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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM is Coming to Portland Center Stage This Summer

Portland Center Stage will present William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, beginning performances on June 3.
Kansas City Public Theatre Launches 'OH GOD, REALLY?!' AN ONLINE DEVISED PLAY PROJECT

Tentatively titled, Oh God, Really?! this 30-person devised play project finds Fate bringing a group of childhood friends together at an abandoned roller rink in search of an illustrious and mysterious Smurfette doll. Friendships will be tested, skate-offs will be had, and time streams will be crossed.
Ninth Annual Detroit Improv Festival Brings Big Names To Detroit

Top names in sketch and improvisational will converge on Ferndale August 7-10 in the ninth annual Detroit Improv Festival. Headlined by Paul F. Tompkins, The 313, Flying Chuck, and more, this year's festival will take place over four venues in Ferndale and Hamtramck. With more than 60 improv troupes from across the US and Canada performing in more than 20 shows, there will be something for everyone.
BWW Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE OPENS AT THE KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE

If you think you're going to The Kansas City Repertory Theatre's current production of PRIDE PREJUDICE to see the classic written by Jane Austen you may be greatly disappointed. The adaption was written by Kate Hamill and is a farce on the romantic novel which has become one of the most popular selling over 20 million copies.
KCRep Extends Run of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and Adds Sensory-Friendly Show

Kansas City Repertory Theatre artistic staff announced today that they will extend the run of Kate Hamill's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, the multiple award-winning production, directed by KCRep's recently-departed Associate Artistic Director, Marissa Wolf.  Based on the novel by Jane Austen, Hamill's hilarious, gender-bending reimagining of arguably Austen's most beloved book, begins previews on March 22 and extends its run through April 20 at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.
KCRep'S Regional Premiere Of Kate Hamill's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Slated For Mar. 22 â€" Apr. 14

Next up in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 2018/2019 season is the multiple award-winning and much-heralded production, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE written by Kate Hamill, directed by KCRep's recently-departed Associate Artistic Director, Marissa Wolf, and based on the novel by Jane Austen. Hamill's hilarious, gender-bending reimagining of arguably Austen's most beloved book, runs March 22 - April 14, 2019, at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.
Theatre Lab Returns February 4

Kansas City Public Theatre continues Theatre Lab at Uptown Arts Bar every First Monday of the Month January-June. Theatre Lab offers an outlet for new and experimental work in development by area artists. Experience the creation of new work and support local artists as they put new ideas to the stage!
Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Kansas City Awards!

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2018 BWW Kansas City Awards!

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Kansas City Awards!

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
The Barn Players Present Their 11th Annual 6 X 10 Minute Play Festival

Six new, short plays. Accomplished actors, directors, and technicians bringing them to life. It all adds up to the BARN PLAYERS 11TH ANNUAL 6 X 10: TEN MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL, one weekend only: December 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2018 at The Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th Street, (off Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.
Vote For The 2018 BWW Kansas City Awards; BETWEEN TWO WORLDS Leads Best New Work!

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
The Barn Players Present Their 11th Annual 6 X 10 Minute Play Festival

Six new, short plays. Accomplished actors, directors, and technicians bringing them to life. It all adds up to the BARN PLAYERS 11TH ANNUAL 6 X 10: TEN MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL, one weekend only: December 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2018 at The Arts Asylum: 1000 East 9th Street, (off Harrison Street), Kansas City, MO 64106.
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; ONE MAN TWO GOVERNORS Leads Best Play!

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
BWW Review: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL at Coterie Theatre In Crown Center

Rediscover RUDOLPH The Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Musical, now on stage at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City. Relive the nostalgia of childhood while introducing a new generation to one of the most joyous stories of the season with the rambunctious return of Rudolph. PARENTS: turn off the tv/computer and bring your kids to this show - they'll be happy you did! Showing through December 30th, 2018 at Crown Center in the Coterie Theatre.
BWW Review: THE NANCE at Spinning Tree Theatre

'The Nance' brings 1930's NYC life to vibrant life at the Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City. Perfectly cast with a standout ensemble this bawdy comedy (with some musical treats) is an absolute knockout performance. Definitely in the 'not to be missed' category, treat yourself to this fabulous show before it closes on November 18th.
Spinning Tree Theatre Presents THE NANCE

Spinning Tree Theatre proudly continues Season 8 November 2-18 with the Kansas City premiere of Douglas Carter Beane's The Nance, the 2013 Lincoln Center-produced Broadway play featuring music by Glen Kelly. Beane is also the writer of "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar," As Bees in Honey Drown and The Little Dog Laughed.
BWW Review: BECOMING MARTIN at The Coterie Theatre

Coterie Theatre debuts 40th season with the Premier of Kevin Willmott's play Becoming Martin. More a coming of age story than history lesson, Willmotts' play is written with families with children ages 11 and older in mind. The show performs through October 21, 2018 (75 minute run time without intermission). Performances  are at the Coterie Theatre, level one of Crown Center, at 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, June 19 through August 5th, 2018.  For tickets call the box office at (816) 474-6552 or online: www.thecoterie.org
Eighth Annual Detroit Improv Festival Brings Big Names To Detroit

Metro Detroit will be the center of the comedy universe as top names in sketch and improvisational comedy arrive for the eighth annual Detroit Improv Festival August 8-12. Headlined by Paul F. Tompkins, this year's festival will take place over four venues in Ferndale with more than 60 improv troupes from across the US and Canada performing in more than 20 shows, there will be something for everyone.
KCPublic Presents Immersive Reading of TEXT NOIR

Kansas City Public Theatre (KCPublic) presents "First Mondays at the Arts Bar." Every first Monday of the month, KCPublic presents staged readings and small-scale productions of plays by area playwrights and other work which reflects the unique history and concerns of the Kansas City community.

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