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1776 Comes to Kansas City at Starlight Theatre This Month

1776 Comes to Kansas City at Starlight Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2023
Prepare to party like it’s 1776 with a witty retelling of our founding fathers' stories and how our great nation came to be! This production was developed and premiered by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University before playing on Broadway with Roundabout Theatre Company at the Ameri
Theatre In The Park to Hold Christmas in July with IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS

Theatre In The Park to Hold Christmas in July with IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS

by BWW News Desk — July 10, 2023
'Irving Berlin's White Christmas' will play Theatre in the Park on Friday, July 14 in Shawnee Mission Park.
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Starlight Theatre

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at Starlight Theatre

by Alan Portner — July 9, 2023
Broadway veteran Carrie St.
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES to Play Starlight This Month

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES to Play Starlight This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 8, 2023
Starlight will present a performance that will take audiences back in time with RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles at Starlight Theatre July 21 - 23.
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at White Theatre

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — July 5, 2023
The White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center closes out its eighteenth season with an excellent production of a story ripped from the scrolls of Genesis, chapters 37-50.
Student Blog: Method Acting

Student Blog: Method Acting

by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh — July 3, 2023
A good way to describe method acting is “reality acting.
Theatre Atchison PRO And MADCAP Comedy & Improv To Present GODSPELL

Theatre Atchison PRO And MADCAP Comedy & Improv To Present GODSPELL

by BWW News Desk — June 29, 2023
Theatre Atchison PRO and MADCAP Comedy & Improv join forces to produce their inaugural professional, immersive, faith-based, dinner theatre production of GODSPELL.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at the Lewis And Shirley White T

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT to Open at the Lewis And Shirley White Theatre in July

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2023
Based on one of the most colorful stories in the Bible, the musical 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' sweeps onto the stage at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center for the very first time, beginning a four-week run, Saturday evening, July 1 and continuing t
Musical 13 To Open At Theatre In The Park As First-Ever All Teen Show; Partnering Wit

Musical 13 To Open At Theatre In The Park As First-Ever All Teen Show; Partnering With Jewish Family Services

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2023
13 will open at Theatre in the Park on Friday, June 30.
Review: GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Music Theater Heritage

Review: GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Music Theater Heritage

by Alan Portner — June 19, 2023
Part of the fun of live theater is revisiting favorite materials and seeing how new directors and new actors re-interpret the material.
Review: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at Theatre In The Park

Review: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS at Theatre In The Park

by Alan Portner — June 18, 2023
“Meet Me In St.
Theatre In The Park Presents MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS For Seven Performances, June 16-24

Theatre In The Park Presents MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS For Seven Performances, June 16-24

by BWW News Desk — June 13, 2023
The musical “Meet Me in St.
Photos: THE ADDAMS FAMILY At The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

Photos: THE ADDAMS FAMILY At The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 13, 2023
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious, and spooky.
Malin Pettersen's Collaboration With Bergljot Bjella Explores The Complexity Of Human

Malin Pettersen's Collaboration With Bergljot Bjella Explores The Complexity Of Human Emotion Through New Musical Inspiration

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 2023
After an introspective journey of self-discovery, Pettersen, known for her captivating country and bluegrass melodies, is set to astonish fans and critics alike with a groundbreaking transition into uncharted musical territory.
Maples Repertory Theatre Celebrates 20th Season With BIG RIVER

Maples Repertory Theatre Celebrates 20th Season With BIG RIVER

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 2023
Maples Repertory Theatre is celebrating its 20th Anniversary Season in 2023.
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is Coming to Theatre in the Park This Month

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS is Coming to Theatre in the Park This Month

by BWW News Desk — June 7, 2023
The musical 'Meet Me in St.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to the Starlight Theatre This Month

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to the Starlight Theatre This Month

by BWW News Desk — June 6, 2023
Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Starlight Theatre from June 20-25.
Review: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL at Warwick Theatre

Review: EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL at Warwick Theatre

by Steve Wilson — June 4, 2023
“Look Who’s Evil Now,” it’s the cast and crew of Padgett Productions EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, which opened Friday, June 2 at the Warwick Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri.
New Art Installation Revealed at Starlight Theatre as Part of ONE PERCENT FOR ART Pro

New Art Installation Revealed at Starlight Theatre as Part of ONE PERCENT FOR ART Program

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2023
In 2022, Starlight Theatre and the City of Kansas City, Missouri, One Percent for Art Program worked with Cambridge, Massachusetts, artist Douglas Kornfeld to place a new work of public art on the Starlight Theatre grounds.
Carlos Lopez, Stacey Harris & More to Star in THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Arrow Rock Lyc

Carlos Lopez, Stacey Harris & More to Star in THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Arrow Rock Lyceum

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2023
They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious, and spooky.
Unicorn Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin Will Retire In 2024

Unicorn Theatre's Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin Will Retire In 2024

by BWW News Desk — May 31, 2023
​​​​​​​ Unicorn Theatre has announced that Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin will retire in June 2024.
FREAKY FRIDAY to Open Outdoor Season at Theatre In The Park This Summer

FREAKY FRIDAY to Open Outdoor Season at Theatre In The Park This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2023
'Freaky Friday' opens Theatre in the Park's 2023 OUTDOOR season on Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4.
Review: Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO At T-Mobile Center

Review: Cirque du Soleil's CORTEO At T-Mobile Center

by Alan Portner — May 26, 2023
If, by chance, you are still looking for something fun to do with your visitors this holiday weekend, I highly recommend Cirque du Soleil’s incredible “Corteo” now playing at the T-Mobile Center.
GYPSY Comes to Music Theater Heritage in June

GYPSY Comes to Music Theater Heritage in June

by BWW News Desk — May 25, 2023
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creatives for its summer production of Gypsy.
Student Blog: Benefits from Theatre Education

Student Blog: Benefits from Theatre Education

by Student Blogger: Alex Leigh — May 24, 2023
“The theatre is a place where one has time for the problems of people to whom one would show the door if they came to one’s office for a job” (Tennessee Williams).

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