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Songs, Scenes & Stories: 40 Years of OCTA opened on Friday night October 3 at the Olathe Civic Theatre Association in Olathe, Kan. Written and compiled by Shelly Stewart Banks, Rebekah Grieb, and Peter Leondedis the program celebrates the 40th birthday of the theatrical company.

Songs, Scenes, and Stories: 40 Years of OCTA, the Olathe Civic Theatre Association benefit celebrates a rich theater history. OCTA celebrates 40 years of live theater in Olathe for three performances running from October 3 through 5 at the theatre located at 500 E. Loula Street in Olathe, Kan.

Closer Than Ever opened Friday night at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. The play with lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and music by David Shire is the yearly musical fundraiser for the Barn Players. On Friday night, Danielle Gibbs with Premiere Designs sold jewelry in the lobby, with 25% of the proceeds going to the Barn Players, and will return for Sunday's performance.

For its 59th consecutive season the Barn Players, the city's largest, oldest and most renowned community theatre, will present a summer musical as a special fund-raising benefit for its season productions, Barn Junior and Barn Kids activities and for various operational needs. The Barn Players is a 501-3-c not-for-profit organization.

Company, the musical comedy about a single man turning 35, opened to a sold-out house Saturday February 8 at the White Theatre in Overland Park, Kan. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and from a book by George Furth, Director Barb Nichols assembled a talented cast of singers and dancers for the production. Music Director Martha Risser conducted a flawless performance by the accompanying orchestra.

Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, opened at the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center last night, February 8th. Check out a first look below!

Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, comes to the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center tonight, February 8th.

Stephen Sondheim's Company, nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and winning six, comes to the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center on February 8th.

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

Barn Players present RENT with MUSIC, LYRICS & BOOK by Jonathan Larson

'Assassins' is the odd story about 9 individuals who over time have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. The show explores the inner motives of each assassin.

'Assassins' is the odd story about 9 individuals who over time have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. The show explores the inner motives of each assassin.

'Assassins' is the odd story about 9 individuals who over time have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. The show explores the inner motives of each assassin. Eventually, each individual must confront the fact that committing the ultimate crime failed to assuage their personal problems.

'Assassins' is the odd story about 9 individuals who over time have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. The show explores the inner motives of each assassin.

'Assassins' is the odd story about 9 individuals who over time have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. The show explores the inner motives of each assassin. Eventually, each individual must confront the fact that committing the ultimate crime failed to assuage their personal problems.