Jessica Kent News

Review: World Premiere of ALL THESE WOMEN by Melanie MacQueen at Theatre 40

by Shari Barrett — October 7, 2025

Director MacQueen keeps the action moving along at a steady pace, a much-needed component of a 2.

ALL THESE WOMEN World Premiere to Open at Theatre 40 This Fall

by A.A. Cristi — July 23, 2025

Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills will present the world premiere of All These Women, a new historical drama written and directed by longtime company artist Melanie MacQueen.

THE CURIOUS SAVAGE To Open Group Rep's 2025 Season

by A.A. Cristi — January 15, 2025

The Group Rep will present THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, a gentle comedy written by John Patrick, directed by Doug Engalla and produced for The Group Rep by Aly York.

Photos: First Look at the Group Rep's MOTEL 66

by Stephi Wild — September 21, 2023

All new production photos have been released for The Group Rep's production of MOTEL 66, running Sept.

Photos: First Look at The Group Rep's ROOM SERVICE

by Blair Ingenthron — September 10, 2023

Check out photos from The Group Rep's production of Room Service, now running through October 15th at the Lonny Chapman Theatre!

Interview: Chris Winfield's Keeping His Tool Belt On for ROOM SERVICE

by Gil Kaan — August 29, 2023

Next up for The Group Rep, John Murray and Allen Boretz’ zany comedy Room Service opening September 8, 2023, at their Lonny Chapman Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Group Rep's HAROLD AND MAUDE

by Stephi Wild — February 15, 2023

The Group Rep continues their 50th Season with the stage adaptation of Colin Higgins’ cult-classic film HAROLD AND MAUDE, directed by Larry Eisenberg, produced by Lloyd Pedersen for the Group Rep.

HAROLD AND MAUDE Comes to the Lonny Chapman Theatre in February

by Stephi Wild — January 25, 2023

The Group Rep will present the stage adaptation of Colin Higgins’ cult-classic film HAROLD AND MAUDE, directed by Larry Eisenberg, produced by Lloyd Pedersen for the Group Rep.

Review: WHO'S HOLIDAY, A CHRISTMAS FAVORITE NOW PLAYING IN KANSAS CITY at Musical Theater Heritage

by Steve Wilson — December 13, 2022

If you want to see a hilarious Christmas show, then it’s to WHO’S HOLIDAY you should go.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW USHERS IN HALLOWEEN IN KANSAS CITY at The Black Box

by Steve Wilson — October 9, 2022

It’s astounding, time is fleeting, madness takes its toll.

Photos: Bobby Conte Brings ALONG THE WAY To Birdland

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 17, 2022

Birdland presented Bobby Conte in “Along the Way,” a solo concert celebrating his debut studio album.

Review: You Don't Want to Miss LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At the Warwick Theatre

by Steve Wilson — August 16, 2022

Nick Padgett, Producing Artistic Director of Padgett Productions presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, through August 21 at the Warwick Theatre in the Westport Entertainment District.

BWW Review: AMERICAN IDIOT Opens at the Black Box

by Steve Wilson — August 22, 2021

I saw an AMERICAN IDIOT in Kansas City, and I LIKED it.

Photo Coverage: Inside the 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at Feinstein's/54 Below

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — December 15, 2019

A New York City Twisted Holiday Tradition celebrated its Twelfth Year of putting the 'extra' in 'extravaganza!' Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks brought their insane celebration of all things red and green back to Feinstein's/54 Below.