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BWW Feature: JERAVAE INTERNATIONAL Moves to the Music Of The Midwest
by Debbie Hall - September 09, 2020
Jeravae International, started by Jeravae Christensen five years ago, focuses on the changing needs dancers have and offers a full line of practice wear and dance accessories as well as athletic wear, dancewear, makeup, and shoes. Jeravae International relocated to Kansas City, Missouri with auxiliary staff in Las Vegas and New York City.
Premiere Date and Programming Announcement for Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
The core artistic company of Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced Friday, September 25th at 12 pm (CT) as the premiere of their weekly radio theatre series, Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre (KCART), presented in partnership with radio station 90.1FM KKFI, Kansas City Community Radio.
42 to Screen for only 42¢ This Weekend at Union Station's Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
Union Station and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum are proud to present '42', starring Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson in this true story of an American Legend, at Union Station's Extreme Screen Theatre this Friday (Sept. 4th) through September 10th.
Premiere Date And Programming Announced For Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
The core artistic company of Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced that Friday, September 25th at 12 pm (CT) as the premiere of their weekly radio theatre series, Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre, presented in partnership with radio station 90.1FM KKFI, Kansas City Community Radio.
Local Boy Making Mask Aids To Support Jewish Family Services Food Pantry
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
Jonah Stein is quite the social entrepreneur. The Leawood Middle School seventh-grade student  is doing a service project connected to his upcoming Bar Mitzvah that will help feed hundreds facing food insecurity here in Kansas City. 
BWW Review: AN EVENING WITH RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - September 01, 2020
Fans of Musical Theater Heritage are in for a treat with a new, locally conceived and performed streaming remembrance revue featuring the iconic music of a?oeRodgers and Hammerstein.a?? This MTH production uses parts of the finished scenic design from the Covid cancelled production of a?oeCarousela?? originally scheduled for last spring. It is excellently videoed and sound engineered on the internet Vimeo platform.
Starlight Joins 1,500+ Buildings To Light Up In Red
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
From 9 p.m. - midnight Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Starlight will join more than 1,500+ venues, landmarks and other buildings across the United States to light up in red with the #WeMakeEvents and #RedAlertRESTART campaigns. The goal is to raise awareness for those in the entertainment industry affected by the coronavirus pandemic and to help all small businesses by encouraging Congress to vote on the RESTART Act.
The Warwick Presents Beau Bledsoe and the Ensemble Iberica
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
Beau Bledsoe and the Ensemble Iberica bring World Music with a Turkish flair to The Warwick next Sunday evening.  Cellist Ezgi Karakus will be featured in a 60 minute concert presented Live from the Warwick Theatre in Kansas City.
BWW Blog: “Could You Unmute Yourself?” - A Theatre Major Does a Zoom Audition
by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - September 01, 2020
For the past several months, Zoom has been an excellent way for educators to continue to teach to their students during the pandemic. Ita??s also been a great way to communicate with friends you havena??t seen since you were all told you couldna??t return to school.
KC Ballet Announces KC Dance Day Virtual
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Kansas City Ballet will kick-off its 63rd season with the 10th Annual KC Dance Day - Virtual.
Carlsen Center Presents Announces 2020-21 Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2020
Emily Behrmann, General Manager for the series branded Carlsen Center Presents, today announced a revised 2020-2021 fall season which leaves much of the fall programming cancelled or postponed.  Final determinations on December programming will be made in October. The January - May 2020-2021 programming remains on the calendar.
Facebook Group Forms to Bring Broadway to Branson
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2020
A Facebook group has been formed with the goal of bringing touring Broadway productions to Branson.
The Actors Fund Join KC Virtual Event to Share Resources Available to Arts Community Members
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2020
 Local theatre leaders have asked The Actors Fund to join a live virtual event specifically for Kansas City artists to review the resources available to them via the Fund. Join Facebook Live, Wednesday, August 19th at 3pm.
Union Station Participates in 816 Day with $8.16* Tickets to Family-Favorites
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2020
In celebration of 816 Day, Union Station Kansas City will offer $8.16* tickets to their internationally awarded Science City as well as their summer-standout Dinosaur Road Trip on Sunday, August 16. There's no better way to enjoy your late-summer weekend and celebrate the Kansas City metro with significant savings!
BWW Blog: I Don't Dance - My Plans for Fall 2020
by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - August 14, 2020
The start of a new school year is officially upon us, bringing to an end this weird, long and drawn out period of online schooling.
Top 10 Finalists Announced for 2020 KC SUPERSTAR; Winner to be Chosen Through Virtual Event Later This Summer
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
Ten high school students* from the across the metro have been selected as finalists for KC SuperStar 2020! The Top 10 were announced in a virtual live-streamed program featuring mini-performances by all 23 semifinalists.
Musical Theater Heritage Presents LET'S DANCE
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
MTH presents LET'S DANCE - They're singing and dancing to celebrate the music from the best dance musicals of all-time.
Kansas City Public Theatre Announces 20-21 Season Update
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2020
Kansas City Public Theatre has announced updates to its 2020-2021 season. 
Springfield Regional Opera Postpones PAGLIACCI and TURANDOT; Announces Plans For 'NEW New Season'
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2020
Springfield Regional Opera has pushed back two major productions set for the upcoming season, Pagliacci and Turandot.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre to Redesign New 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Stuart Carden and Executive Director Angela Gieras today announced that major efforts are underway to create an exciting NEW 2020-2021 season, different from the 2020-2021 season which was announced in February 2020.
Join Kansas City Repertory Theatre for Their THURSDAY NIGHT MIXER With Yetunde Felix-Ukwu & Khalif J. Gillett
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
Mark your calendar and join Kansas City Repertory Theatre for another creative conversation featuring artistic director Stuart Carden, local artists, and local cocktails, sponsored by Lifted Spirits Distillery. Their next Thursday Night Mixer is August 6 at 6pm CDT, on Facebook Live.
Kansas City Actors Theatre To Present Original And Classic Radio Theatre Beginning In September
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
The core artistic company of Kansas City Actors Theatre is excited to announce that it is in negotiations to begin a weekly series of radio theatre in partnership with radio station 90.1FM KKFI, Kansas City Community Radio, in September 2020.
The Folly Jazz Series Tickets Will Now Become Available in Two Weeks
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
Originally, the Folly Theater Jazz Series tickets were to go on sale today. However, after conversations as a team, they decided that they need a little more time to appropriately design their seating to continue to provide a safe space for their patrons.
Starlight Announces The 19-20 Blue Star Awards Winners
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2020
In its first-ever virtual awards ceremony, Starlight revealed the winners of the 18th annual Blue Star Awards in a live premiere on Facebook Friday, July 31.
BWW Blog: Coming Full Circle
by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - July 31, 2020
This pandemic hasna??t just affected Broadway. Ita??s postponed and even cancelled performances nationwide. Community theaters had to close their doors.

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