BWW Review: EVITA at Kansas City
by Alan Portner - September 19, 2016
Mariand Torres and Mauricio Martinez soar in Lloyd Webber's Evita
by Alan Portner - September 19, 2016
Mariand Torres and Mauricio Martinez soar in Lloyd Webber's Evita
KC Ballet Welcomes New Community Engagement and Education Manager
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the appointment of April Berry as the new Community Engagement and Education Manager.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the appointment of April Berry as the new Community Engagement and Education Manager.
Musical Theater Heritage to Stage Original Show SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
This year's second original show from Musical Theater Heritage will be 'SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR,' October 6 - 16, sponsored by the NATIONAL WORLD WAR l MUSEUM & MEMORIAL and with funding provided WILLIAM T. KEMPER, II CHARITABLE TRUST.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
This year's second original show from Musical Theater Heritage will be 'SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR,' October 6 - 16, sponsored by the NATIONAL WORLD WAR l MUSEUM & MEMORIAL and with funding provided WILLIAM T. KEMPER, II CHARITABLE TRUST.
Barn Players to Stage KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN This Fall in Mission
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Coming next to Kansas City's Barn Players is the remarkable and dazzling musical 'KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN', opening Today evening September 16th and playing through Sunday matinee October 2nd at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway, in Mission.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Coming next to Kansas City's Barn Players is the remarkable and dazzling musical 'KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN', opening Today evening September 16th and playing through Sunday matinee October 2nd at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway, in Mission.
Kansas City's Barn Players to Present KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Coming to Kansas City's Barn Players is the remarkable and dazzling musical production 'KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN', opening Today evening, September 16 through Sunday matinee October 2 Mission.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
Coming to Kansas City's Barn Players is the remarkable and dazzling musical production 'KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN', opening Today evening, September 16 through Sunday matinee October 2 Mission.
Kansas City Ballet 2016-17 Season Kicks Off with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016
The 59th season will open with the full- length, light hearted Shakespearian frolic, A Midsummer Night's Dream, choreographed by Bruce Wells with music by Felix Mendelssohn. The production will be accompanied by Kansas City Symphony conducted by Kansas City Ballet Music Director Ramona Pansegrau and runs Oct. 7 through 16 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. This production also will feature the women of the Kansas City Chorale as well as 35 students from Kansas City Ballet School.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016
The 59th season will open with the full- length, light hearted Shakespearian frolic, A Midsummer Night's Dream, choreographed by Bruce Wells with music by Felix Mendelssohn. The production will be accompanied by Kansas City Symphony conducted by Kansas City Ballet Music Director Ramona Pansegrau and runs Oct. 7 through 16 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. This production also will feature the women of the Kansas City Chorale as well as 35 students from Kansas City Ballet School.
BWW Review: THE RAT PACK IS BACK at Starlight Theatre
by Alan Portner - September 14, 2016
Pleasant evening recalls Vegas glory days
by Alan Portner - September 14, 2016
Pleasant evening recalls Vegas glory days
TV: Watch Highlights of KC Rep's EVITA, Starring Mariand Torres and Mauricio Martinez
by Christina Mancuso - September 14, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre welcomes celebrated Latin American film, television, and music star Mauricio Martinez in the iconic role of Che in the musical Evita, directed by KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen and starring Mariand Torres, playing the role of Eva Peron, who will be making her Broadway debut in the production of In Transit this fall.
by Christina Mancuso - September 14, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre welcomes celebrated Latin American film, television, and music star Mauricio Martinez in the iconic role of Che in the musical Evita, directed by KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen and starring Mariand Torres, playing the role of Eva Peron, who will be making her Broadway debut in the production of In Transit this fall.
Photo Flash: First Look at KC Rep's EVITA, Starring Mariand Torres and Mauricio Martinez
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre welcomes celebrated Latin American film, television, and music star Mauricio Martinez in the iconic role of Che in the musical Evita, directed by KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen and starring Mariand Torres, playing the role of Eva Peron, who will be making her Broadway debut in the production of In Transit this fall. Evita runs through Oct. 2, at KC Rep's mainstage Spencer Theatre, located on the UMKC campus. Opening Night is this Friday, September 16, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre welcomes celebrated Latin American film, television, and music star Mauricio Martinez in the iconic role of Che in the musical Evita, directed by KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen and starring Mariand Torres, playing the role of Eva Peron, who will be making her Broadway debut in the production of In Transit this fall. Evita runs through Oct. 2, at KC Rep's mainstage Spencer Theatre, located on the UMKC campus. Opening Night is this Friday, September 16, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
O BEAUTIFUL, AN OCTOROON and More Set for UMKC Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
Known for high-quality productions and successful collaboration with Kansas City and nationwide theatre companies, UMKC Theatre announces its 2016-17 season.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2016
Known for high-quality productions and successful collaboration with Kansas City and nationwide theatre companies, UMKC Theatre announces its 2016-17 season.
BWW Review: STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Sara Brown - September 12, 2016
Cinnamon Schultz embodies the role of Blanche DuBois in Kansas City Actors Theater's hauntingly beautiful production of 'Streetcar Named Desire.'
by Sara Brown - September 12, 2016
Cinnamon Schultz embodies the role of Blanche DuBois in Kansas City Actors Theater's hauntingly beautiful production of 'Streetcar Named Desire.'
5K and Meal-Packing Effort Launches in Kansas City, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
The community is racing to eliminate hunger. Harvesters and the United Methodist Churches of the Heartland District are hosting the third annual De-Feet Hunger 5K and meal-packing effort on September 10. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, located at 5540 Wayne Ave. in Kansas City. Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2016
The community is racing to eliminate hunger. Harvesters and the United Methodist Churches of the Heartland District are hosting the third annual De-Feet Hunger 5K and meal-packing effort on September 10. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at St. James United Methodist Church, located at 5540 Wayne Ave. in Kansas City. Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome.
Broadway-Bound Mariand Torres Leads Kansas City Rep's EVITA, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
Evita begins tonight, Sept. 9, and runs through Oct. 2, at KC Rep's mainstage Spencer Theatre, located on the UMKC campus.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
Evita begins tonight, Sept. 9, and runs through Oct. 2, at KC Rep's mainstage Spencer Theatre, located on the UMKC campus.
KC Ballet Welcomes New Company Members, Artistic Staff Addition
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the appointment of six new members, Kelsey Hellebuyck, Emily Mistretta, Gustavo Ribeiro, Amaya Rodriguez, James Rogers, Kevin Wilson, and three new apprentices, Ivan Braatz, Sarah Joan Smith, and Katherine Sawicki to the Kansas City Ballet Company.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney today announced the appointment of six new members, Kelsey Hellebuyck, Emily Mistretta, Gustavo Ribeiro, Amaya Rodriguez, James Rogers, Kevin Wilson, and three new apprentices, Ivan Braatz, Sarah Joan Smith, and Katherine Sawicki to the Kansas City Ballet Company.
Unicorn Theatre Presents HAND TO GOD
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2016
In Robert Askins' Hand to God, when sock puppet, Tyrone, takes on a wickedly funny and shockingly dangerous personality all his own, the introverted teenager, Jason, who created him finds his world turned inside out. Crude, lewd Tyrone has a knack for telling the truth Jason never could and his small Texas town and Christian puppet club will never be the same in this riotous Broadway hit comedy... Warning: Graphic puppet sex and devilish behavior (so leave the kids at home).
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2016
In Robert Askins' Hand to God, when sock puppet, Tyrone, takes on a wickedly funny and shockingly dangerous personality all his own, the introverted teenager, Jason, who created him finds his world turned inside out. Crude, lewd Tyrone has a knack for telling the truth Jason never could and his small Texas town and Christian puppet club will never be the same in this riotous Broadway hit comedy... Warning: Graphic puppet sex and devilish behavior (so leave the kids at home).
Quaker City Night Hawks Are Live in Kansas City 9/7
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Sam Anderson and David Matsler on vocals and guitars, Pat Adams on bass, Aaron Haynes on drums — are a Southern band, to be sure. But it's not the South we've come to expect from Rock and Roll. Equally influenced by ZZ Top and science fiction, the Dallas Observer's Best Band of 2015 writes of landscapes both familiar and foreign.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Sam Anderson and David Matsler on vocals and guitars, Pat Adams on bass, Aaron Haynes on drums — are a Southern band, to be sure. But it's not the South we've come to expect from Rock and Roll. Equally influenced by ZZ Top and science fiction, the Dallas Observer's Best Band of 2015 writes of landscapes both familiar and foreign.
Mauricio Martinez Joins Kansas City Repertory Theatre's EVITA; Jenny Ashman to Step in for Broadway-Bound Mariand Torres
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced that celebrated Latin American film, television, and music star Mauricio will play the iconic role of Che in the musical Evita, directed by KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen.
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2016
Kansas City Repertory Theatre has announced that celebrated Latin American film, television, and music star Mauricio will play the iconic role of Che in the musical Evita, directed by KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen.
Kansas City Ballet Guild Announces Ballet Bash, 2016 Pirouette Award Winner
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2016
The Kansas City Ballet Guild has announced Lisa Merrill Hickok as the honored recipient of the 2016 Pirouette Award.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2016
The Kansas City Ballet Guild has announced Lisa Merrill Hickok as the honored recipient of the 2016 Pirouette Award.
Vintage Trouble to Play the Sprint Center in Kansas City
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Vintage Trouble will be in Kansas City on August 30th, performing with the Dixie Chicks at the Sprint Center.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Vintage Trouble will be in Kansas City on August 30th, performing with the Dixie Chicks at the Sprint Center.
Kansas City Ballet to Present 6th Annual KC DANCE DAY
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2016
Kansas City Ballet will present the 6th Annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity today, Aug. 27th from 9:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2016
Kansas City Ballet will present the 6th Annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity today, Aug. 27th from 9:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Kansas City's A MURDER FORETOLD on Hiatus
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2016
The Mystery Train is taking a short hiatus this fall. Due to the unexpected passing of Rick Cowan, beloved spouse of Creator and Artistic Director Wendy Thompson, the fall production, "A Murder Foretold," has been cancelled.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2016
The Mystery Train is taking a short hiatus this fall. Due to the unexpected passing of Rick Cowan, beloved spouse of Creator and Artistic Director Wendy Thompson, the fall production, "A Murder Foretold," has been cancelled.
BECOMING DR. RUTH Opens Season at White Theatre of Jewish Community Center
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2016
Everyone knows her as the petite fireball sex therapist who speaks her mind on television and radio shows. But who is Dr. Ruth Westheimer and what made her who she is today?
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2016
Everyone knows her as the petite fireball sex therapist who speaks her mind on television and radio shows. But who is Dr. Ruth Westheimer and what made her who she is today?
Barn Players to Stage KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN This Fall in Mission
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2016
Coming next to Kansas City's Barn Players is the remarkable and dazzling musical 'KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN', opening Friday evening September 16th and playing through Sunday matinee October 2nd at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway, in Mission.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2016
Coming next to Kansas City's Barn Players is the remarkable and dazzling musical 'KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN', opening Friday evening September 16th and playing through Sunday matinee October 2nd at The Barn Players, 6219 Martway, in Mission.
Kansas City Ballet to Present 6th Annual KC DANCE DAY
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2016
Kansas City Ballet will present the 6th Annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity on Saturday, Aug. 27th from 9:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2016
Kansas City Ballet will present the 6th Annual KC Dance Day at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity on Saturday, Aug. 27th from 9:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
BWW Review: I'M NOT RAPPAPORT at City Stage in Union Station
by Alan Portner - August 17, 2016
Nat and Midge shine on their park bench
by Alan Portner - August 17, 2016
Nat and Midge shine on their park bench
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