BWW Review: SONGBOOK OF THE 60S AND 70S OPENS AT QUALITY HILL PLAYHOUSE IN KANSAS CITY
by Steve Wilson - May 07, 2019
Quality Hill Playhouse continues its BROADWAY AND ALL THAT JAZZ series with SONGBOOK OF THE 60S AND 70S at the Playhouse in Kansas City. Directed by Producing Artistic Director J. Kent Barnhart the fourth program in the series runs through May 26. The final installment in the series SONGBOOK OF THE 80S TO PRESENT begins June 14 and concludes the 2018-2019 season at the Playhouse on July 14.
by Steve Wilson - May 07, 2019
Quality Hill Playhouse continues its BROADWAY AND ALL THAT JAZZ series with SONGBOOK OF THE 60S AND 70S at the Playhouse in Kansas City. Directed by Producing Artistic Director J. Kent Barnhart the fourth program in the series runs through May 26. The final installment in the series SONGBOOK OF THE 80S TO PRESENT begins June 14 and concludes the 2018-2019 season at the Playhouse on July 14.
Boyz II Men, Cameron Carpenter Announced For 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents Series
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two performances in the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2019
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two performances in the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series.
BWW Review: FRIDA...A SELF PORTRAIT is Another Spectacular Production by KC Repertory Theatre at the Copaken Stage
by Steve Wilson - May 05, 2019
An amazing selfie is brought to life in FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT that opened May 4th at Copaken Stage in Kansas City. Produced by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre for its Origin KC: New Works Festival the play runs through May 19 at the theater located in the H&R Block Building at 13th and Walnut. The Origin KC: New Works Festal has brought Kansas City into the national center for the cultivation and production of new works. The festival offers theatre artists financial, creative, and artistic resources to develop new and diverse works for the theatre.
by Steve Wilson - May 05, 2019
An amazing selfie is brought to life in FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT that opened May 4th at Copaken Stage in Kansas City. Produced by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre for its Origin KC: New Works Festival the play runs through May 19 at the theater located in the H&R Block Building at 13th and Walnut. The Origin KC: New Works Festal has brought Kansas City into the national center for the cultivation and production of new works. The festival offers theatre artists financial, creative, and artistic resources to develop new and diverse works for the theatre.
BWW Review: UNRELIABLE at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 04, 2019
The annual ORIGINKC Festival of new plays presented by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre kicked off Friday, May 3 with a baffling yet engrossing piece titled 'Unreliable' by playwright Dipka Guha. 'Unreliable' explores the characters and relationships between three individuals who are initially presented as a female attorney, a man held without formal charge as an enemy combatant, and the attorney's Mother.
by Alan Portner - May 04, 2019
The annual ORIGINKC Festival of new plays presented by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre kicked off Friday, May 3 with a baffling yet engrossing piece titled 'Unreliable' by playwright Dipka Guha. 'Unreliable' explores the characters and relationships between three individuals who are initially presented as a female attorney, a man held without formal charge as an enemy combatant, and the attorney's Mother.
BWW Review: BUDDY...THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - May 03, 2019
Most Midwesterners older than a certain age have heard the name and may even know how young Buddy Holly died. Some fans know exactly where they were and from whom they heard the news. Many fewer know much about Buddy's backstory. That hole in the history in early Rock and Roll is plugged by the new production of "Buddy … The Buddy Holly Story" at New Theater Restaurant in Overland Park now through July 7.
by Alan Portner - May 03, 2019
Most Midwesterners older than a certain age have heard the name and may even know how young Buddy Holly died. Some fans know exactly where they were and from whom they heard the news. Many fewer know much about Buddy's backstory. That hole in the history in early Rock and Roll is plugged by the new production of "Buddy … The Buddy Holly Story" at New Theater Restaurant in Overland Park now through July 7.
MTH Adds Two Full-time Staff Members
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2019
The MTH Theater at Crown Center announced today they have added two key members to their full time staff. Melissa Ford joins MTH as Director of Development, and Mark Exline as Production Manager/Technical Coordinator.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2019
The MTH Theater at Crown Center announced today they have added two key members to their full time staff. Melissa Ford joins MTH as Director of Development, and Mark Exline as Production Manager/Technical Coordinator.
Students to Receive Hands On Technical Training Backstage at The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Through a grant provided by First Hand, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will develop a new program giving professional opportunities to young people. Through the Center's Open Doors Spotlight on Youth initiative which provides access to youth artists and future arts professionals through a variety of performing arts experiences, the Kauffman Center's new Backstage Intensive program will be offered to high school students interested in theater, technology, and business. Students from area high schools with strong attendance records will experience behind-the-scenes technical operations at Kansas City's premier performing arts facility.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Through a grant provided by First Hand, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will develop a new program giving professional opportunities to young people. Through the Center's Open Doors Spotlight on Youth initiative which provides access to youth artists and future arts professionals through a variety of performing arts experiences, the Kauffman Center's new Backstage Intensive program will be offered to high school students interested in theater, technology, and business. Students from area high schools with strong attendance records will experience behind-the-scenes technical operations at Kansas City's premier performing arts facility.
Jewish Family Services Hosts Victory Celebration For Russian Veterans Of WWII
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Jewish Family Services (JFS), in partnership with Russian House of Kansas City, will host a Victory Day Celebration commemorating the end of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 on Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus located at 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, Kansas. The event will be held in English with Russian translation.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Jewish Family Services (JFS), in partnership with Russian House of Kansas City, will host a Victory Day Celebration commemorating the end of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 on Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus located at 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, Kansas. The event will be held in English with Russian translation.
BWW Review: RENT - THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at Broadway Across America
by Alan Portner - May 01, 2019
The 20th Anniversary Tour of 'Rent' has roared onto the stage at the Kansas City Music Hall for a week-long residency through Sunday, May 5. 'Rent,' a rock-opera rendering of Puccini's 'La Boheme,' is not easy stuff. It is musically challenging and sometimes tough to follow, but it is also undeniably powerful and here performed at the highest possible level.
by Alan Portner - May 01, 2019
The 20th Anniversary Tour of 'Rent' has roared onto the stage at the Kansas City Music Hall for a week-long residency through Sunday, May 5. 'Rent,' a rock-opera rendering of Puccini's 'La Boheme,' is not easy stuff. It is musically challenging and sometimes tough to follow, but it is also undeniably powerful and here performed at the highest possible level.
Opera 180 Announces Next Production as Puccini's La Boheme
by Sarah Hookey - May 01, 2019
Opera180 of Kansas City concludes its 1st season with the classic La Boheme, with music by Giacomo Puccini and libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica. Performances are May 30, 31, and June 1 at The Drawing Room by Weinberger Fine Art at 1903 Wyandotte in downtown Kansas City. The production will be sung in Italian.
by Sarah Hookey - May 01, 2019
Opera180 of Kansas City concludes its 1st season with the classic La Boheme, with music by Giacomo Puccini and libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica. Performances are May 30, 31, and June 1 at The Drawing Room by Weinberger Fine Art at 1903 Wyandotte in downtown Kansas City. The production will be sung in Italian.
Kcrep Announces Slate Of Expert Panelists And Schedule For Its 2019 OriginKC
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Kansas City Repertory Theatre celebrated the end of its 2018/2019 run and the new works theater community with the OriginKC: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, running April 19 through May 19, 2019. The focal point of the Festival is the three-day intensive Festival Launch Weekend, May 3, 4 and 5, that features staged readings, panel discussions, two premiere opening nights, and post-show conversations.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2019
Kansas City Repertory Theatre celebrated the end of its 2018/2019 run and the new works theater community with the OriginKC: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, running April 19 through May 19, 2019. The focal point of the Festival is the three-day intensive Festival Launch Weekend, May 3, 4 and 5, that features staged readings, panel discussions, two premiere opening nights, and post-show conversations.
BWW Review: GRAND HOTEL at Barn Players
by Kelly Luck - April 29, 2019
The Barn Players present the Tony Award-winning musical at the Arts Asylum
by Kelly Luck - April 29, 2019
The Barn Players present the Tony Award-winning musical at the Arts Asylum
BWW Review: FOREVER PLAID at Theatre In The Park
by Alan Portner - April 29, 2019
'Forever Plaid,' now playing at Theatre In The Park's indoor facility at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, is a very pleasant excuse to spend an evening stepping through a gentle time warp and into an entirely different musical experience.
by Alan Portner - April 29, 2019
'Forever Plaid,' now playing at Theatre In The Park's indoor facility at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, is a very pleasant excuse to spend an evening stepping through a gentle time warp and into an entirely different musical experience.
BWW Review: THE PEARL FISHERS at KC Lyric Opera
by Kelly Luck - April 28, 2019
The 2004 San Diego Opera production of Bizet's 'Pearl Fishers' marks a visually striking end to the season.
by Kelly Luck - April 28, 2019
The 2004 San Diego Opera production of Bizet's 'Pearl Fishers' marks a visually striking end to the season.
BWW Review: Based on a True Story, BOND Opens at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - April 28, 2019
"Bond, James Bond!" No, BOND the story of a soldier and his dog now playing at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City. Cynthia Levin directs one of the best dramas to appear in this performing arts season. BOND is thought-provoking and gut-wrenching with just enough humor to keep the viewer from needing a Zoloft. BOND plays at the Unicorn Theatre in collaboration with The Messner Puppet Theater through May 19.
by Steve Wilson - April 28, 2019
"Bond, James Bond!" No, BOND the story of a soldier and his dog now playing at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City. Cynthia Levin directs one of the best dramas to appear in this performing arts season. BOND is thought-provoking and gut-wrenching with just enough humor to keep the viewer from needing a Zoloft. BOND plays at the Unicorn Theatre in collaboration with The Messner Puppet Theater through May 19.
BWW Review: HONKY at The Black Repertory Theatre Performing At The GEM Theater
by Paul Bolton - April 28, 2019
The Black Rep of KC is performing "Honky" at the beautiful GEM THEATRE at 1615 E 18th St 64108 through May 12th. The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City presents "Honky", a new play by Greg Kalleres, April 25th through May 12th, 2019.
by Paul Bolton - April 28, 2019
The Black Rep of KC is performing "Honky" at the beautiful GEM THEATRE at 1615 E 18th St 64108 through May 12th. The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City presents "Honky", a new play by Greg Kalleres, April 25th through May 12th, 2019.
Theatre In The Park Production Of Musical FOREVER PLAID Enters Second Week
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Wax nostalgic with one of the most popular musicals in recent memory with Theatre in the Park (TIP) INDOOR's production of FOREVER PLAID opening Friday night, April 19, for its three-week run.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
Wax nostalgic with one of the most popular musicals in recent memory with Theatre in the Park (TIP) INDOOR's production of FOREVER PLAID opening Friday night, April 19, for its three-week run.
Orchestre Surreal Comes to Kansas City's Warwick Theatre in May
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
The Orchestre Surreal's mission statement is "To boldly go where no orchestra has", and they do just that. Like nothing you have seen or heard before, Los Angeles's acclaimed 25 - piece Orchestre Surreal, will take the stage in Kansas City, Missouri for two rare performances on May 29th and 30th at the Warwick Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
The Orchestre Surreal's mission statement is "To boldly go where no orchestra has", and they do just that. Like nothing you have seen or heard before, Los Angeles's acclaimed 25 - piece Orchestre Surreal, will take the stage in Kansas City, Missouri for two rare performances on May 29th and 30th at the Warwick Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look at the Barn Players' Regional Premiere of GRAND HOTEL
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
The Doctor. The Baron. The Ballerina. The Bookkeeper. The Mobster. The Mistress. The Concierge, the Bellboys, and even the Lady's room attendant… You'll meet them all and more in the Barn Players upcoming regional and local premiere production of the award winning musical, GRAND HOTEL, running April 25th through May 5th, 2019, at The Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th Street, (between Troost and Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2019
The Doctor. The Baron. The Ballerina. The Bookkeeper. The Mobster. The Mistress. The Concierge, the Bellboys, and even the Lady's room attendant… You'll meet them all and more in the Barn Players upcoming regional and local premiere production of the award winning musical, GRAND HOTEL, running April 25th through May 5th, 2019, at The Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th Street, (between Troost and Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.
BWW Review: Songs of The Beatles Make BEAT BUGS a Family Must-See at Coterie Theatre
by Steve Wilson - April 21, 2019
From strawberry fields to Bug Stock BEAT BUGS to quote Crick is, "A truly magical place." BEAT BUGS a musical inspired by songs from the Beatles is now playing at The Coterie Theatre in Kansas City. BEAT BUGS directed by Producing Artistic Director Jeff Church with musical direction by Anthony T. Edwards is based on the Netflix original series, "Beat Bugs". The musical was created by Josh Wakely and written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti.
by Steve Wilson - April 21, 2019
From strawberry fields to Bug Stock BEAT BUGS to quote Crick is, "A truly magical place." BEAT BUGS a musical inspired by songs from the Beatles is now playing at The Coterie Theatre in Kansas City. BEAT BUGS directed by Producing Artistic Director Jeff Church with musical direction by Anthony T. Edwards is based on the Netflix original series, "Beat Bugs". The musical was created by Josh Wakely and written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti.
Theatre In The Park INDOOR Presents FOREVER PLAID
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2019
Wax nostalgic with one of the most popular musicals in recent memory with Theatre in the Park (TIP) INDOOR's production of FOREVER PLAID opening today night, April 19, for its three-week run.
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2019
Wax nostalgic with one of the most popular musicals in recent memory with Theatre in the Park (TIP) INDOOR's production of FOREVER PLAID opening today night, April 19, for its three-week run.
The Kauffman Center Presents Jose Gonzalez
by Sarah Hookey - April 17, 2019
Indie folk music artist Jose Gonzalez and special guest Bedouine will perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Helzberg Hall on August 29, as part of the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series.
by Sarah Hookey - April 17, 2019
Indie folk music artist Jose Gonzalez and special guest Bedouine will perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Helzberg Hall on August 29, as part of the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series.
KCPublic And CSF Present HER OWN DEVICES
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Kansas City Public Theatre presents Her Own Devices by Lindsay Adams in partnership with the Charlotte Street Foundation May 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 7:30 PM, and on Sunday, May 19 at 2 PM. All performances will occur at Capsule, which is located at 1664 Broadway Blvd. Admission is free to the public.
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2019
Kansas City Public Theatre presents Her Own Devices by Lindsay Adams in partnership with the Charlotte Street Foundation May 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 7:30 PM, and on Sunday, May 19 at 2 PM. All performances will occur at Capsule, which is located at 1664 Broadway Blvd. Admission is free to the public.
Karen Knotts, Daughter Of Don Knotts, Brings TIED UP IN KNOTS To Musical Theater Heritage At Crown Center
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Don Knotts' wonderfully talented daughter, Karen Knotts, is following in her father's foot-steps and is bringing her hilarious, laugh-a-minute, one-woman stage show "TIED UP IN KNOTTS" to Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center (2450 Grand) for four great performances - May 9th 10th and 11th at 8 p.m. and May 12th at 2 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2019
Don Knotts' wonderfully talented daughter, Karen Knotts, is following in her father's foot-steps and is bringing her hilarious, laugh-a-minute, one-woman stage show "TIED UP IN KNOTTS" to Musical Theater Heritage at Crown Center (2450 Grand) for four great performances - May 9th 10th and 11th at 8 p.m. and May 12th at 2 p.m.
Owen O'Neill of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre At The Warwick Theatre
by Paul Bolton - April 14, 2019
The Shawshank Redemption performs at the Warwick Theatre on Main Street in Kansas City, MO from April 4-21, 2019 The show runs close to 2 hours and has an intermission between the two acts. There are some scenes of brief nudity and simulated assault. Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre is located at 3927 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111. There is ample parking behind the building. For tickets, call 816-569-3226. Visit www.metkc.org for more information or to purchase tickets online. Owen O'Neill interview
by Paul Bolton - April 14, 2019
The Shawshank Redemption performs at the Warwick Theatre on Main Street in Kansas City, MO from April 4-21, 2019 The show runs close to 2 hours and has an intermission between the two acts. There are some scenes of brief nudity and simulated assault. Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre is located at 3927 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111. There is ample parking behind the building. For tickets, call 816-569-3226. Visit www.metkc.org for more information or to purchase tickets online. Owen O'Neill interview
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