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MET to Present Regional Premiere of Anna Zeigler's PHOTOGRAPH 51
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2016
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of Photograph 51 by Anna Zeigler.
Prairiefire to Host Nightly Menorah Lighting for Hanukkah
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2016
Just in time for Hanukkah, Prairiefire is installing a large menorah (Hannukiah) by the fire pit near Pinstripes to celebrate the Jewish holiday with Eight Bright Nights at Prairiefire.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Cast Spreads Cheer at Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
Last year, the youth cast of A Christmas Carol gathered supplies for Operation Breakthrough and then delivered them while caroling around the classrooms.  It was a wonderful event all around and both the kids and the cast loved it. 
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Cast Spreads Cheer at Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2016
Last year, the youth cast of A Christmas Carol gathered supplies for Operation Breakthrough and then delivered them while caroling around the classrooms.  It was a wonderful event all around and both the kids and the cast loved it. 
Stars Set for SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at KC Rep This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2016
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.
BWW Review: STOMP at Broadway Theater League
by Alan Portner - December 19, 2016
Twenty year old show demonstrates the percussion potential of ordinary household items.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, Ending This Weekend at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016
This Christmas, OCTA offered a wild take on the Christmas story with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Lana Jensen. This family comedy closes this Sunday, December 18. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Will Close This Weekend at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016
What a holiday season! This Christmas, OCTA offered a wild take on the Christmas story with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Lana Jensen. This family comedy closes this Sunday, December 18.
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Just Added to the OriginKC New Works Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-17 season with an exciting addition to the ORIGINKC NEW WORKS FESTIVAL in the spring of 2017.  Playwright Christopher Chen breathes new life into the classic tragedy by William Shakespeare as commissioned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Play On! program in which playwrights translate the bard into contemporary English. KC Rep and UMKC's department of theatre team up to support a developmental production of this new play. 
BWW Review: A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - December 13, 2016
Excellent performer do unusual musical selections proud
BWW Review: SANTALAND DIARIES at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - December 13, 2016
See how KC Rep has enhanced this holiday favorite.
Musical Theater Heritage Presents A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2016
Musical Theater Heritage (MTH THEATER) is presenting 13 performances of 'A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW' their annual holiday concert now in its 9th year, featuring spectacular vocal arrangements and Christmas stories designed to bring out the holiday spirit in everyone. 
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Music Hall
by Sara Brown - December 08, 2016
As a musical theatre nerd, but broke college student, I have heard the cast recording to The Book of Mormon and watched the Tony's performances many times, but have never seen the show in full. Nevertheless, I thought I was pretty prepared for what I was getting myself into when I went and saw it at Music Hall. I was wrong.
Local Organ Donor Reat Griffin Underwood to be Featured on Donate Life Rose Parade Float
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2016
Now in its 14th year, the Donate Life Rose Parade float is the centerpiece of a national effort of more than 50 organizations that have teamed up to reach a broad audience with the simple, life-giving message that organ, eye, and tissue donation saves and heals lives.
A CHRISTMAS STALKING Murder Mystery Dinner Set for Crowne Plaza Hotel
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2016
The Mystery Train is poised to kill off the Old Year and start investigating the mystery of New Year! 'A Christmas Stalking' hits the rails at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1301 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, Missouri on December 31st at 6:30 pm.
BWW Review: THE NUTCRACKER at Kansas City Ballet
by Alan Portner - December 07, 2016
Lavish settings and sumptuous music frame classic story
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Upcoming Monday Night Playwright Series
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2016
Forwarding Kansas City as a major national center for the development and production of new works, KC Rep's OriginKCNew Works program offers playwrights the financial, creative, and artistic resources required to develop vital, diverse, theatrical work.
Kansas City Actors Theatre Mounts Regional Premiere of MY OLD LADY
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue its Season Twelve on January 14th, 2017 with award-winning author Israel Horovitz's play My Old Lady, directed by Darren Sextro.
BWW Review: CHRISTMAS CAROL at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - December 05, 2016
Scrooge saves Crachit family and Christmas for 143rd straight year.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER to Delight OCTA Audiences this Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the world and Olathe Civic Theatre Association is bringing them straight to the stage! This Christmas, OCTA spices up traditional holiday theatre offerings with a wild take on the Christmas story with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to KC Rep for 36th Season
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2016-17 season with the beloved holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Barbara Fields and directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Director Jerry Genochio. Performances run now through December 24 at Spencer Theatre.
UMKC Theatre to Present 'DESIRE', Based on Stories by Tennessee Williams
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
UMKC Theatre continues its 2016-2017 season with Desire: An Evening of Plays Based on Six Stories by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Darren Sextro, Desire will preview Nov. 25 - Nov. 29, open Nov. 30 and run through Dec.10 at Studio 116, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, on the UMKC campus.
BWW Preview: SANTALAND DIARIES at KC Rep Copaken Stage
by Alan Portner - November 28, 2016
Santa's elf speaks out on elf kingdom
BWW Review: SISTER'S CHRISTMAS CATECHISM at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - November 28, 2016
Starlight Theatre continues its indoor season with the return of 'Sister' for a new Catechism lesson based about half on the Holy Nativity and half on CSI - The Holy Land. 'Sister' (played to the hilt by Mary Zentmyer) arrives back at Starlight after a successful run last year with her 'Late Night Catechism Class.'
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER to Delight OCTA Audiences this Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the world and Olathe Civic Theatre Association is bringing them straight to the stage! This Christmas, OCTA spices up traditional holiday theatre offerings with a wild take on the Christmas story with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

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