BWW Review: Musical Theater Heritage Brings OKLAHOMA! into the Modern Age
by Steve Wilson
- Jun 10, 2019
Musical Theatre Heritage not only brings OKLAHOMA! to the Kansas City stage, but also to 2019. The musical classic OKLAHOMA! opened on Saturday, June 8 at Crown Center and runs through June 30. The 1943 box-office smash was the first written by the team of Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the 1931 play by Lynn Riggs, GREEN GROWS THE LILACS, it is set out to tell the story of Laurey and her two suitors Curly and Jud in Oklahoma before it reached statehood.
MTH Adds Two Full-time Staff Members
by Stephi Wild
- May 3, 2019
The MTH Theater at Crown Center announced today they have added two key members to their full time staff. Melissa Ford joins MTH as Director of Development, and Mark Exline as Production Manager/Technical Coordinator.
Laura Osnes And Corey Cott Come To MTH
by BWW
News Desk
- Jan 16, 2019
Two of Broadway's biggest stars will debut new show at MTH Theater at Crown Center. Newsies, Gigi, and Bandstand star Corey Cott will returns to the MTH stage joined by his Bandstand co-star and Tony-nominated friend, Laura Osnes (Cinderella, Bonnie & Clyde, South Pacific).
BIG BANDS ARE BETTER Comes To MTH Theater at Crown Center
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 8, 2019
The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting and additional details about its first show of the 2019 season, BIG BANDS ARE BETTER. The original revue, highlighting the evolution of the Big Band Era, will be directed by Jessalyn Kincaid and feature music supervision and big band arrangements by Brad Cox.
Laura Osnes And Corey Cott Come To MTH
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 2, 2019
Two of Broadway's biggest stars will debut new show at MTH Theater at Crown Center. Newsies, Gigi, and Bandstand star Corey Cott will returns to the MTH stage joined by his Bandstand co-star and Tony-nominated friend, Laura Osnes (Cinderella, Bonnie & Clyde, South Pacific).
BWW Review: SHOW BOAT at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner
- Nov 3, 2018
Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II touched off an earthquake in Musical Theater with their 1927 musicalized version of Edna Ferber's 'Show Boat.' A new iteration of 'Show Boat' has shoved off from the dock inside the MTH Theater on the third level of Crown Center for what will be pleased audiences.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Rep
by Alan Henry
- Sep 17, 2018
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out video of the cast in action below!
KCRep Kicks Off Season with World Premiere Musical
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 7, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre launches its 2018/2019 season with the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, September 7 - 30, 2018. LAST DAYS is based on the book by author Steve Kluger, who also wrote the book and lyrics for this production. LAST DAYS OF SUMMER features music by Grammy winner Jason Howland, is directed and choreographed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's NEWSIES, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES), and is produced by special arrangement with Daryl Roth (Broadway's KINKY BOOTS and INDECENT, KCRep's BETWEEN THE LINES).
Broadway Star COREY COTT Brings solo show to MTH Theater at Crown Center
by Rebecca Russo
- Sep 1, 2018
MTH is excited to welcome Corey Cott for his solo show AN EVENING WITH COREY COTT; Monday, September 24 at 7pm. Most recently Corey originated the role of Donny Novitski and received critical acclaim for his performance in the Tony Award winning musical Bandstand. Previous roles include two years starring as Jack Kelly in Disney's Newsies, his Broadway debut, which was immediately followed by the Broadway revival of Gigi starring opposite Vanessa Hudgens. Corey's solo show includes songs and stories from his Broadway career as well as a few surprises!
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