BWW Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - November 07, 2017
Mel Brooks would be proud of this rendering of his most complete comic piece.
by Alan Portner - November 07, 2017
Mel Brooks would be proud of this rendering of his most complete comic piece.
BWW Review: SISTER ACT at Barn Players
by Alan Portner - November 06, 2017
Musical version of the hit movie satisfies and expands the legend. Allison Jones as Deloris is a new force to be noticed.
by Alan Portner - November 06, 2017
Musical version of the hit movie satisfies and expands the legend. Allison Jones as Deloris is a new force to be noticed.
Photo Flash: MTH Theater at Crown Center presents INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, Into The Woods. The fifteen person ensemble will be led by Broadway veteran Val Fagan (The Addams Family, Forbidden Broadway) in the role of the Witch. Artistic Director Sarah Crawford will direct the production and the remainder of the ensemble includes Chelcie Abercrombie, Samantha Barboza, Patrick Beasley, John Cleary, Cara Hampton, Robert Hingula, Lindsay James, Tom Lancaster, Korrie Murphy, Andrew Schmidt, Emily Vargo, Morgan Walker, and Kayla Wilkins. Jeremy Watson will co music direct alongside Crawford.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, Into The Woods. The fifteen person ensemble will be led by Broadway veteran Val Fagan (The Addams Family, Forbidden Broadway) in the role of the Witch. Artistic Director Sarah Crawford will direct the production and the remainder of the ensemble includes Chelcie Abercrombie, Samantha Barboza, Patrick Beasley, John Cleary, Cara Hampton, Robert Hingula, Lindsay James, Tom Lancaster, Korrie Murphy, Andrew Schmidt, Emily Vargo, Morgan Walker, and Kayla Wilkins. Jeremy Watson will co music direct alongside Crawford.
Olathe Civic Theatre Association To Present ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
Up next at Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is the poignant and funny tale of Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017
Up next at Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is the poignant and funny tale of Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables.
BWW Previews: MARILYN MAYE at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Alan Portner - November 02, 2017
Marilyn was called 'the greatest white female singer in the world' by Ella Fitzgerald. Marilyn still has it at age 89.
by Alan Portner - November 02, 2017
Marilyn was called 'the greatest white female singer in the world' by Ella Fitzgerald. Marilyn still has it at age 89.
Starlight Theatre Welcomes Shawnee Mission Health as New Broadway Series Sponsor
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017
Starlight Theatre has announced that Shawnee Mission Health, the only five-star-rated hospital in Kansas City, is the new series sponsor of the theatre's summer Broadway season.
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017
Starlight Theatre has announced that Shawnee Mission Health, the only five-star-rated hospital in Kansas City, is the new series sponsor of the theatre's summer Broadway season.
Olathe Civic Theatre Association To Present ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2017
Up next at Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is the poignant and funny tale of Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2017
Up next at Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) is the poignant and funny tale of Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables.
It's Alive! Mel Brooks Musical YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Opens at Jewish Community Center's White Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017
The 13th season of the White Theatre, produced by The Jewish Community Center's Arts + Culture Department, opens Saturday evening, Nov. 4 with Mel Brooks musical, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. This hilarious musical is based on the classic Mel Brooks film, embellished as only Brooks can.
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2017
The 13th season of the White Theatre, produced by The Jewish Community Center's Arts + Culture Department, opens Saturday evening, Nov. 4 with Mel Brooks musical, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. This hilarious musical is based on the classic Mel Brooks film, embellished as only Brooks can.
MTH Announces New Programming SILENT MOVIE SESSIONS
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
MTH's new performance series SILENT MOVIE (jazz) SESSIONS returns Saturday, November 18 in the newly rennovated MTH Studio Theater. The series fuses the silent movie genre with LIVE jazz artists performing original and improvisational compositions. The quintet on November 18 will led by Joey Panella on Bass and features Brandon Wilkins on saxophone/bassoon/flute, Eddie Moore on piano, Joe Schoonover on guitar, and Brian Steever on drums/percussion.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2017
MTH's new performance series SILENT MOVIE (jazz) SESSIONS returns Saturday, November 18 in the newly rennovated MTH Studio Theater. The series fuses the silent movie genre with LIVE jazz artists performing original and improvisational compositions. The quintet on November 18 will led by Joey Panella on Bass and features Brandon Wilkins on saxophone/bassoon/flute, Eddie Moore on piano, Joe Schoonover on guitar, and Brian Steever on drums/percussion.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to KC Rep for 37th Year in World Premiere Adaptation
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 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 - October 25, 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.
BWW Review: FENCES at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - October 22, 2017
AC Smith is memorable as Troy Maxson
by Alan Portner - October 22, 2017
AC Smith is memorable as Troy Maxson
BWW Review: THE WEIR at METROPOLITAN ENSEMBLE THEATRE - KANSAS CITY
by Paul Bolton - October 21, 2017
THE WEIR, by Conor McPherson, now showing at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre through Oct 29th, 2017
by Paul Bolton - October 21, 2017
THE WEIR, by Conor McPherson, now showing at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre through Oct 29th, 2017
BWW Review: 'DISGRACED' at UNICORN THEATRE in Kansas City
by Paul Bolton - October 20, 2017
Disgraced is a compelling drama that sorts through many of the background stories that make up today's headline news. Its timeliness will resonate with audiences as this talented cast swiftly maneuvers through a script that shows a world filled with many religions in a time when nationalism is front and center. It is today's world with the veneer pulled back so the raw foundation is revealed.
by Paul Bolton - October 20, 2017
Disgraced is a compelling drama that sorts through many of the background stories that make up today's headline news. Its timeliness will resonate with audiences as this talented cast swiftly maneuvers through a script that shows a world filled with many religions in a time when nationalism is front and center. It is today's world with the veneer pulled back so the raw foundation is revealed.
MTH Theater Reveals Cast for INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, Into The Woods. The fifteen person ensemble will be led by Broadway veteran Val Fagan (The Addams Family, Forbidden Broadway) in the role of the Witch.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, Into The Woods. The fifteen person ensemble will be led by Broadway veteran Val Fagan (The Addams Family, Forbidden Broadway) in the role of the Witch.
Ayad Akhtar's DISGRACED to Play Unicorn Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
Pulitzer Prize-winning DISGRACED by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Sidonie Garrett, is coming to the Unicorn Theatre this fall.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2017
Pulitzer Prize-winning DISGRACED by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Sidonie Garrett, is coming to the Unicorn Theatre this fall.
Shout Hallelujah! SISTER ACT Comes to The Barn Players This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
SISTER ACT, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash will be rocking the rafters at the Barn Players this fall, from Friday November 3rd through Sunday, November 19th, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2017
SISTER ACT, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash will be rocking the rafters at the Barn Players this fall, from Friday November 3rd through Sunday, November 19th, 2017.
BWW Review: UNMURDERED at JKV Community Theatre At The Pavillion, Lee's Summit, MO
by Paul Bolton - October 17, 2017
JKV Community Theatre's mysterious 'UNMURDERED' play with a comedic twist premiers Wed Oct 18th in Lee's Summit at the Pavillion in the JK Village complex on Murray near Chipman Rd
by Paul Bolton - October 17, 2017
JKV Community Theatre's mysterious 'UNMURDERED' play with a comedic twist premiers Wed Oct 18th in Lee's Summit at the Pavillion in the JK Village complex on Murray near Chipman Rd
BWW Review: BASTARD at The Living Room Theatre
by Alan Portner - October 16, 2017
It is a first ever production of a new play simply titled 'Bastard' by Kansas City playwright and artist Tyson Schroeder presented at the tiny studio theater on the third level of The Living Room Theatre in the Crossroads area. Directed by Living Room co-founder Shawnna Jouragan, 'Bastard' is a screed on the tyranny of making art and the superficiality of those who pretend to appreciate it.
by Alan Portner - October 16, 2017
It is a first ever production of a new play simply titled 'Bastard' by Kansas City playwright and artist Tyson Schroeder presented at the tiny studio theater on the third level of The Living Room Theatre in the Crossroads area. Directed by Living Room co-founder Shawnna Jouragan, 'Bastard' is a screed on the tyranny of making art and the superficiality of those who pretend to appreciate it.
Ron 'OJ' Parson And AC Smith of FENCES at Kansas City Repertory Theatre part II
by Alan Portner - October 13, 2017
Get deep into the play making process with AC Smith and Ron Parson
by Alan Portner - October 13, 2017
Get deep into the play making process with AC Smith and Ron Parson
ON YOUR FEET!, LOVE NEVER DIES, THE KING AND I and More Set for Starlight Theatre's 2018 Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017
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 - October 12, 2017
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.
Photo Flash: The Artist's Struggle is Examined in BASTARD
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
This cathodically dark and surreal piece combines theatre with visual art as it tells the tale of an artist torn by two defining parts of himself.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
This cathodically dark and surreal piece combines theatre with visual art as it tells the tale of an artist torn by two defining parts of himself.
Kansas City Symphony Increases Endowment by $55 Million with Historic 5-Year Campaign
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
Thanks to many generous donors the Kansas City Symphony has completed the Masterpiece Endowment Campaign, its largest fundraising effort to date, raising just over $55 million in new endowment funds to strengthen and secure the future of the Symphony.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
Thanks to many generous donors the Kansas City Symphony has completed the Masterpiece Endowment Campaign, its largest fundraising effort to date, raising just over $55 million in new endowment funds to strengthen and secure the future of the Symphony.
Ron 'OJ' Parson And AC Smith of FENCES at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - October 10, 2017
Next up at Kansas City Repertory Theatre is a new production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning 1983 play 'Fences' at the KC Rep Copaken Theatre in downtown Kansas City with an exceptional cast. Directing 'Fences' is Ron OJ Parson Director/Resident Artist at Court Theatre of Chicago. AC Smith plays Troy Maxxson supported by Alfred Wilson as Troy's best friend and co-worker, Jim Bono.
by Alan Portner - October 10, 2017
Next up at Kansas City Repertory Theatre is a new production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning 1983 play 'Fences' at the KC Rep Copaken Theatre in downtown Kansas City with an exceptional cast. Directing 'Fences' is Ron OJ Parson Director/Resident Artist at Court Theatre of Chicago. AC Smith plays Troy Maxxson supported by Alfred Wilson as Troy's best friend and co-worker, Jim Bono.
Theatre in the Park Indoor Continues Run of GODSPELL This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017
GODSPELL, the energetic musical re-telling of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, will be presented by Theatre in the Park INDOOR beginning a three-week run on Friday evening, Oct. 6. Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 12, 13, 14, 20 and 21. Matinee performances at 2 p.m. will take place on Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. The Oct. 21, the 7:30 p.m. show will be an American Sign Language interpreted performance. This show is rated PG.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2017
GODSPELL, the energetic musical re-telling of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, will be presented by Theatre in the Park INDOOR beginning a three-week run on Friday evening, Oct. 6. Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 12, 13, 14, 20 and 21. Matinee performances at 2 p.m. will take place on Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22. The Oct. 21, the 7:30 p.m. show will be an American Sign Language interpreted performance. This show is rated PG.
BWW Review: GODSPELL at Theatre In The Park At Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
by Paul Bolton - October 09, 2017
Godspell the Stephen Schwartz musical revival at Theatre in the Park at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park KS stages hit show that captures the spirit of the Gospel of Matthew from the New Testament. A talented ensemble rocks the night with a story of love and acceptance.
by Paul Bolton - October 09, 2017
Godspell the Stephen Schwartz musical revival at Theatre in the Park at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park KS stages hit show that captures the spirit of the Gospel of Matthew from the New Testament. A talented ensemble rocks the night with a story of love and acceptance.
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