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National WWI Museum and Memorial Announce Virtual Programs for Memorial Day and More
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
While the National WWI Museum and Memorial remains closed in the physical sense due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus, the organization remains 'open' with an array of virtual offerings throughout May.
Kansas City Public Theatre Extends Online 10-Minute Play Project
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
Kansas City Public Theatre's Online 10-Minute Play Project is extended to 2 nights! A talented cast of actors will read LIVE via the Kansas City Public Theatre Facebook page on May 4th and May 5th at 7:30 PM
Kansas City Symphony Cancels the Remainder Of 2019/20 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
The Kansas City Symphony has canceled all remaining concerts in the 2019/20 season due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic.
KC Ballet Launches On Demand Experiences And More
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2020
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the launch of KCBallet@Home, a compilation of on demand performances, public online dance work outs, classes, podcasts, and more. Details can be found at KCBallet@Home.
KC Ballet Launches On Demand Experiences And More
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the launch of KCBallet@Home, a compilation of on demand performances, public online dance work outs, classes, podcasts, and more. Details can be found at KCBallet@Home.
Park ICM Announces 2020-2021 Season and New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020
Park International Center for Music announced today that their 2020-2021 Season would once again kick off their season in September at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts with Stanislav & Friends.
The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Postpones Summer Production
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2020
The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival announced today that will postpone the summer production of The Tempest (originally scheduled for June 16 - July 5 in Southmoreland Park) until the summer of 2021. 
Starlight Goes Blue To Honor Essential Workers
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
Earlier this week, a properly social-distanced team of just three Starlight staff members lit the iconic towers in Swope Park blue to honor essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Starlight joins landmarks across Kansas City in the campaign to thank those in our community who are working on the front lines.
Starlight Reschedules Blue Star Awards Ceremony, Plans To Livestream Nominations
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
In an effort to keep students, patrons and Starlight staff safe in light of circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Starlight has postponed its annual Blue Star Awards Ceremony to Friday, July 31, 2020. With so many students unable to return to school this school year, Starlight recognizes the need, once it is safe to gather again, to celebrate the hard work and dedication that so many metro high school theatre students put into the 2019-20 Blue Star Awards season.
VIDEO: Kansas City Actors Theatre Shares Message of Solidarity
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
Kansas City Actors Theatre has released the following statement:
Folly Kids' Series is Announced for 2020/2021
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2020
Kansas City Public Theatre Launches 'OH GOD, REALLY?!' AN ONLINE DEVISED PLAY PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2020
Tentatively titled, Oh God, Really?! this 30-person devised play project finds Fate bringing a group of childhood friends together at an abandoned roller rink in search of an illustrious and mysterious Smurfette doll. Friendships will be tested, skate-offs will be had, and time streams will be crossed.
KCRep Streams New Works FRANKENSTEIN & LEGACY LAND April 1 - April 15
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2020
Kansas City Repertory Theatre OriginKC: New Works Festival GOES VIRTUAL with Frankenstein: A Ghost Story and Legacy Land available for short time online.
All Performances of ALADDIN Cancelled at the Kansas City Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2020
Due to the growing concern over COVID-19, and out of an abundance of caution, all performances of Disney's ALADDIN scheduled April 15 - 26, 2020 at the Kansas City Music Hall have been cancelled.
BE MORE CHILL Canceled at the Arts And Heritage Center
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2020
The Theatre in the Park has released the following statement regarding Be More Chill:
The Coterie Launches Virtual Drama Classes For All Ages
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2020
The Coterie Theatre School is offering its Spring session of drama classes as live, interactive online instruction. Now available to youth nationwide, The Coterie's classes are led by our staff of trained teaching artists and are focused on a process-based curriculum. Classes for age three through grade 12 begin on Saturday, April 4, with additional classes starting on a staggered schedule throughout April 2020.
Kansas City Symphony Guarantees No Changes to Musician Salaries and Benefits Through Current 2019/20 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2020
The Kansas City Symphony leadership and musicians have reached an agreement to guarantee musician salaries and benefits through the end of this current season.
John Pizzarelli Celebrates Nat King Cole's Centennial - Rescheduled at Folly Theater
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2020
The Folly Jazz Series presents John Pizzarelli Trio for Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole on Friday, September 11th at 8 PM. JazzTalk with Joel Nichols at 7 PM.
The Barn Players Needs You To Go “Virtual” For Their Upcoming Benefit
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2020
Since all of this began, The Barn Players has been working closely with Crush Media to help bring the community together through theatre in the safest way possible. Obviously, that task has proven difficult in a world that changes with the hour - but we've finally landed on the best solution: A Barn Players Benefit for ALLa?? from home!
Arrow Rock Lyceum Cancels 60th Anniversary Party
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2020
Arrow Rock Lyceum has announced the cancellation of its 60th anniversary party.
MET Cancels All Events At Warwick Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
Following recent instructions from the CDC and the Kansas City Mayor's Office, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre announces the postponement of all events scheduled at the Warwick Theatre.
24 Area High Schoolers Chosen As Semifinalists For KC SuperStar
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
Twenty-four high school students* from the across the metro have been selected as semifinalists for KC SuperStar 2020! A large number of singers attended preliminary auditions held in early March.
The Barn Players Postpone THE LARAMIE PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
The Barn Players have made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming production of a?oeThe Laramie Projecta?? which was set to open at the Arts Asylum on May 14th, and their special event a?oePrecious Hearta?? scheduled for May 18th.
Kansas City Ballet Announces Cancellations And Postponements Due To Covid-19
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
Kansas City Ballet has announced cancellations and postponements due to Covid-19:
The Folly to Remain Closed Through May 9
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
The Folly to remain closed through May 9:

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