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BWW Review: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at Starlight Theatre

BWW Review: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at Starlight Theatre

by Alan Portner — August 23, 2017
2013's 'Motown, The Musical' opened Tuesday night for a week's run through August 27 at Starlight Theatre inside Swope Park to a responsive, handclapping, music-swaying, delighted audience.
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 — August 22, 2017
The Barn Players will present the award-winning musical 'Grey Gardens,' Friday, September 15th through Sunday, October 1st.
BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Musical Theater Heritage

BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Musical Theater Heritage

by Paul Bolton — August 21, 2017
HTC's production of Spring Awakening, a folk-rock musical directed by Hersh Ellis, at the MTH Theater in Crown Center brings to life the gritty music of Duncan Sheik and the timeless lyrics and book of Steven Slater.
New Musical STORY OF THE CENTURY Gets Staged Reading

New Musical STORY OF THE CENTURY Gets Staged Reading

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2017
Hear the rest of the story! Story of the Century, the musical that won Best of Venue at the Unicorn Levin Stage and played to three sold out houses at the 2016 KC Fringe Festival, returns as a complete two-act script and score.
BWW Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Kansas City Actors Theatre At Union Station

BWW Review: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Kansas City Actors Theatre At Union Station

by Paul Bolton — August 14, 2017
KCAT's current production of Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' grips the audience with a suspenseful quickly paced mystery.
BWW Review: AN EVENING WITH GEORGE GERHSWIN at Musical Theater Heritage

BWW Review: AN EVENING WITH GEORGE GERHSWIN at Musical Theater Heritage

by Alan Portner — August 14, 2017
Well performed but a little academic and study in how styles have changed
Lawrence Opera Theater Announces Season 2017 Programs

Lawrence Opera Theater Announces Season 2017 Programs

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2017
Season 2017 programs This summer 's fully-staged opera production is W.
The Sweet Sounds of MOTOWN The Musical Will Fill Starlight Theatre

The Sweet Sounds of MOTOWN The Musical Will Fill Starlight Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2017
Motown The Musical, the Tony Award-nominated tribute to the musical greats of the 1960s and '70s, brings its signature sound and American dream story to Starlight Theatre for six performances August 22-27.
New Musical STORY OF THE CENTURY Gets Staged Reading

New Musical STORY OF THE CENTURY Gets Staged Reading

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2017
Hear the rest of the story! Story of the Century, the musical that won Best of Venue at the Unicorn Levin Stage and played to three sold out houses at the 2016 KC Fringe Festival, returns as a complete two-act script and score.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for their production of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None", the opening show of their thirteenth season.
The Coterie Creates Theatre Announces Experiences for All Ages in Upcoming 2017/2018

The Coterie Creates Theatre Announces Experiences for All Ages in Upcoming 2017/2018 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2017
Nationally-recognized Coterie Theatre's 2017/2018 season of plays selected by Producing Artistic Director Jeff Church aims to deliver engagement for family members of any age.
Lawrence Opera Theatre Presents 2017 Season 'Faces of Love'

Lawrence Opera Theatre Presents 2017 Season 'Faces of Love'

by BWW News Desk — August 11, 2017
Lawrence Opera Theatre (LOT) explores Faces of Love in its 8th summer season.
BWW Review: THE BODYGUARD at Starlight Theatre

BWW Review: THE BODYGUARD at Starlight Theatre

by Sara Brown — August 10, 2017
If you want guaranteed show-stopping numbers create a musical with some of Whitney Houston's greatest hits.
Lyric Opera Announces its 2017-18 Resident Artists

Lyric Opera Announces its 2017-18 Resident Artists

by BWW News Desk — August 10, 2017
General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler has announced the selection of the artists for the Resident Artists Program for the 2017-2018 season.
Photo Flash: MTH Theater at Crown Center Presents AN EVENING WITH GEORGE GERSHWIN

Photo Flash: MTH Theater at Crown Center Presents AN EVENING WITH GEORGE GERSHWIN

by BWW News Desk — August 10, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting for AN EVENING WITH GEORGE GERSHWIN, its third Main stage production of the season.
Spinning Tree opens 7th Season with Intimate FINIAN'S RAINBOW

Spinning Tree opens 7th Season with Intimate FINIAN'S RAINBOW

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2017
The 1947 musical fantasy FINIAN'S RAINBOW, with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by E.
Real Life Tragicomedy Takes the Stage in GREY GARDENS

Real Life Tragicomedy Takes the Stage in GREY GARDENS

by BWW News Desk — August 4, 2017
The Barn Players are pleased to present the Tony Award winning musical 'Grey Gardens,' Friday, September 15th through Sunday, October 1st.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Staff for Shepard's A LIE OF T

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Staff for Shepard's A LIE OF THE MIND

by BWW News Desk — August 3, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Sam Shepard's "A Lie of the Mind," the second show of its thirteenth season, which will run from September 13th to October 1st at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station.
The White Theatre at The J Announces 2017-2018 Season;

The White Theatre at The J Announces 2017-2018 Season;

by BWW News Desk — August 3, 2017
Excitement is in the air as The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City announces its 2017-2018 season of arts and cultural offerings at the White Theatre.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to Close Theatre in the Park's 2017 Season This Weekend

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to Close Theatre in the Park's 2017 Season This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — August 2, 2017
With a tale as old as time, Disney's enchanting musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST continues to waltz onstage at Theatre in the Park tonight, Aug.
Saturday Matinees Added for Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

Saturday Matinees Added for Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2017
???????We've added two Saturday matinee performances of Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None' at 2 pm on August 19 and August 26.
Spinning Tree Opens 7th Season with Intimate FINIAN'S RAINBOW

Spinning Tree Opens 7th Season with Intimate FINIAN'S RAINBOW

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2017
The 1947 musical fantasy FINIAN'S RAINBOW, with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by E.
Spinning Tree Theatre Opens 7th Season with FINIAN'S RAINBOW

Spinning Tree Theatre Opens 7th Season with FINIAN'S RAINBOW

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2017
The 1947 musical fantasy FINIAN'S RAINBOW, with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by E.
STRIKING BEAUTY to Bring Politcal Satire to KC Fringe This Weekend

STRIKING BEAUTY to Bring Politcal Satire to KC Fringe This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2017
The artists have had it and are going on strike! Trouble is, they get the attention of The Man himself (via Twitter, of course) and it becomes a game of one-upmanship as they struggle to define the role of art and artists.
BWW Review: BREAKNECK JULIUS CAESAR at 2017 KC Fringe Festival

BWW Review: BREAKNECK JULIUS CAESAR at 2017 KC Fringe Festival

by Alan Portner — July 28, 2017
Holding an audience on a stage by yourself for a whole hour is no small task, but it is one accomplished by Buffalo Grove Illinois' Tim Mooney in his remarkably cogent performance of 'Breakneck Julius Caesar' at the Unicorn Theatre's Jerome Stage as his contribution to the 2017 Fringe.

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