Eurydice, the story of love lost, found, and lost again currently plays at the Living Room Theatre in Kansas City, MO. Written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Natalie Liccardello it is the retelling from Greek mythology of Eurydice, the wife of Orpheus and her travels into the Underworld following an early death. There she finds her father and faces a decision, whether to stay in Hade or leave with her husband Orpheus.
Astonishing best describes The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, which opened Friday January 23 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. David P. Saar directs a production that begins as just another children's story and quickly transforms into one of the most charming, enchanting, heartwarming, and sensitive tales told on a Kansas City stage. Everything about the show, lighting, sound, costumes, performances, etc. comes together in such grandeur that I personally believe it is one of the best productions presented on any stage in the metropolitan area.
Lasso of Truth, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, opened on Saturday night January 31 at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnny Wolfe directs this multimedia experience, which looks at the life of William Moulton Marston, the inventor of the lie detector and creator of the comic book hero Wonder Woman. The use of video and comic book style slides add additional humor to an already amusing and sensual production. Lasso of Truth is a co-production with the University of Missouri at Kansas City Theatre.
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, a drama adapted from the beloved young adult novel by Kate DiCamillo, author of the best-selling books 'Because of Winn-Dixie' and 'The Tale of Despereaux.' Directed by David P. Saar, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will be performed live on stage tonight, January 27-March 1, 2015.
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, a drama adapted from the beloved young adult novel by Kate DiCamillo, author of the best-selling books 'Because of Winn-Dixie' and 'The Tale of Despereaux.' Directed by David P. Saar, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will be performed live on stage January 27-March 1, 2015.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with An Iliad, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Director Jerry Genochio and starring the return of former Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Resident Director Kyle Hatley.
Funky Little Theater Company is proud to present the Regional Premiere of Laurie Brooks' new play, Afflicted: Daughters of Salem. This production will have performances tonight, January 22nd-February 7th, 2015 (Todays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm + Monday, February 2nd at 7pm is Industry Night). All tickets are $10 and can be purchased online (www.funkylittletheater.org) or at the door. Funky Little Theater Company accepts cash, check or most major credit cards. All performances will be at Funky Little Theater Company located at 2109 Templeton Gap Road, 80907. This production features performances by Michelle Pantle, Emma Colligan, Meghan Lastrella, Sarah Johnson, April Hamer and Lizzy Essiedu and is directed by Chris Medina.
Spinning Tree Theatre brings the Kansas City premiere of Black Pearl Sings! to the stage of the Just Off Broadway Theatre March 6. Written by Kansas City playwright Frank Higgins the production marks two firsts for Spinning Tree Theatre. Black Pearl Sings! represents their first production of a local playwright and the first time they have utilized a director outside of the Spinning Tree Theatre.
The Unicorn Theatre presents a Rolling World Premiere of Lasso of Truth at the theater located in Kansas City, Missouri. Johnny Wolfe directs the Lasso of Truth, written by Carson Kreitzer and co-produced with the University of Missouri at Kansas City Theatre. The show runs January 28 through February 15, with opening night on January 31.
Funky Little Theater Company is proud to present the Regional Premiere of Laurie Brooks' new play, Afflicted: Daughters of Salem. This production will have performances January 22nd-February 7th, 2015 (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm + Monday, February 2nd at 7pm is Industry Night). All tickets are $10 and can be purchased online (www.funkylittletheater.org) or at the door. Funky Little Theater Company accepts cash, check or most major credit cards. All performances will be at Funky Little Theater Company located at 2109 Templeton Gap Road, 80907. This production features performances by Michelle Pantle, Emma Colligan, Meghan Lastrella, Sarah Johnson, April Hamer and Lizzy Essiedu and is directed by Chris Medina.
Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebration with An Iliad, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Director Jerry Genochio and starring the return of former Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Resident Director Kyle Hatley.
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
The final Musical Monday of 2014 took to the stage of the Off Center Theatre on Monday November 24. Produced six times a year by Musical Theater Heritage Tim Scott hosts the cabaret style production. In response to sold out seasons since 2009, additional performances on Tuesday night are scheduled beginning in 2015.
The holiday season soars into Kansas City on the nose of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. The holiday treat opened on Friday November 7 at the Coterie Theatre in Crown Center. Jeff Church directs the musical based on the stop-motion animated television special, which starred the voice of Burl Ives. Timothy Splain provides arrangements and orchestrations with script adaptation by Robert Penola.
The world premiere of Columbus Day, a play by Forrest Attaway, closed on Sunday November 2 at the Living Room Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. Attaway stated the work began as a 60-minute production and over the last eight years, he developed into a full-length play. Bryan Moses directed the dark drama about poor choices, death, and misgiven trusts.
Rudolph and friends will visit Kansas City's Coterie Theatre tonight, November 4, 2014 - January 4, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and are available at 816.474.6552 or www.thecoterie.org.
Bad Jews is a new comedy about Daphna who reunites with her cousins on the day of their grandfather's funeral in the Upper West Side of New York City. When her cousin brings home his non-Jewish girlfriend, a hilarious brawl ensues over a family heirloom. Bad Jews is a thoughtful comedy that tackles love, death, betrayal, the definition of family, and the evolution of contemporary American Judaism. It's about what you choose to believe, when you're chosen.
Rudolph and friends will visit Kansas City's Coterie Theatre November 4, 2014 - January 4, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and are available at 816.474.6552 or www.thecoterie.org.
