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Spotlight: COLLAGE DANCE COLLECTIVE at Midwest Trust Center

Spotlight: COLLAGE DANCE COLLECTIVE at Midwest Trust Center

by BWW Special Offer — November 9, 2025
See Collage Dance Collective at the Midwest Trust Center.
Review: HELLO DOLLY! at The White Theatre

Review: HELLO DOLLY! at The White Theatre

by Alan Portner — November 4, 2025
“Hello, Dolly!” is a crown jewel of American Musical Theatre.
SevenDays To Launch Inaugural THRIVE WITH KINDNESS TEEN FESTIVAL In November

SevenDays To Launch Inaugural THRIVE WITH KINDNESS TEEN FESTIVAL In November

by BWW News Desk — October 30, 2025
SevenDays will host its first-ever Thrive with Kindness Festival on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

by David Clarke — October 29, 2025
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.
Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE Launches Phoenix’s Inaugural Season At The Arts Asyl

Arthur Miller’s THE CRUCIBLE Launches Phoenix’s Inaugural Season At The Arts Asylum

by BWW News Desk — October 27, 2025
Phoenix Theatre Company launches its first season at The Arts Asylum in Kansas City with The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s timeless examination of hysteria, morality, and truth.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

by BWW Awards — October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
HELLO, DOLLY! Kicks Off The White Theatre At The J’s 21st Season

HELLO, DOLLY! Kicks Off The White Theatre At The J’s 21st Season

by BWW News Desk — October 24, 2025
The White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City opens its 21st season with the classic Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!, running November 1–23, 2025.
Unicorn Theatre to Present World Premiere of MAGIC VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATRE’S LITT

Unicorn Theatre to Present World Premiere of MAGIC VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATRE’S LITTLE WOMEN

by BWW News Desk — October 24, 2025
Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City will present the world premiere of Magic Valley Community Theatre’s Little Women, a new comedy by Liza Birkenmeier and Trish Harnetiaux, directed by Ernie Nolan.
HELLO, DOLLY! to Kick Off The White Theatre At The J's 21st Season

HELLO, DOLLY! to Kick Off The White Theatre At The J's 21st Season

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2025
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) will open its 21st season with the Broadway classic 'Hello, Dolly!'.
CARRIE THE MUSICAL Comes to Spinning Tree Theatre

CARRIE THE MUSICAL Comes to Spinning Tree Theatre

by BWW News Desk — October 21, 2025
Spinning Tree Theatre will present CARRIE: The Musical.
& JULIET North American Tour to Play Kansas City Music Hall This November

& JULIET North American Tour to Play Kansas City Music Hall This November

by BWW News Desk — October 20, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American touring production of the hit musical & JULIET at the Kansas City Music Hall from November 18–23, 2025, as part of the 2025–2026 PNC Broadway in Kansas City series.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

by BWW Awards — October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
THE JONBENET GAME Comes to the Unicorn Theatre Next Week

THE JONBENET GAME Comes to the Unicorn Theatre Next Week

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2025
Unicorn Theatre will continue its tradition of producing bold, contemporary plays with The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt, directed by Ernie Nolan.
Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW THE CULT CLASSIC OPENS IN KANSAS CITY AT The Grand Theatre

Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW THE CULT CLASSIC OPENS IN KANSAS CITY AT The Grand Theatre

by Steve Wilson — October 6, 2025
Happy anniversary, Rocky.
Theatre In The Park To Present Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN This October

Theatre In The Park To Present Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN This October

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2025
Theatre in the Park will head indoors this fall with Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, running October 3–19, 2025, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center.
Park University International Center For Music to Hold Side-by-Side Concert With the

Park University International Center For Music to Hold Side-by-Side Concert With the Kansas City Symphony

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2025
Three members of the Park University International Center for Music faculty will perform with a trio of string members of the Kansas City Symphony in a side-by-side concert.
Review: ALONE TOGETHER at New Theatre Restaurant

Review: ALONE TOGETHER at New Theatre Restaurant

by Alan Portner — September 22, 2025
What Audiences at New Theatre’s new production of “Alone Together” experience an immediate, hilarious sense of “Been There… Done That…” and identify mostly with George and Helene, the lead characters.
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL Comes to First Act Theatre Arts

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL Comes to First Act Theatre Arts

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2025
First Act Theatre Arts will become the first theatre company in the area to bring Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical to the stage.
Review: STUFF OF DREAMS at The White Theatre

Review: STUFF OF DREAMS at The White Theatre

by Alan Portner — September 20, 2025
“Stuff of Dreams” is a locally written and produced original musical play within a play.
Review: BOOK OF MORMON at Kansas City Music Hall

Review: BOOK OF MORMON at Kansas City Music Hall

by Alan Portner — September 17, 2025
The national non-Equity tour of The Book of Mormon has landed in Kansas City and if the roar of laughter on opening night is any indication, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez’s irreverent musical comedy hasn’t lost its bite.
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Returns to the Warwick With MOTHER’S DAUGHTER

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Returns to the Warwick With MOTHER’S DAUGHTER

by BWW News Desk — September 16, 2025
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will return to the Warwick Theatre for the first time since a 2024 fire with the Kansas City premiere of Mother’s Daughter by Kate Hennig.
KIMBERLY AKIMBO THE MUSICAL to Play the Kauffman Center in January 2026

KIMBERLY AKIMBO THE MUSICAL to Play the Kauffman Center in January 2026

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City will present the North American Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts from January 20–25, 2026.
Review: DEATHTRAP at Kansas City Actors Theatre

Review: DEATHTRAP at Kansas City Actors Theatre

by Alan Portner — September 15, 2025
Deathtrap is definitely worth your time.
Tony-Winner Sutton Foster Will Perform at Kauffman Center With Local Talent

Tony-Winner Sutton Foster Will Perform at Kauffman Center With Local Talent

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2025
Two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will perform in concert at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre on Thursday, September 11, 2026, joined on stage by performers from Music Theatre Kansas City/
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

by BWW Awards — September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

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