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The Dominoes Start To Fall Friday In 'Blood,' Episode 9 Of KANSAS CITY: 1924
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2021
On this week's episode of 'Kansas City: 1924,' the effects of a city-wide crackdown are felt as reality comes crashing into fantasy. Tensions rise while everyone looks for someone to blame... and someone to hurt.   Airing on KKFI 90.1 FM at noon on Friday in Kansas City and available for download everywhere 24/7 after broadcast!
BWW Review: DIXIE'S HAPPY HOUR at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - January 28, 2021
Dixie Longate is back, at least virtually, at Starlight Theatre.  It’s a far reaching, no holds barred, brave ninety minute performance. 
Union Station Will Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Liberation Of Auschwitz Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2021
Tomorrow, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Union Station will join countries and communities around the world to commemorate the January 27th, 1945 liberation of Auschwitz, 76 years ago.  Tonight, on the eve of this important date, Union Station will present a special free, live music performance at 7:00 pm on the Station's Facebook account.
BWW Review: BRAINSTORM: THE INSIDE LIFE OF THE TEENAGE MIND NOW STREAMING AND ON DEMAND at Coterie Theatre
by Steve Wilson - January 25, 2021
The Coterie Theatre and the University of Missouri at Kansas City have teamed together to offer the virtual co-production of BRAINSTORM: THE INSIDE LIFE OF THE TEENAGE MIND, which is streaming and on demand now through February 7. The program is suggested for families and grades 6-12.
Episode One of KCRep's ARTSPARK Available to Stream Now
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2021
Audiences are feeling the SPARK! Watch KCRep ArtSpark episode 1 now. Episode 1 is streaming now at KCRep.org.
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre Present BRAINSTORM: THE INSIDE LIFE OF THE TEENAGE MIND
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2021
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present BRAINSTORM: The Inside Life of the Teenage Mind, a virtual co-production that combines theatre, scientific research, and the true personal experiences of local teens to create a fun and thought-provoking performance offering a unique look at why the teen mind works the way it does.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Script Contest For Underrepresented Young Writers
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2021
Kansas City Actors Theatre is hosting a contest, “KCART Amplify: BIPOC Edition,” searching for high school and college level BIPOC (Black/Indigenous/People of Color) writers for our Radio Play series, Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre!
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Script Contest for Underrepresented Young Writers
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2021
Kansas City Actors Theatre is hosting a contest, “KCART Amplify: BIPOC Edition,” searching for high school and college level BIPOC (Black/Indigenous/People of Color) writers for our Radio Play series, Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre!
BWW Review: THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN at MTH (Virtual)
by Alan Portner - January 18, 2021
“The Music of Motown” is the third original cabaret show in a series of video streamed entertainments from Musical Theater Heritage in the wake of the great Covid-19 pandemic. Covid has eliminated live audience performances for the time being. Each new iteration becomes a little technically better than the one that preceded it. The music is always fine. This show is one R&B lovers should not miss.
Dixie Longate Reunites With Starlight In An All-New Streaming Show
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2021
Everyone's favorite Alabama redhead returns in Dixie's Happy Hour—an all-new streaming show playing January 26-31 as a part of Starlight@Home. If you've been to the smash off-Broadway hit Dixie's Tupperware Party or spent time with her in Dixie's Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull (and 16 other things I learned while I was drinking last Thursday) then you know Dixie's sweet charm and infectious southern drawl will keep you in stitches all evening long.
Randy Seedorff Is Putting Down Roots With New Single 'Family Tree'
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2021
A veteran singer, and songwriter, Randy comes from a musical family with a strong heritage in country music. It's that heritage that the Kansas City singer, songwriter and pastor recalls as part of his brand new single release, 'Family Tree.'
Musical Theater Heritage Streams THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2021
Musical Theater Heritage has announced a stream of The Music Of Motown.
Special Exhibition “Why Keep That?” Opens At National WWI Museum And Memorial
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2021
Why Keep That?, the latest special exhibition at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, follows the journey of a collection item from the moment it is donated to the Museum, to the decision-making and archival process of our collections staff. To help illustrate, archival staff track the processing and digitization of a collection of 16 objects and share behind-the-scenes information about obtaining the artifacts, processing the items and storing and protecting them. Largely featuring 
BWW Blog: My Thoughts on MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM
by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - January 14, 2021
Could this August Wilson classic win big at the Oscars?
Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards!
by BWW Staff - January 12, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Kansas City Ballet Cancels Remainder of 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2021
Kansas City Ballet has announced the cancellation of the remainder of its 2020-2021 season due to COVID-19.
Your Horoscope Includes Laughs With EASY ACES On Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre This Friday
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2021
Get your astral house in order! When Astrology keeps Goodman Ace from getting a raise at work, his wife, Jane, decides to explore what all the fuss is about. Will Jane's sign be compatible with anything? From the comedy radio classic, 'Easy Aces,' the marital misadventures of the Aces will keep you laughing.
Submit An Original Song for Theatre in the Park's SONGS FOR A NEW...NOW
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2021
Submit a new work that will compete to be included in Theatre in the Park's first ever regional music review Songs for a New... Now.
Missouri Theater Unclear on When it Will Return to Normalcy
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
The future remains unclear for the Missouri Theater, which held a performance for the first time since March earlier this month.
BWW Blog: My Thoughts on THE PROM
by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - December 21, 2020
In short: don’t let the reviews discourage you from experiencing “The Prom”. I didn’t, and I think I’m a much happier person because of it. It might have even added a few years to my life.
Missouri Street Theatre Presents HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Livestream
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2020
Join your favorite Missouri Street Theatre performers for a special online Christmas concert, Home for Christmas, complete with a live orchestra! Featuring the Christmas Classics you love along side modern favorites, from Kelly Clarkson to Dean Martin, Michael Bublé to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as special Christmas messages from around the globe!
Virtual Reality Experience WAR REMAINS Coming May 2021 To National WWI Museum And Memorial
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2020
War Remains, the immersive experience from MWM Interactive (MWMi) will debut at its new home, the National WWI Museum and Memorial in May 2021. Presented by “Hardcore History” legendary podcaster Dan Carlin, War Remains is an immersive VR experience that transports viewers to the Western Front of the First World War. Viewers will witness history unfold from a soldier's point-of-view in this thought provoking, visceral experience.
Starlight Launches Starlight@Home With THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2020
Just in time for the holidays, Starlight presents Starlight@Home filled with shows, streaming content and educational resources!
BWW Review: THE SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - December 11, 2020
A KC holiday treasures I always enjoy is the “The Spectacular Christmas Show” at Musical Theater Heritage. Covid-19 has forced the “Christmas Show” off the main stage, but it has has been re-incarnated virtually and not lost much on the “Spectacular” scale and lost nothing in musical performance.
KANSAS CITY: 1924's New Episode Airing Online and On KKFI This Friday
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2020
After the shocking cliffhanger in the last episode of “Kansas City: 1924,” what seems like a break in the weather may turn out to be just be the eye of the storm. In episode 5, “Baseball Season,” the turf war between Ma Pritchett and Joey Giovanni threatens to spiral out of control as we learn what has become of Rose and George.

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