Celebrate Kansas City And All Things Royal At First Pitch Party Inside Union Station
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018
The Kansas City Royals, Royals Charities and area Rotary Clubs will kick off the 31st annual Greater Kansas City Day on Thursday March 29th at Union Station with a FREE community event including autographs from Kansas City sports celebrities and sales of special 50th season flags.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018
The Kansas City Royals, Royals Charities and area Rotary Clubs will kick off the 31st annual Greater Kansas City Day on Thursday March 29th at Union Station with a FREE community event including autographs from Kansas City sports celebrities and sales of special 50th season flags.
The Kauffman Center Announces Penn & Teller, Lee Greenwood, and More
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two new performances in the Kauffman Center Presents series. Comedy-magic duo Penn & Teller will close out the 2017-2018 Kauffman Center Presents season on June 22. Country musicians Lee Greenwood and Dailey & Vincent will open the 2018-2019 series with a double-headliner concert on July 1.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two new performances in the Kauffman Center Presents series. Comedy-magic duo Penn & Teller will close out the 2017-2018 Kauffman Center Presents season on June 22. Country musicians Lee Greenwood and Dailey & Vincent will open the 2018-2019 series with a double-headliner concert on July 1.
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for Kansas City Rep's SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director, Eric Rosen, today announced the cast for SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET which closes the 2017/2018 mainstage season at KCRep. SWEENEY TODD runs March 23 - April 15 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and will be directed by Rosen.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director, Eric Rosen, today announced the cast for SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET which closes the 2017/2018 mainstage season at KCRep. SWEENEY TODD runs March 23 - April 15 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and will be directed by Rosen.
Community Blood Center Joins Sevendays, Calls For Public To Give Blood And Connect
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Community Blood Center (CBC) is partnering with SevenDays Make a Ripple, Change the World, a weeklong event that promotes kindness and interfaith dialogue in the greater Kansas City area by inviting the public to take part in themed activities, April 10-16. Individuals are encouraged to "Make a Ripple, Change the World" by donating blood any day that week at any CBC donor centers or mobile blood drives using the Code SevenDays:
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Community Blood Center (CBC) is partnering with SevenDays Make a Ripple, Change the World, a weeklong event that promotes kindness and interfaith dialogue in the greater Kansas City area by inviting the public to take part in themed activities, April 10-16. Individuals are encouraged to "Make a Ripple, Change the World" by donating blood any day that week at any CBC donor centers or mobile blood drives using the Code SevenDays:
BWW Review: LET IT BE at Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts
by Alan Portner - March 26, 2018
The Beatles (or the next best thing existing) played KC's Kauffman Center this past weekend. The ersatz Fab Four treated a full auditorium to fifty-five memorable Beatles' melodies during their 2012 re-creation entitled 'Let It Be.'
by Alan Portner - March 26, 2018
The Beatles (or the next best thing existing) played KC's Kauffman Center this past weekend. The ersatz Fab Four treated a full auditorium to fifty-five memorable Beatles' melodies during their 2012 re-creation entitled 'Let It Be.'
BWW Previews: 2018 THEATRE IN THE PARK
by Alan Portner - March 22, 2018
Casts for “Theatre In The Park” 2018 five-summer productions to be performed at the Shawnee Mission Park amphitheater have been announced and are beginning their rehearsal periods. “Theatre In The Park” is the nation's largest audience capacity community theater facility.
by Alan Portner - March 22, 2018
Casts for “Theatre In The Park” 2018 five-summer productions to be performed at the Shawnee Mission Park amphitheater have been announced and are beginning their rehearsal periods. “Theatre In The Park” is the nation's largest audience capacity community theater facility.
Alan Cumming To Perform Live at The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming will join the 2017-2018 Kauffman Center Presents series.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming will join the 2017-2018 Kauffman Center Presents series.
MOTOWN Comes To Musical Monday/Tuesday
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting for its next Musical Monday and Tuesday, scheduled April 16 and 17 at Crown Center. The performance will feature the music of motion, from Broadway and beyond. Tunes from Broadway musicals like THE WIZ, DREAMGIRLS, and MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will be accompanied by songs made famous by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and others. The ensemble features Asa Barnes, Lexi Brie, Shon Ruffin, Anthony Saunders, Emily Shackelford, and Shelby Winfrey. The show will be hosted by Ron Lackey, founder of Kansas City's popular Motown/Funk band 2Proud 2Beg.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting for its next Musical Monday and Tuesday, scheduled April 16 and 17 at Crown Center. The performance will feature the music of motion, from Broadway and beyond. Tunes from Broadway musicals like THE WIZ, DREAMGIRLS, and MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will be accompanied by songs made famous by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and others. The ensemble features Asa Barnes, Lexi Brie, Shon Ruffin, Anthony Saunders, Emily Shackelford, and Shelby Winfrey. The show will be hosted by Ron Lackey, founder of Kansas City's popular Motown/Funk band 2Proud 2Beg.
THE MASCOT Set for World Premiere at Living Room Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2018
Agile Rabbit Productions has announced casting and creatives for the world premiere original new comedy, THE MASCOT. Written by Jerry Hickey, the production is helmed by esteemed director (and KU professor) Peter Zazalli. Kansas City favorite Sam Cordes assumes the title role and is joined by Emma Carter, Coleman Crenshaw, Jen Mays, Matt Rapport, and Hollis Wilhoit, along with Alisa Lynn, Jake Gillespie, and Matthew Michael. The play will also feature an original score composed by Jon Robertson.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2018
Agile Rabbit Productions has announced casting and creatives for the world premiere original new comedy, THE MASCOT. Written by Jerry Hickey, the production is helmed by esteemed director (and KU professor) Peter Zazalli. Kansas City favorite Sam Cordes assumes the title role and is joined by Emma Carter, Coleman Crenshaw, Jen Mays, Matt Rapport, and Hollis Wilhoit, along with Alisa Lynn, Jake Gillespie, and Matthew Michael. The play will also feature an original score composed by Jon Robertson.
BWW Review: INFORMED CONSENT at UNICORN THEATRE
by Paul Bolton - March 17, 2018
INFORMED CONSENT now showing at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City takes a startling look at the challenges society faces when science clashes with cultural pride and historical faith.
by Paul Bolton - March 17, 2018
INFORMED CONSENT now showing at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City takes a startling look at the challenges society faces when science clashes with cultural pride and historical faith.
Announcing BWW Kansas City on Stage Facebook Group
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 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 - March 16, 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.
BWW Review: ALL THAT KC JAZZ at Folly Theater
by Paul Bolton - March 16, 2018
Kansas City Women's Chorus 'ALL THAT KC JAZZ' March 16 & 18 Folly Theater downtown with guest artists Millie Edwards & Kelly Hunt. A concert of classic and contemporary hits that span the depths of blues to the soaring excitement of Jazz.
by Paul Bolton - March 16, 2018
Kansas City Women's Chorus 'ALL THAT KC JAZZ' March 16 & 18 Folly Theater downtown with guest artists Millie Edwards & Kelly Hunt. A concert of classic and contemporary hits that span the depths of blues to the soaring excitement of Jazz.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Plans For 2018 Fearless Fête
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Executive Director, Angela Lee Gieras, has announced plans for the organization's 2018 Gala, A Fearless Fete. This year's Fete, Live from Kansas City … It's Saturday Night, features performances by internationally-acclaimed comedy troupe, The Second City and resident comedian at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Seth Herzog. The annual fundraising event, hosted this year by Leo and Yvette Morton, takes place on Saturday, May 19 at 7 pm at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Executive Director, Angela Lee Gieras, has announced plans for the organization's 2018 Gala, A Fearless Fete. This year's Fete, Live from Kansas City … It's Saturday Night, features performances by internationally-acclaimed comedy troupe, The Second City and resident comedian at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Seth Herzog. The annual fundraising event, hosted this year by Leo and Yvette Morton, takes place on Saturday, May 19 at 7 pm at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.
BWW Feature: 650 AUDITION FOR TTIP SUMMER SEASON
by Alan Portner - March 14, 2018
Six-hundred-fifty hopefuls auditioned for the 49th annual five-production 'Theatre In The Park' outdoor season. The 2018 season features, 'The Little Mermaid' June 8-16, 'South Pacific' June 22-30, 'Into the Woods' July 6-14, 'The Adams Family' July 20-28, and 'High School Musical August 3-11. A combined cast of over two hundred community actors, singers, and dancers will perform plus an expanded number of volunteers, musicians, creative staff, set builders, and administrative personnel.
by Alan Portner - March 14, 2018
Six-hundred-fifty hopefuls auditioned for the 49th annual five-production 'Theatre In The Park' outdoor season. The 2018 season features, 'The Little Mermaid' June 8-16, 'South Pacific' June 22-30, 'Into the Woods' July 6-14, 'The Adams Family' July 20-28, and 'High School Musical August 3-11. A combined cast of over two hundred community actors, singers, and dancers will perform plus an expanded number of volunteers, musicians, creative staff, set builders, and administrative personnel.
Local Art's Champions Honored With “Best Seats” At The Barn Players New Downtown Kc Arts Asylum Home
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
The Barn Players Board of Directors is happy to announce the establishment of their 'Best Seats in The Barn' honoring Barn Board President Vida Bikales. On opening night of each of the 2018 productions, one person who has contributed to the vibrancy of the Kansas City arts community (and their guest) is honored by enjoying a Barn Players production in their designated best seats. They are also introduced during the pre-show curtain speech and thanked for their contributions. As well, they enjoy a $50 gift card from The Jacobson Restaurant in The Crossroads. As an active part of the arts community, this is an opportunity to say thank you to the people who help our art's community thrive.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2018
The Barn Players Board of Directors is happy to announce the establishment of their 'Best Seats in The Barn' honoring Barn Board President Vida Bikales. On opening night of each of the 2018 productions, one person who has contributed to the vibrancy of the Kansas City arts community (and their guest) is honored by enjoying a Barn Players production in their designated best seats. They are also introduced during the pre-show curtain speech and thanked for their contributions. As well, they enjoy a $50 gift card from The Jacobson Restaurant in The Crossroads. As an active part of the arts community, this is an opportunity to say thank you to the people who help our art's community thrive.
Mark Bittman And Bring HAPPY TOGETHER Tour to The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two new performances in the Kauffman Center Presents series.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Today, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced two new performances in the Kauffman Center Presents series.
Alice Cooper Comes to The Kauffman Center This August
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Theatrical rocker Alice Cooper will perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on August 6, part of the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents series.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Theatrical rocker Alice Cooper will perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on August 6, part of the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents series.
Three Park International Center for Music Students Awarded Scholarships
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Roger Kugler, Director of the Park International Center for Music announced today that three Park ICM students had won significant music scholarships over the past weekend.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Roger Kugler, Director of the Park International Center for Music announced today that three Park ICM students had won significant music scholarships over the past weekend.
BWW Review: SEX WITH STRANGERS at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - March 10, 2018
Sex With Strangers' by Laura Eason at K.C. Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage downtown is not about what you think it is. Put the sex piece aside. The 'Sex' is the romantic comedy / tragic / life lesson framework inside of which the real story is constructed.
by Alan Portner - March 10, 2018
Sex With Strangers' by Laura Eason at K.C. Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage downtown is not about what you think it is. Put the sex piece aside. The 'Sex' is the romantic comedy / tragic / life lesson framework inside of which the real story is constructed.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Theatre In The Park At Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
by Paul Bolton - March 10, 2018
TTIP finds itself on the right side of the road with AVENUE Q, now showing at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center Theatre in Overland Park
by Paul Bolton - March 10, 2018
TTIP finds itself on the right side of the road with AVENUE Q, now showing at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center Theatre in Overland Park
KCPublic Presents MEDEA: AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Kansas City Public Theatre (KCPublic) presents "First Mondays at the Arts Bar." Every first Monday of the month, KCPublic presents staged readings and small scale productions of plays by area playwrights and other work which reflects the unique history and concerns of the Kansas City community.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Kansas City Public Theatre (KCPublic) presents "First Mondays at the Arts Bar." Every first Monday of the month, KCPublic presents staged readings and small scale productions of plays by area playwrights and other work which reflects the unique history and concerns of the Kansas City community.
Quality Hill Playhouse Pays Tribute Cole Porter and Noel Coward with IT'S DELOVELY
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Lyrics take center stage at Quality Hill Playhouse in March as the company pays tribute to two songwriters known for their internal rhymes and worldly wit in the original cabaret revue IT'S DELOVELY: THE WIT OF COLE PORTER AND NOËL COWARD, opening March 2.
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Lyrics take center stage at Quality Hill Playhouse in March as the company pays tribute to two songwriters known for their internal rhymes and worldly wit in the original cabaret revue IT'S DELOVELY: THE WIT OF COLE PORTER AND NOËL COWARD, opening March 2.
Park ICM Presents 5 World Class Concerts This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Stanislav Ioudenitch, Artistic Director of Park International Center for Music (Park ICM), announced today that their spring season kicks off in March with a world-class European performer never before heard in Kansas City and in one of Kansas City's acoustical gems, the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kansas. "We adore performing in the wonderful spaces of the 1900 Building," said Ioudenitch. "Between their 300-seat Parkway Room and their more intimate Rose Hall (75-150), they can accommodate our different needs as both of their halls can be "tuned" according to our performance requirements. It is truly a hidden jewel that is just being discovered in the Kansas City arts public."
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Stanislav Ioudenitch, Artistic Director of Park International Center for Music (Park ICM), announced today that their spring season kicks off in March with a world-class European performer never before heard in Kansas City and in one of Kansas City's acoustical gems, the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kansas. "We adore performing in the wonderful spaces of the 1900 Building," said Ioudenitch. "Between their 300-seat Parkway Room and their more intimate Rose Hall (75-150), they can accommodate our different needs as both of their halls can be "tuned" according to our performance requirements. It is truly a hidden jewel that is just being discovered in the Kansas City arts public."
Owen O'Neill Presents RED NOISE at Drexel Hall at the KC Irish Center
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Join Owen O'Neill for an evening of poetry, theatrical monologue and stand-up storytelling. Owen manages to blend all three to perfection in his show Red Noise and as part of the show he will read from his latest collection of poetry Licking the Matchbox. True stories from his life include being Struck by Lightning at nine years old and being told he had the Cure for Cancer. Being interrogated by an IRA Man with a Stammer (The longest two hours of his life). How his Feature Film Debut with Liam Neeson went horribly wrong. Brought up in a family of Sixteen Siblings and having to queue for breakfast. All this and more in this 90 minute show!
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2018
Join Owen O'Neill for an evening of poetry, theatrical monologue and stand-up storytelling. Owen manages to blend all three to perfection in his show Red Noise and as part of the show he will read from his latest collection of poetry Licking the Matchbox. True stories from his life include being Struck by Lightning at nine years old and being told he had the Cure for Cancer. Being interrogated by an IRA Man with a Stammer (The longest two hours of his life). How his Feature Film Debut with Liam Neeson went horribly wrong. Brought up in a family of Sixteen Siblings and having to queue for breakfast. All this and more in this 90 minute show!
AVENUE Q Opens At Theatre In The Park Indoors This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
Theatre in the Park INDOORS opens its 2018 season with the blockbuster musical AVENUE Q in performance March 9-25* at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park. Described as Sesame Street on steroids, AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical dealing with coming of age issues in an R-rated manner- it is not appropriate for families. While addressing humorous adult issues, AVENUE Q is like a beloved children's show where puppets are friends, monsters are good and life lessons are learned.
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
Theatre in the Park INDOORS opens its 2018 season with the blockbuster musical AVENUE Q in performance March 9-25* at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park. Described as Sesame Street on steroids, AVENUE Q is a laugh-out-loud musical dealing with coming of age issues in an R-rated manner- it is not appropriate for families. While addressing humorous adult issues, AVENUE Q is like a beloved children's show where puppets are friends, monsters are good and life lessons are learned.
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Kinnor Philharmonic, New Year's Day Concert
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DANCE BREAK: fancy footwork
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Trojan Women MCI
Unicorn Theartre (3/11 - 3/29) | |
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Long Time Since Yesterday
Just Off Broadway Theatre (3/12 - 3/21) | |
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The Acting Company in Great Expectations
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/14 - 2/14) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Columbia, MO! On March 21, 2026
Jesse Hall Auditorium (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Springfield, MO! On March 24, 2026
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (3/24 - 3/24) | |
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