Kansas City Premiere of Richard Gustin's BEING SEEN Comes to the Black Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
Playwright and director Richard Gustin today announced the casting for his tour de force world premiere comedy, Being Seen. Veteran Kansas City premiere actors Mark Robbins and Ashley Pankow will star in the exclusive Kansas City three-week engagement August 24 – September 11 at the Black Box Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
Playwright and director Richard Gustin today announced the casting for his tour de force world premiere comedy, Being Seen. Veteran Kansas City premiere actors Mark Robbins and Ashley Pankow will star in the exclusive Kansas City three-week engagement August 24 – September 11 at the Black Box Theatre.
Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City Presents WHITNEY!
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City is the first chorus to bring Whitney Houston's music to life with the help of David Maddux, composer & orchestrator for stage and screen! Whitney's roots in both gospel and pop music fostered a deep connection to many communities, allowing her songs to build bridges across faiths and races.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2022
Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City is the first chorus to bring Whitney Houston's music to life with the help of David Maddux, composer & orchestrator for stage and screen! Whitney's roots in both gospel and pop music fostered a deep connection to many communities, allowing her songs to build bridges across faiths and races.
Kauffman Center to Present Snarky Puppy, Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart and Happy Together Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
Kauffman Center Presents has added three diverse and exciting shows to the summer 2022 calendar. See Snarky Puppy perform on June 9, followed by Béla Fleck on June 14 and don't miss the Happy Together Tour on August 21.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
Kauffman Center Presents has added three diverse and exciting shows to the summer 2022 calendar. See Snarky Puppy perform on June 9, followed by Béla Fleck on June 14 and don't miss the Happy Together Tour on August 21.
Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons to Come to Kaufman Center This Spring
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2022
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons are back on the concert trail and are coming to Kansas City on Sunday, April 10!
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2022
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons are back on the concert trail and are coming to Kansas City on Sunday, April 10!
BWW Review: DRACULA at KC Ballet
by Kelly Luck - February 19, 2022
Pink and Feeney's production, first performed in Kansas City in 2014, makes is return to the Kauffman stage
by Kelly Luck - February 19, 2022
Pink and Feeney's production, first performed in Kansas City in 2014, makes is return to the Kauffman stage
KC Fringe Announces New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2022
Today, KC Fringe Festival announces that Audrey Crabtree will step into the role as the new Executive Director of the KC Fringe. She succeeds Cheryl Kimmi the Festival's founder, as Executive Director. Cheryl Kimmi will move into the role of Development Director.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2022
Today, KC Fringe Festival announces that Audrey Crabtree will step into the role as the new Executive Director of the KC Fringe. She succeeds Cheryl Kimmi the Festival's founder, as Executive Director. Cheryl Kimmi will move into the role of Development Director.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Begins Rehearsal at the Unicorn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2022
Rehearsals have begun at Unicorn Theatre for Tiny Beautiful Things, based on the book by Cheryl Strayed (Wild) and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Tiny Beautiful Things is directed by Sidonie Garrett and will feature a cast that includes Carla Noack, Darren Kennedy, Jackie Price, and Darrington Clark.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2022
Rehearsals have begun at Unicorn Theatre for Tiny Beautiful Things, based on the book by Cheryl Strayed (Wild) and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding). Tiny Beautiful Things is directed by Sidonie Garrett and will feature a cast that includes Carla Noack, Darren Kennedy, Jackie Price, and Darrington Clark.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors In Kansas City
by BWW Staff - February 16, 2022
BroadwayWorld is seeking passionate members of the Kansas City theater community and theatergoers to join our team of theatre enthusiasts.
by BWW Staff - February 16, 2022
BroadwayWorld is seeking passionate members of the Kansas City theater community and theatergoers to join our team of theatre enthusiasts.
Maples Rep Announces 2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon has announced a 6-show season for their June-December 2022 production dates. Groups and subscribers can buy tickets now. Single tickets go on sale April 1st. Auditions and staffing have begun for the three rep summer productions and the three fall productions.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon has announced a 6-show season for their June-December 2022 production dates. Groups and subscribers can buy tickets now. Single tickets go on sale April 1st. Auditions and staffing have begun for the three rep summer productions and the three fall productions.
Kansas City Ballet Announces 2022 - 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2022
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the company’s 2022-2023 season, which opens with the return of a beloved romantic classic, Giselle, continues with the world’s most adored fairy tale, Cinderella, and concludes with Bliss Point.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2022
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the company’s 2022-2023 season, which opens with the return of a beloved romantic classic, Giselle, continues with the world’s most adored fairy tale, Cinderella, and concludes with Bliss Point.
Park ICM Season Continues with Award-Winning Violinist Igor Khukhua
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
Park International Center for Music's concert season will continue with an award-winning roster of musicians including Bronze Medalist of the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, Igor Khukhua, and his fellow string aficionados: Orin Laursen, Ilkhom Mukhiddinov, David Horak, Victor Diaz, Diyorbek Nortojiyev, and Christian dos Santos, all in the string studios of Park University.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2022
Park International Center for Music's concert season will continue with an award-winning roster of musicians including Bronze Medalist of the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, Igor Khukhua, and his fellow string aficionados: Orin Laursen, Ilkhom Mukhiddinov, David Horak, Victor Diaz, Diyorbek Nortojiyev, and Christian dos Santos, all in the string studios of Park University.
Kauffman Center Announces Ninth Annual Future Stages Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
An extension of the Kauffman Center’s Open Doors Spotlight on Youth program, Future Stages Festival gives youth and community arts organizations the opportunity to perform and celebrate the arts on stage at the Kauffman Center. This free family-friendly community event showcases diverse youth performing arts groups across a wide variety of performance styles.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
An extension of the Kauffman Center’s Open Doors Spotlight on Youth program, Future Stages Festival gives youth and community arts organizations the opportunity to perform and celebrate the arts on stage at the Kauffman Center. This free family-friendly community event showcases diverse youth performing arts groups across a wide variety of performance styles.
KC Melting Pot Presents BARBECUE by Robert O'Hara
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
It’s an intervention disguised as a family barbecue and you’re invited to get a front row seat. Starting February 10, Kansas City Melting Pot Theatre will present the award-winning Barbecue by Robert O’Hara.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
It’s an intervention disguised as a family barbecue and you’re invited to get a front row seat. Starting February 10, Kansas City Melting Pot Theatre will present the award-winning Barbecue by Robert O’Hara.
OLIVER! Comes to the MET at Warwick
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Known for wonderful music and timeless story of an orphan who discovers family in 1825 England, this production features live music and a fully vaccinated cast of more than 30 local performers, more than a dozen of whom are children.
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2022
Known for wonderful music and timeless story of an orphan who discovers family in 1825 England, this production features live music and a fully vaccinated cast of more than 30 local performers, more than a dozen of whom are children.
Kansas City Ballet to Continue 2021-2022 Season with DRACULA
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
Kansas City Ballet’s 2021-2022 season continues with Michael Pink’s mesmerizing Dracula, Feb. 18-27 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Based on Bram Stoker’s classic, gothic horror story and performed by the world-class dancers of Kansas City Ballet, Dracula is a spellbinding tale of the nocturnal Count who survives on the blood of the living.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
Kansas City Ballet’s 2021-2022 season continues with Michael Pink’s mesmerizing Dracula, Feb. 18-27 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Based on Bram Stoker’s classic, gothic horror story and performed by the world-class dancers of Kansas City Ballet, Dracula is a spellbinding tale of the nocturnal Count who survives on the blood of the living.
Starlight Welcomes Bess Wallerstein Huff As Vice President Of Marketing And Sales
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
With the New Year comes new executive leadership at Starlight! This week, Bess Wallerstein Huff joins the team at the historic theatre in Swope Park as Starlight's new Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Cindy Jeffries held the position for 18 years.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2022
With the New Year comes new executive leadership at Starlight! This week, Bess Wallerstein Huff joins the team at the historic theatre in Swope Park as Starlight's new Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Cindy Jeffries held the position for 18 years.
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Kansas City Awards
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Awards - January 12, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Disney's DESCENDANTS Coming To Kansas City This Month!
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
Calling all Disney Descendants fans...First Act Theatre Arts in Kansas City is counting down the days until they take the stage January 27-30,2022!
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
Calling all Disney Descendants fans...First Act Theatre Arts in Kansas City is counting down the days until they take the stage January 27-30,2022!
IT WAS 50 YEARS AGO TODAY Beatles Tribute is Coming to the Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
Audiences will revel in timeless Beatles favorites and other classic rock 'n' roll hits performed by Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Joey Molland (Badfinger), Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts), Denny Laine (founding member of The Moody Blues and Wings) and Jason Scheff (Chicago).
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
Audiences will revel in timeless Beatles favorites and other classic rock 'n' roll hits performed by Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Joey Molland (Badfinger), Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts), Denny Laine (founding member of The Moody Blues and Wings) and Jason Scheff (Chicago).
KCRep Announces Cast for World Premiere of MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
Kansas City Repertory Theatre will continue its 2021-22 season with the WORLD PREMIERE of much- anticipated modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – 2B, written by Kate Hamill, directed by José Zayas.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
Kansas City Repertory Theatre will continue its 2021-22 season with the WORLD PREMIERE of much- anticipated modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – 2B, written by Kate Hamill, directed by José Zayas.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents THE PESTS As Part Of 'KC MOlière: 400 In 2022'
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Starting January 12, 2022 Kansas City Actors Theatre will present “The Pests” in a new adaptation and translation of Molière's “Les Fâcheux” by Dr. Felicia Londré. “The Pests” is presented as part of “KC MOlière: 400 in 2022,” a multi-year celebration of the seminal French playwright in honor of what would be his 400th birthday on opening night, January 15, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2022
Starting January 12, 2022 Kansas City Actors Theatre will present “The Pests” in a new adaptation and translation of Molière's “Les Fâcheux” by Dr. Felicia Londré. “The Pests” is presented as part of “KC MOlière: 400 in 2022,” a multi-year celebration of the seminal French playwright in honor of what would be his 400th birthday on opening night, January 15, 2022.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Stageright Performing Arts' MAMMA MIA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
VAN GOGH ALIVE Extended One Final Time Through January 29
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
By popular demand, Van Gogh Alive has now been extended for a second and final time—through January 29, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2021
By popular demand, Van Gogh Alive has now been extended for a second and final time—through January 29, 2022.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre's MOTHER OF THE MAID Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Spinning Tree's CHILDREN OF EDEN JR Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
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