DRUNKS Returns to the Kansas City Stage
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
An actress desperate for relevancy, an actor aching for an Oscar, and a screenwriter who just wants respect are sequestered in a hotel room until they agree on script changes for the film they're making. To complicate things, the actors have smuggled in huge amounts of booze and coke.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017
An actress desperate for relevancy, an actor aching for an Oscar, and a screenwriter who just wants respect are sequestered in a hotel room until they agree on script changes for the film they're making. To complicate things, the actors have smuggled in huge amounts of booze and coke.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Continues 2016-2017 Season with CONSTELLATIONS
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 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 - February 16, 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.
Five Finalists Advance in OCTA's New Works Playwright Competition
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 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 - February 16, 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.
Photo Flash: First Look at Olathe Civic Theatre Association's POOR RELATIONS
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
8409A 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. Audiences can thank local playwright Robert Flaherty Hart for penning this fresh drama and director Tina Morrison for bringing it to life.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2017
8409A 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. Audiences can thank local playwright Robert Flaherty Hart for penning this fresh drama and director Tina Morrison for bringing it to life.
BWW Review: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - February 13, 2017
Slimmed down production loses no impact and becomes even more intimate.
by Alan Portner - February 13, 2017
Slimmed down production loses no impact and becomes even more intimate.
The Barn Players to Mix Rock and Romance in HIGH FIDELITY
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
The Barn Players will present the Kansas City community theater premiere of High Fidelity, March 3-19, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
The Barn Players will present the Kansas City community theater premiere of High Fidelity, March 3-19, 2017.
RUTHLESS!, SUPERIOR DONUTS and More Set for Olathe Civic Theatre Association's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) announces its exciting 2017-2018 season of five diverse shows, which will kick off September 15, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) announces its exciting 2017-2018 season of five diverse shows, which will kick off September 15, 2017.
Local Playwright's POOR RELATIONS to Make KC Area Debut at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 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 10, 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.
STAGE TUBE: Highlights of UMKC Theatre/The Acting Company's X/JULIUS CAESAR
by Christina Mancuso - February 10, 2017
UMKC Theatre and The Acting Company presents 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 Christina Mancuso - February 10, 2017
UMKC Theatre and The Acting Company presents 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.
Vanessa Severo and KC Rep Receive Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
The William & Eva Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for theatre, have announced that Vanessa Severo in association with KC Rep is the recipient of a Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship for Exceptional Merit. Funded by the Fox Foundation and administered by TCG, the fellowship is one of only a few programs of its kind for actors in the country, and Severo is one of only six recipients inround eleven of fellowship activities.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
The William & Eva Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for theatre, have announced that Vanessa Severo in association with KC Rep is the recipient of a Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship for Exceptional Merit. Funded by the Fox Foundation and administered by TCG, the fellowship is one of only a few programs of its kind for actors in the country, and Severo is one of only six recipients inround eleven of fellowship activities.
Vanessa Severo and KC Rep Receive Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
The William & Eva Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for theatre, have announced that Vanessa Severo in association with KC Rep is the recipient of a Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship for Exceptional Merit. Funded by the Fox Foundation and administered by TCG, the fellowship is one of only a few programs of its kind for actors in the country, and Severo is one of only six recipients in round eleven of fellowship activities.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
The William & Eva Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national service organization for theatre, have announced that Vanessa Severo in association with KC Rep is the recipient of a Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship for Exceptional Merit. Funded by the Fox Foundation and administered by TCG, the fellowship is one of only a few programs of its kind for actors in the country, and Severo is one of only six recipients in round eleven of fellowship activities.
KC Rep Rounds Out OriginKC with HOLY LAUGHTER and ON SHOULDERS NOW
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
Forwarding Kansas City as a major national center for the development and production of new works, KC Rep's OriginKC: New Works Program offers playwrights the financial, creative, and artistic resources required to develop vital, diverse, theatrical work.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
Forwarding Kansas City as a major national center for the development and production of new works, KC Rep's OriginKC: New Works Program offers playwrights the financial, creative, and artistic resources required to develop vital, diverse, theatrical work.
BWW Review: FIRST DATE at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - February 07, 2017
Laugh at the way blind dates always go
by Alan Portner - February 07, 2017
Laugh at the way blind dates always go
Lyric Opera of Kansas City 2016-2017 Season Continues with Kansas City Premiere of DEAD MAN WALKING
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
Lyric Opera of Kansas City continues its 59th season with the powerful modern classic, Dead Man Walking, music by Jake Heggie and libretto by Terrence McNally, and based on the novel by Sister Helen Prejean, with performances March 4, 8, 10 and 12 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The production will be sung in English with English titles.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2017
Lyric Opera of Kansas City continues its 59th season with the powerful modern classic, Dead Man Walking, music by Jake Heggie and libretto by Terrence McNally, and based on the novel by Sister Helen Prejean, with performances March 4, 8, 10 and 12 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The production will be sung in English with English titles.
BWW Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - February 06, 2017
recollects the early section of an unbelievable catalog of work.
by Alan Portner - February 06, 2017
recollects the early section of an unbelievable catalog of work.
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents Free Staged Reading of THE BEARD OF AVONS
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre, in collaboration with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, is presenting a free staged reading of The Beard of Avon on Sunday, February 26th at 2:00 pm at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre, in collaboration with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, is presenting a free staged reading of The Beard of Avon on Sunday, February 26th at 2:00 pm at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station.
Stars Set for SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at KC Rep This Winter
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the cast of this mid-season addition to its 2016/2017 season. Artistic Director Eric Rosen will direct a starry cast in the acclaimed musical revue Side by Side by Sondheim featuring actors Jenny Ashman, Shanna Jones, Orville Mendoza and Oliver Thornton.
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced the cast of this mid-season addition to its 2016/2017 season. Artistic Director Eric Rosen will direct a starry cast in the acclaimed musical revue Side by Side by Sondheim featuring actors Jenny Ashman, Shanna Jones, Orville Mendoza and Oliver Thornton.
LaMaMa ETC Extends the Run of Hit Show DAVID'S FRIEND
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Rave reviews and audience popularity have resulted in an extension for the hit show DAVID'S FRIEND at The Club at La MaMa. Three additional performances, starring veteran downtown performer Nora Burns, will take place through February 12.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Rave reviews and audience popularity have resulted in an extension for the hit show DAVID'S FRIEND at The Club at La MaMa. Three additional performances, starring veteran downtown performer Nora Burns, will take place through February 12.
Starlight Theatre to Live Stream Opening Number of FIRST DATE
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Starlight Indoors will share the love (and laughter) of the musical comedy First Date by streaming the opening number live on Facebook. The Facebook Live event will stream on the theatre's page (facebook.com/kcstarlight) at 8 p.m. CST on Friday, February 3.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Starlight Indoors will share the love (and laughter) of the musical comedy First Date by streaming the opening number live on Facebook. The Facebook Live event will stream on the theatre's page (facebook.com/kcstarlight) at 8 p.m. CST on Friday, February 3.
KCAT and HASF Partner for Staged Reading of THE BEARD OF AVON
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) and the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival (HASF) are partnering to present a free script-in-hand staged reading of Amy Freed's The Beard of Avon on Sunday, February 26th at 2:00 pm at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station.
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2017
Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) and the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival (HASF) are partnering to present a free script-in-hand staged reading of Amy Freed's The Beard of Avon on Sunday, February 26th at 2:00 pm at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station.
BWW Review: HOW TO USE A KNIFE at Unicorn Theater
by Alan Portner - February 02, 2017
offers a revealing look into two troubled individuals.
by Alan Portner - February 02, 2017
offers a revealing look into two troubled individuals.
The Barn Players Celebrate Volunteers at 2016 Barney Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
A packed house enjoyed Kansas City's Barn Players community theater annual Barney Awards celebration Saturday evening, January 28th, 2017 at their current Mission, KS location.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
A packed house enjoyed Kansas City's Barn Players community theater annual Barney Awards celebration Saturday evening, January 28th, 2017 at their current Mission, KS location.
Kansas City Symphony Announces 2017-2018 Star Studded Season
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
From iconic stars to timeless music, there's never been a better time to be a subscriber to the Kansas City Symphony 2017-18 season.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017
From iconic stars to timeless music, there's never been a better time to be a subscriber to the Kansas City Symphony 2017-18 season.
The MTH Theater at Crown Center Expands SILENT MOVIE SESSIONS
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017
After a successful pilot in 2016, The MTH Theater at Crown Center has scheduled four installments of SILENT MOVIE SESSIONS for 2107. Each of the sessions will feature a silent film completely underscored by original and improvisational jazz, performed live.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2017
After a successful pilot in 2016, The MTH Theater at Crown Center has scheduled four installments of SILENT MOVIE SESSIONS for 2107. Each of the sessions will feature a silent film completely underscored by original and improvisational jazz, performed live.
Final Weekend to See MY OLD LADY at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
In 'My Old Lady,' Mathias, a down-on-his luck author, inherits a fabulous but crumbling Parisian apartment from his estranged father, and thinks that his luck has finally changed... until he learns that the apartment comes with a feisty 92-year-old tenant and her obstinate daughter! Not only is this a Kansas City premiere, but it is the first time an Israel Horovitz play has been professionally produced in here in nearly 25 years.
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2017
In 'My Old Lady,' Mathias, a down-on-his luck author, inherits a fabulous but crumbling Parisian apartment from his estranged father, and thinks that his luck has finally changed... until he learns that the apartment comes with a feisty 92-year-old tenant and her obstinate daughter! Not only is this a Kansas City premiere, but it is the first time an Israel Horovitz play has been professionally produced in here in nearly 25 years.
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