HAMILTON Joins Kansas City Broadway Series' 21-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
The national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will return to Kansas City as part of the 2021-2022 season.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
The national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will return to Kansas City as part of the 2021-2022 season.
MISS YOU LIKE HELL, MOTHERS AND SONS, and More Announced For Spinning Tree Theatre's 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
Spinning Tree Theatre announces the 10th anniversary season of plays and musicals, featuring 3 Kansas City premieres and the local-cast premiere of a hit Off-Broadway musical. Onstage headliners include Vanessa Severo, Nedra Dixon and Illeana Kirven. Directors Heidi Van and Jeff Church make their Spinning Tree debuts in the new season, which includes recent works by Quiara Alegría Hudes (In the Heights; Pulitzer Prize for Water by the Spoonful) and Terrence McNally (Tony Awards for Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class).
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
Spinning Tree Theatre announces the 10th anniversary season of plays and musicals, featuring 3 Kansas City premieres and the local-cast premiere of a hit Off-Broadway musical. Onstage headliners include Vanessa Severo, Nedra Dixon and Illeana Kirven. Directors Heidi Van and Jeff Church make their Spinning Tree debuts in the new season, which includes recent works by Quiara Alegría Hudes (In the Heights; Pulitzer Prize for Water by the Spoonful) and Terrence McNally (Tony Awards for Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class).
BWW Review: AMERICAN SON at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - March 09, 2020
AMERICAN SON is a bold, intense, ninety minute study of race and law enforcement in America during the early twenty-first century. How you interpret what you see depends entirely on who you are and your own preconceptions.
by Alan Portner - March 09, 2020
AMERICAN SON is a bold, intense, ninety minute study of race and law enforcement in America during the early twenty-first century. How you interpret what you see depends entirely on who you are and your own preconceptions.
BWW Review: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR at KC Lyric Opera
by Kelly Luck - March 08, 2020
KC Lyric's production a bel canto treat
by Kelly Luck - March 08, 2020
KC Lyric's production a bel canto treat
Spinning Tree Theatre to Conclude the 2019-20 Season with LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
Spinning Tree Theatre will conclude the 2019-20 season April 17 - May 3 with Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles. The 1983 musical, based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, has music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein. La Cage aux Folles won the 1984 Tony Award for Best Musical, and both Broadway revivals (2005 and 2010) won Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
Spinning Tree Theatre will conclude the 2019-20 season April 17 - May 3 with Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles. The 1983 musical, based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, has music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein. La Cage aux Folles won the 1984 Tony Award for Best Musical, and both Broadway revivals (2005 and 2010) won Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical.
BWW Review: THE SECRET IN THE WING Opens at the Black Box in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - March 06, 2020
The second show of the inaugural season of Forge Repertory Theatre is an ambitious production of Mary Zimmerman's THE SECRET IN THE WINGS. It is hilarious, a generally dark comedy, with moments of violence, masterfully directed by Todd Lanker, but best of all opens Saturday, March 7, at The Black Box in Kansas City.
by Steve Wilson - March 06, 2020
The second show of the inaugural season of Forge Repertory Theatre is an ambitious production of Mary Zimmerman's THE SECRET IN THE WINGS. It is hilarious, a generally dark comedy, with moments of violence, masterfully directed by Todd Lanker, but best of all opens Saturday, March 7, at The Black Box in Kansas City.
Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Comes To KC In April
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
Padgett Productions presents the Kansas City Premiere of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT for a limited engagement, April 3-26, 2020 at The Living Room Theatre, located at 1818 McGee St, in the vibrant Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, MO.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
Padgett Productions presents the Kansas City Premiere of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT for a limited engagement, April 3-26, 2020 at The Living Room Theatre, located at 1818 McGee St, in the vibrant Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, MO.
BWW Review: PUFFS OR SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL Opens at the Coterie
by Steve Wilson - March 01, 2020
PUFFS is not the Kleenex tissue, though you may need one to wipe away the tears running down your cheeks from the sustained laughter. PUFFS OR SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC opened Friday, February 28 at The Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. Matt Cox has written a hilarious parody of the famous boy wizard series of books and movies which should not be missed. Amanda Kibler, the Education Director for The Coterie, directs this look at the secondary characters from the seven years that Potter was at that school whose name we cannot say.
by Steve Wilson - March 01, 2020
PUFFS is not the Kleenex tissue, though you may need one to wipe away the tears running down your cheeks from the sustained laughter. PUFFS OR SEVEN INCREASINGLY EVENTFUL YEARS AT A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF MAGIC AND MAGIC opened Friday, February 28 at The Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. Matt Cox has written a hilarious parody of the famous boy wizard series of books and movies which should not be missed. Amanda Kibler, the Education Director for The Coterie, directs this look at the secondary characters from the seven years that Potter was at that school whose name we cannot say.
White Theatre Presents THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2020
Winner of the 1997 Tony Award winner for Best Play as well as a Pulitzer Prize, Alfred Uhry's a?oeThe Last Night of Ballyhooa?? will open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening, March 14, at The White Theatre, located at The J, 5801 W. 115th St., in Overland Park. Additional evening performances are Thursday, March 19, and Saturday, March 21. Two matinee performances are Sundays, March 15 and 22 with a 2 p.m. curtain. Details and tickets are available at TheWhiteTheatre.org.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2020
Winner of the 1997 Tony Award winner for Best Play as well as a Pulitzer Prize, Alfred Uhry's a?oeThe Last Night of Ballyhooa?? will open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening, March 14, at The White Theatre, located at The J, 5801 W. 115th St., in Overland Park. Additional evening performances are Thursday, March 19, and Saturday, March 21. Two matinee performances are Sundays, March 15 and 22 with a 2 p.m. curtain. Details and tickets are available at TheWhiteTheatre.org.
SevenDays Presents THE ART OF KINDNESS First Fridays Event March 6
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2020
Experience kindness through beauty, color and love at a?oeThe Art of Kindness,a?? a special exhibit now under way at the Buttonwood Art Space, 2013 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri. Produced by Faith Always Wins and its annual SevenDays Make a Ripple, Change the World experiences, this juried art show features the works of 60 Kansas City area professional artists with more than 150 pieces on display.
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2020
Experience kindness through beauty, color and love at a?oeThe Art of Kindness,a?? a special exhibit now under way at the Buttonwood Art Space, 2013 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri. Produced by Faith Always Wins and its annual SevenDays Make a Ripple, Change the World experiences, this juried art show features the works of 60 Kansas City area professional artists with more than 150 pieces on display.
Anthony Nuccio, Gabriela Delano To Lead Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL At MTH Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2020
MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2020
MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL.
KC Melting Pot Announces Its 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2020
KC Melting Pot Theatre has announced its 2020-2021 season, reflectively and timely themed a?oeThis is America.a?? Inspired by Donald Glover's 2018 video essay of the same name about the history of race relations in American culture, the season will feature four main-stage productions that examine democracy, civility, truth and acts of complacency that disfigure public discourse.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2020
KC Melting Pot Theatre has announced its 2020-2021 season, reflectively and timely themed a?oeThis is America.a?? Inspired by Donald Glover's 2018 video essay of the same name about the history of race relations in American culture, the season will feature four main-stage productions that examine democracy, civility, truth and acts of complacency that disfigure public discourse.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
KCAT has announced its 16th Season of productions, showcasing the leading professional theater talent in Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
KCAT has announced its 16th Season of productions, showcasing the leading professional theater talent in Kansas City.
Opera180 Announces Next Event - Menotti's THE CONSUL
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
Opera180 of Kansas City concludes its 2nd season with the 1950 Pulitzer Prize winning drama The Consul, with music and libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. Performances will be April 17th & 18th at the Kansas City Masonic Temple at 903 Harrison Street in downtown Kansas City. Tickets are $25/each. The production will be sung in English.
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2020
Opera180 of Kansas City concludes its 2nd season with the 1950 Pulitzer Prize winning drama The Consul, with music and libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. Performances will be April 17th & 18th at the Kansas City Masonic Temple at 903 Harrison Street in downtown Kansas City. Tickets are $25/each. The production will be sung in English.
Deadline Extended For Vincent Legacy Scholarship Applications
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Now in its 15th year, Starlight's Vincent Legacy Scholarship program continues to offer a unique opportunity to ethnically diverse middle school students in the Kansas City metro. Established in 2006 by community leaders Greg and Rebecca Reid, the scholarship is intended for students wishing to pursue professional training in the performing arts. To date, Starlight has awarded 40 Vincent Legacy Scholarships with a total value of $97,500. In an effort to accommodate more applicants, Starlight has decided to extend our 2020 Vincent Legacy Scholarship deadline to Friday, February 28.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Now in its 15th year, Starlight's Vincent Legacy Scholarship program continues to offer a unique opportunity to ethnically diverse middle school students in the Kansas City metro. Established in 2006 by community leaders Greg and Rebecca Reid, the scholarship is intended for students wishing to pursue professional training in the performing arts. To date, Starlight has awarded 40 Vincent Legacy Scholarships with a total value of $97,500. In an effort to accommodate more applicants, Starlight has decided to extend our 2020 Vincent Legacy Scholarship deadline to Friday, February 28.
Forge Repertory Theatre Announces THE SECRET IN THE WINGS Cast & Creatives
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Forge Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and crew for the Kansas City premier of a?oeThe Secret in the Wingsa?? from Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman.
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2020
Forge Repertory Theatre has announced the cast and crew for the Kansas City premier of a?oeThe Secret in the Wingsa?? from Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman.
Carlsen Center Will Present WINTERLUDE - NATE NALL QUINTET
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2020
The 2019 - 2020 season of the Carlsen Center Presents Series continues with Winterlude - Nate Nall Quintet on Sunday, March 15, 7 p.m. in Polsky Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2020
The 2019 - 2020 season of the Carlsen Center Presents Series continues with Winterlude - Nate Nall Quintet on Sunday, March 15, 7 p.m. in Polsky Theatre.
Heartland Men's Chorus Will Celebrate British Pop Music
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2020
Rick Fisher, Executive Director of Heartland Men's Chorus (HMC), today announced the continuation of their 34th season with Smitten With Britain, 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 28 and 4 PM on Sunday, March 29 at the Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street, downtown Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2020
Rick Fisher, Executive Director of Heartland Men's Chorus (HMC), today announced the continuation of their 34th season with Smitten With Britain, 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 28 and 4 PM on Sunday, March 29 at the Folly Theater, 300 W 12th Street, downtown Kansas City.
Park International Center for Music To Present Pianist Behzod Abduraimov
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
Park International Center for Music (Park ICM) confirmed today that their 2019-2020 performance season at midtown's intimate 1900 Building would continue with internationally renowned pianist, Behzod Abduraimov. Behzod will perform the repertoire he played at Carnegie Hall in December to rave reviews.
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2020
Park International Center for Music (Park ICM) confirmed today that their 2019-2020 performance season at midtown's intimate 1900 Building would continue with internationally renowned pianist, Behzod Abduraimov. Behzod will perform the repertoire he played at Carnegie Hall in December to rave reviews.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Has Announced 2020-2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
The spirited and inventive ... the terrifying and riotous ... the beloved and redemptive ... the award-winning and history-making ... the amazing and terrifying ... the vibrant and hopeful. All that and more awaits audiences in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2020-2021 season.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
The spirited and inventive ... the terrifying and riotous ... the beloved and redemptive ... the award-winning and history-making ... the amazing and terrifying ... the vibrant and hopeful. All that and more awaits audiences in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2020-2021 season.
BLIPPI THE MUSICAL Has Been Added to the KAUFFMAN CENTER PRESENTS Series
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced an additional performance in the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series. Blippi The Musical will be performed in Muriel Kauffman Theatre at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2020
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced an additional performance in the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series. Blippi The Musical will be performed in Muriel Kauffman Theatre at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19.
BWW Review: TITANIC (THE MUSICAL) at Barn Players
by Alan Portner - February 18, 2020
Barn Players production of TITANIC (The Musical) opened this past weekend at the Arts Asylum to full and appreciative audiences. TITANIC is a huge (pardon the play on words) Community Theater undertaking in all ways you might imagine it could be. TITANIC (The Musical) was written by Maury Yeston and Peter Stone. It won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The BARN PLAYERS production directed by Kipp Simmons is similarly complex but in different ways.
by Alan Portner - February 18, 2020
Barn Players production of TITANIC (The Musical) opened this past weekend at the Arts Asylum to full and appreciative audiences. TITANIC is a huge (pardon the play on words) Community Theater undertaking in all ways you might imagine it could be. TITANIC (The Musical) was written by Maury Yeston and Peter Stone. It won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The BARN PLAYERS production directed by Kipp Simmons is similarly complex but in different ways.
The Living Room And Fishtank Theatre Team Up On New Space
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020
The Living Room and Fishtank Theatre are opening a new KC Theatre hub in The West Bottoms
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2020
The Living Room and Fishtank Theatre are opening a new KC Theatre hub in The West Bottoms
BWW Review: SHOW FOR DAYS OPENS AT THE BLACK BOX IN KANSAS CITY
by Steve Wilson - February 17, 2020
Fishtank Theatre opened its first show at their new home, the Black Box, with the hilarious comedy SHOW FOR DAYS. Though several productions by other companies have already been staged at the new theater this is the inaugural show for Heidi Van's Fishtank Theatre. The show runs through February 29 at the theater located in the historic West Bottoms district of Kansas City, Missouri.
by Steve Wilson - February 17, 2020
Fishtank Theatre opened its first show at their new home, the Black Box, with the hilarious comedy SHOW FOR DAYS. Though several productions by other companies have already been staged at the new theater this is the inaugural show for Heidi Van's Fishtank Theatre. The show runs through February 29 at the theater located in the historic West Bottoms district of Kansas City, Missouri.
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