CARRIE THE MUSICAL Comes to Spinning Tree Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
Spinning Tree Theatre will present CARRIE: The Musical. Based on the novel by Stephen King, CARRIE boasts music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2025
Spinning Tree Theatre will present CARRIE: The Musical. Based on the novel by Stephen King, CARRIE boasts music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen.
& JULIET North American Tour to Play Kansas City Music Hall This November
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American touring production of the hit musical & JULIET at the Kansas City Music Hall from November 18–23, 2025, as part of the 2025–2026 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American touring production of the hit musical & JULIET at the Kansas City Music Hall from November 18–23, 2025, as part of the 2025–2026 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE JONBENET GAME Comes to the Unicorn Theatre Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
Unicorn Theatre will continue its tradition of producing bold, contemporary plays with The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt, directed by Ernie Nolan.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2025
Unicorn Theatre will continue its tradition of producing bold, contemporary plays with The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt, directed by Ernie Nolan.
Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW THE CULT CLASSIC OPENS IN KANSAS CITY AT The Grand Theatre
by Steve Wilson - October 06, 2025
Happy anniversary, Rocky. You turned fifty this year! THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, a cult classic, opened in 1975, two years after the musical stage production opened in the United Kingdom. This is the 10th year that Padgett Productions has produced THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Kansas City. It is also the 20th year since Padgett Productions was founded. Where would the Halloween season be without doing the Time Warp? hat did our critic think of ROCKY HORROR SHOW THE CULT CLASSIC OPENS IN KANSAS CITY AT THE at The Grand Theatre?
by Steve Wilson - October 06, 2025
Happy anniversary, Rocky. You turned fifty this year! THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, a cult classic, opened in 1975, two years after the musical stage production opened in the United Kingdom. This is the 10th year that Padgett Productions has produced THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Kansas City. It is also the 20th year since Padgett Productions was founded. Where would the Halloween season be without doing the Time Warp? hat did our critic think of ROCKY HORROR SHOW THE CULT CLASSIC OPENS IN KANSAS CITY AT THE at The Grand Theatre?
Theatre In The Park To Present Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN This October
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Theatre in the Park will head indoors this fall with Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, running October 3–19, 2025, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. Based on the 1974 cult-classic film written by Brooks and Gene Wilder.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Theatre in the Park will head indoors this fall with Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, running October 3–19, 2025, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. Based on the 1974 cult-classic film written by Brooks and Gene Wilder.
Park University International Center For Music to Hold Side-by-Side Concert With the Kansas City Symphony
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Three members of the Park University International Center for Music faculty will perform with a trio of string members of the Kansas City Symphony in a side-by-side concert.
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Three members of the Park University International Center for Music faculty will perform with a trio of string members of the Kansas City Symphony in a side-by-side concert.
Review: ALONE TOGETHER at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - September 22, 2025
What Audiences at New Theatre’s new production of “Alone Together” experience an immediate, hilarious sense of “Been There… Done That…” and identify mostly with George and Helene, the lead characters.
by Alan Portner - September 22, 2025
What Audiences at New Theatre’s new production of “Alone Together” experience an immediate, hilarious sense of “Been There… Done That…” and identify mostly with George and Helene, the lead characters.
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL Comes to First Act Theatre Arts
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
First Act Theatre Arts will become the first theatre company in the area to bring Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical to the stage. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
First Act Theatre Arts will become the first theatre company in the area to bring Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical to the stage. Learn more about the show here!
Review: STUFF OF DREAMS at The White Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 20, 2025
“Stuff of Dreams” is a locally written and produced original musical play within a play. It is offered by the writing team of writing team of Barbara Nichols and Krista Eyler. Eyler is also responsible for conjuring the musical score.
by Alan Portner - September 20, 2025
“Stuff of Dreams” is a locally written and produced original musical play within a play. It is offered by the writing team of writing team of Barbara Nichols and Krista Eyler. Eyler is also responsible for conjuring the musical score.
Review: BOOK OF MORMON at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - September 17, 2025
The national non-Equity tour of The Book of Mormon has landed in Kansas City and if the roar of laughter on opening night is any indication, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez’s irreverent musical comedy hasn’t lost its bite. It is only a gentle elbow at the LDS church. If you can get past the coarse language, this is funny stuff
by Alan Portner - September 17, 2025
The national non-Equity tour of The Book of Mormon has landed in Kansas City and if the roar of laughter on opening night is any indication, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez’s irreverent musical comedy hasn’t lost its bite. It is only a gentle elbow at the LDS church. If you can get past the coarse language, this is funny stuff
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Returns to the Warwick With MOTHER’S DAUGHTER
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2025
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will return to the Warwick Theatre for the first time since a 2024 fire with the Kansas City premiere of Mother’s Daughter by Kate Hennig.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2025
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will return to the Warwick Theatre for the first time since a 2024 fire with the Kansas City premiere of Mother’s Daughter by Kate Hennig.
Review: DEATHTRAP at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 15, 2025
Deathtrap is definitely worth your time. Long hailed as Broadway’s longest-running comedy-thriller, Deathtrap masterfully blends sinister suspense with biting wit—truly “two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy” from Kansas City Actors Theatre+
by Alan Portner - September 15, 2025
Deathtrap is definitely worth your time. Long hailed as Broadway’s longest-running comedy-thriller, Deathtrap masterfully blends sinister suspense with biting wit—truly “two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy” from Kansas City Actors Theatre+
KIMBERLY AKIMBO THE MUSICAL to Play the Kauffman Center in January 2026
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts from January 20–25, 2026.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts from January 20–25, 2026.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Tony-Winner Sutton Foster Will Perform at Kauffman Center With Local Talent
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will perform in concert at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre on Thursday, September 11, 2026, joined on stage by performers from Music Theatre Kansas City/
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will perform in concert at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre on Thursday, September 11, 2026, joined on stage by performers from Music Theatre Kansas City/
STUFF OF DREAMS Will Premiere at The White Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
A brand-new musical is about to make its debut in Kansas City. “Stuff of Dreams,” a heartwarming and humorous new production, will have its World Premiere at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2025
A brand-new musical is about to make its debut in Kansas City. “Stuff of Dreams,” a heartwarming and humorous new production, will have its World Premiere at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J.
DEATHTRAP Coming To The City Stage At Union Station This September
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre will present Ira Levin’s classic comedy-thriller Deathtrap at Union Station’s City Stage from September 10–28, 2025. Directed by Ile Haggins, the production stars Brian Paulette, Christina Schafer, Sam Cordes, Val Fagan, and Logan Black.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre will present Ira Levin’s classic comedy-thriller Deathtrap at Union Station’s City Stage from September 10–28, 2025. Directed by Ile Haggins, the production stars Brian Paulette, Christina Schafer, Sam Cordes, Val Fagan, and Logan Black.
Review: UNCLE VANYA at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner - August 13, 2025
The opening night performance of Kansas City Actors’ Theatre production of Antov Checkov’s UNCLE VANYA ended with an enthusiastic standing ovation on City Stage in the lower level of Union Station. UNCLE VANYA as performed is a modern translation of Anton Checkov’s 1899 classic musing on family and relationships. Some audiences see the show as comic. Others see it as tragic. This production is solid based on its reception and an excellent cast.
by Alan Portner - August 13, 2025
The opening night performance of Kansas City Actors’ Theatre production of Antov Checkov’s UNCLE VANYA ended with an enthusiastic standing ovation on City Stage in the lower level of Union Station. UNCLE VANYA as performed is a modern translation of Anton Checkov’s 1899 classic musing on family and relationships. Some audiences see the show as comic. Others see it as tragic. This production is solid based on its reception and an excellent cast.
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Opens 39th Season With Free Outdoor Concert
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Join the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra for a magical evening under the stars as we present a free gift of music to the entire metro community—its beloved annual concert, “Music in the Garden”!
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2025
Join the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra for a magical evening under the stars as we present a free gift of music to the entire metro community—its beloved annual concert, “Music in the Garden”!
Review: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL Opens at The Warwick
by Steve Wilson - August 11, 2025
Where can you find outrageous humor, a talking moose, fantastic vocals, a man with a chainsaw instead of a hand, and Candarian Demons? Westport, of course! Where EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL is now playing at the Warwick Theatre on Main. If you don’t find this stage production to be one of the best in Kansas City, then check your pulse; you may be one of the dead. The musical opened on July 31 and runs through August 23. What did our critic think of EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL OPENS IN KANSAS CITY at The Warwick?
by Steve Wilson - August 11, 2025
Where can you find outrageous humor, a talking moose, fantastic vocals, a man with a chainsaw instead of a hand, and Candarian Demons? Westport, of course! Where EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL is now playing at the Warwick Theatre on Main. If you don’t find this stage production to be one of the best in Kansas City, then check your pulse; you may be one of the dead. The musical opened on July 31 and runs through August 23. What did our critic think of EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL OPENS IN KANSAS CITY at The Warwick?
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Return to Kansas City for One Week Only
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON will return by popular demand for eight performances only, September 16–21, 2025, at Kansas City’s Music Hall.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON will return by popular demand for eight performances only, September 16–21, 2025, at Kansas City’s Music Hall.
Kansas City Public Theatre Unveils '25-26 Season Featuring Ryan Bernstein as Resident Playwright
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
Kansas City Public Theatre has revealed its 2025–2026 season, celebrating a dynamic year of new works through its signature Theatre Lab Series and more. See the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2025
Kansas City Public Theatre has revealed its 2025–2026 season, celebrating a dynamic year of new works through its signature Theatre Lab Series and more. See the full lineup here!
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday.
Park University International Center for Music Reveals 2025-26 Concert Season
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
A series of 11 concerts, featuring world-renowned special guests and Park University faculty, students and alumni, will highlight the International Center for Music’s 2025-26 season.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
A series of 11 concerts, featuring world-renowned special guests and Park University faculty, students and alumni, will highlight the International Center for Music’s 2025-26 season.
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