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Scarlett Grace McCarthy's THE BETROTHED To Debut Off-Broadway at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

The new play The Betrothed has unveiled its full cast, creative team, and performance schedule. The play, written by Scarlett Grace McCarthy, directed by Sarah Connolly will premiere at WP Theater Off-Broadway.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Plans For 2018 Fearless Fête
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2018

Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Executive Director, Angela Lee Gieras, has announced plans for the organization's 2018 Gala, A Fearless Fete. This year's Fete, Live from Kansas City … It's Saturday Night, features performances by internationally-acclaimed comedy troupe, The Second City and resident comedian at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Seth Herzog. The annual fundraising event, hosted this year by Leo and Yvette Morton, takes place on Saturday, May 19 at 7 pm at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.

9th Annual 'Welcome to Boog City' Festival Kicks Off Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2015

The 9th Annual Welcome to Boog City Festival -- 5 Days of Poetry, Music, and Theater -- is headed to New York City!

Check Out the Full Schedule for the 9th Annual 'Welcome to Boog City' Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2015

The 9th Annual Welcome to Boog City Festival -- 5 Days of Poetry, Music, and Theater -- is headed to New York City!

KC Rep Receives $3 Million Pledge for Spencer Renovation
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 4, 2014

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) today announced a $3 million lead gift from the Hall Family Foundation in support of its 50th Anniversary Celebration project to renovate Spencer Theatre and lobby as well as a $2 million gift to UMKC Theatre for student scholarships. This gift is the largest in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's history.

Angela Lee Gieras Named New Executive Director of Kansas City Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 1, 2013

Scott Boswell, chairman of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Board of Directors, and Leo E. Morton, chancellor of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), are pleased to announce that Angela Lee Gieras has been appointed executive director of Kansas City Rep. The newly created position will provide additional leadership as the Rep prepares for its 50th anniversary in 2014 and will support the Rep as it continues to strengthen its position as a leading regional theatre. Gieras will begin her new position today, August 1.