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KC Rep Presents THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2017


Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with the 2015 Tony Award-Winning play THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus. The play, adapted by Simon Stephens, is based on the bestselling novel by Mark Haddon. CURIOUS INCIDENT will be directed by Marissa Wolf, KCRep's Director of New Works and Artistic Associate.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - Nov 28, 2017


Faithful to the original text, what is 175 years old is new again

BWW Review: FENCES at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - Oct 22, 2017


AC Smith is memorable as Troy Maxson

Kansas City Repertory's FENCES, Featuring Chester Gregory, Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017


Fresh off an eight-month run starring as Berry Gordy in Motown: The Musical, Gary, Indiana native Chester Gregory appears in Kansas City Repertory production of August Wilson's FENCES.

BWW Interview: Ron 'OJ' Parson And AC Smith of FENCES at Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Alan Portner - Oct 10, 2017


Next up at Kansas City Repertory Theatre is a new production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning 1983 play 'Fences' at the KC Rep Copaken Theatre in downtown Kansas City with an exceptional cast. Directing 'Fences' is Ron OJ Parson Director/Resident Artist at Court Theatre of Chicago. AC Smith plays Troy Maxxson supported by Alfred Wilson as Troy's best friend and co-worker, Jim Bono.

Broadway's Chester Gregory Joins the Cast of Kansas City Repertory's FENCES
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017


Fresh off an 8-month run starring as Berry Gordy in Motown: The Musical, Gary, Indiana native Chester Gregory has been added to the cast of the Kansas City Repertory production of August Wilson's FENCES.

FENCES Hits the Copaken Stage This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017


Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2017/18 season with August Wilson's beloved play, FENCES, the winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play that same year.

Kansas City Actors Theatre to Stage Free Reading of UNDER MILK WOOD
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017


Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) continues their Season 12 staged reading series with a free script-in-hand staged reading of Dylan Thomas's comic 'play for voices,' Under Milk Wood on Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00 pm at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station.

O BEAUTIFUL, AN OCTOROON and More Set for UMKC Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2016


Known for high-quality productions and successful collaboration with Kansas City and nationwide theatre companies, UMKC Theatre announces its 2016-17 season.

O BEAUTIFUL, AN OCTOROON and More Set for UMKC Theatre's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016


Known for high-quality productions and successful collaboration with Kansas City and nationwide theatre companies, UMKC Theatre announces its 2016-17 season.

Spinning Tree Theatre presents AMADEUS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2016


The power struggle between two musical geniuses in 18th century Vienna is at the center of Peter Shaffer's play "Amadeus" that will be presented by Spinning Tree Theatre, April 28 through May 15 at the Arts Asylum, 1000 E. 9th St., Kansas City, Missouri.

Spinning Tree Theatre presents AMADEUS This Spring
by Louisa Brady - Apr 9, 2016


The power struggle between two musical geniuses in 18th century Vienna is at the center of Peter Shaffer's play "Amadeus" that will be presented by Spinning Tree Theatre, April 28 through May 15 at the Arts Asylum, 1000 E. 9th St., Kansas City, Missouri.

BWW Review: THE ISLAND at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner - Mar 17, 2016


'The Island' brings home the tragedy that was aparttieid.

Photo Flash: First Look at Kansas City Actors Theatre's THE ISLAND
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 9, 2016


Kansas City Actors Theatre closes Season 11 with THE ISLAND, directed by Walter Coppage and featuring Damron Russel Armstrong and Teddy Trice.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Closes Season 11 with THE ISLAND, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2016


Kansas City Actors Theatre closes Season 11 with THE ISLAND, directed by Walter Coppage and featuring Damron Russel Armstrong and Teddy Trice.

Kansas City Actors Theatre to Close Season 11 with THE ISLAND
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2016


Kansas City Actors Theatre closes Season 11 with THE ISLAND, directed by Walter Coppage and featuring Damron Russel Armstrong and Teddy Trice.

Spinning Tree Theatre to Stage KC Professional Premiere of '13'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2016


The musical '13' is a delightful story that everyone can relate to having lived through those awkward teen years. Spinning Tree Theatre presents the Kansas City professional premiere of '13' with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn.

BWW Review: HOW TO STEAL A PICASSO at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - Feb 4, 2016


Playwright calls his work farcical reality

BWW Preview: HOW TO STEAL A PICASSO at Unicorn Theatre
by Alan Portner - Jan 29, 2016


World Premier of How to Steal a Picasso opens at Unicorn Theatre

KC Rep's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins 11/20
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015


Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with the beloved holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Barbara Fields and directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Producing Director Jerry Genochio. Performances run November 20 through December 24 at the NEWLY RENOVATED Spencer Theatre. Kansas City's favorite holiday tradition is back for its 35th season, and the magnificent new Spencer Theatre promises an experience that's more magical than ever. Come share the joy of the holiday season, as our theatre transforms into a page right out of the classic tale by Charles Dickens. Richly textured sets, ornate costumes and spectacular special effects will transport the entire family into the tale of the grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge, who requires the intervention of a few ghostly guides to find the true meaning of Christmas - and life itself. Opening night is Saturday, November 28th at 8:00 pm. Past production high resolution photos can be found here .

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