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.
DISNEY DOUBLE FEATURE Brings Summer Magic to Theatre in the Park
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
Disney Double Feature takes the stage at Theatre in the Park from July 25 through August 2. Featuring The Aristocats KIDS and My Son Pinocchio Jr., this youth-led production showcases 58 enthusiastic young performers, all under the age of 18, in a joyful, family-friendly evening of theatre under the stars.
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
Disney Double Feature takes the stage at Theatre in the Park from July 25 through August 2. Featuring The Aristocats KIDS and My Son Pinocchio Jr., this youth-led production showcases 58 enthusiastic young performers, all under the age of 18, in a joyful, family-friendly evening of theatre under the stars.
GREASE Immersive Dinner Theatre Production to be Presented at Theatre Atchison
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Theatre Atchison's immersive dinner theatre production of GREASE will run for one week only at the Atchison Event Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Theatre Atchison's immersive dinner theatre production of GREASE will run for one week only at the Atchison Event Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
UNCLE VANYA to be Presented at Kansas City Actors Theatre This August
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2025/2026 Season 21 in August with the seminal Russian theatre classic, Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2025/2026 Season 21 in August with the seminal Russian theatre classic, Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov. Learn more!
Two Kansas City Students Cast in Starlight Theatre’s Production of DISNEY'S FROZEN
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Starlight Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen, featuring two young Kansas City actresses—Bellamy Kelly and Hailey Kenyon—in the roles of Young Anna and Young Elsa, respectively.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2025
Starlight Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen, featuring two young Kansas City actresses—Bellamy Kelly and Hailey Kenyon—in the roles of Young Anna and Young Elsa, respectively.
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at White Theater
by Alan Portner - July 12, 2025
From its first electrifying notes to its tragic final act, WEST SIDE STORY continues to captivate audiences with its blend of urgent drama, iconic music, and groundbreaking choreography. Each new staging of this classic presents a fresh opportunity to rediscover its timeless tale of love and rivalry. This latest interpretation seeks not only to honor the legendary legacy of the original but also to breathe new life into its unforgettable characters and vibrant score.
by Alan Portner - July 12, 2025
From its first electrifying notes to its tragic final act, WEST SIDE STORY continues to captivate audiences with its blend of urgent drama, iconic music, and groundbreaking choreography. Each new staging of this classic presents a fresh opportunity to rediscover its timeless tale of love and rivalry. This latest interpretation seeks not only to honor the legendary legacy of the original but also to breathe new life into its unforgettable characters and vibrant score.
Cast & Creatives Announced For CATS At Music Theater Heritage
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cats, running August 7–31, 2025. The musical will be staged in MTH’s Grand Theater for a 16-performance run, directed by Chief Executive and Artistic Director Tim Scott.
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Cats, running August 7–31, 2025. The musical will be staged in MTH’s Grand Theater for a 16-performance run, directed by Chief Executive and Artistic Director Tim Scott.
Review: THE WIZ at KC Music Hall
by Alan Portner - July 09, 2025
A surprising, bright, and entertaining production of THE WIZ opened Tuesday night at Kansas City’s Music Hall to an almost full house for a one week run. THE WIZ is the season closer for American Theatre Guild’s 2024-2025 season. I’m not sure what I was expecting with THE WIZ, but I found myself being grabbed from the very first number and thoroughly entertained.
by Alan Portner - July 09, 2025
A surprising, bright, and entertaining production of THE WIZ opened Tuesday night at Kansas City’s Music Hall to an almost full house for a one week run. THE WIZ is the season closer for American Theatre Guild’s 2024-2025 season. I’m not sure what I was expecting with THE WIZ, but I found myself being grabbed from the very first number and thoroughly entertained.
Review: CLUE at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - July 07, 2025
Madcap! Frenetic! Hilarious! It is the New Theatre Restaurant production of CLUE. Clue is a comic murder-mystery tale based on the 1985 film of the same name which was based on the 1949 Parker Brothers board game that just about anyone who grew up in that period will surely have played at some point.
by Alan Portner - July 07, 2025
Madcap! Frenetic! Hilarious! It is the New Theatre Restaurant production of CLUE. Clue is a comic murder-mystery tale based on the 1985 film of the same name which was based on the 1949 Parker Brothers board game that just about anyone who grew up in that period will surely have played at some point.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens at Theatre in the Park Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
Theatre in the Park continues its 2025 Outdoor Season with Catch Me If You Can, the musical comedy based on the remarkable real-life exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr., a teenager who posed as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer—all before his 21st birthday.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2025
Theatre in the Park continues its 2025 Outdoor Season with Catch Me If You Can, the musical comedy based on the remarkable real-life exploits of Frank Abagnale Jr., a teenager who posed as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer—all before his 21st birthday.
Review: MY FAIR LADY at Theatre In The Park
by Alan Portner - June 30, 2025
The strength of this production is unquestionably the superior musical treatments, including an excellent orchestra of twenty conducted by Matt Richardson. Each of the leading characters is about as musically strong as it gets.
by Alan Portner - June 30, 2025
The strength of this production is unquestionably the superior musical treatments, including an excellent orchestra of twenty conducted by Matt Richardson. Each of the leading characters is about as musically strong as it gets.
Arrow Rock Lyceum Reveals New Artistic and Producing Directors!
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2025
Two theatre veterans have accepted executive leadership positions at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Learn more about the new appointments and the theatre here!
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2025
Two theatre veterans have accepted executive leadership positions at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. Learn more about the new appointments and the theatre here!
MY FAIR LADY to be Presented at Theatre in the Park This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Theatre in the Park will continue its 2025 OUTDOOR SEASON with My Fair Lady in June and July. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2025
Theatre in the Park will continue its 2025 OUTDOOR SEASON with My Fair Lady in June and July. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey. This production will take the stage at Folly Theater.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The American Theatre Guild will present DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey. This production will take the stage at Folly Theater.
THE WIZ Comes to Kansas City Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm, THE WIZ. This production closes out the 24–25 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season and will take the Music Hall stage for 8 performances.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm, THE WIZ. This production closes out the 24–25 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season and will take the Music Hall stage for 8 performances.
The White Theatre At The J Announces Lineup For 21st Season
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J officially announced the 2025-2026 season schedule, which features a wide variety of fare, including popular favorites and newer works that will engage the entire Kansas City community. All productions are all presented in the state-of-the-art Lewis & Shirley White Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J officially announced the 2025-2026 season schedule, which features a wide variety of fare, including popular favorites and newer works that will engage the entire Kansas City community. All productions are all presented in the state-of-the-art Lewis & Shirley White Theatre.
Starlight Theatre Receives $150,000 Disney Grant to Launch Musicals in Schools in Kansas City
by Joshua Wright - June 10, 2025
Starlight Theatre has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Disney to implement the Disney Musicals in Schools program in Kansas City public elementary schools during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.
by Joshua Wright - June 10, 2025
Starlight Theatre has been awarded a $150,000 grant from Disney to implement the Disney Musicals in Schools program in Kansas City public elementary schools during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.
Review: THE ROOMMATE at Kansas City Actors' Theatre
by Alan Portner - June 01, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off their twenty-first season with a super production of Jen Silverman’s THE ROOMMATE about two women who stumble awkwardly towards each other and learn a bit more than either one is ready to absorb. This two hander has been kicking around regional theaters for about ten years before landing on the stage of the Booth Theater for a limited engagement.
by Alan Portner - June 01, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre kicks off their twenty-first season with a super production of Jen Silverman’s THE ROOMMATE about two women who stumble awkwardly towards each other and learn a bit more than either one is ready to absorb. This two hander has been kicking around regional theaters for about ten years before landing on the stage of the Booth Theater for a limited engagement.
ELF, FROZEN, And More Set for The Coterie 2025/2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season which will entertain, engage, and become memorable experiences for all ages of the family. The line-up will expand The Coterie's reach beyond its mainstage into the Kansas City community with unique co-productions with multiple KC organizations.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
The Coterie Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season which will entertain, engage, and become memorable experiences for all ages of the family. The line-up will expand The Coterie's reach beyond its mainstage into the Kansas City community with unique co-productions with multiple KC organizations.
Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts To Host 2026 Speaker Series TRAILBLAZING TALKS
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026 Trailblazing Talks speaker series. The series features six presenters, including a paleoanthropologist, a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, nature and science photographers and more.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2025
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026 Trailblazing Talks speaker series. The series features six presenters, including a paleoanthropologist, a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, nature and science photographers and more.
Shoshana Bean Will Host KC SuperStar Finals
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Shoshana Bean, Grammy Award winner and two-time Tony-nominated performer, has been announced as the host for the 2025 KC SuperStar Finals in August. Learn more here.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2025
Shoshana Bean, Grammy Award winner and two-time Tony-nominated performer, has been announced as the host for the 2025 KC SuperStar Finals in August. Learn more here.
Interview: Erick D. Patrick of THE LION KING at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - May 15, 2025
Today we are speaking to one of the Lead Actors in Walt’s Disney’s production of “The Lion King.” “The Lion King” opens on May 22 for a two week run through June 1 at the Kansas City Music Hall.
by Alan Portner - May 15, 2025
Today we are speaking to one of the Lead Actors in Walt’s Disney’s production of “The Lion King.” “The Lion King” opens on May 22 for a two week run through June 1 at the Kansas City Music Hall.
Music Theater Heritage Reveals Cast & Creatives for GUYS & DOLLS At The Hot Box
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast of GUYS & DOLLS at The Hot Box. Directed by Artistic Director Tim Scott, GUYS & DOLLS at The Hot Box will play for 17 performances, June 5 -29 in MTH's Grand Theater, located on the 4th floor of Crown Center.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast of GUYS & DOLLS at The Hot Box. Directed by Artistic Director Tim Scott, GUYS & DOLLS at The Hot Box will play for 17 performances, June 5 -29 in MTH's Grand Theater, located on the 4th floor of Crown Center.
Review: PEER GYNT at St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
by Steve Callahan - May 06, 2025
A rich and lively production of an Ibsen classic--with Grieg's full instrumental music. The St. Louis Symphony, with director Stéphane Denève, interpret Grieg’s music with their usual perfection. All in all it’s a memorable presentation of a very great work of music and theater.
by Steve Callahan - May 06, 2025
A rich and lively production of an Ibsen classic--with Grieg's full instrumental music. The St. Louis Symphony, with director Stéphane Denève, interpret Grieg’s music with their usual perfection. All in all it’s a memorable presentation of a very great work of music and theater.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Brings THE ROOMMATE To The City Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) kicks off their 2025/2026 21st Season with The Roommate, a poignant, hilarious play by playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Jen Silverman.
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) kicks off their 2025/2026 21st Season with The Roommate, a poignant, hilarious play by playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Jen Silverman.
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