FENCES Hits the Copaken Stage This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with August Wilson's beloved play, FENCES, the winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play that same year.
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with August Wilson's beloved play, FENCES, the winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play that same year.
BWW Review: A LIE OF THE MIND at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Paul Bolton - September 18, 2017
A Lie Of The Mind by Sam Shepard and directed by Cinnamon Shultz now showing at the KCAT City Theater at Union Station in Kansas City. A richly character driven story provides audiences with a roller coaster emotional ride in a poignant story of love, abuse, and forgiveness. KCAT's ensemble gives a touching performance with memorable characters now through the 1st of Oct., 2017
by Paul Bolton - September 18, 2017
A Lie Of The Mind by Sam Shepard and directed by Cinnamon Shultz now showing at the KCAT City Theater at Union Station in Kansas City. A richly character driven story provides audiences with a roller coaster emotional ride in a poignant story of love, abuse, and forgiveness. KCAT's ensemble gives a touching performance with memorable characters now through the 1st of Oct., 2017
BWW Review: ANTIGONE at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Paul Bolton - September 18, 2017
Antigone Sophoclese drama adapted by Jean Anouilh directed by Karen Paisley now showing at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City. Talented acting ensemble gives a fresh new take on an ages old story. Contemporary in it's presentation, this updated adaptation takes on the rebellious nature of youth and the weight of responsibility of the powerful. Sept 14-Oct1
by Paul Bolton - September 18, 2017
Antigone Sophoclese drama adapted by Jean Anouilh directed by Karen Paisley now showing at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Kansas City. Talented acting ensemble gives a fresh new take on an ages old story. Contemporary in it's presentation, this updated adaptation takes on the rebellious nature of youth and the weight of responsibility of the powerful. Sept 14-Oct1
BWW Review: GREY GARDENS at The Barn Players in Kansas City
by Alan Portner - September 18, 2017
'Grey Gardens,' the 2007 character piece that originally featured a bravura turn and a Best Actress in a Musical Tony for Christine Ebersole, is the current, ambitious, fall offering from the Barn Players Community Theater in Mission through October 1. 'Grey Gardens' tells the story of a Mother and Daughter who struggle through a steep descent from American Aristocracy to poverty and health department threats of eviction from their Long Island mansion. It is a story we may never have heard except for that the Mother in our story was also Aunt to the late Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.
by Alan Portner - September 18, 2017
'Grey Gardens,' the 2007 character piece that originally featured a bravura turn and a Best Actress in a Musical Tony for Christine Ebersole, is the current, ambitious, fall offering from the Barn Players Community Theater in Mission through October 1. 'Grey Gardens' tells the story of a Mother and Daughter who struggle through a steep descent from American Aristocracy to poverty and health department threats of eviction from their Long Island mansion. It is a story we may never have heard except for that the Mother in our story was also Aunt to the late Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.
BWW Review: BETWEEN THE LINES at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 16, 2017
World Premiere show keeps audience engaged and appreciate - may have a great future in New York
by Alan Portner - September 16, 2017
World Premiere show keeps audience engaged and appreciate - may have a great future in New York
ANTIGONE Comes to Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present Antigone, adapted by Jean Anouilh, previewing September 14 and September 15 for an opening on September 16. The production will run through October 1 at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present Antigone, adapted by Jean Anouilh, previewing September 14 and September 15 for an opening on September 16. The production will run through October 1 at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Staff for Shakespeare's KING LEAR
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting and started rehearsals for William Shakespeare's King Lear, a co-production with the UMKC Theatre Department. This is the third show of Kansas City Actors Theatre's thirteenth season, which will run from October 13th to the 22nd in the Spencer Theater on UMKC's campus. The production is being directed by Ryan Artzberger and will feature Theodore Swetz, Mark Robbins, Logan Black, Peggy Friesen, Heather Michele Lawler, Amy Billroth-MacLurg, Chelsea Kinser, Ken Sandberg, Duncan McIntyre, Jason Francescon, Freddy Acevedo, Charlie Spillers, Khalif Gillett, Jay Love, Joshua Woodall, and Jack Kneessy. The production will also feature the artistic efforts of Mark Exline (scenic designer), Caroline Allander, (costume designer), Shannon Barondeau (lighting designer), and Zach Pierson (composer).
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting and started rehearsals for William Shakespeare's King Lear, a co-production with the UMKC Theatre Department. This is the third show of Kansas City Actors Theatre's thirteenth season, which will run from October 13th to the 22nd in the Spencer Theater on UMKC's campus. The production is being directed by Ryan Artzberger and will feature Theodore Swetz, Mark Robbins, Logan Black, Peggy Friesen, Heather Michele Lawler, Amy Billroth-MacLurg, Chelsea Kinser, Ken Sandberg, Duncan McIntyre, Jason Francescon, Freddy Acevedo, Charlie Spillers, Khalif Gillett, Jay Love, Joshua Woodall, and Jack Kneessy. The production will also feature the artistic efforts of Mark Exline (scenic designer), Caroline Allander, (costume designer), Shannon Barondeau (lighting designer), and Zach Pierson (composer).
KCRep Announces Next Three Readings in Popular Monday Night Playwright Series
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Marissa Wolf, Director of New Works at Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep), today announced the next three play readings in the organization's popular 2017/2018 Monday Night Playwright Series.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Marissa Wolf, Director of New Works at Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep), today announced the next three play readings in the organization's popular 2017/2018 Monday Night Playwright Series.
Curtain to Rise This Fall on Campy Musical RUTHLESS! at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun of 'the stage mother of all musicals' September 15-October 1.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun of 'the stage mother of all musicals' September 15-October 1.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of GREY GARDENS at The Barn Players
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
The Barn Players will present the award-winning musical 'Grey Gardens,' Today, September 15th through Sunday, October 1st. Based on the true life story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, this bold musical follows them on their hilarious and heartbreaking 30-year journey from high society to faded outcasts in a crumbling Long Island mansion. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
The Barn Players will present the award-winning musical 'Grey Gardens,' Today, September 15th through Sunday, October 1st. Based on the true life story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, this bold musical follows them on their hilarious and heartbreaking 30-year journey from high society to faded outcasts in a crumbling Long Island mansion. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
Real Life Tragicomedy Takes the Stage in GREY GARDENS
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
The Barn Players are pleased to present the Tony Award winning musical 'Grey Gardens,' Today, September 15th through Sunday, October 1st. Based on a 1975 documentary, the musical tells the true life story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Set in 1941 and 1973 at the Bouvier mansion in East Hampton, this bold musical follows this mother and daughter on their hilarious and heartbreaking journey from glamorous aristocrats to recluses in a crumbling house filled with memory and cats.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
The Barn Players are pleased to present the Tony Award winning musical 'Grey Gardens,' Today, September 15th through Sunday, October 1st. Based on a 1975 documentary, the musical tells the true life story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Set in 1941 and 1973 at the Bouvier mansion in East Hampton, this bold musical follows this mother and daughter on their hilarious and heartbreaking journey from glamorous aristocrats to recluses in a crumbling house filled with memory and cats.
Photo Flash: Olathe Civic Theatre Association Opens 2017-18 Season with the Musical RUTHLESS!
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun of the stage mother of all musicals September 15 October 1. This production comes with a bonus: two of the roles are double cast, so audiences will have the opportunity to see two sets of talented young actresses approach the same roles during the run.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun of the stage mother of all musicals September 15 October 1. This production comes with a bonus: two of the roles are double cast, so audiences will have the opportunity to see two sets of talented young actresses approach the same roles during the run.
Guest Blog: From Mormon Missions to Rydell High
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
Daxton Bloomquist and Eric Geil aren't the only cast members 'coming home' to Kansas City to perform in Grease, but they are the only ones who left their missions to do so!
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
Daxton Bloomquist and Eric Geil aren't the only cast members 'coming home' to Kansas City to perform in Grease, but they are the only ones who left their missions to do so!
BWW Feature: CFF FUND KICKOFF at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 12, 2017
$5 million goal set by the end of 2017
by Alan Portner - September 12, 2017
$5 million goal set by the end of 2017
KCRep Announces Launch of CREATIVE FUTURE FUND
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) announced details on the launch of their five-year capacity building campaign, The Creative Future Fund (CFF). The campaign supports new works, youth education programs, and audience engagement/development at KCRep and has a goal of $5,000,000. Additionally, KCRep officials confirm a new matching gift from Bunni and Paul Copaken which will be a dollar for dollar $100,000 match in support of the New Works (OriginKC) aspect of the Creative Future Fund.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) announced details on the launch of their five-year capacity building campaign, The Creative Future Fund (CFF). The campaign supports new works, youth education programs, and audience engagement/development at KCRep and has a goal of $5,000,000. Additionally, KCRep officials confirm a new matching gift from Bunni and Paul Copaken which will be a dollar for dollar $100,000 match in support of the New Works (OriginKC) aspect of the Creative Future Fund.
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre to Bring NOT ABOUT HEROES to Little Rock
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre has announced that their production of Not About Heroes has been selected to perform at the ACANSA Arts Festival in Little Rock, AR, September 21 and 22, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre has announced that their production of Not About Heroes has been selected to perform at the ACANSA Arts Festival in Little Rock, AR, September 21 and 22, 2017.
ANTIGONE Comes to Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present Antigone, adapted by Jean Anouilh, previewing September 14 and September 15 for an opening on September 16. The production will run through October 1 at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present Antigone, adapted by Jean Anouilh, previewing September 14 and September 15 for an opening on September 16. The production will run through October 1 at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
JEWISH CULTURE FEST to Return to The J This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Since its inception in 1994, Jewish Culture Fest (previously Jewish Arts Festival) has attracted eclectic, exciting musical acts and performers, and 2017 will be no different.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Since its inception in 1994, Jewish Culture Fest (previously Jewish Arts Festival) has attracted eclectic, exciting musical acts and performers, and 2017 will be no different.
Guest Blog: From Mormon Missions to Rydell High
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Daxton Bloomquist and Eric Geil aren't the only cast members 'coming home' to Kansas City to perform in Grease, but they are the only ones who left their missions to do so!
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Daxton Bloomquist and Eric Geil aren't the only cast members 'coming home' to Kansas City to perform in Grease, but they are the only ones who left their missions to do so!
KCRep Kick-off Event Features Best-Selling Author Jodi Picoult Plus Major Gift Announcement
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) announced details on the launch of their five-year capacity building campaign, The Creative Future Fund (CFF). The campaign supports new works, youth education programs, and audience engagement/development at KCRep and has a goal of $5,000,000. Additionally, KCRep officials confirm a new matching gift from Bunni and Paul Copaken which will be a dollar for dollar $100,000 match in support of the New Works (OriginKC) aspect of the Creative Future Fund.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) announced details on the launch of their five-year capacity building campaign, The Creative Future Fund (CFF). The campaign supports new works, youth education programs, and audience engagement/development at KCRep and has a goal of $5,000,000. Additionally, KCRep officials confirm a new matching gift from Bunni and Paul Copaken which will be a dollar for dollar $100,000 match in support of the New Works (OriginKC) aspect of the Creative Future Fund.
Curtain to Rise This Fall on Campy Musical RUTHLESS! at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun of 'the stage mother of all musicals' September 15-October 1.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun of 'the stage mother of all musicals' September 15-October 1.
Guest Blog: From Mormon Missions to Rydell High
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Daxton Bloomquist and Eric Geil aren't the only cast members 'coming home' to Kansas City to perform in Grease, but they are the only ones who left their missions to do so!
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Daxton Bloomquist and Eric Geil aren't the only cast members 'coming home' to Kansas City to perform in Grease, but they are the only ones who left their missions to do so!
BWW Review: FINIAN'S RAINBOW at Spinning Tree Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 03, 2017
Designed as a very funny screed against Jim Crowe and political corruption, Rainbow continues to shine on its audiences after 70 years.
by Alan Portner - September 03, 2017
Designed as a very funny screed against Jim Crowe and political corruption, Rainbow continues to shine on its audiences after 70 years.
GREASE is the Word at Starlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Grease is the word at Starlight Theatre now through Thursday, Sept. 14. The beloved musical that features 1950s' high school romance and rock 'n' roll will cruise across the Starlight stage like Greased Lightnin' for six performances, opening on Friday night, Sept. 8 and continuing through Sept. 14.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2017
Grease is the word at Starlight Theatre now through Thursday, Sept. 14. The beloved musical that features 1950s' high school romance and rock 'n' roll will cruise across the Starlight stage like Greased Lightnin' for six performances, opening on Friday night, Sept. 8 and continuing through Sept. 14.
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