BEETLEJUICE On Sale At PNC Broadway In Kansas City Music Hall This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2024
BEETLEJUICE is set to haunt the Kansas City Music Hall with its Broadway tour. Tickets for the show, featuring a blend of comedy and the supernatural, go on sale to the public on October 18.
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2024
BEETLEJUICE is set to haunt the Kansas City Music Hall with its Broadway tour. Tickets for the show, featuring a blend of comedy and the supernatural, go on sale to the public on October 18.
BUBBLE BOY Comes to Spinning Tree Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2024
Spinning Tree Theatre will present the Kansas City premiere of the musical Bubble Boy, October 30 – November 3. Performances are at Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf in Overland Park, Kansas.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2024
Spinning Tree Theatre will present the Kansas City premiere of the musical Bubble Boy, October 30 – November 3. Performances are at Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf in Overland Park, Kansas.
Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024
There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024
There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Review: 'Dammit, Janet' THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Live in Kansas City at The Grand Theatre
by Steve Wilson - October 12, 2024
Forty-nine years after Richard O’Brien wrote the book, lyrics, and music for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW it remains a cult classic, and it has risen to a new level as Padgett Productions opens THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE in the Grand Theatre at Crown Center in Kansas City. The show opened to a raucous audience on Friday, October 4, and runs through November 2. This is not a shadow cast but is performed with a live band, and live performers (they tried dead ones, but they couldn’t remember the lyrics). What did our critic think of 'DAMMIT, JANET' THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW IS LIVE IN KANSAS CITY at The Grand Theatre?
by Steve Wilson - October 12, 2024
Forty-nine years after Richard O’Brien wrote the book, lyrics, and music for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW it remains a cult classic, and it has risen to a new level as Padgett Productions opens THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE in the Grand Theatre at Crown Center in Kansas City. The show opened to a raucous audience on Friday, October 4, and runs through November 2. This is not a shadow cast but is performed with a live band, and live performers (they tried dead ones, but they couldn’t remember the lyrics). What did our critic think of 'DAMMIT, JANET' THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW IS LIVE IN KANSAS CITY at The Grand Theatre?
Construction Begins in KC on Starlight Theatre's $40 Million Upgrade, Adding Canopy
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2024
Starlight, the oldest and largest continually operating performing arts organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area, as announced the groundbreaking celebration for its Uniquely KC campaign, which was held on October 9, 2024, at Starlight’s Applause Club, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2024
Starlight, the oldest and largest continually operating performing arts organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area, as announced the groundbreaking celebration for its Uniquely KC campaign, which was held on October 9, 2024, at Starlight’s Applause Club, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Photos: SWEENEY TODD at Music Theater Heritage
by Blair Ingenthron - October 06, 2024
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has released a first look at its production of SWEENEY TODD, the fifth production in MTH's 2024 Season. Check out the photos below!
by Blair Ingenthron - October 06, 2024
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has released a first look at its production of SWEENEY TODD, the fifth production in MTH's 2024 Season. Check out the photos below!
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Opens 38th Season Next Week
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2024
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra will open its 38th season - A Feast of Fabulous Music - on Wednesday evening, Oct. 9 with “Mad About Mozart”. This 7:30 p.m. concert will take place at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, preceded by a pre-concert talk about the music at 6:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2024
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra will open its 38th season - A Feast of Fabulous Music - on Wednesday evening, Oct. 9 with “Mad About Mozart”. This 7:30 p.m. concert will take place at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, preceded by a pre-concert talk about the music at 6:30 p.m.
Park University International Center for Music Concert to Feature Piano Students of Stanislav Ioudenitch
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2024
Five Park University International Center for Music students of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch will perform a recital concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2024
Five Park University International Center for Music students of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch will perform a recital concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.
DISENCHANTED to be Presented at Theatre In The Park in October
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2024
Theatre in the Park will present DISENCHANTED at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center. Directed by Julie Ewing, this Off-Broadway hit offers a fresh take on fairytale princesses. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2024
Theatre in the Park will present DISENCHANTED at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center. Directed by Julie Ewing, this Off-Broadway hit offers a fresh take on fairytale princesses. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: AN OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER at New Theatre & Restaurant
by Alan Portner - September 23, 2024
Imagine a very funny stage comedy hidden behind a locked door, puzzler of a 1940s mystery movie and you’ve got AN OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER now playing at New Theatre and Restaurant. It is a World Premiere production. Double Tony-winning playwright Joe DiPietro has cleverly developed a recipe for an uproarious new farce.
by Alan Portner - September 23, 2024
Imagine a very funny stage comedy hidden behind a locked door, puzzler of a 1940s mystery movie and you’ve got AN OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY MURDER now playing at New Theatre and Restaurant. It is a World Premiere production. Double Tony-winning playwright Joe DiPietro has cleverly developed a recipe for an uproarious new farce.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTER Opens Next Week At The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre will present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET from September 27 to October 6.
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2024
Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre will present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET from September 27 to October 6.
Review: TREE OF LIFE at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 17, 2024
Victor Wishna’s new play “Tree of Life” deserves an audience beyond its current World Premiere production ending on September 22. It is a blessing (a bracha) to those fortunate enough to see the premiere engagement. This unusual and original new play is directed by Jonah Greene.
by Alan Portner - September 17, 2024
Victor Wishna’s new play “Tree of Life” deserves an audience beyond its current World Premiere production ending on September 22. It is a blessing (a bracha) to those fortunate enough to see the premiere engagement. This unusual and original new play is directed by Jonah Greene.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at City Stage At Union Station
by Alan Portner - September 17, 2024
It is a quest to commit the perfect murder, and it almost works. “Dial M For Murder” is the twisted story of a failed novelist who has married an heiress and has decided to do her in to inherit her millions.
by Alan Portner - September 17, 2024
It is a quest to commit the perfect murder, and it almost works. “Dial M For Murder” is the twisted story of a failed novelist who has married an heiress and has decided to do her in to inherit her millions.
Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Will Perform a Free Outdoor Concert at Wornall House
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2024
For nearly four decades, the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra (KCCO) has featured some of the metro’s best professional musicians playing a diverse repertoire in iconic spaces.
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2024
For nearly four decades, the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra (KCCO) has featured some of the metro’s best professional musicians playing a diverse repertoire in iconic spaces.
KC Horror Play Festival and SPOOKY SH!T SHOW Will Haunt The Black Box Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - September 15, 2024
The KC Horror Play Festival and Spooky Sh!t Show will run from October 29 to November 1 at The Black Box, featuring eight short horror plays and Derek Trautwein’s 'scary and stupid stories to tell in the dark.'
by Blair Ingenthron - September 15, 2024
The KC Horror Play Festival and Spooky Sh!t Show will run from October 29 to November 1 at The Black Box, featuring eight short horror plays and Derek Trautwein’s 'scary and stupid stories to tell in the dark.'
Cast Set For SWEENEY TODD at Music Theater Heritage
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has announced the cast and creatives for Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2024
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has announced the cast and creatives for Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Feature: TREE OF LIFE at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 12, 2024
The White Theatre presents a world premiere production of “Tree of Life,” a new two-act play, by Kansas City career writer and playwright Victor Wishna. “Tree of Life” documents the journey of a sacred “Torah” that has rested in the arc of a small-town Iowa synagogue over more than a century.
by Alan Portner - September 12, 2024
The White Theatre presents a world premiere production of “Tree of Life,” a new two-act play, by Kansas City career writer and playwright Victor Wishna. “Tree of Life” documents the journey of a sacred “Torah” that has rested in the arc of a small-town Iowa synagogue over more than a century.
Feature: CIRQUE'S TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... at KC Music Hall
by Alan Portner - September 10, 2024
One suggestion for guests on is a trip down to the Kansas City Music Hall to witness a new production by Montreal’s famous Cirque Du Soleil. The new show is called “Twas the Night Before…” It is the first ever holiday themed Cirque in the almost fifty-year history of the company.
by Alan Portner - September 10, 2024
One suggestion for guests on is a trip down to the Kansas City Music Hall to witness a new production by Montreal’s famous Cirque Du Soleil. The new show is called “Twas the Night Before…” It is the first ever holiday themed Cirque in the almost fifty-year history of the company.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Cast For LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL, running from October 8-27, 2024 at Copaken Stage, exploring the life and music of Billie Holiday.
by Blair Ingenthron - September 07, 2024
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the cast for LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL, running from October 8-27, 2024 at Copaken Stage, exploring the life and music of Billie Holiday.
Kansas City Ballet Announces 2024-25 Season With BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2024
Kansas City Ballet has announced the addition of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to its 2024-25 season.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2024
Kansas City Ballet has announced the addition of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to its 2024-25 season.
MISERY Comes to Kansas City This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2024
You love Stephen King, you loved the movie, in Kansas City we love Halloween...what better combo is there for a night out in Kansas City, as we kick off Halloween season with the KC premiere of the thriller, MISERY, live on stage at The Black Box in the West Bottoms (1060 Union Avenue, KCMO)
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2024
You love Stephen King, you loved the movie, in Kansas City we love Halloween...what better combo is there for a night out in Kansas City, as we kick off Halloween season with the KC premiere of the thriller, MISERY, live on stage at The Black Box in the West Bottoms (1060 Union Avenue, KCMO)
Kansas City Actors Theatre DIAL M FOR MURDER Starts Next Week At The City Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Kansas City Actors Theatre will present DIAL M FOR MURDER beginning next week at the City Stage.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Kansas City Actors Theatre will present DIAL M FOR MURDER beginning next week at the City Stage.
Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT Comes to Lyric Opera of Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper have announced the inaugural production of the 2024-2025 season, The Brightness of Light, an innovative new work featuring superstar soprano Renée Fleming and esteemed baritone Rod Gilfry.
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2024
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler Kemper have announced the inaugural production of the 2024-2025 season, The Brightness of Light, an innovative new work featuring superstar soprano Renée Fleming and esteemed baritone Rod Gilfry.
TREE OF LIFE World Premiere Opens At The White Theatre This September
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2024
Victor Wishna's play 'Tree of Life' explores Jewish continuity through the story of a small synagogue in Ottumwa, Iowa, and its Torah scroll's journey to a new congregation in South America.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2024
Victor Wishna's play 'Tree of Life' explores Jewish continuity through the story of a small synagogue in Ottumwa, Iowa, and its Torah scroll's journey to a new congregation in South America.
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