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Photos: CAROUSEL at Music Theater Heritage

Photos: CAROUSEL at Music Theater Heritage

by Emmy Rice — April 4, 2025
Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has released a first look at photos from its production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel.
Megan Mullally and Seth Rudetsky Will Perform in Kansas City in April

Megan Mullally and Seth Rudetsky Will Perform in Kansas City in April

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2025
Megan Mullally, Karen Walker on NBC's 'Will & Grace' and SiriusXM Broadway Host, Seth Rudetsky, will perform at the Folly Theater in Kansas City, MO.
Broadway Veteran Angela Wildflower Joins GUYS & DOLLS At Music Theater Heritage

Broadway Veteran Angela Wildflower Joins GUYS & DOLLS At Music Theater Heritage

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2025
Music Theater Heritage has announced Kansas City native and Broadway veteran Angela Wildflower will play Miss Adelaide in its summer production of GUYS & DOLLS at the Hot Box.
Kansas City Jazz Alive Sets Special April Events

Kansas City Jazz Alive Sets Special April Events

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2025
Kansas City Jazz Alive has announced two April events that celebrate the rich history and ongoing impact of jazz in Kansas City and beyond: The Jazz Organizations “Common Ground” Panel and Walking History Tour in the 18th and Vine Jazz District.
Cast and Creatives Set For CAROUSEL at Music Theater Heritage

Cast and Creatives Set For CAROUSEL at Music Theater Heritage

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2025
Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSEL.
Charlotte Street Introduces Three-Part Guest Critic Series

Charlotte Street Introduces Three-Part Guest Critic Series

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2025
Charlotte Street will present The Guest Critic, a three-part programming series that will bring nationally recognized curators to Kansas City for a public artist critique.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Kansas City in October

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Kansas City in October

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2025
The American Theatre Guild has announced that tickets for The New York Times Critics’ Pick, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on the best-selling book series by Dav Pilkey, will go on sale next month.
Review: DOUBT, A PARABLE at KC United Church Of Christ

Review: DOUBT, A PARABLE at KC United Church Of Christ

by Alan Portner — March 10, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theater presents an exceptional production of DOUBT, A PARABLE by John Patrick Shanley in the unexpected, but perfectly selected sanctuary of the Kansas City United Church of Christ in the Brookside area.
Union Station Will Launch Next Touring Exhibition: The Science of Guinness World Reco

Union Station Will Launch Next Touring Exhibition: The Science of Guinness World Records

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2025
Union Station leadership announced their next touring exhibition, The Science of Guinness World Records, set to open in March in the Station’s expansive Bank of America Gallery.
KC SuperStar 2025 Auditions Set For Next Month

KC SuperStar 2025 Auditions Set For Next Month

by BWW News Desk — February 24, 2025
KC SuperStar organizers are launching the 16th year of Kansas City’s premier high school singing competition with two nights of preliminary auditions.
Review: RUMORS at New Theatre Restaurant

Review: RUMORS at New Theatre Restaurant

by Alan Portner — February 23, 2025
A super cast makes the most of Neil Simon’s 1988 word-salad comedy masterpiece entitled RUMORS.
AMERICAN THEATRE GUILD
at KC Music Hall And Kauffman Center

AMERICAN THEATRE GUILD at KC Music Hall And Kauffman Center

by Alan Portner — February 19, 2025
The new 2025-2026 season schedule for the PNC Bank Broadway Series in Kansas City has been announced by American Theatre Guild Senior Director of Booking Operations Craig Aikman.
THE COLOR PURPLE, DRACULA And More Announced for Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2025-2

THE COLOR PURPLE, DRACULA And More Announced for Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2025-2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2025
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced a diverse lineup of shows for its 2025-2026 season.
Broadway in Kansas City Reveals 25-26 Season Featuring WICKED and More

Broadway in Kansas City Reveals 25-26 Season Featuring WICKED and More

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2025
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has revealed the 25–26 season for Music Hall and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Wicked and more.
Spotlight: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Midwest Trust Center

Spotlight: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Midwest Trust Center

by BWW Special Offer — February 14, 2025
See 'The Addams Family' at the Midwest Trust Center.
DOUBT: A PARABLE Closes Kansas City Actors Theatre Anniversary Season

DOUBT: A PARABLE Closes Kansas City Actors Theatre Anniversary Season

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2025
Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) wraps up their 20th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Doubt: A Parable, by John Patrick Shanley.
SECOND CHANCE STAGE Duo The Taylors To Perform in Live Reunion Show

SECOND CHANCE STAGE Duo The Taylors To Perform in Live Reunion Show

by BWW News Desk — February 10, 2025
Fresh off their journey on 'Second Chance Stage,' The Taylors-are set to take the stage for a special 'Second Chance Stage' live reunion concert at The Truman in Kansas City, MO, on February 21.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces 2025 Schedule For BROKE-OLOGY All Free Commun

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces 2025 Schedule For BROKE-OLOGY All Free Community Tour

by BWW News Desk — February 6, 2025
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the 2025 tour schedule of KCRep for All, a FREE community tour bringing Broke-ology to Kansas City community centers, public libraries, and non-profit organization spaces.
Indigenous Artists To Premiere WIND In Osage Nation Homelands

Indigenous Artists To Premiere WIND In Osage Nation Homelands

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2025
In February 2025, WIND, an intercultural, Indigenous performance and workshop, will premier in Kansas City.
Review: HAIRSPRAY at White Theatre

Review: HAIRSPRAY at White Theatre

by Alan Portner — February 4, 2025
HAIRSPRAY, a co-production of the White Theatre and the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, is the kind of old-fashioned, joyous, musical theater experience that recalls a PAJAMA GAME, or a DAMN YANKEES, kind of show that is just pure entertainment.
FENCES Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre

FENCES Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 3, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre will honor the legendary August Wilson by presenting Fences as part of our 10th anniversary season.
Review: BOOK OF DAYS at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre

Review: BOOK OF DAYS at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre

by Alan Portner — February 1, 2025
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 2025 calendar year offerings with an offbeat murder mystery/character study by Lanford Wilson called BOOK OF DAYS performed at The Westport Bowery.
The Coterie To Receive $20,000 Award From The National Endowment For The Arts

The Coterie To Receive $20,000 Award From The National Endowment For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2025
The Coterie Theatre has announced it has been approved by the  National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000.
Review: PARADE at Kauffman Theatre

Review: PARADE at Kauffman Theatre

by Alan Portner — January 29, 2025
The touring company of PARADE, now playing at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, recounts the sad, but true tale of Leo Frank and Mary Phagan.
The Kauffman Center To Present 2025 FUTURE STAGES FESTIVAL

The Kauffman Center To Present 2025 FUTURE STAGES FESTIVAL

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2025
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced that the 12th annual Future Stages Festival will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 12 p.

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