Melting Pot Theatre
Latest News on Melting Pot Theatre:
KCMPT to Present High School Monologue Competition in 2026 (Feb 16, 2026)
KC Melting Pot Theatre Will Host High School Monologue Competition in 2026 (Feb 16, 2026)
Review: RENT at White Theatre At The J (Feb 3, 2026)
KCMPT to Present High School Monologue Competition in 2026 (Feb 16, 2026)
KC Melting Pot Theatre Will Host High School Monologue Competition in 2026 (Feb 16, 2026)
Review: RENT at White Theatre At The J (Feb 3, 2026)
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KCMPT to Present High School Monologue Competition in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present its upcoming Next Narrative Monologue Competition Kansas City Regional Finals, an exciting opportunity for local student performers to showcase their talent, creativity, and voice on a professional stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present its upcoming Next Narrative Monologue Competition Kansas City Regional Finals, an exciting opportunity for local student performers to showcase their talent, creativity, and voice on a professional stage.
KC Melting Pot Theatre Will Host High School Monologue Competition in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present a High School Monologue Competition, aiming to spotlight emerging young artists. The event is set for February 2026, offering a platform for students to showcase their talents.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present a High School Monologue Competition, aiming to spotlight emerging young artists. The event is set for February 2026, offering a platform for students to showcase their talents.
Review: RENT at White Theatre At The J
by Alan Portner - Feb 3, 2026
A new production of Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Pulitzer Prize Winner RENT, itself a re-interpretation of Puccini’s “La Boheme,” arrives like a time capsule that refuses to stay shut as a first ever co-production of the White Theatre (inside the Jewish Community Center) and Kansas City’s venerable Melting Pot Theatre. Picture a time, not so long ago, when a diagnosis of HIV was a sentence of death.
by Alan Portner - Feb 3, 2026
A new production of Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Pulitzer Prize Winner RENT, itself a re-interpretation of Puccini’s “La Boheme,” arrives like a time capsule that refuses to stay shut as a first ever co-production of the White Theatre (inside the Jewish Community Center) and Kansas City’s venerable Melting Pot Theatre. Picture a time, not so long ago, when a diagnosis of HIV was a sentence of death.
The White Theatre At The J To Present RENT Through February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The White Theatre at The J is presenting RENT through February 22, 2026, as part of its 21st season. The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is co-produced with KC Melting Pot Theatre. Performances are taking place in Kansas City.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The White Theatre at The J is presenting RENT through February 22, 2026, as part of its 21st season. The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is co-produced with KC Melting Pot Theatre. Performances are taking place in Kansas City.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; SCHOOL OF ROCK Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Starlight Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; SCHOOL OF ROCK Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present Arthur Miller's American classic, Death of a Salesman. The American Dream crumbles under the weight of truth in this reimagined take on Arthur Miller's classic.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present Arthur Miller's American classic, Death of a Salesman. The American Dream crumbles under the weight of truth in this reimagined take on Arthur Miller's classic.
KC MELTING POT THEATRE Announces Leadership Transition
by Emmy Rice - Aug 3, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre (KCMPT), Kansas City’s premier Black theatre company, announces a significant leadership transition as Dr. Nicole Hodges Persley steps down as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024–2025 season.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 3, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre (KCMPT), Kansas City’s premier Black theatre company, announces a significant leadership transition as Dr. Nicole Hodges Persley steps down as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024–2025 season.
The White Theatre At The J Announces Lineup For 21st Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J officially announced the 2025-2026 season schedule, which features a wide variety of fare, including popular favorites and newer works that will engage the entire Kansas City community. All productions are all presented in the state-of-the-art Lewis & Shirley White Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J officially announced the 2025-2026 season schedule, which features a wide variety of fare, including popular favorites and newer works that will engage the entire Kansas City community. All productions are all presented in the state-of-the-art Lewis & Shirley White Theatre.
FAMILY SIDESHOW Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present the world premiere of Brysen Boyd's Family Sideshow, winner of the 2020 KCMPT Black Playwright Festival. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre will present the world premiere of Brysen Boyd's Family Sideshow, winner of the 2020 KCMPT Black Playwright Festival. Learn more about the show here!
FENCES Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre will honor the legendary August Wilson by presenting Fences as part of our 10th anniversary season. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
KC Melting Pot Theatre will honor the legendary August Wilson by presenting Fences as part of our 10th anniversary season. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Lewis Morrow's JAWBONE CRACK QUICK Comes to KC Melting Pot Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
KC Melting Pot Theatre will continue its 10th anniversary season with Lewis Morrow's Jawbone Crack Quick, under the direction of Ile Haggins. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
KC Melting Pot Theatre will continue its 10th anniversary season with Lewis Morrow's Jawbone Crack Quick, under the direction of Ile Haggins. Learn more about the show here!
KCAT to Bring TROUBLE IN MIND To KC For The First Time In 50 Years
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2024/2025 20th Anniversary Season with Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress. Over 65 years after it was written, Trouble in Mind finally made its Broadway debut in late-2021, and comes to the City Stage this August!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024
Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2024/2025 20th Anniversary Season with Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress. Over 65 years after it was written, Trouble in Mind finally made its Broadway debut in late-2021, and comes to the City Stage this August!
Milwaukee HS Student Wins 1st Place At Next Narrative Monologue Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024
A Milwaukee high school student has won first place at the Next Narrative Monologue Competition, showcasing their talent and dedication in the performing arts. Learn more about the competition!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024
A Milwaukee high school student has won first place at the Next Narrative Monologue Competition, showcasing their talent and dedication in the performing arts. Learn more about the competition!
MANAHATTA Extends at The Public Theater Through Late December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
Discover the extended run of MANAHATTA at The Public Theater, offering audiences the chance to immerse themselves in this enthralling production through late December. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to witness the magic of MANAHATTA.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
Discover the extended run of MANAHATTA at The Public Theater, offering audiences the chance to immerse themselves in this enthralling production through late December. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to witness the magic of MANAHATTA.
Theatre In The Park Goes Indoors With LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2023
Theatre in the Park presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' Oct. 6-22, a deviously delicious sci-fi musical with puppetry, song, and dance. Rated PG-13.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2023
Theatre in the Park presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' Oct. 6-22, a deviously delicious sci-fi musical with puppetry, song, and dance. Rated PG-13.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes to Theatre in the Park Indoor
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023
Theatre in the Park (TIP) comes INDOOR to present its premiere production of the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, “Little Shop Of Horrors” opening Friday, Oct. 6 in the Black Box Theatre at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023
Theatre in the Park (TIP) comes INDOOR to present its premiere production of the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, “Little Shop Of Horrors” opening Friday, Oct. 6 in the Black Box Theatre at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
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