FOREVER PLAID Comes To Crown Center
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced the cast and creative team for Forever Plaid, the first show of its 2020 season. Written by Stuart Ross and widely considered the original jukebox musical, Forever Plaid is one of the most popular and successful musicals ever written. This deliciously fun revue is full of classic harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies, and 1950s nostalgia.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced the cast and creative team for Forever Plaid, the first show of its 2020 season. Written by Stuart Ross and widely considered the original jukebox musical, Forever Plaid is one of the most popular and successful musicals ever written. This deliciously fun revue is full of classic harmonies, pitch-perfect melodies, and 1950s nostalgia.
Opera180 Announces Passion & Pilsners At KC Bier Co.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Opera180 of Kansas City announces its next event, Passion & Pilsners, produced with KC Bier Co. This night of passion and vengeance arias and duets will include selections from composers such as Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Guonod, Stravinsky, Handel, Mozart, and more. Two performances will be held on Monday, January 27th; one at 6:00pm and the second at 8:30pm at Kansas City Bier Company at 310 W 79th St., Kansas City, MO, 64114. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.opera180.org/tickets.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2020
Opera180 of Kansas City announces its next event, Passion & Pilsners, produced with KC Bier Co. This night of passion and vengeance arias and duets will include selections from composers such as Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Guonod, Stravinsky, Handel, Mozart, and more. Two performances will be held on Monday, January 27th; one at 6:00pm and the second at 8:30pm at Kansas City Bier Company at 310 W 79th St., Kansas City, MO, 64114. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.opera180.org/tickets.
2020 Future Stages Festival Announced At The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 7th annual free Future Stages Festival which will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2020, from 11 a.m. a?" 4 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2020
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 7th annual free Future Stages Festival which will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2020, from 11 a.m. a?" 4 p.m.
Carlsen Center Presents Anderson & Roe in February
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
The 2019 - 2020 season of the Carlsen Center Presents Series continues with revolutionary Steinway artists Anderson & Roe on 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, in Polsky Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2020
The 2019 - 2020 season of the Carlsen Center Presents Series continues with revolutionary Steinway artists Anderson & Roe on 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, in Polsky Theatre.
Spinning Tree Theatre Presents the Kansas City Premiere of GIRLFRIEND
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Spinning Tree Theatre continues 2019-20 season January 24 a?" February 9 with rock musical Girlfriend. Kansas City premiere, based on Matthew Sweet's 1991 hit rock album by the same name, has music/lyrics by Sweet and book by Todd Almond.
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2020
Spinning Tree Theatre continues 2019-20 season January 24 a?" February 9 with rock musical Girlfriend. Kansas City premiere, based on Matthew Sweet's 1991 hit rock album by the same name, has music/lyrics by Sweet and book by Todd Almond.
Klezmer Music, International Clarinetist Highlight Kinnor Philharmonic Orchestra's New Year's Day Concert at The J
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019
Welcome the New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a lively 3 p.m. concert by the Kinnor Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) at The White Theatre of the Jewish Community Center (The J), 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park. The resident orchestra at The J, KPO's New Year's Day concert will focus on klezmer music featuring special guest and internationally acclaimed clarinetist, David Krakauer.
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2019
Welcome the New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a lively 3 p.m. concert by the Kinnor Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) at The White Theatre of the Jewish Community Center (The J), 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park. The resident orchestra at The J, KPO's New Year's Day concert will focus on klezmer music featuring special guest and internationally acclaimed clarinetist, David Krakauer.
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW - December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW - December 23, 2019
There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Sporting Club, National WWI Museum and Memorial, and The Soccer Lot Will Hold the Seventh Annual Truce Tournament
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
Sporting Club, the National WWI Museum and Memorial and The Soccer Lot will hold the seventh annual Truce Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 26 to commemorate the World War I Christmas Truce.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2019
Sporting Club, the National WWI Museum and Memorial and The Soccer Lot will hold the seventh annual Truce Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 26 to commemorate the World War I Christmas Truce.
Theatre in the Park Academy Presents HAIRSPRAY, JR.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray JR. is the family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray JR. is the family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
Celebrate The First Night Of Hanukkah At The Glow Party
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
Hanukkah Glow Party is back for its fourth year! Since it began in 2015, Hanukkah Glow Party has become a mainstay holiday event for families.
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2019
Hanukkah Glow Party is back for its fourth year! Since it began in 2015, Hanukkah Glow Party has become a mainstay holiday event for families.
December 19th Update: THE FULL MONTY - Maples Repertory Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Kansas City Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - December 19, 2019
We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW Staff - December 19, 2019
We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: BANDSTAND at Yardley Hall
by Alan Portner - December 19, 2019
Stopping only for one night on December 17, Johnson County Community College presented a new Broadway style musical called BANDSTAND in Yardley Hall. All told, BANDSTAND is a very good show and worth seeing should it come through again. It is one of those shows that aspires to be great, but doesn't quite get there.
by Alan Portner - December 19, 2019
Stopping only for one night on December 17, Johnson County Community College presented a new Broadway style musical called BANDSTAND in Yardley Hall. All told, BANDSTAND is a very good show and worth seeing should it come through again. It is one of those shows that aspires to be great, but doesn't quite get there.
Tonight's POOCH PALOOZA Celebrity Fashion Show To Benefit JFS Pet Food Pantry
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
First there were a?oebarka?? mitzvah celebrations. Then pet Shabbats, and now: the first Pooch Palooza Fashion Show and Benefit ushering in the holiday of Hanukkah!
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
First there were a?oebarka?? mitzvah celebrations. Then pet Shabbats, and now: the first Pooch Palooza Fashion Show and Benefit ushering in the holiday of Hanukkah!
Park International Center for Music Will Resume 2019-2020 Season in January With Performance at the 1900 Building
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Park International Center for Music (Park ICM) announced today that their 2019-2020 Season would resume in January with a special performance for 300 lucky individuals at the 1900 Building for the Sat., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. concert. a?oeWe're kicking off the second half of the season with THE performance not to be missed,a?? said Dr. Roger Kugler, Park ICM Director. a?oePark ICM Founder and Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch, is bringing his friend and colleague, Violinist Miriam Fried, Queen Elisabeth International Competition Gold Medalist and protégé of Isaac Stern, to the intimate 1900 Building for what is certain to be a crowd pleaser.a?? Tickets can be purchased online at 1900bldg.com.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2019
Park International Center for Music (Park ICM) announced today that their 2019-2020 Season would resume in January with a special performance for 300 lucky individuals at the 1900 Building for the Sat., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. concert. a?oeWe're kicking off the second half of the season with THE performance not to be missed,a?? said Dr. Roger Kugler, Park ICM Director. a?oePark ICM Founder and Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch, is bringing his friend and colleague, Violinist Miriam Fried, Queen Elisabeth International Competition Gold Medalist and protégé of Isaac Stern, to the intimate 1900 Building for what is certain to be a crowd pleaser.a?? Tickets can be purchased online at 1900bldg.com.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW - December 16, 2019
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW - December 16, 2019
There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: Cindy Lou Who Tells a Christmas Tale in WHO'S HOLIDAY in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - December 14, 2019
It's the Christmas season so what should I do? I'll go to the theater and see Cindy Lou Who. WHO'S HOLIDAY the hilarious parody of Dr. Seuss's a?oeThe Grinch Who Stole Christmasa?? is now playing at The Louis Curtiss Studio Building in Kansas City through December 21. This is not a children's show like Dr. Seuss wrote, WHO'S HOLIDAY is intended for an adult audience.
by Steve Wilson - December 14, 2019
It's the Christmas season so what should I do? I'll go to the theater and see Cindy Lou Who. WHO'S HOLIDAY the hilarious parody of Dr. Seuss's a?oeThe Grinch Who Stole Christmasa?? is now playing at The Louis Curtiss Studio Building in Kansas City through December 21. This is not a children's show like Dr. Seuss wrote, WHO'S HOLIDAY is intended for an adult audience.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents 'NIGHT, MOTHER
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
The Kansas City Actors Theatre production of Marsha Norman's Pulitzer Prize-winning ''night, Mother' had its first read-through this week, and you do not want to miss this personal and compelling production!
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
The Kansas City Actors Theatre production of Marsha Norman's Pulitzer Prize-winning ''night, Mother' had its first read-through this week, and you do not want to miss this personal and compelling production!
BWW Review: SHERWOOD THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD NOW PLAYING AT THE NEW THEATRE RESTAURANT IN OVERLAND PARK
by Steve Wilson - December 13, 2019
The 2019 theatrical season has afforded me the opportunity to see several fantastic plays and musicals, unfortunately, Ken Ludwig's SHERWOOD THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD does not rank among them. Yes, if you like slapstick, old jokes, and sword fights then it does provide a nice evening of entertainment and several moments of raucous humor. SHERWOOD THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, starring Hal Linden, at the New Theatre Restaurant runs through February 2, 2020.
by Steve Wilson - December 13, 2019
The 2019 theatrical season has afforded me the opportunity to see several fantastic plays and musicals, unfortunately, Ken Ludwig's SHERWOOD THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD does not rank among them. Yes, if you like slapstick, old jokes, and sword fights then it does provide a nice evening of entertainment and several moments of raucous humor. SHERWOOD THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, starring Hal Linden, at the New Theatre Restaurant runs through February 2, 2020.
FUN HOME is Up Next for Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2019/20 season with FUN HOME. Fun Home is the winner of five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Inspired by Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic novel, this relatable and moving story has Alison reliving her upbringing with her brilliant and volatile father-a man whose own secrets defined the family-while discovering her sexuality. It's a journey marked by honesty and humor and filled with memorable songs.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2019
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2019/20 season with FUN HOME. Fun Home is the winner of five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Inspired by Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic novel, this relatable and moving story has Alison reliving her upbringing with her brilliant and volatile father-a man whose own secrets defined the family-while discovering her sexuality. It's a journey marked by honesty and humor and filled with memorable songs.
BWW Review: MISS SAIGON Opens At The Music Hall In Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - December 13, 2019
Smoke, gunfire, screams, the sound of a helicopter overhead, it's not just another night in Kansas City it's the opening night for Miss Saigon now playing at the Music Hall through December 15. While other theaters are busy bringing Christmas shows to life the Kansas City Broadway Series brings us a musical tale from one of the most turbulent times in American history, the Vietnam War.
by Steve Wilson - December 13, 2019
Smoke, gunfire, screams, the sound of a helicopter overhead, it's not just another night in Kansas City it's the opening night for Miss Saigon now playing at the Music Hall through December 15. While other theaters are busy bringing Christmas shows to life the Kansas City Broadway Series brings us a musical tale from one of the most turbulent times in American history, the Vietnam War.
VIDEO: MTH Theater at Crown Center Presents A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW plays 16 performances, December 5-22 at The MTH Theater at Crown Center. Ticket prices start at only $35, with a 10% discount available for groups of 6 or more and a 20% discount available for groups of 12 or more.
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2019
A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW plays 16 performances, December 5-22 at The MTH Theater at Crown Center. Ticket prices start at only $35, with a 10% discount available for groups of 6 or more and a 20% discount available for groups of 12 or more.
BWW Review: THE HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS CHRISTMAS SHOW IS MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT AT THE FOLLY THEATER
by Steve Wilson - December 10, 2019
It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit to the Folly Theatre in Kansas City for another much-anticipated holiday show performed by the Heartland Men's Chorus on December 7 and December 8. MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT is the name of the 2019 offering for the holiday season and the name describes exactly what the show accomplishes.
by Steve Wilson - December 10, 2019
It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit to the Folly Theatre in Kansas City for another much-anticipated holiday show performed by the Heartland Men's Chorus on December 7 and December 8. MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT is the name of the 2019 offering for the holiday season and the name describes exactly what the show accomplishes.
Award-Winning Crooner Back At MTH Theater With A CROONER CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
The award winning Crooner, Les Lankhorst, brings his hit Christmas Show A Crooner Christmas back to MTH next week!
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2019
The award winning Crooner, Les Lankhorst, brings his hit Christmas Show A Crooner Christmas back to MTH next week!
BWW Review: BERNHARDT / HAMLET at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - December 09, 2019
A strong cast presents an excellent Unicorn production of a very new play, Bernhardt/Hamlet, A Woman Unbounda by Theresa Rebeck. Bernhardt/Hamlet is a smart, comedic, reasonably accurate portrait of a middle-aged, financially strapped, giant of the nineteenth century French stage still with her powers intact, but with a paucity of mountains she still desires to climb.
by Alan Portner - December 09, 2019
A strong cast presents an excellent Unicorn production of a very new play, Bernhardt/Hamlet, A Woman Unbounda by Theresa Rebeck. Bernhardt/Hamlet is a smart, comedic, reasonably accurate portrait of a middle-aged, financially strapped, giant of the nineteenth century French stage still with her powers intact, but with a paucity of mountains she still desires to climb.
BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards Update: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - The Arts Asylum Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
by BWW Staff - December 09, 2019
There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
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STEREOPHONIC
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (4/7 - 4/12) | |
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Secrets of Space
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (3/6 - 3/6) | |
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12 Angry Jurors
Blue Valley West Theatre (4/17 - 4/18) | |
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My Brain Hurts
Blue Valley West Theatre (4/10 - 4/11) | |
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Noises Off
Clayton Community Theatre (1/29 - 2/8) | |
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DANCE BREAK: fancy footwork
The Schlafly Tap Room (1/18 - 1/18) | |
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Ebeneezer Scrooge's Big KC MO Christmas Show
Unicorn Theartre (12/3 - 12/28) | |
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