KC Rep to Continue 2017 with Classic Play A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with the American theatre classic, A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Assistant Artistic Director Chip Miller and Marissa Wolf, Director of New Works.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with the American theatre classic, A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Assistant Artistic Director Chip Miller and Marissa Wolf, Director of New Works.
FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE to Play Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017
Five Guys Named Moe, a musical by Clarke Peters featuring Louis Jordan's greatest hits, will be directed by Damron Russel Armstrong at The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas this spring.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017
Five Guys Named Moe, a musical by Clarke Peters featuring Louis Jordan's greatest hits, will be directed by Damron Russel Armstrong at The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas this spring.
Spinning Tree Theatre Announces Guild Scholarship
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017
Spinning Tree Theatre proudly announces the inaugural Spinning Tree Theatre Guild Scholarship, sponsored by the Guild and administered by the Artistic Committee. In keeping with the mission of educational development in the live theatre arts, Spinning Tree has created this scholarship fund to assist area high school seniors in pursuing higher education. The inaugural 2017 award is a one-time $1,000 scholarship.
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017
Spinning Tree Theatre proudly announces the inaugural Spinning Tree Theatre Guild Scholarship, sponsored by the Guild and administered by the Artistic Committee. In keeping with the mission of educational development in the live theatre arts, Spinning Tree has created this scholarship fund to assist area high school seniors in pursuing higher education. The inaugural 2017 award is a one-time $1,000 scholarship.
BWW Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - March 13, 2017
Are there multiple universes existing in almost parallel?
by Alan Portner - March 13, 2017
Are there multiple universes existing in almost parallel?
MTKC and the KC Youth Symphony present Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2017
Music Theatre Kansas City presents the Disney classic, The Little Mermaid, in conjunction with the Youth Symphony of Kansas City. Performances will be on Friday, March 17th at 7 pm and Saturday, March 18th at 2 pm and 7 pm at Avila University's Goppert Theatre (11901 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64145). Advanced tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for students, and $6 for children ages 10 and under. Tickets at the door will be $20 for adults, $15 for students, and $8 for children ages 10 and under.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2017
Music Theatre Kansas City presents the Disney classic, The Little Mermaid, in conjunction with the Youth Symphony of Kansas City. Performances will be on Friday, March 17th at 7 pm and Saturday, March 18th at 2 pm and 7 pm at Avila University's Goppert Theatre (11901 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64145). Advanced tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for students, and $6 for children ages 10 and under. Tickets at the door will be $20 for adults, $15 for students, and $8 for children ages 10 and under.
Five Finalists Advance in OCTA's New Works Playwright Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
???????Olathe Civic Theatre Association is pleased to announce the five finalists whose work will be showcased during the theatre's inaugural New Works Playwright Competition March 10 and 11. Audiences will see short teasers of scripts submitted by local playwrights earlier this season and will vote for the script that will receive a full workshop at OCTA this summer. The winner will be announced following the second night of the competition.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2017
???????Olathe Civic Theatre Association is pleased to announce the five finalists whose work will be showcased during the theatre's inaugural New Works Playwright Competition March 10 and 11. Audiences will see short teasers of scripts submitted by local playwrights earlier this season and will vote for the script that will receive a full workshop at OCTA this summer. The winner will be announced following the second night of the competition.
Five Finalists Advance in OCTA's New Works Playwright Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
???????Olathe Civic Theatre Association is pleased to announce the five finalists whose work will be showcased during the theatre's inaugural New Works Playwright Competition March 10 and 11. Audiences will see short teasers of scripts submitted by local playwrights earlier this season and will vote for the script that will receive a full workshop at OCTA this summer. The winner will be announced following the second night of the competition.
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
???????Olathe Civic Theatre Association is pleased to announce the five finalists whose work will be showcased during the theatre's inaugural New Works Playwright Competition March 10 and 11. Audiences will see short teasers of scripts submitted by local playwrights earlier this season and will vote for the script that will receive a full workshop at OCTA this summer. The winner will be announced following the second night of the competition.
Larraine Hansberry's Groundbreaking Stage Classic A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to KCRep
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with the American theatre classic, A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Assistant Artistic Director Chip Miller and Marissa Wolf, Director of New Works.
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with the American theatre classic, A Raisin in the Sun, written by Lorraine Hansberry and directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Assistant Artistic Director Chip Miller and Marissa Wolf, Director of New Works.
BWW Review: DISENCHANTED at Starlight Indoor Series
by Sara Brown - March 08, 2017
It's your favorite princesses like you've never seen them before; snarky and fed-up.
by Sara Brown - March 08, 2017
It's your favorite princesses like you've never seen them before; snarky and fed-up.
Lauren Braton to Scream for Ice Cream in MTH Theatre's Production of SHE LOVES ME
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce the cast of She Loves Me, its first book musical of the season. Artistic Director Sarah Crawford will direct a fifteen person ensemble led by Kansas City favorite Lauren Braton in the role of Amalia. The remainder of the cast includes Joshua Balm, Katie Bartow, Patrick Beasley, Elizabeth Birger, Beth Borders, Andy Garrison, Dalton Homolka, Evan Lovelace, Ethan Miller, Eric Morris, Brooke Myers, Fisher Stewart, Jackson Tomlin, and Kyra Weinberger.
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2017
The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce the cast of She Loves Me, its first book musical of the season. Artistic Director Sarah Crawford will direct a fifteen person ensemble led by Kansas City favorite Lauren Braton in the role of Amalia. The remainder of the cast includes Joshua Balm, Katie Bartow, Patrick Beasley, Elizabeth Birger, Beth Borders, Andy Garrison, Dalton Homolka, Evan Lovelace, Ethan Miller, Eric Morris, Brooke Myers, Fisher Stewart, Jackson Tomlin, and Kyra Weinberger.
FW: The Barn Players Rock & Romance With HIGH FIDELITY
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
The Barn Players are pleased to present the Kansas City community theater premiere of "High Fidelity," based on the acclaimed novel by Nick Hornby. With a rockin' score by by Tom Kitt, memorable lyrics by Amanda Green, and an ironic, comic book by David Lindsay-Abaire, this is a musical experience not to be missed. The Barn's production is directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert, with musical direction by Delano Mendoza.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
The Barn Players are pleased to present the Kansas City community theater premiere of "High Fidelity," based on the acclaimed novel by Nick Hornby. With a rockin' score by by Tom Kitt, memorable lyrics by Amanda Green, and an ironic, comic book by David Lindsay-Abaire, this is a musical experience not to be missed. The Barn's production is directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert, with musical direction by Delano Mendoza.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Continues 2016-2017 Season with CONSTELLATIONS
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with Constellations, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. When it comes to this multi-dimensional love story, just how much is written in the stars? Marianne and Roland's relationship unfolds across time and space in this spellbinding, heartbreaking look at life and love at the intersection of choice and destiny, written by Nick Payne.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with Constellations, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director Eric Rosen. When it comes to this multi-dimensional love story, just how much is written in the stars? Marianne and Roland's relationship unfolds across time and space in this spellbinding, heartbreaking look at life and love at the intersection of choice and destiny, written by Nick Payne.
The Barn Players to Mix Rock and Romance in HIGH FIDELITY
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
The Barn Players will present the Kansas City community theater premiere of High Fidelity, March 3-19, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
The Barn Players will present the Kansas City community theater premiere of High Fidelity, March 3-19, 2017.
World War I Museum And Memorial Announces Two New Exhibitions
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
The debut of a pair of special exhibitions - one focusing on the drawings of French school children during the Great War and another featuring the remarkable photographs of renowned photographer Michael St Maur Sheil - as well as the latest event in the Operation series focusing on vodka and the Russian revolution are among the March offerings from the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
The debut of a pair of special exhibitions - one focusing on the drawings of French school children during the Great War and another featuring the remarkable photographs of renowned photographer Michael St Maur Sheil - as well as the latest event in the Operation series focusing on vodka and the Russian revolution are among the March offerings from the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
Quaker City Night Hawks to Perform at the Granada Theater in Lawrence
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
Quaker City Night Hawks will perform at the Granada Theater on March 2.
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
Quaker City Night Hawks will perform at the Granada Theater on March 2.
BWW Review: GEM OF THE OCEAN at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Alan Portner - March 01, 2017
Part allegory, part realism, play transports audience to early 20th century.
by Alan Portner - March 01, 2017
Part allegory, part realism, play transports audience to early 20th century.
BWW Review: BOEING, BOEING at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - February 25, 2017
proves that a fun situation never gets old.
by Alan Portner - February 25, 2017
proves that a fun situation never gets old.
Einojuhani Rautavaara's FANTASIA Receive's Posthumous Premiere
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Last year, the classical music world mourned the loss of the great Finnish composer, Einojuhani Rautavaara, who passed away on July 27, 2016, in Helsinki at age 87. His rich legacy is further extended with the world premiere of one of his last works, the Fantasia for solo violin and orchestra, to be performed by Anne Akiko Meyers and the Kansas City Symphony, led by Michael Stern.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Last year, the classical music world mourned the loss of the great Finnish composer, Einojuhani Rautavaara, who passed away on July 27, 2016, in Helsinki at age 87. His rich legacy is further extended with the world premiere of one of his last works, the Fantasia for solo violin and orchestra, to be performed by Anne Akiko Meyers and the Kansas City Symphony, led by Michael Stern.
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre to Present August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present The American Century Cycle: Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson February 23-March 11.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present The American Century Cycle: Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson February 23-March 11.
FW: The Barn Players Rock & Romance With HIGH FIDELITY
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
The Barn Players are pleased to present the Kansas City community theater premiere of "High Fidelity," based on the acclaimed novel by Nick Hornby. With a rockin' score by by Tom Kitt, memorable lyrics by Amanda Green, and an ironic, comic book by David Lindsay-Abaire, this is a musical experience not to be missed. The Barn's production is directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert, with musical direction by Delano Mendoza.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017
The Barn Players are pleased to present the Kansas City community theater premiere of "High Fidelity," based on the acclaimed novel by Nick Hornby. With a rockin' score by by Tom Kitt, memorable lyrics by Amanda Green, and an ironic, comic book by David Lindsay-Abaire, this is a musical experience not to be missed. The Barn's production is directed by Tiffany Garrison-Schweigert, with musical direction by Delano Mendoza.
The Acting Co's X/JULIUS CAESAR Rep Headed to Spencer Theatre This February
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
UMKC Theatre and The Acting Company is pleased to present a new artistic and educational collaboration as part of its 2016-17 season and 44th national tour featuring two new gripping dramas in repertory -- the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's X: Or, Betty Shabazz vs. The Nation and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2017
UMKC Theatre and The Acting Company is pleased to present a new artistic and educational collaboration as part of its 2016-17 season and 44th national tour featuring two new gripping dramas in repertory -- the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's X: Or, Betty Shabazz vs. The Nation and William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Quaker City Night Hawks to Perform at the Granada Theater in Lawrence
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2017
Quaker City Night Hawks will perform at the Granada Theater on March 2.
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2017
Quaker City Night Hawks will perform at the Granada Theater on March 2.
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre to Present August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present The American Century Cycle: Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson February 23-March 11.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will present The American Century Cycle: Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson February 23-March 11.
Photo Flash: NEW MOVES at Kansas City Ballet
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
New Moves is a chance for audiences to see tomorrow's sought after choreographers today!
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
New Moves is a chance for audiences to see tomorrow's sought after choreographers today!
Local Playwright's POOR RELATIONS to Make KC Area Debut at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
A new year means new plays for Olathe Civic Theatre Association! Next up is a story about three adult siblings as they uncover new levels of their relationships, perhaps leading them towards an uncertain future. Poor Relations makes its debut in the Kansas City area and runs February 17 - March 5.
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
A new year means new plays for Olathe Civic Theatre Association! Next up is a story about three adult siblings as they uncover new levels of their relationships, perhaps leading them towards an uncertain future. Poor Relations makes its debut in the Kansas City area and runs February 17 - March 5.
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