Full Casting Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Rebecca Russo - May 25, 2017
The full company is announced today for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 10 July - 26 August, with a press night on Tuesday 18 July. Directed by Daniel Evans, the cast of this new staging of the classic Broadway musical is led by Omid Djalili and Tracy-Ann Oberman.
Photo Flash: First Look at Olathe Civic Theatre Association's DOGFIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2016
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 2015-16 season with DOGFIGHT, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Peter Duchan, and based on the Warner Bros. film and screenplay by Bob Comfort. The show is directed by Craig Fisher and runs tomorrow, February 19, through March 6, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards Update - Caleb Ellis in Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.
Olathe Civic Theatre Association to Present GIRL FOR ALL SEASONS, 12/4-5
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2015
Olathe Civic Theatre Association is proud to present "Girl for All Seasons", a special fundraiser and celebration of the holidays starring the diversely talented, engaging and endearing Kelsie Clark. The show runs two nights on December 4 and 5 at 8 p.m.
The Barn Players Present THE PRODUCERS
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 18, 2015
The Barn Players presents 'The Producers,' the final production of the 2015 60th Anniversary season at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission Kansas; on stage Friday evenings November 6th, 13th & 20th at 7:30 p.m. -- Saturday evenings November 7th, 14th & 21st at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinees November 8th, 15th and 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
BWW Review: OF MICE AND MEN Opens at the White Theatre
by Steve Wilson - Apr 13, 2015
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men opened on Saturday night at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Bill Christie directs one of the finest productions of the tragic play produced in the Kansas City area. John Steinbeck's books and plays, though classics, are not for everyone, but the production at the White Theatre is of such a high quality it should not be missed.
BWW Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN a Must Catch at the Barn Players
by Steve Wilson - Feb 28, 2015
A must catch it if you can, Catch It If You Can The Musical! opened on Friday February 27 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kansas. Guy Gardner directs and choreographs the Barn Players production with music direction by James Levy. Catch Me If You Can The Musical! is music with libretto by Terrence McNally and theatrical score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
BWW Preview: SONGS, SCENES & STORIES: 40 YEARS OF OCTA
by Steve Wilson - Sep 28, 2014
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.
BWW Reviews: LIFE OF THE PARTY, Menier Chocolate Factory, May 30 2014
by Nick Morrison - Jun 1, 2014
Life of the Party is a rollicking evening, showcasing Andrew Lippa as a singularly talented theatre songwriter. His work and a supremely talented cast make the show a delight for existing fans of the composer and for those neophytes ready to be converted.
Menier Chocolate Factory's 'THE LIFE OF THE PARTY' Andrew Lippa Tribute Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2014
Performances begin tonight for The Life of the Party - A Celebration of the Songs of Andrew Lippa, a spectacular evening with one of Broadway's most exciting composers and lyricists with David Babani, Artistic Director of the Chocolate Factory, directing alongside an Olivier Award winning creative team. Lynne Page - Choreography, Gareth Owen - Sound Design, Tim Lutkin - Lighting Design and Morgan Large - Set and Costume Design.
Creative Team Set for Menier Chocolate Factory's 'THE LIFE OF THE PARTY' Andrew Lippa Tribute, May 27-June 14
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2014
Rehearsals begin today for The Life of the Party - A Celebration of the Songs of Andrew Lippa, a spectacular evening with one of Broadway's most exciting composers and lyricists with David Babani, Artistic Director of the Chocolate Factory, directing alongside an Olivier Award winning creative team. Lynne Page - Choreography, Gareth Owen - Sound Design, Tim Lutkin - Lighting Design and Morgan Large - Set and Costume Design.
