Speakers Announced for This Weekend's 'Save UMKC Theatre' Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2017
In response to pending budget cuts which threaten the very existence of UMKC Theatre, arts leaders, theatre faculty, students and alumni are organizing a public Town Hall to show support for UMKC Theatre and exhibit to the UMKC administration the extensive community support for this program. The 'Save UMKC Theatre' event will be held at the Spencer Theatre on Sunday, June 4 at 6 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2017
In response to pending budget cuts which threaten the very existence of UMKC Theatre, arts leaders, theatre faculty, students and alumni are organizing a public Town Hall to show support for UMKC Theatre and exhibit to the UMKC administration the extensive community support for this program. The 'Save UMKC Theatre' event will be held at the Spencer Theatre on Sunday, June 4 at 6 p.m.
BWW Review: THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - May 31, 2017
Five expert actors led by Morgan Fairchild entertain with sight gags, snappy dialog, and true caring for their oldest friends.
by Alan Portner - May 31, 2017
Five expert actors led by Morgan Fairchild entertain with sight gags, snappy dialog, and true caring for their oldest friends.
BWW Review: FUN HOME at Kauffman Center
by Sara Brown - May 31, 2017
You can find an abundance of gay jokes in any musical or play, but FUN HOME is one of the few musicals that actually revolve around characters being gay and discovering that world.
by Sara Brown - May 31, 2017
You can find an abundance of gay jokes in any musical or play, but FUN HOME is one of the few musicals that actually revolve around characters being gay and discovering that world.
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Opens Starlight Theatre's 67th Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
Starlight Theatre will open its 67th season of live Broadway entertainment next weekend - with a twist. While audiences will sit under the stars as usual, they'll venture "under the sea" to enjoy the musical spectacular Disney The Little Mermaid. The undersea adventures of mermaid Princess Ariel and human Prince Eric will create a splash on stage for eight performances June 3-11. Shawnee Mission Health is the show's presenting sponsor.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
Starlight Theatre will open its 67th season of live Broadway entertainment next weekend - with a twist. While audiences will sit under the stars as usual, they'll venture "under the sea" to enjoy the musical spectacular Disney The Little Mermaid. The undersea adventures of mermaid Princess Ariel and human Prince Eric will create a splash on stage for eight performances June 3-11. Shawnee Mission Health is the show's presenting sponsor.
BWW Review: THE REALISTIC JONESES at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Paul Bolton - May 30, 2017
Will Eno's 'The Realistic Joneses' at KCAT plots two couples, who are new neighbors in a small mountain town, as they navigate married life through not always ideal situations. This tightly balanced ensemble cast crafts a show that traverses a minefield of typical relationship troubles keeping it fun the whole way through.
by Paul Bolton - May 30, 2017
Will Eno's 'The Realistic Joneses' at KCAT plots two couples, who are new neighbors in a small mountain town, as they navigate married life through not always ideal situations. This tightly balanced ensemble cast crafts a show that traverses a minefield of typical relationship troubles keeping it fun the whole way through.
GREASE Opens First Indoor Production for Theatre in the Park
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
"GREASE is the word, is the word…" for Theatre in the Park as the community theatre opens its first indoor production with the popular musical GREASE on June 9 for a three-week run at the new Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
"GREASE is the word, is the word…" for Theatre in the Park as the community theatre opens its first indoor production with the popular musical GREASE on June 9 for a three-week run at the new Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park.
Theatre in the Park Opens its Summer Season with SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
The zany antics of Monty Python and the Holy Grail play out in the hysterical musical SPAMALOT, the season opener for Theatre in the Park opening Friday night, June 2.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
The zany antics of Monty Python and the Holy Grail play out in the hysterical musical SPAMALOT, the season opener for Theatre in the Park opening Friday night, June 2.
BWW Review: THE BALLAD OF LEFTY AND CRABBE at The Living Room Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 27, 2017
'The Ballad of Lefty and Crabbe' sparkles as a completely home- grown, home- performed, home-produced and expanded reboot to the 2015 Fringe Festival hit now enjoying its world premiere at The Living Room Theatre in the Kansas City Crossroads District through June 18. 'Lefty and Crabbe' has matured and ripened on the vine and is now most definitely ready for prime time.
by Alan Portner - May 27, 2017
'The Ballad of Lefty and Crabbe' sparkles as a completely home- grown, home- performed, home-produced and expanded reboot to the 2015 Fringe Festival hit now enjoying its world premiere at The Living Room Theatre in the Kansas City Crossroads District through June 18. 'Lefty and Crabbe' has matured and ripened on the vine and is now most definitely ready for prime time.
Blue Star Award Winners Announced at Starlight Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
For the 15th consecutive year, Starlight Theatre has publicly applauded the outstanding achievements and talents of local high school musical theatre students. Last night's 2017 Blue Star Awards Ceremony gave hundreds of area teens an opportunity to perform musical numbers on Starlight's Cohen Community Stage while their teachers, peers, parents and others cheered them from the seats. Many of the students took home Blue Star Awards in recognition of their high school theatrical accomplishments.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
For the 15th consecutive year, Starlight Theatre has publicly applauded the outstanding achievements and talents of local high school musical theatre students. Last night's 2017 Blue Star Awards Ceremony gave hundreds of area teens an opportunity to perform musical numbers on Starlight's Cohen Community Stage while their teachers, peers, parents and others cheered them from the seats. Many of the students took home Blue Star Awards in recognition of their high school theatrical accomplishments.
The Coterie & The White Theatre at The J Announce 1st Co-Production: Disney's NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
The Coterie Theatre and the White Theatre at "The J," the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, will come together to co-produce Disney's Newsies for a limited run in the Summer 2018. The show will mark The Coterie and The J's first collaboration, as well as the Kansas City region's first locally-produced production of Newsies. It will be co-directed by Coterie Producing Artistic Director, Jeff Church, and Jerry Jay Cranford, who will also serve as choreographer, with musical direction by Pam Williamson, veteran of 10 musicals at The J. Newsies will feature a cast of all-local professional and non-professional adult and youth actors, and will be performed live on stage at the White Theatre at The J, July 7-29, 2018.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
The Coterie Theatre and the White Theatre at "The J," the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, will come together to co-produce Disney's Newsies for a limited run in the Summer 2018. The show will mark The Coterie and The J's first collaboration, as well as the Kansas City region's first locally-produced production of Newsies. It will be co-directed by Coterie Producing Artistic Director, Jeff Church, and Jerry Jay Cranford, who will also serve as choreographer, with musical direction by Pam Williamson, veteran of 10 musicals at The J. Newsies will feature a cast of all-local professional and non-professional adult and youth actors, and will be performed live on stage at the White Theatre at The J, July 7-29, 2018.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE REALISTIC JONESES at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre will conclude its Season Twelve with the regional premiere of Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses, performing now through June 11 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by John Rensenhouse and will star Brian Paulette, Carla Noack, Phil Fiorini, and Ashley Pankow. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!?
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre will conclude its Season Twelve with the regional premiere of Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses, performing now through June 11 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by John Rensenhouse and will star Brian Paulette, Carla Noack, Phil Fiorini, and Ashley Pankow. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!?
Memorial Day Weekend Events to Honor Nation's Heroes at National WWI Museum and Memorial
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017
As the commemoration of the Centennial of World War I (2014-19) continues, the National World War I Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to honor and recognize the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country during Memorial Day weekend.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017
As the commemoration of the Centennial of World War I (2014-19) continues, the National World War I Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to honor and recognize the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country during Memorial Day weekend.
MTH Theater presents The Who's TOMMY
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce the cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY, its second MainStage musical of the season. Artistic Director Sarah Crawford will direct an eighteen person ensemble led by Chicago based Tom Vendafreddo in the title role. The remainder of the ensemble includes Leah Miller, Josiah Mullins, Shelby Floyd, Daniel Vershelden, Ryan Hurza, Eric Morris, Maddox Bane, Delilah Pellow, Beth Borders, Blane Brungardt, Bob Linebarger, Randa Meierhenry, Christian Thomas Owen, Abby Peek, Kenny Personett, Tony Pulford, and Luke Walker. Jeremy Watson will lead the band and choreography will be provided by Kenny Personett.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce the cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY, its second MainStage musical of the season. Artistic Director Sarah Crawford will direct an eighteen person ensemble led by Chicago based Tom Vendafreddo in the title role. The remainder of the ensemble includes Leah Miller, Josiah Mullins, Shelby Floyd, Daniel Vershelden, Ryan Hurza, Eric Morris, Maddox Bane, Delilah Pellow, Beth Borders, Blane Brungardt, Bob Linebarger, Randa Meierhenry, Christian Thomas Owen, Abby Peek, Kenny Personett, Tony Pulford, and Luke Walker. Jeremy Watson will lead the band and choreography will be provided by Kenny Personett.
ArtsKC Announces Dana Knapp as New President and CEO
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
Today, Brad Douglas, chairman of the ArtsKC Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Knapp as the new President & CEO of ArtsKC. She has been serving as Interim President & CEO since January 1, 2017. She begins her new role immediately. The selection was made after a national search and selection process led by the Arts Consulting Group.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017
Today, Brad Douglas, chairman of the ArtsKC Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Knapp as the new President & CEO of ArtsKC. She has been serving as Interim President & CEO since January 1, 2017. She begins her new role immediately. The selection was made after a national search and selection process led by the Arts Consulting Group.
Theatre in the Park to Open 48th Season with SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017
The zany antics of Monty Python and the Holy Grail play out in the hysterical musical SPAMALOT, the season opener for Theatre in the Park opening Friday night, June 2.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2017
The zany antics of Monty Python and the Holy Grail play out in the hysterical musical SPAMALOT, the season opener for Theatre in the Park opening Friday night, June 2.
BWW Review: 9 TO 5:THE MUSICAL AT THE MET at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Paul Bolton - May 15, 2017
MET takes on Dolly Parton's '9 to 5: The Musical'
by Paul Bolton - May 15, 2017
MET takes on Dolly Parton's '9 to 5: The Musical'
Okoboji Summer Theater Announces 60th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017
Musicals by Kander & Ebb and Rodgers & Hammerstein, plus a classic Neil Simon comedy are among the shows being performed at the Okoboji Summer Theatre owned by Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017
Musicals by Kander & Ebb and Rodgers & Hammerstein, plus a classic Neil Simon comedy are among the shows being performed at the Okoboji Summer Theatre owned by Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents WHAT WOULD CRAZY HORSE DO?
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) proudly presents the world premiere of a new play by preeminent Native American writer Larissa FastHorse. FastHorse is dedicated to showcasing other Native American artists in conjunction with presentations of her work. Prior to the show on Saturday, May 27th, Maura Garcia will present a specially remounted version of "Ahwisgvsgo'i" at 7:30pm, in the Copaken Stage lobby, 1 H&R Block Way Kansas City, MO 64105.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) proudly presents the world premiere of a new play by preeminent Native American writer Larissa FastHorse. FastHorse is dedicated to showcasing other Native American artists in conjunction with presentations of her work. Prior to the show on Saturday, May 27th, Maura Garcia will present a specially remounted version of "Ahwisgvsgo'i" at 7:30pm, in the Copaken Stage lobby, 1 H&R Block Way Kansas City, MO 64105.
Maura Garcia to Present AHWISGVSGO'I Before WHAT WOULD CRAZY HORSE DO? at KC Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) presents the world premiere of a new play by preeminent Native American writer Larissa FastHorse. FastHorse is dedicated to showcasing other Native American artists in conjunction with presentations of her work. Prior to the show on Saturday, May 27th, Maura Garcia will present a specially remounted version of 'Ahwisgvsgo'i' at 7:30pm, in the Copaken Stage lobby, 1 H&R Block Way Kansas City, MO 64105.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) presents the world premiere of a new play by preeminent Native American writer Larissa FastHorse. FastHorse is dedicated to showcasing other Native American artists in conjunction with presentations of her work. Prior to the show on Saturday, May 27th, Maura Garcia will present a specially remounted version of 'Ahwisgvsgo'i' at 7:30pm, in the Copaken Stage lobby, 1 H&R Block Way Kansas City, MO 64105.
2017-2018 Unicorn Theatre Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
Unicorn Theatre, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin, announces the 44th season of radical new plays that speak to our changing world, including seven Kansas City premieres and one world premiere yet to be announced.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
Unicorn Theatre, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin, announces the 44th season of radical new plays that speak to our changing world, including seven Kansas City premieres and one world premiere yet to be announced.
Neil Simon's RUMORS Comes to the Barn Players
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
This June the Barn Players are happy to present Neil Simon's side-splitting comedy "Rumors." Once upon a time up the Hudson River from Manhattan, a New York politico has just shot himself... and right before his 10th wedding anniversary party is about to begin. As he lies recovering in the other room, his wife is discovered missing, and his lawyer must get 'the story of what happened' straight before the other guests arrive for the injured statesman's intended celebration. As the comic confusions mount and the mundane becomes insane, the evening spins itself into a dizzying knockabout farce.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
This June the Barn Players are happy to present Neil Simon's side-splitting comedy "Rumors." Once upon a time up the Hudson River from Manhattan, a New York politico has just shot himself... and right before his 10th wedding anniversary party is about to begin. As he lies recovering in the other room, his wife is discovered missing, and his lawyer must get 'the story of what happened' straight before the other guests arrive for the injured statesman's intended celebration. As the comic confusions mount and the mundane becomes insane, the evening spins itself into a dizzying knockabout farce.
Family-Friendly Concert, Kidszone Slated for 7th Annual Maker Faire in Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
Union Station, KCPT and The Bridge have announced a partnership that will introduce a dedicated kidszone and Saturday night concert featuring rhythm and blues musician Anderson East to the 7th Annual Maker Faire Kansas City, June 24 - 25, at Union Station. Both the KCPT kidszone and Saturday night concert are new featured attractions to this year's Faire and will be one of the first events hosted in the spacious, new outdoor Haverty Family Yards.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2017
Union Station, KCPT and The Bridge have announced a partnership that will introduce a dedicated kidszone and Saturday night concert featuring rhythm and blues musician Anderson East to the 7th Annual Maker Faire Kansas City, June 24 - 25, at Union Station. Both the KCPT kidszone and Saturday night concert are new featured attractions to this year's Faire and will be one of the first events hosted in the spacious, new outdoor Haverty Family Yards.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre to Host A FEARLESS FETE Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced details today for its upcoming annual fundraising gala event.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced details today for its upcoming annual fundraising gala event.
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