Kansas City Southern Holiday Express Train Rolls Into Union Station Tomorrow, 12/15
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2017
Led by Rudy the smiling tank car, the Kansas City Southern (KCS) Holiday Express, will roll into Union Station this Friday, December 15 and remain through Tuesday, December 19. This holiday gift to the community allows children young, and young at heart, to meet Santa Claus and tour the train adorned from floor to ceiling with holiday decorations, lights, wintery scenes and toy trains. Tours are free and general admission is available every day.
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2017
Led by Rudy the smiling tank car, the Kansas City Southern (KCS) Holiday Express, will roll into Union Station this Friday, December 15 and remain through Tuesday, December 19. This holiday gift to the community allows children young, and young at heart, to meet Santa Claus and tour the train adorned from floor to ceiling with holiday decorations, lights, wintery scenes and toy trains. Tours are free and general admission is available every day.
Music Theatre Kansas City presents Musical Version Of Classic Holiday Film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2017
Music Theatre Kansas City (MTKC) is well known around town for offering steady, top-quality musicals performed by the city's best youth talent. Last year, MTKC introduced its first paid-professional production with The Last Five Years and the start of the longtime local theater company's expansion into professional-level performances. This spring, they presented a sell-out production of Avenue Q as the Kansas City professional premiere.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2017
Music Theatre Kansas City (MTKC) is well known around town for offering steady, top-quality musicals performed by the city's best youth talent. Last year, MTKC introduced its first paid-professional production with The Last Five Years and the start of the longtime local theater company's expansion into professional-level performances. This spring, they presented a sell-out production of Avenue Q as the Kansas City professional premiere.
Science City Set to Expand Computer Science Education
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2017
Union Station officials today announced a recent and substantial partnership with Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to expanding nationwide participation in computer science education. This $167,000 agreement will fund the delivery of critical computer science training to regional K-12 educators for the next two years. This commitment also expands a site affiliate partnership with Science City that began in 2015 and further validates the priority both organizations put on meeting the rapidly growing demand for computer science qualified job seekers.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2017
Union Station officials today announced a recent and substantial partnership with Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to expanding nationwide participation in computer science education. This $167,000 agreement will fund the delivery of critical computer science training to regional K-12 educators for the next two years. This commitment also expands a site affiliate partnership with Science City that began in 2015 and further validates the priority both organizations put on meeting the rapidly growing demand for computer science qualified job seekers.
BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre In Kansas City
by Paul Bolton - December 10, 2017
MET audience is served up holiday magic with the live radio play version of the Capra classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' December 7-17th, 2017 Join in the festive fun as a real life radio audience as this favorite American classic is performed with energetic authenticity.
by Paul Bolton - December 10, 2017
MET audience is served up holiday magic with the live radio play version of the Capra classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' December 7-17th, 2017 Join in the festive fun as a real life radio audience as this favorite American classic is performed with energetic authenticity.
BWW Review: THE HAPPY ELF at Theatre In The Park At Johnson County Arts And Heritage Center
by Paul Bolton - December 09, 2017
Harry Connick, Jr.'s voice narrates The Happy Elf now showing at the TTIP in the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center Dec 8-23, 2017
by Paul Bolton - December 09, 2017
Harry Connick, Jr.'s voice narrates The Happy Elf now showing at the TTIP in the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center Dec 8-23, 2017
Video: The MTH Theater at Crown Center presents A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for its annual Christmas revue A Spectacular Christmas Show, directed by MTH Associate Producer Tim Scott. The entirely Kansas City based company features some of the finest singers and dancers in the area. The ensemble includes Taylor Avazpour, Katie Bartow, Sydney Benton, Amy Hurrelbrink, Lily Nicholas, Chris Owen, Fisher Stewart, Robert Erik Sobbe, and Morgan Walker.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for its annual Christmas revue A Spectacular Christmas Show, directed by MTH Associate Producer Tim Scott. The entirely Kansas City based company features some of the finest singers and dancers in the area. The ensemble includes Taylor Avazpour, Katie Bartow, Sydney Benton, Amy Hurrelbrink, Lily Nicholas, Chris Owen, Fisher Stewart, Robert Erik Sobbe, and Morgan Walker.
Photo Flash: The MTH Theater at Crown Center presents A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for its annual Christmas revue A Spectacular Christmas Show, directed by MTH Associate Producer Tim Scott. The entirely Kansas City based company features some of the finest singers and dancers in the area. The ensemble includes Taylor Avazpour, Katie Bartow, Sydney Benton, Amy Hurrelbrink, Lily Nicholas, Chris Owen, Fisher Stewart, Robert Erik Sobbe, and Morgan Walker.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for its annual Christmas revue A Spectacular Christmas Show, directed by MTH Associate Producer Tim Scott. The entirely Kansas City based company features some of the finest singers and dancers in the area. The ensemble includes Taylor Avazpour, Katie Bartow, Sydney Benton, Amy Hurrelbrink, Lily Nicholas, Chris Owen, Fisher Stewart, Robert Erik Sobbe, and Morgan Walker.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Stage Right Leads Theatre of the Year!
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Tickets On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
Tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10 am for the premiere Springfield engagement at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University.
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
Tickets to Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10 am for the premiere Springfield engagement at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, on the campus of Missouri State University.
Photo Flash: THE NUTCRACKER Dances Into Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Following its Kennedy Center premiere in Washington, D.C., the acclaimed holiday production returns to its Kansas City home.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Following its Kennedy Center premiere in Washington, D.C., the acclaimed holiday production returns to its Kansas City home.
MTH Theater at Crown Center Announces Casting and Details for A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for its annual Christmas revue A Spectacular Christmas Show, directed by MTH Associate Producer Tim Scott. The entirely Kansas City based company features some of the finest singers and dancers in the area. The ensemble includes Taylor Avazpour, Katie Bartow, Sydney Benton, Amy Hurrelbrink, Lily Nicholas, Chris Owen, Fisher Stewart, Robert Erik Sobbe, and Morgan Walker.
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for its annual Christmas revue A Spectacular Christmas Show, directed by MTH Associate Producer Tim Scott. The entirely Kansas City based company features some of the finest singers and dancers in the area. The ensemble includes Taylor Avazpour, Katie Bartow, Sydney Benton, Amy Hurrelbrink, Lily Nicholas, Chris Owen, Fisher Stewart, Robert Erik Sobbe, and Morgan Walker.
BWW Review: LES MISERABLES at Kansas City Broadway Series
by Alan Portner - December 06, 2017
'Do you hear the people sing?' You will if you attend the 25th Anniversary edition of the 'Les Miserables' now on stage at the Kansas City Music Hall through Sunday, December 9. This is an absolutely credible recreation of the show that first hit London's West End theater district way back in 1985 and journeyed across the pond two years later. It has been running pretty much at full steam ever since.
by Alan Portner - December 06, 2017
'Do you hear the people sing?' You will if you attend the 25th Anniversary edition of the 'Les Miserables' now on stage at the Kansas City Music Hall through Sunday, December 9. This is an absolutely credible recreation of the show that first hit London's West End theater district way back in 1985 and journeyed across the pond two years later. It has been running pretty much at full steam ever since.
Peter Cetera To Perform At The Kauffman Center
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
Peter Cetera will perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Feb. 18 as part of the 2017-2018 Kauffman Center Presents series.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
Peter Cetera will perform at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Feb. 18 as part of the 2017-2018 Kauffman Center Presents series.
The Coterie-Jewish Community Center Announces Auditions for its Production of NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
Wanted young people ( and a few mature ones too) for the first regional production of Disney's popular musical Newsies ! This is a co-production of The Coterie Theatre and the White Theatre of the Jewish Community Center that will have a limited engagement July 2018 at the White Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2017
Wanted young people ( and a few mature ones too) for the first regional production of Disney's popular musical Newsies ! This is a co-production of The Coterie Theatre and the White Theatre of the Jewish Community Center that will have a limited engagement July 2018 at the White Theatre.
THE HAPPY ELF Opens This Friday at Theatre In The Park Indoors
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017
A special holiday musical gift has arrived at Theatre in the Park's (TTIP) INDOOR with the delightful tale of THE HAPPY ELF. This festive musical, composed by Grammy Winner and American Idol judge Harry Connick, opens Dec. 8 and continues through Dec. 24 at the new Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center (AHC) in Overland Park. TTIP INDOOR productions are held in the Black Box Theatre at the AHC at 7:30 p.m.; matinee performances are at 2 p.m. THE HAPPY ELF is rated G and is appropriate for the entire family.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017
A special holiday musical gift has arrived at Theatre in the Park's (TTIP) INDOOR with the delightful tale of THE HAPPY ELF. This festive musical, composed by Grammy Winner and American Idol judge Harry Connick, opens Dec. 8 and continues through Dec. 24 at the new Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center (AHC) in Overland Park. TTIP INDOOR productions are held in the Black Box Theatre at the AHC at 7:30 p.m.; matinee performances are at 2 p.m. THE HAPPY ELF is rated G and is appropriate for the entire family.
KC Rep Presents THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with the 2015 Tony Award-Winning play THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus. The play, adapted by Simon Stephens, is based on the bestselling novel by Mark Haddon. CURIOUS INCIDENT will be directed by Marissa Wolf, KCRep's Director of New Works and Artistic Associate.
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with the 2015 Tony Award-Winning play THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus. The play, adapted by Simon Stephens, is based on the bestselling novel by Mark Haddon. CURIOUS INCIDENT will be directed by Marissa Wolf, KCRep's Director of New Works and Artistic Associate.
Josh Davis of LES MISERABLES at Kansas City Broadway Series
by Alan Portner - December 04, 2017
New Les Miz tour features new lighting, new energy, new orchestrations, and new backdrops by Victor Hugo himself with a young cast excited to perform a more personal Les Miz.
by Alan Portner - December 04, 2017
New Les Miz tour features new lighting, new energy, new orchestrations, and new backdrops by Victor Hugo himself with a young cast excited to perform a more personal Les Miz.
Cast, Creatives Set for Gardner McKay's SEA MARKS at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Gardner McKay's Sea Marks, the fourth show of its 13th season, which will run from January 10th to the 28th at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Gardner McKay's Sea Marks, the fourth show of its 13th season, which will run from January 10th to the 28th at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Jewish Family Services Hosts Hannukah Gift Wrap Party For Those In Need
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
The days are shorter and cooling off and that can mean only one thing Hanukkah is just around the corner!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
The days are shorter and cooling off and that can mean only one thing Hanukkah is just around the corner!
Grand Prize Winner in Burns & McDonnell BATTLE OF THE BRAINS Announced
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
The imagination of 16 elementary students in the Grandview School District will soon come to life at Science City. Today, organizers of Kansas City's favorite K-12 competition for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) named the students of the FOCUS program at the Center for Alternative Instructional Resources (CAIR) the grand prize winner of the Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains. The proposed exhibit, called The Big Brain Theory, earns the Grandview FOCUS program a $50,000 grant and the chance to work along STEM professionals at Burns & McDonnell to transform its idea into a $1 million exhibit at Science City.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017
The imagination of 16 elementary students in the Grandview School District will soon come to life at Science City. Today, organizers of Kansas City's favorite K-12 competition for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) named the students of the FOCUS program at the Center for Alternative Instructional Resources (CAIR) the grand prize winner of the Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains. The proposed exhibit, called The Big Brain Theory, earns the Grandview FOCUS program a $50,000 grant and the chance to work along STEM professionals at Burns & McDonnell to transform its idea into a $1 million exhibit at Science City.
BWW Review: CHRISTMAS IN SONG at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Michael Hogge - November 29, 2017
Kansas City has many fine holiday traditions. One of my favorites is the annual 'Christmas in Song' presented by Quality Hill Playhouse. It is an eclectic mix of old favorites, newer Broadway presentations, and songs presented in a style different than you might usually hear them.
by Michael Hogge - November 29, 2017
Kansas City has many fine holiday traditions. One of my favorites is the annual 'Christmas in Song' presented by Quality Hill Playhouse. It is an eclectic mix of old favorites, newer Broadway presentations, and songs presented in a style different than you might usually hear them.
BWW Previews: PACKAGES WITH BEAUS - HEARTLAND MEN'S CHORUS at Folly Theatre
by Paul Bolton - November 29, 2017
Heartland Men's Chorus to be joined by 'Well Strung' string quartet, and Broadway entertainer Claybourne Elder for 'Packages with Beaus' a concert for the Holidays. December 2 & 3 at the Folly Theatre and Dec.10 at Yardley Hall on the JCCC campus. Tickets at hmckc.org
by Paul Bolton - November 29, 2017
Heartland Men's Chorus to be joined by 'Well Strung' string quartet, and Broadway entertainer Claybourne Elder for 'Packages with Beaus' a concert for the Holidays. December 2 & 3 at the Folly Theatre and Dec.10 at Yardley Hall on the JCCC campus. Tickets at hmckc.org
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - November 28, 2017
Faithful to the original text, what is 175 years old is new again
by Alan Portner - November 28, 2017
Faithful to the original text, what is 175 years old is new again
BWW Review: CHRISTMAS IN SONG at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Paul Bolton - November 25, 2017
Quality Hill Playhouse 'Christmas in Song' a cabaret hit with a quartet of bold and beautiful voices rings in the season with their 16th annual event. Now through Christmas Eve take in the American Songbook of Christmas music as performed by J Kent Barnhart, Joseph Carr, LaTeesha McDonald Jackson, and Sarah Labarr with selections that cover a wide variety of popular hits.
by Paul Bolton - November 25, 2017
Quality Hill Playhouse 'Christmas in Song' a cabaret hit with a quartet of bold and beautiful voices rings in the season with their 16th annual event. Now through Christmas Eve take in the American Songbook of Christmas music as performed by J Kent Barnhart, Joseph Carr, LaTeesha McDonald Jackson, and Sarah Labarr with selections that cover a wide variety of popular hits.
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Kinnor Philharmonic, New Year's Day Concert
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Ebeneezer Scrooge's Big KC MO Christmas Show
Unicorn Theartre (12/3 - 12/28) | |
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Legends in Concert presents A Merry Country Christmas
Pepsi Legends Theater (11/1 - 1/3) | |
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Like Six O'Clock
Just Off Broadway Theatre (6/11 - 6/26) | |
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Kinnor Philharmonic Summer Concert
The White Theatre at The J (5/31 - 5/31) | |
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Disney's Frozen
The White Theatre at The J (7/8 - 7/26) | |
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Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
Pepsi Legends Theater (1/16 - 1/18) | |
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