OCTA Announces Return Of New Works Playwright Competition
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is thrilled to announce it will once again host its New Works Playwright Competition for the second year in a row. A unique opportunity for local playwrights in the Kansas City Area (Jackson, Clay, Platte, or Cass counties) and Kansas, the competition-style event was a hit with both patrons and participants last season. The public aspect of the competition is comprised of two events: the finalist performances in March and the Winner Workshop performances in July.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is thrilled to announce it will once again host its New Works Playwright Competition for the second year in a row. A unique opportunity for local playwrights in the Kansas City Area (Jackson, Clay, Platte, or Cass counties) and Kansas, the competition-style event was a hit with both patrons and participants last season. The public aspect of the competition is comprised of two events: the finalist performances in March and the Winner Workshop performances in July.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Stage Right's HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 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 - November 24, 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.
Olathe Civic Theatre Association Calls for Directors for 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017
The board of directors of Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is looking for directors to bring to life an exciting 2018-2019 season.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017
The board of directors of Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is looking for directors to bring to life an exciting 2018-2019 season.
CHRISTMAS IN SONG Comes to Quality Hill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017
Quality Hill Playhouse continues its annual tradition of presenting holiday music in a cabaret setting when CHRISTMAS IN SONG opens November 24. The production will mark the 16th consecutive year of presenting the Playhouse's signature blend of sacred and secular Christmas songs in the intimate 153-seat theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2017
Quality Hill Playhouse continues its annual tradition of presenting holiday music in a cabaret setting when CHRISTMAS IN SONG opens November 24. The production will mark the 16th consecutive year of presenting the Playhouse's signature blend of sacred and secular Christmas songs in the intimate 153-seat theatre.
MTH Theater at Crown Center Announces Casting For A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 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 - November 22, 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.
MTH Theater at Crown Center Announces Casting and Details for A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 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 - November 21, 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.
OCTA Announces Return Of New Works Playwright Competition
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is thrilled to announce it will once again host its New Works Playwright Competition for the second year in a row. A unique opportunity for local playwrights in the Kansas City Area (Jackson, Clay, Platte, or Cass counties) and Kansas, the competition-style event was a hit with both patrons and participants last season. The public aspect of the competition is comprised of two events: the finalist performances in March and the Winner Workshop performances in July.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is thrilled to announce it will once again host its New Works Playwright Competition for the second year in a row. A unique opportunity for local playwrights in the Kansas City Area (Jackson, Clay, Platte, or Cass counties) and Kansas, the competition-style event was a hit with both patrons and participants last season. The public aspect of the competition is comprised of two events: the finalist performances in March and the Winner Workshop performances in July.
BWW Feature: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - November 21, 2017
What you may not have known about Charles Dickens and The Christmas Carol
by Alan Portner - November 21, 2017
What you may not have known about Charles Dickens and The Christmas Carol
Kansas City Tradition NO SLEEP NOVEMBER Returns
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2017
No Sleep November is a Living Room - and Kansas City - tradition. A group of playwrights, actors, designers, and production assistants are given just 24 hours to put together an evening of original short plays. The results are often hilarious, often touching, and always a thrill.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2017
No Sleep November is a Living Room - and Kansas City - tradition. A group of playwrights, actors, designers, and production assistants are given just 24 hours to put together an evening of original short plays. The results are often hilarious, often touching, and always a thrill.
BWW Previews: KANSAS CITY WOMEN'S CHORUS PRESENTS 'THE CURVE OF TIME' at The Liberty Performing Arts Theater
by Paul Bolton - November 18, 2017
Kansas City Women's Chorus 'The Curve of Time' Liberty Performing Arts Theater Nov 17th 18th
by Paul Bolton - November 18, 2017
Kansas City Women's Chorus 'The Curve of Time' Liberty Performing Arts Theater Nov 17th 18th
'Holidays Come Alive' This Today with Lighting Ceremony and More at Union Station
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2017
The Holidays Come Alive this Today, November 18th, at Union Station during a day filled with festive family activities and concluding with a spectacular holiday lighting ceremony. The celebration continues a Kansas City tradition, kicking off the start to a season spent with family and friends.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2017
The Holidays Come Alive this Today, November 18th, at Union Station during a day filled with festive family activities and concluding with a spectacular holiday lighting ceremony. The celebration continues a Kansas City tradition, kicking off the start to a season spent with family and friends.
Eric Rosen of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - November 17, 2017
New version by Director Eric Rosen stresses original Dickens text and humor
by Alan Portner - November 17, 2017
New version by Director Eric Rosen stresses original Dickens text and humor
THE ART OF THE BRICK to Feature LEGO Works of Art at Union Station
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
THE ART OF THE BRICK, a captivating exhibition, featuring intriguing works of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world, the LEGO brick, is set to make its debut at Union Station on January 25, 2018, in the Bank of America Gallery.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
THE ART OF THE BRICK, a captivating exhibition, featuring intriguing works of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world, the LEGO brick, is set to make its debut at Union Station on January 25, 2018, in the Bank of America Gallery.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Faust's HEATHERS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 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 - November 17, 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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to KC Rep for 37th Year in World Premiere Adaptation
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with a 37-year holiday tradition, Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, running November 17 through December 24 at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with a 37-year holiday tradition, Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, running November 17 through December 24 at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.
Voting Now Open For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 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 - November 16, 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.
BWW Review: WAITRESS at Broadway Theater League
by Alan Portner - November 16, 2017
Bright, bouncy, expertly produced, and just a tad naughty through Sunday, November 19
by Alan Portner - November 16, 2017
Bright, bouncy, expertly produced, and just a tad naughty through Sunday, November 19
'Holidays Come Alive' This Saturday with Lighting Ceremony and More at Union Station
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
The Holidays Come Alive this Saturday, November 18th, at Union Station during a day filled with festive family activities and concluding with a spectacular holiday lighting ceremony. The celebration continues a Kansas City tradition, kicking off the start to a season spent with family and friends.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017
The Holidays Come Alive this Saturday, November 18th, at Union Station during a day filled with festive family activities and concluding with a spectacular holiday lighting ceremony. The celebration continues a Kansas City tradition, kicking off the start to a season spent with family and friends.
BWW Review: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at The Coterie
by Alan Portner - November 14, 2017
The famous animated classic comes to life on stage at The Coterie for children of all ages.
by Alan Portner - November 14, 2017
The famous animated classic comes to life on stage at The Coterie for children of all ages.
BWW Review: CYMBELINE at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Michael Hogge - November 13, 2017
There is a crisis in the kingdom of early English monarch Cymbeline during the Roman period.
by Michael Hogge - November 13, 2017
There is a crisis in the kingdom of early English monarch Cymbeline during the Roman period.
New Line Theatre presents Reading of ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE, 1/8
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2017
New Line Theatre, the bad boy of musical theatre, will present a public reading of the new/old musical THE ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE, Gilbert & Sullivan's original 'operatic abomination,' free and open to the public, on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 8:00 pm at the Marcelle Theater, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, in the Grand Center Arts District. Admission is free.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2017
New Line Theatre, the bad boy of musical theatre, will present a public reading of the new/old musical THE ZOMBIES OF PENZANCE, Gilbert & Sullivan's original 'operatic abomination,' free and open to the public, on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 8:00 pm at the Marcelle Theater, 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive, in the Grand Center Arts District. Admission is free.
BWW Review: EVEREST at Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
by Alan Portner - November 13, 2017
Retells the death of 15 climbers in 1996 as they attempt to summit Mt. Everest.
by Alan Portner - November 13, 2017
Retells the death of 15 climbers in 1996 as they attempt to summit Mt. Everest.
BWW Previews: Heartland Men's Chorus presents 'FROM THE HEART' at TheUnited Methodist Church Of The Resurrection In Leawood
by Paul Bolton - November 08, 2017
Heartland Men's Chorus Fall Concert 'From The Heart' with guest composer/artist Mark Hayes at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood Kansas. HMC presents sacred and secular favorites at the spectacular new venue.
by Paul Bolton - November 08, 2017
Heartland Men's Chorus Fall Concert 'From The Heart' with guest composer/artist Mark Hayes at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood Kansas. HMC presents sacred and secular favorites at the spectacular new venue.
Les Lankhorst in A CROONER CHRISTMAS at MTH
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
After selling out 3 nights of MTH's A Night on the town with Les Lankhorst, the award-winning vocalist and tribute artist is bringing his acclaimed Holiday show to MTH's Stage Two for 3 nights this December. His new Holiday show, Les Lankhorst in A Crooner Christmas Sinatra Style, is a swingin' holiday show for the whole family. Les will be joined on stage by all-star musicians including KC legend Walter Bryant on keys. Lankhorst says 'this holiday show combines swinging standards, holiday favorites and my personal touch of humor into a hip, evening out for anyone who loves great music.'
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2017
After selling out 3 nights of MTH's A Night on the town with Les Lankhorst, the award-winning vocalist and tribute artist is bringing his acclaimed Holiday show to MTH's Stage Two for 3 nights this December. His new Holiday show, Les Lankhorst in A Crooner Christmas Sinatra Style, is a swingin' holiday show for the whole family. Les will be joined on stage by all-star musicians including KC legend Walter Bryant on keys. Lankhorst says 'this holiday show combines swinging standards, holiday favorites and my personal touch of humor into a hip, evening out for anyone who loves great music.'
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