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Taylor Mac's HIR Comes to Unicorn Theatre

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.
New Line Theatre Presents the Musical YEAST NATION

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 awar
Nominees Announced for Kansas City's 16th Annual Blue Star Awards

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.
ORIGINKC: New Works Festival Weekend Slated for This Weekend

ORIGINKC: New Works Festival Weekend Slated for This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 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

The Barn Players Present TORCH SONG TRILOGY

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 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

Eric Bikales to Appear In Concert At The Barn Players

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2018
Contemporary keyboard artistry will be at its peak Tuesday, June 5th at 7:30 p.
Join The BWW Kansas City on Stage Facebook Group

Join The BWW Kansas City on Stage Facebook Group

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 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

New Line Theatre Announces 28th Season Lineup

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 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.
Kansas City Ballet to Take Flight with PETER PAN

Kansas City Ballet to Take Flight with PETER PAN

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 2018
Concluding the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Season, Kansas City Ballet will present the Kansas City debut of the magical family adventure, Peter Pan.
BWW Review: SISTER ACT at New Theatre Restaurant

BWW Review: SISTER ACT at New Theatre Restaurant

by Alan Portner — May 4, 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.
CATS Comes to MTH Theater Crown Center

CATS Comes to MTH Theater Crown Center

by BWW News Desk — May 4, 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

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.
BWW Review: WELCOME TO FEAR CITY at KCRep At The Copaken Stage

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.
JCCC Carlsen Center Presents Series Announces 2018-19 Season

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.
BWW Review: BELFAST GIRLS at Fishtank Theatre

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.
5th Annual Future Stages Festival Performers Announced

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.
BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Spinning Tree Theatre

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.
BWW Review: VIETGONE at UNICORN THEATRE, Kansas City

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
BWW Review: JACK AND THE BEAN MAGICO at The Coterie

BWW Review: JACK AND THE BEAN MAGICO at The Coterie

by Alan Portner — April 21, 2018
'The Coterie Theatre' has opened a new and clever retelling of the classic 1734 English fairy tale about a boy, a giant, and a magic beanstalk.
Hugo Vera Returns To Lied Center For Spring Recital

Hugo Vera Returns To Lied Center For Spring Recital

by BWW News Desk — April 21, 2018
Lawrence Opera Theatre and the Lied Center welcome back KU alum and tenor, Hugo Vera after his debut recital in the Lied Center Pavilion last year.
BWW Review: BAND GEEKS at Faust Theatre

BWW Review: BAND GEEKS at Faust Theatre

by Alan Portner — April 20, 2018
Zach Faust's second year community theater company opened its new show, 'Band Geeks' May 19th at the Black Box Theatre inside The Johnson County Heritage Center for a three day run.
BWW Review: URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL at THE BARN PLAYERS AT THE ARTS ASYLUM

BWW Review: URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL at THE BARN PLAYERS AT THE ARTS ASYLUM

by Paul Bolton — April 20, 2018
URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL a production of Barn Players directed by Korey Childs opened to a golden shower of audience applause.
KCRep's New Works Festival 2018 Kicks Off this April

KCRep's New Works Festival 2018 Kicks Off this April

by BWW News Desk — April 18, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre wraps up its 2017/18 season with its OriginKC: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL.
BWW Review: SUPERIOR DONUTS at Olathe Civic Theatre

BWW Review: SUPERIOR DONUTS at Olathe Civic Theatre

by Paul Bolton — April 15, 2018
Olathe Civic Theatre's current comedy/drama "Superior Donuts", by award-winning playwright Tracy Letts, and directed by Diane Bulan is a tasty, sentiment glazed, box of satisfaction.
Photo Flash: SUPERIOR DONUTS Makes KC Area Premiere At Olathe Civic Theatre Associati

Photo Flash: SUPERIOR DONUTS Makes KC Area Premiere At Olathe Civic Theatre Association

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2018
Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its 2017-2018 season with Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of August: Osage County.

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