BWW Review: MAN IN LOVE at KCRep Copaken Stage
by Paul Bolton - May 08, 2017
Racial injustice, economic hard times, evolving societal norms, provide a back drop for love with a murderous intent in Man In Love
by Paul Bolton - May 08, 2017
Racial injustice, economic hard times, evolving societal norms, provide a back drop for love with a murderous intent in Man In Love
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces A FEARLESS FETE Gala 2017
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced details today for its upcoming annual fundraising gala event. Proceeds from A FEARLESS FÊTE support KCRep's nationally acclaimed productions, the OriginKC New Works Program, and over 11,000 area students KCRep serves each season through education programs.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced details today for its upcoming annual fundraising gala event. Proceeds from A FEARLESS FÊTE support KCRep's nationally acclaimed productions, the OriginKC New Works Program, and over 11,000 area students KCRep serves each season through education programs.
Starlight Theatre Announces 2017 Blue Star Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2017
Yesterday, high school theatre students and instructors across metropolitan Kansas City and in neighboring communities received the good news that they had received nominations for the 15th Anniversary Blue Star Awards from Starlight Theatre. Starlight leaders, staff and board members personally delivered 132 nominations to 42 area high schools. On Thursday night, May 25, winners of the 2017 Blue Star Awards will receive their honors in a public ceremony on Starlight Theatre's Cohen Community Stage.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2017
Yesterday, high school theatre students and instructors across metropolitan Kansas City and in neighboring communities received the good news that they had received nominations for the 15th Anniversary Blue Star Awards from Starlight Theatre. Starlight leaders, staff and board members personally delivered 132 nominations to 42 area high schools. On Thursday night, May 25, winners of the 2017 Blue Star Awards will receive their honors in a public ceremony on Starlight Theatre's Cohen Community Stage.
BWW Review: WHAT WOULD CRAZY HORSE DO? at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - May 07, 2017
Nationalist overtones foreshadow future danger
by Alan Portner - May 07, 2017
Nationalist overtones foreshadow future danger
KCRep Congratulates Collaborators on Tony Nominations
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre is proud to congratulate What Would Crazy Horse Do? Director, Sam Pinkleton on his Tony Award Nomination Best Choreography for his work on this season's Broadway hit musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, which led the field with 12 nominations, including Best Musical. Pinkleton previously choreographed KCRep's 2015 acclaimed production of Hair: Retrospection.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre is proud to congratulate What Would Crazy Horse Do? Director, Sam Pinkleton on his Tony Award Nomination Best Choreography for his work on this season's Broadway hit musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, which led the field with 12 nominations, including Best Musical. Pinkleton previously choreographed KCRep's 2015 acclaimed production of Hair: Retrospection.
BWW Review: 42ND STREET at Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts
by Alan Portner - May 03, 2017
Peggy Sawyer arrives a 'youngster in the chorus, but becomes a big star.
by Alan Portner - May 03, 2017
Peggy Sawyer arrives a 'youngster in the chorus, but becomes a big star.
OriginKC: New Works Festival to Welcome Major Artistic Leaders for Festival Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre elevates its profile in the national theatre community with the second annual OriginKC: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL. In addition to a striking lineup of playwrights and directors for this year's festival, an impressive list of arts leaders from preeminent regional theaters across the country will be attending the Festival Weekend, May 12-13.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre elevates its profile in the national theatre community with the second annual OriginKC: NEW WORKS FESTIVAL. In addition to a striking lineup of playwrights and directors for this year's festival, an impressive list of arts leaders from preeminent regional theaters across the country will be attending the Festival Weekend, May 12-13.
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre to present 9-5: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present 9-5: The Musical with Lyrics and Music by Dolly Parton and Book by Patricia Resnick.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present 9-5: The Musical with Lyrics and Music by Dolly Parton and Book by Patricia Resnick.
Photo Flash: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Continues Run at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association is gearing up for the theater's fifth and final mainstage show of the season. Christopher Durang depicts middle-aged siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association is gearing up for the theater's fifth and final mainstage show of the season. Christopher Durang depicts middle-aged siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike.
The Coterie's 2017 Young Playwrights' Festival features Talented Local Teen Writers
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
It is The Coterie's favorite time of the year when world premiere readings from members of The Coterie's Young Playwrights' Roundtable will be showcased during the annual Young Playwrights' Festival at 7:00 p.m., May 7, at The Coterie Theatre, located on level 1 of the Crown Center Shops. On stage will be thirteen staged readings including monologues, spoken word, short plays, and excerpts from the WORDS + MUSIC project: five moments of new opera, as created by UMKC Conservatory composers in collaboration with Roundtable members, and staged with singers on the roster of the Lyric Opera.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
It is The Coterie's favorite time of the year when world premiere readings from members of The Coterie's Young Playwrights' Roundtable will be showcased during the annual Young Playwrights' Festival at 7:00 p.m., May 7, at The Coterie Theatre, located on level 1 of the Crown Center Shops. On stage will be thirteen staged readings including monologues, spoken word, short plays, and excerpts from the WORDS + MUSIC project: five moments of new opera, as created by UMKC Conservatory composers in collaboration with Roundtable members, and staged with singers on the roster of the Lyric Opera.
Spinning Tree Theatre to Stage ASSASSINS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
Widely considered the most controversial musical ever written, ASSASSINS premiered off-Broadway in 1990 at Playwrights Horizons and won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. This is a unique vision of American history told through imagined interactions between antiheroes from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald…from Charles Guiteau to John Hinckley. ASSASSINS is recommended for mature audiences.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
Widely considered the most controversial musical ever written, ASSASSINS premiered off-Broadway in 1990 at Playwrights Horizons and won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. This is a unique vision of American history told through imagined interactions between antiheroes from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald…from Charles Guiteau to John Hinckley. ASSASSINS is recommended for mature audiences.
NOISES OFF to Offer Onstage Laughs and Backstage Shenanigans
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2017
NOISES OFF is a hysterical British farce by playwright Michael Frayn. Enjoy both onstage and backstage views of a manic menagerie! A cast of itinerant actors is rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and a plate of sardines all figure in the plot of this hilarious and comic play that is spectacularly funny!
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2017
NOISES OFF is a hysterical British farce by playwright Michael Frayn. Enjoy both onstage and backstage views of a manic menagerie! A cast of itinerant actors is rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and a plate of sardines all figure in the plot of this hilarious and comic play that is spectacularly funny!
Unicorn Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 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 - April 21, 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.
OCTA Opens Comedy-Drama, VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association is gearing up for the theater's fifth and final mainstage show of the season. Christopher Durang depicts middle-aged siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Adding to the ensemble are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and Nina, a lovely young aspiring actress.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association is gearing up for the theater's fifth and final mainstage show of the season. Christopher Durang depicts middle-aged siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Adding to the ensemble are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and Nina, a lovely young aspiring actress.
MUMMIES OF THE WORLD: THE EXHIBITION to Open at Union Station
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
Union Station officials today announced that nationally recognized Mummies of the World: The Exhibition will make its Kansas City debut in the Bank of America Gallery at Union Station on June 20, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2017
Union Station officials today announced that nationally recognized Mummies of the World: The Exhibition will make its Kansas City debut in the Bank of America Gallery at Union Station on June 20, 2017.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Regional Editors, Production and Student Bloggers in Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
BroadwayWorld is looking for performers, designers, directors, musicians and more to join our team as bloggers to give our readers a behind the scenes look at what goes into getting a production opening night ready!
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
BroadwayWorld is looking for performers, designers, directors, musicians and more to join our team as bloggers to give our readers a behind the scenes look at what goes into getting a production opening night ready!
BWW Preview: 42ND STREET at Broadway Theater League
by Alan Portner - April 17, 2017
Just plain fun - and a Lullaby from Broadway
by Alan Portner - April 17, 2017
Just plain fun - and a Lullaby from Broadway
Make a Ripple, Change the World with SEVENDAYS 2017
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
SevenDays 2017 starts on Tuesday, April 18 and continues through Monday, April 24 in Kansas City.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
SevenDays 2017 starts on Tuesday, April 18 and continues through Monday, April 24 in Kansas City.
Lawrence Opera Theatre presents Metropolitan Opera Tenor HUGO VERA
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Lawrence Opera Theatre (LOT) is pleased to announce an evening of vocal chamber music at the KU Lied Center (Pavilion) featuring Metropolitan Opera tenor Hugo Vera, with accomplished piano collaborator Kyle Naig. Additionally, soprano Natalie Young, mezzo- soprano Anna Patterson, and cellist Ellen Lind will join Mr. Vera, presenting works by Handel, Berlioz, Obradors, Britten, and Gershwin among others.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Lawrence Opera Theatre (LOT) is pleased to announce an evening of vocal chamber music at the KU Lied Center (Pavilion) featuring Metropolitan Opera tenor Hugo Vera, with accomplished piano collaborator Kyle Naig. Additionally, soprano Natalie Young, mezzo- soprano Anna Patterson, and cellist Ellen Lind will join Mr. Vera, presenting works by Handel, Berlioz, Obradors, Britten, and Gershwin among others.
Kansas City Actors Theatre to Present Regional Premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre will conclude its Season Twelve with the regional premiere of Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses, performing from May 24 to 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.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre will conclude its Season Twelve with the regional premiere of Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses, performing from May 24 to 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.
SevenDays Announces Youth Winners of Act of Kindness Writing Competitions
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Area high school students are playing a prominent role with 2017 SevenDays® Make a Ripple, Change the World that begins Tuesday, April 18 and continues through Monday, April 24.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2017
Area high school students are playing a prominent role with 2017 SevenDays® Make a Ripple, Change the World that begins Tuesday, April 18 and continues through Monday, April 24.
The Barn Players' SHE LOVES ME Ignites Sparks Between Lonely Hearts
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2017
What happens when young feuding co-workers discover their anonymous romantic pen-pals happen to be one another? Will their mutual disdain continue once they discover the startling truth? Expect melodic fireworks when The Barn Players present the romantic musical comedy 'She Loves Me.'
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2017
What happens when young feuding co-workers discover their anonymous romantic pen-pals happen to be one another? Will their mutual disdain continue once they discover the startling truth? Expect melodic fireworks when The Barn Players present the romantic musical comedy 'She Loves Me.'
SevenDays 2017 Hosts its Inaugural First Fridays Event
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017
The creative work of more than a dozen artists will be featured this coming Friday, April 7 at the inaugural SevenDays® First Fridays Art Show in Kansas City's Crossroads. From 5-8 p.m., the SevenDays® First Fridays event will be held in a newly renovated space at 1707 Locust in Kansas City, Missouri. The evening celebrates kindness, faith and community.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017
The creative work of more than a dozen artists will be featured this coming Friday, April 7 at the inaugural SevenDays® First Fridays Art Show in Kansas City's Crossroads. From 5-8 p.m., the SevenDays® First Fridays event will be held in a newly renovated space at 1707 Locust in Kansas City, Missouri. The evening celebrates kindness, faith and community.
Broadway's Megan Hilty Headlines KC SuperStar 2017; 24 Semi-Finalists Chosen for High School Singing Competition
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017
Megan Hilty, known for her amazing singing talents on the Broadway stage, film and the critically-acclaimed television series "SMASH," will serve as host for 2017 KC SuperStar finals on Sunday, August 27.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2017
Megan Hilty, known for her amazing singing talents on the Broadway stage, film and the critically-acclaimed television series "SMASH," will serve as host for 2017 KC SuperStar finals on Sunday, August 27.
SWEENEY TODD Slashes Into KC Rep's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced today that the musical phenomenon SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has been added to its 2017-2018 season in the final mainstage slot.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced today that the musical phenomenon SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has been added to its 2017-2018 season in the final mainstage slot.
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WICKED
Music Hall (8/12 - 8/30) | |
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MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (6/2 - 6/7) | |
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Ebeneezer Scrooge's Big KC MO Christmas Show
Unicorn Theartre (12/3 - 12/28) | |
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Long Time Since Yesterday
Just Off Broadway Theatre (3/12 - 3/21) | |
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Kimberly Akimbo
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts [Muriel Kauffman Theatre] (1/20 - 1/25) | |
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The Wedding Singer
Music Theatre Kansas City (4/10 - 4/19) | |
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DANCE BREAK: fancy footwork
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