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Photo Flash: First Look At HELLO, DOLLY! At Starlight!by A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(9/24/2019) - Tickets for the National Tour of Hello, Dolly! starring Carolee Carmello are on sale now. Tickets are available at the Starlight Theatre box office (4700 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO, 64132), by visiting kcstarlight.com, or by calling 816-363-STAR (7827). Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 816-997-1137.
Photo Flash: OCTA Opens 2019-2020 Season With BRIGHT STARby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(8/30/2019) - OCTA begins their 2019-2020 with the musical Bright Star, directed by Julie Ewing with musical direction by Ashley Jones. Featuring a Grammy-nominated score by Steve Martin an Edie Brickell, Bright Star runs August 30th through September 15th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm.
Photo Flash: Barn Players Present MAMMA MIA!by A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(8/21/2019) - For 2-weeks only, the international hit musical sensation MAMMA MIA! comes to the Barn Players stage, August 22nd through September 1st, 2019 at downtown Kansas City's Arts Asylum, 1000 East 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106. So who is bride-to-be Sophie's Dad? Even Donna, her rockin' Mamma can't be sure who it is. Brace yourself for one riotous trip down the aisle when they all reunite for Sophie's Greek island wedding!
Photo Flash: IN THE HEIGHTS Turns Up The Heat At Crown Centerby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(8/8/2019) - MTH Theater at Crown Center presents In The Heights, by Lin-Manual Miranda, the award-winning composer, lyricist, and creator of Hamilton.
Photo Flash: First Look At OKLAHOMA! At MTH Theater at Crown Centerby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(6/21/2019) - MTH Theater at Crown Center has released photos of its current production of Roger & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs.
Photo Flash: A FLEA IN HER EAR Closes OCTA's 2018-2019 Seasonby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(6/14/2019) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association closes their 2019 season with the fast-paced farce, A FLEA IN HER EAR. Georges Feydeau's farce, adapted by David Ives, is directed by David Martin. FLEA runs at Olathe Civic Theatre Association May 31-June 16, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
Photo Flash: MTH Theater at Crown Center Presents OKLAHOMA!by A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
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Photo Flash: Kansas City Actors Theatre Stages MORNING'S AT SEVENby Julie Musbach - Kansas City
(5/24/2019) - Kansas City Actors Theatre presents Paul Osborn's "Morning's at Seven," which will run from May 22 to June 9 at the City Stage in Union Station.
Photo Flash: Barn Players Presents THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIMEby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(5/23/2019) - Adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens from the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME delves into the extraordinary brain of maladjusted teenager Christopher Boone. When he finds himself suspected of brutally killing his neighbor's dog he becomes obsessed with ferreting out the mystery himself. Soon his detective work takes him on a thrilling journey that will upend his socially challenged world. Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Play, Ben Brantley of the New York Times said of the show, 'this is one of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway. So be prepared to have all your emotional and sensory buttons pushed, including a few you may have not known existed."
Photo Flash: Barn Players Presents THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIMEby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(5/10/2019) - Adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens from the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME delves into the extraordinary brain of Christopher Boone. Yes, he is mathematically exceptional, yet he's also unprepared to hazard day-to-day living. When he finds himself under suspicion of brutally killing his neighbor's dog he becomes determined to ferret out the mystery himself. Soon his detective work takes him on a thrilling journey that will upend his world. Winner of seven Olivier Awards in London's West End and five Tony Awards including Best Play, Ben Brantley of the New York Times said, "…this is one of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway. So be prepared to have all your emotional and sensory buttons pushed, including a few you may have not known existed."
Photo Flash: First Look at the Barn Players' Regional Premiere of GRAND HOTELby Julie Musbach - Kansas City
(4/25/2019) - The Doctor. The Baron. The Ballerina. The Bookkeeper. The Mobster. The Mistress. The Concierge, the Bellboys, and even the Lady's room attendant… You'll meet them all and more in the Barn Players upcoming regional and local premiere production of the award winning musical, GRAND HOTEL, running April 25th through May 5th, 2019, at The Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th Street, (between Troost and Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.
Photo Flash: MTH Theater at Crown Center Presents FUNNY GIRLby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(4/11/2019) - MTH Theater at Crown Center presents Funny Girl, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Bob Merrill and book by Isobel Lennart.
Photo Flash: First Look at KCAT's DEATH AND THE MAIDENby Stephi Wild - Kansas City
(1/18/2019) - Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden," which will run from January 9th to the 27th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Cinnamon Schultz and will star Vanessa Severo, Robert Gibby Brand, and Rusty Sneary. The production team includes Gary Mosby (Scenic Designer,) Deb Morgan (Properties Designer), Georgianna Buchanan (Costume Designer), Shane Rowse (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), Mary Allison Joseph (Dramaturg), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).
Photo Flash: Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents DEATH AND THE MAIDENby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(1/10/2019) - Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden," which will run from January 9th to the 27th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Cinnamon Schultz and will star Vanessa Severo, Robert Gibby Brand, and Rusty Sneary. The production team includes Gary Mosby (Scenic Designer,) Deb Morgan (Properties Designer), Georgianna Buchanan (Costume Designer), Shane Rowse (Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), Mary Allison Joseph (Dramaturg), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).
Photo Flash: First Look at OCTA's SENSE AND SENSIBILITYby Stephi Wild - Kansas City
(11/14/2018) - Up next at Olathe Civic Theatre Association is Jane Austen's beloved classic, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. This witty comedy of manners is directed by Jessica Franz and runs at OCTA November 2 - 18, 2018, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at ROCK OF AGES At The Barn Playersby Stephi Wild - Kansas City
(11/8/2018) - Get ready for a rabble rousing, foot stomping, silly, thrilling local community theater premiere, when the monster Broadway hit ROCK OF AGES takes the stage at The Barn Players: November 8th through November 18th at The Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th Street, (off Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.
Photo Flash: First Look At Corey Cott in the New Musical LAST DAYS OF SUMMER in Kansas Cityby Alan Henry - Broadway
(9/17/2018) - 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 the photos below!
Photo Flash: Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents Noel Coward's BLITHE SPIRITby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(8/10/2018) - Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit," the first show of its fourteenth season, which will run from August 8th to the 26th at the City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Doug Weaver and will star Cinnamon Schultz, Coleman Crenshaw, Vanessa Severo, Jan Rogge, Matt Rapport, Cheryl Weaver, and Margaret Shelby. The production team includes Kelli Harrod (Scenic Designer), Bill Christie (Properties Designer), Sarah M. Oliver (Costume Designer), Kylor Greene (Lighting Designer), Shelbi Arndt (Co-Lighting Designer), Jonathan Robertson (Sound Designer), Matthew Schorr (Co-Sound Designer), Alex Murphy (Stage Manager), and Kyle Dyck (Technical Director).
Photo Flash: THE PRODUCERS Comes to MTH Theatre!by A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(8/10/2018) - The MTH Theater at Crown Center presents Mel Brooks' mega-hit musical comedy THE PRODUCERS.
Photo Flash: Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents SKYLIGHTby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(5/24/2018) - Kansas City Actors Theatre presents David Hare's "Skylight," the fifth and final show of its thirteenth season, which will run May 23 to June 10 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Darren Sextro and will star Katie Karel (in her first appearance with Kansas City Actors Theatre), John Rensenhouse, and Charlie Spillers.
by Stephi Wild - Kansas City
(4/14/2018) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association continues its 2017-2018 season with Superior Donuts by Tracy Letts, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of August: Osage County. With Superior Donuts, Letts shifts from the highly charged physical tone and dark humor of his previous works, but retains his contemporary flavor with a lighter touch to address complex social issues. OCTA's stage will transform into a Chicago donut shop for the three-weekend run of this KC area premiere April 6-22.
Photo Flash: THE MASCOT Set for World Premiere at Living Room Theatreby Julie Musbach - Kansas City
(4/6/2018) - Agile Rabbit Productions has announced casting and creatives for the world premiere original new comedy, THE MASCOT. Written by Jerry Hickey, the production is helmed by esteemed director (and KU professor) Peter Zazalli. Kansas City favorite Sam Cordes assumes the title role and is joined by Emma Carter, Coleman Crenshaw, Jen Mays, Matt Rapport, and Hollis Wilhoit, along with Alisa Lynn, Jake Gillespie, and Matthew Michael.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kansas City Actors Theatre's Production of at SEA MARKSby Stephi Wild - Kansas City
(1/13/2018) - Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its production of Gardner McKay's Sea Marks, the fourth show of its thirteenth season, which will run from January 10th to the 28th at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by Jan Rogge and will star Darren Kennedy and Cinnamon Schultz. The production team includes Gary Mosby (scenic designer), Elizabeth Sampley (properties designer), Sarah M. Oliver (costumer designer), Shane Rowse (lighting designer), Jonathan Robertson (sound designer), and Kyle Dyck (technical director). This will be Darren Kennedy's first appearance with Kansas City Actors Theatre and Jan Rogge's first time directing for the company.
Photo Flash: The MTH Theater at Crown Center presents A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOWby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(12/8/2017) - The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for its annual Christmas revue A Spectacular Christmas Show, directed by MTH Associate Producer Tim Scott. The entirely Kansas City based company features some of the finest singers and dancers in the area. The ensemble includes Taylor Avazpour, Katie Bartow, Sydney Benton, Amy Hurrelbrink, Lily Nicholas, Chris Owen, Fisher Stewart, Robert Erik Sobbe, and Morgan Walker.
Photo Flash: THE NUTCRACKER Dances Into Kauffman Centerby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(12/7/2017) - Following its Kennedy Center premiere in Washington, D.C., the acclaimed holiday production returns to its Kansas City home.
Photo Flash: MTH Theater at Crown Center presents INTO THE WOODSby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(11/3/2017) - The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, Into The Woods. The fifteen person ensemble will be led by Broadway veteran Val Fagan (The Addams Family, Forbidden Broadway) in the role of the Witch. Artistic Director Sarah Crawford will direct the production and the remainder of the ensemble includes Chelcie Abercrombie, Samantha Barboza, Patrick Beasley, John Cleary, Cara Hampton, Robert Hingula, Lindsay James, Tom Lancaster, Korrie Murphy, Andrew Schmidt, Emily Vargo, Morgan Walker, and Kayla Wilkins. Jeremy Watson will co music direct alongside Crawford.
Photo Flash: The Artist's Struggle is Examined in BASTARDby Julie Musbach - Kansas City
(10/11/2017) - This cathodically dark and surreal piece combines theatre with visual art as it tells the tale of an artist torn by two defining parts of himself.
Photo Flash: New Line's Four-Woman Rock Opera LIZZIE, Opening Tonightby A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(9/29/2017) - New Line Theatre, the bad boy of musical theatre, opens its 27th season of adult, alternative musical theatre, with the St. Louis premiere of the four-woman rock opera LIZZIE, a very different take on the Lizzie Borden legend, running Sept. 28-Oct. 21, 2017, at the Marcelle Theater in the Grand Center Arts District.
by A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(9/14/2017) - OCTA is ready to sail into its new season on the wings of the musical spoof, Ruthless! Audiences can catch all the absurd fun of the stage mother of all musicals September 15 October 1. This production comes with a bonus: two of the roles are double cast, so audiences will have the opportunity to see two sets of talented young actresses approach the same roles during the run.
by BWW News Desk - Broadway
(8/27/2017) - Kansas City Repertory Theatre will open its 2017/18 season with BETWEEN THE LINES, a new musical based on the best-selling book by New York Times bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and her daughter Samantha Van Leer that features music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, book by Timothy Allen McDonald and be directed by Tony Award-nominated director Jeff Calhoun.
by BWW News Desk - Kansas City
(8/22/2017) - The Barn Players will present the award-winning musical 'Grey Gardens,' Friday, September 15th through Sunday, October 1st. Based on the true life story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, this bold musical follows them on their hilarious and heartbreaking 30-year journey from high society to faded outcasts in a crumbling Long Island mansion. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
by BWW News Desk - Kansas City
(8/10/2017) - The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting for AN EVENING WITH GEORGE GERSHWIN, its third Main stage production of the season.
by BWW News Desk - Kansas City
(6/8/2017) - The MTH Theater at Crown Center presents THE WHO'S TOMMY, its second MainStage musical of the season. In honor of tonight's opening, BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Kansas City
(5/26/2017) - Kansas City Actors Theatre will conclude its Season Twelve with the regional premiere of Will Eno's The Realistic Joneses, performing now through June 11 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. The production will be directed by John Rensenhouse and will star Brian Paulette, Carla Noack, Phil Fiorini, and Ashley Pankow. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!?
by A.A. Cristi - Kansas City
(4/28/2017) - Olathe Civic Theatre Association is gearing up for the theater's fifth and final mainstage show of the season. Christopher Durang depicts middle-aged siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike.
by BWW News Desk - Kansas City
(3/24/2017) - The MTH Theater at Crown Center presents She Loves Me, its first book musical of the season. Artistic Director Sarah Crawford will direct a fifteen person ensemble led by Kansas City favorite Lauren Braton in the role of Amalia. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
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Rhythm India: Bollywood and Beyond
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Kinnor Philharmonic - Summer Performance
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Beetlejuice
Kansas City Music Hall (2/18 - 2/23) | |
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Omnium Circus: 'I'm Possible'
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (4/11 - 4/11) | |
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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Hairspray
The White Theatre at The J (2/1 - 2/23) | |
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'The Pa'akai We Bring'
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