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Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Staff for Shakespeare's KING L

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.
KCRep Announces Next Three Readings in Popular Monday Night Playwright Series

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.
Curtain to Rise This Fall on Campy Musical RUTHLESS! at OCTA

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.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of GREY GARDENS at The Barn Players

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.
Real Life Tragicomedy Takes the Stage in GREY GARDENS

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.
Photo Flash: Olathe Civic Theatre Association Opens 2017-18 Season with the Musical R

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.
Guest Blog: From Mormon Missions to Rydell High

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!
BWW Feature: CFF FUND KICKOFF at Kansas City Repertory Theatre

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
KCRep Announces Launch of CREATIVE FUTURE FUND 

KCRep Announces Launch of CREATIVE FUTURE FUND 

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) announced details on the launch of their five-year capacity building campaign, The Creative Future Fund (CFF).
Announcing The Lyceum's 2018 Season

Announcing The Lyceum's 2018 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre to Bring NOT ABOUT HEROES to Little Rock

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre to Bring NOT ABOUT HEROES to Little Rock

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 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

ANTIGONE Comes to Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre This Fall

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present Antigone, adapted by Jean Anouilh, previewing September 14 and September 15 for an opening on September 16.
JEWISH CULTURE FEST to Return to The J This Sunday

JEWISH CULTURE FEST to Return to The J This Sunday

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 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

Guest Blog: From Mormon Missions to Rydell High

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 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 Announ

KCRep Kick-off Event Features Best-Selling Author Jodi Picoult Plus Major Gift Announcement

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) announced details on the launch of their five-year capacity building campaign, The Creative Future Fund (CFF).
Curtain to Rise This Fall on Campy Musical RUTHLESS! at OCTA

Curtain to Rise This Fall on Campy Musical RUTHLESS! at OCTA

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 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

Guest Blog: From Mormon Missions to Rydell High

by BWW News Desk — September 6, 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

BWW Review: FINIAN'S RAINBOW at Spinning Tree Theatre

by Alan Portner — September 3, 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

GREASE is the Word at Starlight Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 1, 2017
Grease is the word at Starlight Theatre now through Thursday, Sept.
Arielle Jacobs and Curt Hansen Star in First Production of KCRep Season BETWEEN THE L

Arielle Jacobs and Curt Hansen Star in First Production of KCRep Season BETWEEN THE LINES

by BWW News Desk — September 1, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 2017/18 season with BETWEEN THE LINES, a new musical based on the best-selling book by New York Times bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha van Leer that features music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, book by Timothy Allen M
The Barn Players to Host GREY GARDENS Talkback with Documentary Cast Member

The Barn Players to Host GREY GARDENS Talkback with Documentary Cast Member

by BWW News Desk — September 1, 2017
On the evening of Saturday, September 30th, The Barn Players will be welcoming Jerry Torre, an actual cast member from the Grey Gardens documentary.
Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Sing for Kansas City Young Audiences This Fall

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Sing for Kansas City Young Audiences This Fall

by BWW News Desk — August 31, 2017
Broadway favorite Brian Stokes Mitchell is set to perform with the Kansas City Symphony this fall, to benefit Kansas City Young Audiences.
UMKC Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season

UMKC Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2017
Known for high-quality productions and successful collaborations with Kansas City and nationwide theatre companies, and ranked by Hollywood Reporter as having the #17 best graduate acting program in the English-speaking world, UMKC Theatre announces its 2017-18 season.
Kansas City Chorale Announces 2017-18 Season

Kansas City Chorale Announces 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 25, 2017
Kansas City Chorale has announced its 2017-18 season lineup.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Kicks Off 60th Anniversary 2017-2018 Season with EUGENE ON

Lyric Opera of Kansas City Kicks Off 60th Anniversary 2017-2018 Season with EUGENE ONEGIN

by BWW News Desk — August 24, 2017
Lyric Opera of Kansas City opens its 60th Anniversary season with Tchaikovsky's compelling masterpiece, Eugene Onegin (oh-nyeh-gin with hard 'g') Sept.

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