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KC SuperStar Top 10 Finalists Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 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.
Two Days Left to Vote for KC SuperStar
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2020
Frustrated by how many things you can't do under COVID-19 restrictions? Here's something you can do - help choose one of the 10 Finalists for KC SuperStar!
Kansas City Public Theatre Announces OEDIPUS THE KING, THE HOLY TRINITY and More 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2020
Kansas City Public Theatre has announced our 2020-2021 Season.
KCBallet@Home Adds On Demand Performance of Andrea Schermoly's KLEIN PERSPECTIVES
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2020
KCBallet@Home has added Andrea Schermoly's Klein Perspectives to it On Demand offerings. 
BWW Blog: Revival! - Bringing a Show to KCACTF
by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - June 03, 2020
Did you ever see the video of the cast of Be More Chill finding out they were going to Broadway? That's how we felt.
National WWI Museum and Memorial Reopens Today
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2020
The National WWI Museum and Memorial reopens to members today and to the public on Tuesday, June 2, while offering a host of programs in June.
The Coterie Announces Summer Drama Classes
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2020
The Coterie Theatre School is offering its summer session of drama classes as both live, interactive online instruction as well as in-person classes (whenever possible).
BWW Blog: Stick With It - My Experience as a College Theatre Major
by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - May 26, 2020
Hello, BroadwayWorld! My name is Holden Childress, and I am an incoming junior Musical Theatre major at the University of Central Missouri. I am thrilled to be taking part in BroadwayWorld's student blogger program!
Starlight Reveals The 2019-20 Blue Star Awards Nominations
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2020
In its first-ever virtual announcement, Starlight revealed the nominations for the 18th annual Blue Star Awards in a live premiere on Facebook Thursday, May 21. Fifty-three of 54 schools were able to stage their 2019-20 Blue Star Awards musicals throughout the past school year, leading to 179 nominations in 23 categories. On Thursday, hundreds of Blue Star Awards students celebrated the much-anticipated nominations at a safe social distance.
Starlight Reveals the 2019-20 Blue Star Awards Nominations
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2020
In its first-ever virtual announcement, Starlight revealed the nominations for the 18th annual Blue Star Awards in a live premiere on Facebook Thursday, May 21. Fifty-three of 54 schools were able to stage their 2019-20 Blue Star Awards musicals throughout the past school year, leading to 179 nominations in 23 categories.
KC SuperStar Semifinals Goes Virtual; June 1-10 Viewing And Voting
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2020
COVID-19 may have cancelled many events, but it's hasn't stopped Kansas City's premiere high school singing competition and the Jewish Community Center's (The J) Annual fundraiser KC SuperStar-we are going virtual!
Starlight To Hold Virtual Auditions
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2020
In an effort to keep both Starlight staff and youth performers safe in the coronavirus pandemic, Starlight's education department will hold virtual auditions for its 2020 summer programs. Starlight's youth performance troupes, the Starlight Stars and Starlight Stars of Tomorrow, traditionally perform prior to select shows in the summer, as well as at community events. While the programs will look different in 2020, Starlight is determined to provide these valuable opportunities in new ways. 
Kauffman Center Announces A Virtual Future Stages Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce its annual Future Stages Festival is going virtual this year. On June 14, 2020, the Kauffman Center will debut a full day of compelling performance videos, engaging youth-friendly activities and one-of-a-kind live-streamed content, all available through the Center's website and social media channels.
Kc Superstar Semifinals Goes On Line; Public Will Help Select Finalists
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
COVID-19 may have cancelled many events, but it's hasn't stopped Kansas City's premiere high school singing competition and the Jewish Community Center's (The J) Annual fundraiser KC SuperStar-we are going virtual!
Musical Theater Heritage To Stream SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR 
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Originally produced in collaboration with The National World War I Museum and Memorial, and through special agreement with Actors Equity Association, MTH is proud to offer a five-camera, cinematic capture of its original revue Songs of the Great War to commemorate Memorial Day weekend.
Musical Theater Heritage to Stream Original Production of SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2020
Originally produced in collaboration with The National World War I Museum and Memorial, and through special agreement with Actors Equity Association, MTH will offer a five-camera, cinematic capture of its original revue Songs of the Great War to commemorate Memorial Day weekend.
The Barn Players Cancel 2020 Kid's Summer Program
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2020
The board of The Barn Players has made the difficult decision to cancel its Barn Kid's Summer Program for 2020.
KCBALLET@HOME Adds Myles Thatcher's UMBRA on Demand
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
KCBallet@Home, a compilation of on demand performances, public online dance work outs, classes, podcasts, and more has added Umbra, a ballet which premiered at New Dance Partners in September 20, 2019 at the Carlsen Center at Johnson County Community College.
Park ICM Announces Record 5 Winners of International Music Competitions
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
In the 2019-2020 academic year, Park University's International Center for Music had five students win top prizes in some the most prestigious international music competitions in the world.
A CHANCE TO DANCE Marathon to Raise Money for Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2020
St. Joseph News-Press has reported that the The 14th annual a?oeA Chance To Dancea?? marathon will be held online this Saturday to to raise money to benefit the Voices of Courage Child Advocacy Center of Northwest Missouri.
Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Launch Virtual Tip Jar In Support of Musicians
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
With area jazz clubs and restaurants closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors have launched a fund to provide support to the local jazz community. Tax-deductible contributions to the KCJA Musicians Assistance Fund can be made at www.kcjazzambassadors.org.
Kansas City Symphony To Present 'Best Of' Broadcast For Bank Of America Celebration At The Station
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2020
The Kansas City Symphony is taking a walk down memory lane to create Best of Bank of America Celebration at the Station by the Kansas City Symphony.
Union Station Invites Kansas City To Live, Online Auction Beginning May 5
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2020
Union Station officials announced today an important and creative opportunity for Kansas Citians to support the historic monument through these unprecedented times.
HMC Announces Appointment of New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2020
The board of directors  of Heartland Men's Chorus (HMC), today announced that Shawn Cullen has been appointed as the permanent Artistic Director of the Chorus. 

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