VIDEO: Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents SKYLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents David Hare's 'Skylight,' the fifth and final show of its thirteenth season, which will run May 23 to June 10 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Darren Sextro and will star Katie Karel (in her first appearance with Kansas City Actors Theatre), John Rensenhouse, and Charlie Spillers.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents David Hare's 'Skylight,' the fifth and final show of its thirteenth season, which will run May 23 to June 10 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Darren Sextro and will star Katie Karel (in her first appearance with Kansas City Actors Theatre), John Rensenhouse, and Charlie Spillers.
Photo Flash: Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents SKYLIGHT
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents David Hare's "Skylight," the fifth and final show of its thirteenth season, which will run May 23 to June 10 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Darren Sextro and will star Katie Karel (in her first appearance with Kansas City Actors Theatre), John Rensenhouse, and Charlie Spillers.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents David Hare's "Skylight," the fifth and final show of its thirteenth season, which will run May 23 to June 10 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Darren Sextro and will star Katie Karel (in her first appearance with Kansas City Actors Theatre), John Rensenhouse, and Charlie Spillers.
Dinosaurs Revealed World Premiere Exhibition To Open 7/3
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Union Station officials today announced their latest world-class exhibition and invited guests on an epic adventure of prehistoric discovery. " Dinosaurs Revealed: Journey Across America", will make its world premiere in Kansas City on July 3rd in the Station's expansive Bank of America Gallery.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2018
Union Station officials today announced their latest world-class exhibition and invited guests on an epic adventure of prehistoric discovery. " Dinosaurs Revealed: Journey Across America", will make its world premiere in Kansas City on July 3rd in the Station's expansive Bank of America Gallery.
BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 24, 2018
Fans of Gloria and Emilio Estefan and their Miami Sound Machine are in for a treat with the touring version of their musical 'On Your Feet!' now playing through Sunday as Starlight Theatre in Swope Park. 'On Your Feet' kicks off Starlight's 2018 summer Broadway season.
by Alan Portner - May 24, 2018
Fans of Gloria and Emilio Estefan and their Miami Sound Machine are in for a treat with the touring version of their musical 'On Your Feet!' now playing through Sunday as Starlight Theatre in Swope Park. 'On Your Feet' kicks off Starlight's 2018 summer Broadway season.
ON YOUR FEET!, LOVE NEVER DIES, THE KING AND I and More Set for Starlight Theatre's 2018 Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Starlight Theatre has announced that its 2018 Broadway series will be newly sponsored by Shawnee Mission Health and will feature a wide selection of shows designed to satisfy the varied entertainment tastes of Kansas City theatergoers.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2018
Starlight Theatre has announced that its 2018 Broadway series will be newly sponsored by Shawnee Mission Health and will feature a wide selection of shows designed to satisfy the varied entertainment tastes of Kansas City theatergoers.
Art By World War I Soldiers On Exhibition For The First Time At The National WWI Museum
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Creating art when surrounded by war may seem contradictory, but inspiration can take many forms, providing a glimpse into a world that otherwise would be unfamiliar.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Creating art when surrounded by war may seem contradictory, but inspiration can take many forms, providing a glimpse into a world that otherwise would be unfamiliar.
Theatre In The Park Opens 49th Summer Season With Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
A dancing lobster, an evil octopus, a strict father and a delightful array of singing sea creatures. All that and more makes Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID an audience favorite - and it will open the 2018 summer outdoor season for Theatre in the Park (TTIP). Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, a premiere at TTIP, will have seven performances at the outdoor amphitheater Friday through Sunday, June 8-10 and the following Wednesday through Saturday June 13-16. Showtime for all productions is 8:30 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
A dancing lobster, an evil octopus, a strict father and a delightful array of singing sea creatures. All that and more makes Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID an audience favorite - and it will open the 2018 summer outdoor season for Theatre in the Park (TTIP). Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, a premiere at TTIP, will have seven performances at the outdoor amphitheater Friday through Sunday, June 8-10 and the following Wednesday through Saturday June 13-16. Showtime for all productions is 8:30 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m.
Taylor Mac's HIR Comes to Unicorn Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Chaos reigns supreme in this hilarious reinvention of the classic American family drama. When Isaac returns home from Afghanistan to help take care of his ailing father, he discovers a household in revolt. His mother, Paige, has been liberated from an oppressive marriage, and with the help of her newly "out" transgender teen is passionately dismantling the patriarchy. But in Taylor Mac's shocking and subversive comedy, even the most radical changes can't always free you from the past.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2018
Chaos reigns supreme in this hilarious reinvention of the classic American family drama. When Isaac returns home from Afghanistan to help take care of his ailing father, he discovers a household in revolt. His mother, Paige, has been liberated from an oppressive marriage, and with the help of her newly "out" transgender teen is passionately dismantling the patriarchy. But in Taylor Mac's shocking and subversive comedy, even the most radical changes can't always free you from the past.
New Line Theatre Presents the Musical YEAST NATION
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018
New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," presents the area premiere of YEAST NATION: THE TRIUMPH OF LIFE, the world's first bio-historical musical, a comic political thriller with book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, and music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, the subversive geniuses behind the award-winning Broadway musical Urinetown, running May 31-June 23, 2018 at the Marcelle Theater in the Grand Center Arts District.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2018
New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," presents the area premiere of YEAST NATION: THE TRIUMPH OF LIFE, the world's first bio-historical musical, a comic political thriller with book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, and music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, the subversive geniuses behind the award-winning Broadway musical Urinetown, running May 31-June 23, 2018 at the Marcelle Theater in the Grand Center Arts District.
Nominees Announced for Kansas City's 16th Annual Blue Star Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018
High school theatre students and instructors across metropolitan Kansas City and in neighboring communities received their nominations yesterday for the 16th Annual Blue Star Awards from Starlight Theatre. Starlight leaders, staff and board members personally delivered 132 nominations to 30 area high schools. On Thursday night, May 17, winners of the 2018 Blue Star Awards will be announced and receive their honors in a public ceremony on Starlight's Cohen Community Stage.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018
High school theatre students and instructors across metropolitan Kansas City and in neighboring communities received their nominations yesterday for the 16th Annual Blue Star Awards from Starlight Theatre. Starlight leaders, staff and board members personally delivered 132 nominations to 30 area high schools. On Thursday night, May 17, winners of the 2018 Blue Star Awards will be announced and receive their honors in a public ceremony on Starlight's Cohen Community Stage.
ORIGINKC: New Works Festival Weekend Slated for This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre announces the Third Annual OriginKC: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL WEEKEND, this Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, 2018 as part of its umbrella
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre announces the Third Annual OriginKC: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL WEEKEND, this Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, 2018 as part of its umbrella
The Barn Players Present TORCH SONG TRILOGY
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
You'll have eight chances only to get a unique glimpse into New York's underground gay 80s, when the Barn Players present Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough comedy / drama TORCH SONG TRILOGY, Thursday May 31st through Sunday June 10th, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
You'll have eight chances only to get a unique glimpse into New York's underground gay 80s, when the Barn Players present Harvey Fierstein's breakthrough comedy / drama TORCH SONG TRILOGY, Thursday May 31st through Sunday June 10th, 2018.
Eric Bikales to Appear In Concert At The Barn Players
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
Contemporary keyboard artistry will be at its peak Tuesday, June 5th at 7:30 p.m., when the Barn Players again welcome internationally celebrated pianist Eric Bikales to their new down-town Kansas City home at the Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th, (off Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
Contemporary keyboard artistry will be at its peak Tuesday, June 5th at 7:30 p.m., when the Barn Players again welcome internationally celebrated pianist Eric Bikales to their new down-town Kansas City home at the Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th, (off Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.
Join The BWW Kansas City on Stage Facebook Group
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce we're launching a new Facebook Group for the Kansas City Theatre community, bringing together performers, audience members, theatre groups, and more to create a local space for discussion and networking.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2018
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce we're launching a new Facebook Group for the Kansas City Theatre community, bringing together performers, audience members, theatre groups, and more to create a local space for discussion and networking.
New Line Theatre Announces 28th Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018
New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," announces its 28th season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the world premiere of THE ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE, Gilbert & Sullivan's newly discovered, original 'operatic abomination,' in its first ever production, running Sept. 27-Oct. 20, 2018; followed by the 'family values' classic musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, running Feb. 28-March 23, 2019; and to close the season, the St. Louis premiere of the new sci-fi rock musical BE MORE CHILL, based on the bestselling novel, running May 30-June 22, 2019. All New Line's mainstage shows will be in the company's home, the Marcelle Theater, in the Grand Center Arts District.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018
New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," announces its 28th season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the world premiere of THE ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE, Gilbert & Sullivan's newly discovered, original 'operatic abomination,' in its first ever production, running Sept. 27-Oct. 20, 2018; followed by the 'family values' classic musical LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, running Feb. 28-March 23, 2019; and to close the season, the St. Louis premiere of the new sci-fi rock musical BE MORE CHILL, based on the bestselling novel, running May 30-June 22, 2019. All New Line's mainstage shows will be in the company's home, the Marcelle Theater, in the Grand Center Arts District.
Kansas City Ballet to Take Flight with PETER PAN
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2018
Concluding the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Season, Kansas City Ballet will present the Kansas City debut of the magical family adventure, Peter Pan. With world premiere choreography by Artistic Director Devon Carney and a soaring score by Carmon DeLeone, performed live by Kansas City Symphony, Peter Pan runs May 11-20 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2018
Concluding the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Season, Kansas City Ballet will present the Kansas City debut of the magical family adventure, Peter Pan. With world premiere choreography by Artistic Director Devon Carney and a soaring score by Carmon DeLeone, performed live by Kansas City Symphony, Peter Pan runs May 11-20 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
BWW Review: SISTER ACT at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - May 04, 2018
For a really, enjoyable evening, don't miss New Theatre Restaurant's musicalized version of the 1992 film comedy 'Sister Act' with a great score by Alan Menken and Glen Slater. Here is a show with a cast that features absolutely NO WEAK SISTERS. Seldom does an audience get to sit back and simply smile. You know what is coming and it is still fun.
by Alan Portner - May 04, 2018
For a really, enjoyable evening, don't miss New Theatre Restaurant's musicalized version of the 1992 film comedy 'Sister Act' with a great score by Alan Menken and Glen Slater. Here is a show with a cast that features absolutely NO WEAK SISTERS. Seldom does an audience get to sit back and simply smile. You know what is coming and it is still fun.
CATS Comes to MTH Theater Crown Center
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2018
The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting for its Summer production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega-hit musical CATS.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2018
The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting for its Summer production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega-hit musical CATS.
BWW Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
by Alan Portner - April 29, 2018
Lyric Opera's production of 'The Barber of Seville' or 'The Useless Precaution' by Rossini opened Saturday evening at the Kauffman Center in the first of four performances. As is usual for the Lyric, this 'Barber' is slyly updated from the original 1816 version first performed in Rome.
by Alan Portner - April 29, 2018
Lyric Opera's production of 'The Barber of Seville' or 'The Useless Precaution' by Rossini opened Saturday evening at the Kauffman Center in the first of four performances. As is usual for the Lyric, this 'Barber' is slyly updated from the original 1816 version first performed in Rome.
BWW Review: WELCOME TO FEAR CITY at KCRep At The Copaken Stage
by Paul Bolton - April 29, 2018
Welcome To Fear City an exhilarating thrill-ride through the burning Bronx of the '70's that brought hip-hop to life. A powerful story of family and community and how one dangerous choice leads to catastrophic results. Part of KCRep's Origin KC: New Works Festival 2017-2018 this creative new play is a poignant and thought-provoking piece of theatre.
by Paul Bolton - April 29, 2018
Welcome To Fear City an exhilarating thrill-ride through the burning Bronx of the '70's that brought hip-hop to life. A powerful story of family and community and how one dangerous choice leads to catastrophic results. Part of KCRep's Origin KC: New Works Festival 2017-2018 this creative new play is a poignant and thought-provoking piece of theatre.
JCCC Carlsen Center Presents Series Announces 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
Emily Behrmann, General Manager for the Carlsen Center Presents Series, today announced the 2018-2019 season which features iconic women artists including Emmylou Harris, Chita Rivera, Aida Cuevas, Lisa Loeb and Marilyn Maye, scheduled to appear throughout the season. High res photos with IDs can be found here.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
Emily Behrmann, General Manager for the Carlsen Center Presents Series, today announced the 2018-2019 season which features iconic women artists including Emmylou Harris, Chita Rivera, Aida Cuevas, Lisa Loeb and Marilyn Maye, scheduled to appear throughout the season. High res photos with IDs can be found here.
BWW Review: BELFAST GIRLS at Fishtank Theatre
by Alan Portner - April 26, 2018
Running through April 29, is a handsomely mounted production of Irish playwright Jacki McCarrick's "Belfast Girls" presented by Fishtank Theatre at the tiny La Esquina Theater. A cast of eight young women recalls the Earl Grey "Orphan Immigrant Scheme" which facilitated the resettlement of around 4100 young women from famine torn Ireland to the new colony of Australia between 1848 and 1851.
by Alan Portner - April 26, 2018
Running through April 29, is a handsomely mounted production of Irish playwright Jacki McCarrick's "Belfast Girls" presented by Fishtank Theatre at the tiny La Esquina Theater. A cast of eight young women recalls the Earl Grey "Orphan Immigrant Scheme" which facilitated the resettlement of around 4100 young women from famine torn Ireland to the new colony of Australia between 1848 and 1851.
5th Annual Future Stages Festival Performers Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce the performers and arts activity partners for the fifth annual Future Stages Festival. This free community event will be held at the Kauffman Center and will highlight diverse youth performing arts groups from the KC Metro area by giving them a chance to perform on the Center's stages.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce the performers and arts activity partners for the fifth annual Future Stages Festival. This free community event will be held at the Kauffman Center and will highlight diverse youth performing arts groups from the KC Metro area by giving them a chance to perform on the Center's stages.
BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Spinning Tree Theatre
by Alan Portner - April 22, 2018
The Spinning Tree Theatre production of 'Once On This Island' at the Off Broadway Theatre is ninety minutes of your life worth devoting to some excellent vocal performances and some great dance. The plotline is a little involved, but the experience is so much fun you don't care.
by Alan Portner - April 22, 2018
The Spinning Tree Theatre production of 'Once On This Island' at the Off Broadway Theatre is ninety minutes of your life worth devoting to some excellent vocal performances and some great dance. The plotline is a little involved, but the experience is so much fun you don't care.
BWW Review: VIETGONE at UNICORN THEATRE, Kansas City
by Paul Bolton - April 22, 2018
'Vietgone", an exciting new play by Qui Nguyen and directed by Cynthia Levin now performing at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, April 18-May 13, 2018
by Paul Bolton - April 22, 2018
'Vietgone", an exciting new play by Qui Nguyen and directed by Cynthia Levin now performing at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, April 18-May 13, 2018
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