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The Coterie's 2017 Young Playwrights' Festival features Talented Local Teen Writers

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.
Spinning Tree Theatre to Stage ASSASSINS This Spring

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.
NOISES OFF to Offer Onstage Laughs and Backstage Shenanigans

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.
Unicorn Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season

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.
OCTA Opens Comedy-Drama, VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

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.
MUMMIES OF THE WORLD: THE EXHIBITION to Open at Union Station

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.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Regional Editors, Production and Student Bloggers in Kansas City

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!
BWW Preview: 42ND STREET at Broadway Theater League

BWW Preview: 42ND STREET at Broadway Theater League

by Alan Portner — April 17, 2017
Just plain fun - and a Lullaby from Broadway
Make a Ripple, Change the World with SEVENDAYS 2017

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.
Lawrence Opera Theatre presents Metropolitan Opera Tenor HUGO VERA

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.
Kansas City Actors Theatre to Present Regional Premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES

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.
SevenDays Announces Youth Winners of Act of Kindness Writing Competitions

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.
The Barn Players' SHE LOVES ME Ignites Sparks Between Lonely Hearts

The Barn Players' SHE LOVES ME Ignites Sparks Between Lonely Hearts

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 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

SevenDays 2017 Hosts its Inaugural First Fridays Event

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 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.
Broadway's Megan Hilty Headlines KC SuperStar 2017; 24 Semi-Finalists Chosen for High

Broadway's Megan Hilty Headlines KC SuperStar 2017; 24 Semi-Finalists Chosen for High School Singing Competition

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 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

SWEENEY TODD Slashes Into KC Rep's 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 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.
The Harriman-Jewell Series Presents Free Discovery Concert with Tomer Gewirtzman

The Harriman-Jewell Series Presents Free Discovery Concert with Tomer Gewirtzman

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2017
Israeli pianist Tomer Gewirtzman's program will include Passacaglia in B minor from Couperin's Pieces de Clavecin, Liszt's Sonata for Piano in B minor, Haydn's Sonata No.
More than 300 Area Pre-K Students to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of ONE WORLD, ONE

More than 300 Area Pre-K Students to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of ONE WORLD, ONE SKY

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2017
Pre-K students from Guadalupe Centers, Winterset Montessori and Operation Breakthrough will have an opportunity to explore the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure where they can experience the future by learning about jobs and careers, interact with a learning kiosk and more.
BWW Review: TENNESSEE PLAYBOY at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre

BWW Review: TENNESSEE PLAYBOY at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre

by Alan Portner — April 3, 2017
Tale of Irish revolution turned to pretty funny cornpone comedy
BWW Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Kansas City Repertory Theatre

BWW Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Kansas City Repertory Theatre

by Alan Portner — April 3, 2017
tells the story of an ordinary family struggling to live an ordinary life during difficult times
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at MTKC Pro

BWW Review: AVENUE Q at MTKC Pro

by Alan Portner — April 3, 2017
ribald memories of another puppet driven show that may have taught lessons on PBS
BWW Review: Kansas City Ballet's SLEEPING BEAUTY at Kauffman Center

BWW Review: Kansas City Ballet's SLEEPING BEAUTY at Kauffman Center

by Sara Brown — April 3, 2017
Sleeping Beauty is playing through April 9th with a different, but just as talented cast, April 1st, 7th, and 9th.
Megan Hilty to Host KC SuperStar 2017 Finals; Auditions Continue This Weekend!

Megan Hilty to Host KC SuperStar 2017 Finals; Auditions Continue This Weekend!

by BWW News Desk — March 31, 2017
Auditions for KC SuperStar 2017, Kansas City's high school singing competition ala 'American Idol/The Voice,' have been set for Wednesday, March 30, 4-8:30 p.
BWW Review: FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at Black Repertory Theatre Of Kansas City

BWW Review: FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE at Black Repertory Theatre Of Kansas City

by Alan Portner — March 31, 2017
celebrates genius of songwriter and performer Louis Jordan
Lyric Opera of Kansas City 2016-17 Season Concludes with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Lyric Opera of Kansas City 2016-17 Season Concludes with THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2017
Lyric Opera of Kansas City concludes its 59th season with Gilbert & Sullivan's delightful comic operetta The Pirates of Penzance  April 22, 26, 28, 29, and 30 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

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