The Velocity of Autumn, a new two-character play from Cleveland-based playwright Eric Coble, opens at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater under the direction of Artistic Director Molly Smith and by special arrangement with HOP Theatricals, LLC.
John P. Keller to Star in Orlando Shakespeare Theater's DRACULA: THE JOURNAL OF JONATHAN HARKER, Begin. 10/9
Broadway In Chicago, Emerald City Theatre and First Stage are thrilled to announce their partnership for the holiday classic, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER will play the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 East Chestnut) Nov. 14 - Dec. 29, 2013.
The powerful and emotional play 'My Name is Asher Lev,' onstage at Unicorn Theatre, has been extended an extra week and will now play through May 19, rather than ending May 12 as originally scheduled. 'With such positive response from the audience, and overwhelming ticket sales, we can't help but extend the run of the show', said Cynthia Levin, Unicorn Theatre Producing Artistic Director. Every weekend of the show so far has been sold out. Click below to watch Levin announce the extension!
It's The Coterie's favorite time of the year: World premiere readings from some of Kansas City's most talented teen playwrights will be showcased during the annual Young Playwrights Festival at 7:00 p.m., April 24 and 25, at The Coterie Theatre, on level 1 of the Crown Center Shops. Professional actors, directors and designers work to present a collection of six staged readings, plays and monologues from teen members of The Coterie's Young Playwrights Roundtable.
The Coterie presents Bud, Not Buddy, a jazz-era mystery set in the Midwest about the adventures of Bud, a young boy whose search for his father - who he is convinced is a prominent jazz musician - sets him off a humorous and heartwarming journey that leads him to a new understanding of 'family.' Directed by Scot Copeland, Bud, Not Buddy runs April 9 - May 24, 2013.
Excitement is building for Kansas City Rep's presentation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel, directed by Kyle Hatley, the theatre's associate artistic director. This is the musical theatre event that sparked delight in hearts of audience members and critics alike when it was first presented in 2011 by The Living Room (TLR), one of Kansas City's most imaginative small theatre companies. The Rep is now bringing TLR's beautifully re-envisioned Carouselto Spencer Theatre for a second production.
American Heartland Theatre will present the award-winning musical LIFE COULD BE A DREAM! Written by ROGER BEAN (The Marvelous Wonderettes), the show is directed by STEVEN EUBANK, with musical direction by ANTHONY EDWARDS, and features a cast of both Kansas City stars (LAUREN BRATON, SETH GOLAY and NOAH WHITMORE) and New York City talent (EDDIE EGAN and DAVID SPADORA).
Excitement is building for Kansas City Rep's presentation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel, directed by Kyle Hatley, the theatre's associate artistic director. This is the musical theatre event that sparked delight in hearts of audience members and critics alike when it was first presented in 2011 by The Living Room (TLR), one of Kansas City's most imaginative small theatre companies. The Rep is now bringing TLR's beautifully re-envisioned Carouselto Spencer Theatre for a second production.
American Heartland Theatre will present the award-winning musical LIFE COULD BE A DREAM! Written by ROGER BEAN (The Marvelous Wonderettes), the show is directed by STEVEN EUBANK, with musical direction by ANTHONY EDWARDS, and features a cast of both Kansas City stars (LAUREN BRATON, SETH GOLAY and NOAH WHITMORE) and New York City talent (EDDIE EGAN and DAVID SPADORA).
Crown Center has just announced its Spring 2013 events:
The Coterie Theatre blends horrifying with humorous in the theatre's acclaimed Tell-Tale Electric Poe based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe February 23 - March 10. The concept and adaptation of this two-person show is by Jeff Church.
The Coterie Theatre and UMKC are coming together to dramatize one of the most inspiring stories of human decency in history, Number the Stars, opening tonight, January 25, 2013. Number the Stars is from the Newbery Medal award-winning book written by Lois Lowry.
Raised in Kansas City, Kansas, educated at two Ivy League universities, and now a nationally known playwright, Christina Anderson returns to her hometown with a moving and mystical world premiere. Unicorn Theatre presents BlackTop Sky tonight, January 23 through February 10, 2013.
The Coterie Theatre presents NUMBER THE STARS, today, January 22 - February 21, 2013, from the Newbery Medal winning book By Lois Lowry and directed by Cynthia Levin.
Raised in Kansas City, Kansas, educated at two Ivy League universities, and now a nationally known playwright, Christina Anderson returns to her hometown with a moving and mystical world premiere. Unicorn Theatre presents BlackTop Sky January 23 through February 10, 2013.
The Coterie Theatre and UMKC are coming together to dramatize one of the most inspiring stories of human decency in history, Number the Stars, opening January 25, 2013. Number the Stars is from the Newbery Medal award-winning book written by Lois Lowry.
One of Kansas City's most acclaimed actors, Gary Neal Johnson, is set to star as the iconic Willy Loman in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's production of Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning Death of a Salesman. The Rep's artistic director Eric Rosen will direct the production, which runs January 18-February 10 at Spencer Theatre. Miller's classic play about a down-on-his-luck salesman searching for his American Dream remains one of the most profound dramas in the canon of American theatre.
The Coterie Theatre presents NUMBER THE STARS, January 22 - February 21, 2013, from the Newbery Medal winning book By Lois Lowry and directed by Cynthia Levin.
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Kansas City in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
