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Lewis And Shirley White Theatre at The J & The Culture House to Present VILNA: A RESI

Lewis And Shirley White Theatre at The J & The Culture House to Present VILNA: A RESISTANCE STORY This Month

by BWW News Desk — April 8, 2023
An exciting new work of theatre will burst onto the local arts scene in April with the musical 'Vilna: A Resistance Story' - a partnership production by The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) and The Culture House.
Tickets On Sale Now To All Shows In The 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series

Tickets On Sale Now To All Shows In The 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2023
Starlight Theatre has announced that tickets to all shows in the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series are now on sale.
Student Blog: Helpful Tools

Student Blog: Helpful Tools

by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh — April 4, 2023
Things have gotten pretty busy in my world recently.
Tickets On Sale Now to Starlight's 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series Featuring TOOTSI

Tickets On Sale Now to Starlight's 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series Featuring TOOTSIE, 1776 & More

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2023
Starlight Theatre has announced that tickets to all shows in the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series are now on sale.
Review: THE CRAFT: AN UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OPENS IN KANSAS CITY at The Westport Bowery

Review: THE CRAFT: AN UNAUTHORIZED PARODY OPENS IN KANSAS CITY at The Westport Bowery

by Steve Wilson — March 31, 2023
They put a spell on me, those crazy witches and their craft.
Starlight Searches For Kansas City's Bruiser Woods To Star In LEGALLY BLONDE The Musi

Starlight Searches For Kansas City's Bruiser Woods To Star In LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2023
Starlight recently completed auditions for the upcoming production of Legally Blonde The Musical, playing at the historic theatre July 7 - 13.
Nathan Darrow Joins A CHORUS LINE at Music Theater Heritage

Nathan Darrow Joins A CHORUS LINE at Music Theater Heritage

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2023
Music Theater Heritage Artistic Director Tim Scott has announced that film and television star Nathan Darrow will assume the role of Zach, the choreographer, in MTH’s summer production of A Chorus Line.
AN ADOLESCENT CABARET to Premiere at The Black Box in May

AN ADOLESCENT CABARET to Premiere at The Black Box in May

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2023
Raymore-born Madilynn Mansur is a nuero-divergent solo artist who's bringing her all-new work to The Black Box in the West Bottoms for two nights only.
THE CRAFT: AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens In Kansas City Next Week

THE CRAFT: AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens In Kansas City Next Week

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2023
Direct from Las Vegas, after a sold out & extended run in 2022, comes the Kansas City debut & only the second production ever of THE CRAFT: AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY by Troy Heard, with Musical Arrangements by Brandon Scott Grayson.
Music Theater Heritage Presents the Kansas City Professional Premiere of THE SECRET G

Music Theater Heritage Presents the Kansas City Professional Premiere of THE SECRET GARDEN

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2023
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creatives for its upcoming production of The Secret Garden.
The Coterie Theatre Announces New Leadership

The Coterie Theatre Announces New Leadership

by BWW News Desk — March 15, 2023
The Board of Directors of The Coterie Theatre has announced the appointments of Jonathan Thomas as the theatre for young audiences' managing director and Heidi Van as interim producing artistic director.
Student Blog: Being an Assistant Stage Manager

Student Blog: Being an Assistant Stage Manager

by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh — March 14, 2023
I had the opportunity to be an assistant stage manager for a community theater’s production of Miracle on South Division Street.
The Coterie Theatre Announces New Leadership

The Coterie Theatre Announces New Leadership

by BWW News Desk — March 14, 2023
The Board of Directors of The Coterie Theatre has announced the appointments of Jonathan Thomas as the theatre for young audiences’ managing director and Heidi Van as interim producing artistic director.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Open Theatre In The Park 2023 Season

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE to Open Theatre In The Park 2023 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2023
Theatre in the Park will open 2023 Season with INDOOR musical, 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' March 10-26.
The J & BRTKC Partner to Bring A RAISIN IN THE SUN to the Stage

The J & BRTKC Partner to Bring A RAISIN IN THE SUN to the Stage

by BWW News Desk — March 10, 2023
Lorraine Hansberry's classic drama 'A Raisin in the Sun,' comes to life on stage in a partnership production by The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) and the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City (BRTKC).
Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at Starlight Indoors

Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY at Starlight Indoors

by Alan Portner — March 10, 2023
“Forbidden Broadway” the musical parody performs on the actual indoor stage (not the Butterfield Stage) at Starlight Theatre in Swope Park in front of an audience of about 500 wildly amused patrons.
The Shakespeare Theatre Association Announces Major Gift From Kansas City-Based Theat

The Shakespeare Theatre Association Announces Major Gift From Kansas City-Based Theater League 

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2023
Patrick Flick, Executive Director of the Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA) and Mark Edelman, founder and president of Theater League, Inc, a Kansas City, Missouri based contributor to the performing arts, has announced that the League will be gifting thirty-five Shakespeare Theatres across the U
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION Plays Starlight Indoors, March 9-12

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION Plays Starlight Indoors, March 9-12

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2023
The Tony Award-winning Forbidden Broadway, Gerard Alessandrini's  hilarious musical spoof of Broadway's biggest shows and brightest stars, will perform at Starlight  Indoors March 9 - 12.
FOREVER WELCOME Presents 'Fairness & Belonging: Discussing the State of the American

FOREVER WELCOME Presents 'Fairness & Belonging: Discussing the State of the American Immigration System'

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2023
On Thursday, March 9, join the nonprofit organization Forever Welcome for a special event - “Fairness & Belonging: Discussing the State of the American Immigration System” – including the World Premiere of the documentary film “Alien” followed by a panel discussion and community Q&A.
Review: CONDO-MONIUM at New Theatre & Restaurant

Review: CONDO-MONIUM at New Theatre & Restaurant

by Alan Portner — February 20, 2023
The North American Premiere engagement for CONDO-MONIUM opened last week at Overland Park’s New Theatre & Restaurant with a super cast and direction by Dennis D.
Interview: Jennifer Selway Talks CONDO-MONIUM at New Theatre & Restaurant

Interview: Jennifer Selway Talks CONDO-MONIUM at New Theatre & Restaurant

by Alan Portner — February 19, 2023
It is not often that Kansas City audiences are fortunate enough to experience the North American premiere of a new British play in our own backyard.
Music Theater Heritage Opens Season With R&H: UNPLUGGED

Music Theater Heritage Opens Season With R&H: UNPLUGGED

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2023
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creatives for its 2023 Season opener, R&H: Unplugged.
Student Blog: My Experience with HAMILTON

Student Blog: My Experience with HAMILTON

by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh — February 14, 2023
The musical Hamilton has captured the hearts of thousands worldwide, and I must admit it's captured mine as well.
Starlight Announces Single Ticket Presale Prior To Valentine's Day

Starlight Announces Single Ticket Presale Prior To Valentine's Day

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2023
After great success with a limited presale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the fall, Starlight will release another block of single tickets for this summer's Broadway season.

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