Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces 2023-2024 Resident Artists And Apprentice Artists
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2023
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper today announced the selection of the artists for the Resident Artist and Apprentice Artist programs for the 2023-2024 season. The 2023-2024 Resident Artists include soprano Kelli Van Meter, mezzo-soprano Christine Boddicker, tenor Benjamin Ruiz, bass-baritone Jose Olivares, and pianist/coach Jimin Seo.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2023
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper today announced the selection of the artists for the Resident Artist and Apprentice Artist programs for the 2023-2024 season. The 2023-2024 Resident Artists include soprano Kelli Van Meter, mezzo-soprano Christine Boddicker, tenor Benjamin Ruiz, bass-baritone Jose Olivares, and pianist/coach Jimin Seo.
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra To Open Season With Blockbuster Concert At Grace And Holy Trinity Cathedral
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2023
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, in its annual collaboration with the International Center for Music at Park University (Park ICM), will open its 37th concert season with a blockbuster concert presenting works by two of the 18th century’s greatest composers for keyboard and orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2023
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, in its annual collaboration with the International Center for Music at Park University (Park ICM), will open its 37th concert season with a blockbuster concert presenting works by two of the 18th century’s greatest composers for keyboard and orchestra.
The White Theatre And Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors To Host Jazz Concert & Art Exhibition In September
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre kicks off the 2023-2024 season this September with an ode to jazz.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre kicks off the 2023-2024 season this September with an ode to jazz.
Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA And PAGLIACCI
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper today announced the 2023-2024 season-opening production, a double bill of ALL NEW productions of Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci, conceived by Shawna Lucey and designed by Steven C. Kemp.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper today announced the 2023-2024 season-opening production, a double bill of ALL NEW productions of Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci, conceived by Shawna Lucey and designed by Steven C. Kemp.
IS GOD IS Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
KC Melting Pot Theatre will unveil its 10th season with a production of Aleshea Harris's Obie Award-winning masterpiece, 'Is God Is.' The production is directed by Lynn King.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
KC Melting Pot Theatre will unveil its 10th season with a production of Aleshea Harris's Obie Award-winning masterpiece, 'Is God Is.' The production is directed by Lynn King.
Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP to Open in September At The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Get ready for an evening of suspense and intrigue as Agatha Christie's iconic murder mystery, THE MOUSETRAP, opens on September 8th at The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Don't miss your chance to experience the longest-running play of all time before it closes.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Get ready for an evening of suspense and intrigue as Agatha Christie's iconic murder mystery, THE MOUSETRAP, opens on September 8th at The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Don't miss your chance to experience the longest-running play of all time before it closes.
A NIGHT OF SPIRITS Comes to Opera On Tap-Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
At 7 pm on September 30th, 2023, Opera On Tap-Kansas City will present 'A Night of Spirits,' a seasonal event featuring a signature cocktail, appetizers and a performance of Gian Carlo Menotti's 1946 opera The Medium. Audience members will be invited to participate in a brief ghost tour of the venue, the historic St. Mary's Episcopal Church, between the acts of the opera.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
At 7 pm on September 30th, 2023, Opera On Tap-Kansas City will present 'A Night of Spirits,' a seasonal event featuring a signature cocktail, appetizers and a performance of Gian Carlo Menotti's 1946 opera The Medium. Audience members will be invited to participate in a brief ghost tour of the venue, the historic St. Mary's Episcopal Church, between the acts of the opera.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra to Present IN THE KEY OF KC Concert
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Discover the upcoming In the Key of KC concert by the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra. Get ready for an unforgettable night of jazz music in Kansas City. Find out the date and venue details here.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Discover the upcoming In the Key of KC concert by the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra. Get ready for an unforgettable night of jazz music in Kansas City. Find out the date and venue details here.
Charlotte Street + Mid-America Arts Alliance Reveals the 2023 Artist INC Live Kansas City Cohort
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Charlotte Street and Mid-America Arts Alliance have announced the Artist INC Live Kansas City cohort of 25 artists for Fall 2023. Artists are selected through a competitive panel process that looks at quality of work and readiness for the program.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Charlotte Street and Mid-America Arts Alliance have announced the Artist INC Live Kansas City cohort of 25 artists for Fall 2023. Artists are selected through a competitive panel process that looks at quality of work and readiness for the program.
May Pang, John Lennon's Lover During His 'Lost Weekend' Era, to Showcase Candid Photos of Lennon at Special 2-Day Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Discover May Pang's intimate and candid photos of John Lennon during his 'Lost Weekend' era at a special two-day exhibition at Leawood Fine Art. Explore the collection, meet May Pang, and purchase limited-edition photographs of the legendary musician.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Discover May Pang's intimate and candid photos of John Lennon during his 'Lost Weekend' era at a special two-day exhibition at Leawood Fine Art. Explore the collection, meet May Pang, and purchase limited-edition photographs of the legendary musician.
CYRANO DE BERGERAC Comes to Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 60th Anniversary 2023-24 season with the timeless passionate tour-de-force, Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, freely adapted by Martin Crimp and directed by Associate Artistic Director Nelson T. Eusebio III. Performances run September 5 through 24, 2023, at Spencer Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 60th Anniversary 2023-24 season with the timeless passionate tour-de-force, Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, freely adapted by Martin Crimp and directed by Associate Artistic Director Nelson T. Eusebio III. Performances run September 5 through 24, 2023, at Spencer Theatre.
Celebrate Kansas City Dance Day At The Bolender Center For Dance & Creativity, August 26
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Celebrate Kansas City Dance Day at the Bolender Center For Dance & Creativity, August 26. Online pre-registration is encouraged for those taking classes at this free, family-friendly event
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Celebrate Kansas City Dance Day at the Bolender Center For Dance & Creativity, August 26. Online pre-registration is encouraged for those taking classes at this free, family-friendly event
Park International Center For Music Announces 2023-2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
Park University International Center for Music (Park ICM), under the direction of founder, Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch, has for the last 20 years taken magnificent young instrumentalists, already identified as superior performers, and molded them into international virtuosos. Based upon the European master/apprentice relationship, this rare combination of time, talent, attention, location, and commitment has made Park ICM triumphant in a very short time, demanding the attention of the international music community. Having just completed the celebration of the Center's 20th Anniversary, the next season brings virtuoso friends old and new, and continues to showcase ICM's own award-winning faculty and students, resulting in a season packed with musicianship of the highest order.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
Park University International Center for Music (Park ICM), under the direction of founder, Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch, has for the last 20 years taken magnificent young instrumentalists, already identified as superior performers, and molded them into international virtuosos. Based upon the European master/apprentice relationship, this rare combination of time, talent, attention, location, and commitment has made Park ICM triumphant in a very short time, demanding the attention of the international music community. Having just completed the celebration of the Center's 20th Anniversary, the next season brings virtuoso friends old and new, and continues to showcase ICM's own award-winning faculty and students, resulting in a season packed with musicianship of the highest order.
Jayhawks Announce 2023/24 Theatre & Dance Season
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance has unveiled its 2023-24 performance season. Theatrical works will explore themes of social inequalities, belonging, and community. Humor and satire will unify several works.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance has unveiled its 2023-24 performance season. Theatrical works will explore themes of social inequalities, belonging, and community. Humor and satire will unify several works.
Review: GRAND HORIZONS at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner - August 20, 2023
“Grand Horizons” is the tongue-in–cheek moniker given the senior development to which the fifty-year, mostly amicable marriage of Bill and Nancy French has recently been downsized. “Buckle your seat belts… it is going to be a bumpy (and funny) ride.”
by Alan Portner - August 20, 2023
“Grand Horizons” is the tongue-in–cheek moniker given the senior development to which the fifty-year, mostly amicable marriage of Bill and Nancy French has recently been downsized. “Buckle your seat belts… it is going to be a bumpy (and funny) ride.”
Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Announces Two Opera Commissions For Audiences Of All Ages
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2023
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper has announced the commission of two operas created to be presented in community spaces where audiences of all ages gather. The Haberdasher Prince by the twin-sister creative team of composer Rosabella Gregory and librettist Dina Gregory will premiere in April 2024. Maya and the Magic Ring by composer Lori Laitman and librettist Dana Gioia will premiere in spring 2025.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2023
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper has announced the commission of two operas created to be presented in community spaces where audiences of all ages gather. The Haberdasher Prince by the twin-sister creative team of composer Rosabella Gregory and librettist Dina Gregory will premiere in April 2024. Maya and the Magic Ring by composer Lori Laitman and librettist Dana Gioia will premiere in spring 2025.
Student Blog: Theatre Tips and Tricks
by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh - August 14, 2023
So, you successfully landed a part in your first show; congrats! Now that the stress of song singing, monologue reading, and waiting for the auditions is over—what comes next?
by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh - August 14, 2023
So, you successfully landed a part in your first show; congrats! Now that the stress of song singing, monologue reading, and waiting for the auditions is over—what comes next?
Review: A CHORUS LINE at Music Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - August 13, 2023
“A Chorus Line” from Music Theater Heritage is a not-to- be missed interpretation of a challenging show. Tickets are available online at www.musictheaterheritage.com online or by telephone at 816.221.6987.
by Alan Portner - August 13, 2023
“A Chorus Line” from Music Theater Heritage is a not-to- be missed interpretation of a challenging show. Tickets are available online at www.musictheaterheritage.com online or by telephone at 816.221.6987.
Photos: First Look at Music Theater Heritage's A CHORUS LINE
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2023
Music Theater Heritage has released photos from its highly anticipated production of A CHORUS LINE, now playing. One of the most compelling American musicals ever created, A CHORUS LINE is one of only ten musicals to ever be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2023
Music Theater Heritage has released photos from its highly anticipated production of A CHORUS LINE, now playing. One of the most compelling American musicals ever created, A CHORUS LINE is one of only ten musicals to ever be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Check out the photos here!
Review: LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box at The Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center
by Steve Wilson - August 13, 2023
What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box At The Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center?
by Steve Wilson - August 13, 2023
What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box At The Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center?
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Reveals Cast For CYRANO DE BERGERAC
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2023
Kansas City Repertory Theatre kicks off its 60th Anniversary Season with the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac. Get all the details on the cast and performance dates here.
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2023
Kansas City Repertory Theatre kicks off its 60th Anniversary Season with the timeless classic Cyrano de Bergerac. Get all the details on the cast and performance dates here.
Music Theater Heritage Announces SWEENEY TODD, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, And More For 22nd Season
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2023
In perhaps its most ambitious season to date, Music Theater Heritage has announced bold and imaginative programming for its 2024 season. Utilizing three different venues, MTH's 22nd Season highlights stories that orbit around the power of love and the lengths we take to protect it. The season includes Tony Award winners, re-imaginings, original concert productions, and represents some of the most celebrated dramatists, composers, and songwriters of the 20th century.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2023
In perhaps its most ambitious season to date, Music Theater Heritage has announced bold and imaginative programming for its 2024 season. Utilizing three different venues, MTH's 22nd Season highlights stories that orbit around the power of love and the lengths we take to protect it. The season includes Tony Award winners, re-imaginings, original concert productions, and represents some of the most celebrated dramatists, composers, and songwriters of the 20th century.
Broadway Veteran John Hemphill to Return to The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2023
The Conservatory at Stephens College will welcome back Broadway veteran and Assistant Professor of Acting, John Hemphill, this fall. John recently completed two years playing 'Larry Murphy' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2023
The Conservatory at Stephens College will welcome back Broadway veteran and Assistant Professor of Acting, John Hemphill, this fall. John recently completed two years playing 'Larry Murphy' on the national tour of Dear Evan Hansen.
Photos: First Look at Rodgers & Hammerstein's STATE FAIR At The Arrow Rock Lyceum
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2023
Get a first look at the highly-anticipated production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's STATE FAIR at The Arrow Rock Lyceum. Check out exclusive photos and get a glimpse of the talented cast bringing this beloved musical to life. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of STATE FAIR!
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2023
Get a first look at the highly-anticipated production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's STATE FAIR at The Arrow Rock Lyceum. Check out exclusive photos and get a glimpse of the talented cast bringing this beloved musical to life. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of STATE FAIR!
SevenDays Looking For Youth To Join Kindness Youth Leadership Team
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2023
SevenDays is accepting applications for its Kindness Youth Leadership team for the 2023-2024 school year. SevenDays is a Kansas-City based nonprofit organization that overcomes hate by promoting kindness and understanding through education and dialogue.
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2023
SevenDays is accepting applications for its Kindness Youth Leadership team for the 2023-2024 school year. SevenDays is a Kansas-City based nonprofit organization that overcomes hate by promoting kindness and understanding through education and dialogue.
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