fiddler on the Roof."
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Kansas City - 3/20
by BWW - March 20, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 3/20 for Kansas City
CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Runs At KC Rep Thru 3/20
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2011
Annie Baker's Obie Award-winning Circle Mirror Transformation opens Friday at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage. Kyle Hatley directs.
Unicorn Theater Presents TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR…, Closes 3/20
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2011
Unicorn Theatre is "Kibitzing in Kabul" this March with their new comedy TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR… by Seth Rozin.
Barn Players Theatre Presents EVITA, Closes 3/20
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2011
Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA comes to Barn Players Theatre and will close on March 20, 2011.
Theatre Lawrence Presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 18, 2011
Theatre Lawrence opens Christopher Sergel's adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee on Friday, April 8 with performances April 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 7:30pm, and April 10 and 17 at 2:30pm.
KC Rep Adds CABARET To 10-11 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2011
Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.
KC Rep's CABARET Plays 3/18-4-10
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2011
Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.
Charlotte Street's Paragraph Gallery Presents The Dining Room Project 3/19-5/7
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2011
Comprised of two exhibitions, a series of more than 30 original events, and a cookbook/catalogue, The Dining Room Project considers our multifaceted relationship with food and the intersection of food and art.
Charlotte Street's Urban Culture Project Presents OVER AGAIN 3/18
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2011
Charlotte Street Foundation's Urban Culture Project presents OVER AGAIN: ALISON BRADY AND SARAH KNOBEL
KC Rep's CABARET Plays 3/18-4/10
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2011
Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, has added CABARET to the Rep's 2010-11 season lineup. Rosen will direct the Tony Award-winning musical written by two of America's most distinguished and prolific songwriters, Kansas City native John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a book by Joe Masteroff.

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