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Theatre Northwest Holds COVID-Safe Freshman/Transfer Showcase
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2020
Theatre Northwest recently performed its 30th annual Freshman/Transfer Showcase on September 24-27.
KCRep Announces GHOST LIGHT: A HAUNTED NIGHT OF SONGS AND STORIES FROM KC'S CULTURAL CROSSROADS
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2020
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Stuart Carden today announced the first NEW event for the revised and abbreviated 2020-2021 season. Ghost Light: A Haunted Night of Songs and Stories from KC's Cultural Crossroads will kick off the season with six outdoor performances Oct., 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31.
Ed Reggi and Paper Slip Theatre Present WHOSE WINE IS IT ANYWAY? at Meramec Vineyards
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2020
Ed Reggi and Paper Slip Theatre present Whose Wine is it Anyway? at Meramec Vineyards.
THE PROM, ANASTASIA, WAITRESS and More Announced for Starlight 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2020
While the coronavirus pandemic prevented audiences from enjoying evenings under the stars in 2020, Starlight is looking ahead to 2021. Starlight rebooked a number of shows previously scheduled to play in 2020 for the following summer and added two new sensational Broadway hits for the 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Series. Season ticket holders have first access to renewing their seats by calling (816) 363-7827 or going online to kcstarlight.com.
BWW Review: SMILE A FEEL GOOD CABARET - A Virtual Performance By The Heartland Men's Chorus
by Steve Wilson - September 28, 2020
The Heartland Mena??s Chorus presented their first virtual program of their 35th season on Saturday, September 26 with their presentation of SMILE A FEEL GOOD CABARET on Facebook Live. The production presented songs to make the audience happy, with one goal to make the audience smile.
Springfield Improv Will Close its Doors Indefinitely
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2020
The Springfield Improv announced that it is now closing for the foreseeable future due to the health crisis.
Heartland Men's Chorus Offers Kansas City A Chance To Smile
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2020
Smile: A Feel-Good Cabaret, HMC's first performance of the 35th season, will be a virtual celebration of songs designed to make you happy! Join us for an evening of singing with the simple goal - to make you smile.
KC Pastor Adam Hamilton To Receive American Public Square Founder's Civility Award
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2020
The Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of Kansas City's United Methodist Church of the Resurrection (Resurrection), has spent his pastoral career bringing together diverse communities for the common good. 
SRO Presents LA SERVA PADRONA at Gillioz Center
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2020
SRO presents two performances of LA SERVA PADRONA at Gillioz Center for Arts and Entertainment. Performances take place on September 25 and 26, 200.
BWW Review: ELECTRIC POE A HAUNTING TALE BY THE COTERIE THEATRE
by Steve Wilson - September 19, 2020
As if 2020 wasna??t scary enough, The Coterie Theater ushers in the haunting season with the opening of ELECTRIC POE on Friday, September 19. The play based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe was conceived, adapted, and directed by Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director of The Coterie, and runs through Halloween night.
Jim Brickman Presents COMFORT & JOY AT HOME LIVE!
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2020
Grammy Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with the a?oeComfort & Joy at Home 2020a?? Virtual Tour.
Starlight to Host Second Life-Saving Blood Drive as National Blood Shortage Continues
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
As the national blood shortage rages on, Starlight and several neighboring Swope Park organizations are stepping in to help. The local blood supply has not been stable since March, when the COVID-19 pandemic became widespread in the United States. In response, Swope Park organizations are once again partnering with Community Blood Center (CBC) for another life-saving blood drive to be held in the Applause Club at Starlight Theatre.
AUSCHWITZ. NOT LONG AGO. NOT FAR AWAY To Be Hosted At Union Station
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Today, Union Station officials announced the June 2021 opening of the most comprehensive Holocaust exhibition about Auschwitz ever exhibited in North America. Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away .
Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra Will Present SYMPHONY SAMPLER
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
The Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra will present its annual a?oeSymphony Samplera?? concert on Sunday, Sept. 20, providing an informative and free preview to the 2020a?"2021 symphony season.
Doug Schroeder Joins KCMPT Leadership
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
KC Melting Pot Theatre has announced the appointment of Doug Schroeder as Technical Director. 
Springfield Little Theatre Presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2020
Springfield Little Theatre presents FORBIDDEN BROADWAYa??S GREATEST HITS, September 10-20.
BWW Blog: Lights, Camera, Teenage Anxiety! - Stephen Chbosky's DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film Rounds Out Principal Cast
by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - September 11, 2020
For quite some time now, there has been talk of a big screen adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen, and in the last several weeks many details have come out about the film and who we can expect to see bring the nervous teenager and his friends from the stage to the screen.
Union Station To Announce New International Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Union Station Officials to announce upcoming exhibition scheduled to open June 2021 in the Bank of America Gallery.
Carlsen Center Presents New Dance Partners Virtual Retrospective
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Johnson County Community College's Carlsen Center presents New Dance Partners Virtual Retrospective in partnership with Kansas City Ballet, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company, Owen/Cox Dance Group and Störling Dance Theater.
American Public Square Hosts Virtual Evening At The Square October 13 With The Lincoln Group
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
American Public Square at Jewell invites communities to have frank and open discussions on topical issues of national importance - and nothing is more important than the upcoming Presidential Election on Nov. 3.
Opera180 Announces Next Event – Ein Prosit! at KC Bier Co.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Opera180 of Kansas City announces its next event, Ein Prosit!, produced with KC Bier Co.  This night will celebrate drinking songs from the opera canon from La Traviata to Der Freischütz.
SILK AND STEEL: FRENCH FASHION, WOMEN AND WWI Exhibition Opens This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
When the first World War exploded in the late summer of 1914, armies took the field in bright uniforms and navies steamed to sea flying the colors of their nations. For the ensuing years of global war until the peace treaty was signed on June 28, 1919, most history has centered on battles, leaders and empires.
Theatre in the Park Master Classes Start This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Theatre in the Park master classes begin this weekend.
COMPANY, HAIR, and More Announced for MTH Theater 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
The company has delayed the start of the season until March to allow as much time as possible for audiences comfort level in regards to in-person live theater. The first 3 productions in 2021 will take place in the spacious Quixotic Theater at 40% capacity and distance patrons appropriately. 
The Coterie Presents ELECTRIC POE
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
This Fall, The Coterie presents Electric Poe, a special socially-distanced, outdoor event co-produced with Union Cemetery Historical Society and held at Union Cemetery. A unique theatrical event for families with ages 10 and older, Electric Poe features R.H. Wilhoit delivering two of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known works, with musical underscoring by guitarist Rex Hobart. Adapted and directed by Coterie producing artistic director, Jeff Church, Electric Poe will have performances Thursdays-Sundays at sunset September 17-October 31, 2020.

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