KANSAS CITY THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 22

The core notion behind Lerner and Lowe’s 1956 “My Fair Lady.

Back to school! Could there be a phrase more exciting and scary? Some students can hardly wait to get back into their various classes and resume learning.

This reviewer has always been a fan of absurdist theatre, so it was with considerable excitement that she attended the evening's performance, eager to see a premiere that has come a mere 3 years after its workshop reading in 2019 (thanks again, covid).

Chicago's legendary sketch and improv comedy theater Second City brings The Second City Hits Home to Starlight Indoors February 14-19.

Live, local musical theater in Kansas City opens for 2023 with a delightful, surprising, unexpected production of 2013’s six-time Tony Award winner “Kinky Boots.

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creatives for its 2023 Season opener, R&H: Unplugged.

The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) will warm up your cold winter nights with its upcoming production of the sizzling Broadway Musical 'Kinky Boots' opening Saturday evening, Jan.

Blend two ancient Greek myths, add the climate change crisis, a screed on capitalism, fears surrounding immigration, sprinkle in delightful, original folk music, and stir.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced that the 10th annual Future Stages Festival will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 12 p.

Starlight Indoors fan favorite Dixie Longate returns to the Cohen Community Stage House February 3-4 only for her first ever stand-up show, Cherry Bombs and Bottle Rockets.

Music Theater Heritage Artistic Director Tim Scott has announced that Broadway star Tina Maddigan (Mayer) will play Mama Rose in MTH's summer production of Gypsy.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the return of The Dining Experience beginning Friday, Jan.

The Overland Park Convention Center has been named 2023 Best Small Convention Center in North America by EXHIBITOR Magazine, a leading industry publication honoring the best in event venues.

Central Standard Theatre is celebrating three incredible British women at the top of their game.

Jeff Church, The Coterie Theatre's artistic director for more than 30 years, was found dead this weekend after he had resigned from his position amid sexual assault allegations.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

 Enjoy a holiday tradition in the 19th century charm of historic Arrow Rock, as the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol for the eighth year!

If you want to see a hilarious Christmas show, then it’s to WHO’S HOLIDAY you should go.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

New Theatre Restaurant’s new production of Neil Simon’s COME BLOW YOUR HORN is a holiday gift to its audiences.

Very entertaining - if not high concept.

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The perfect holiday confection will 'spin' into The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) as 'The Jewish Nutcracker' returns for its second year with a total of three performances.

The Whos, as well as Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz are all here for the holidays as Theatre in the Park INDOOR presents 'Seussical The Musical'!