2024 KC SuperStar Semifinals Set For Next Month
Three former KC SuperStar finalists will serve as judges for the 2024 Semifinals at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 in The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park.
Storm Large, Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
Twenty Local Students Chosen For 2022 KC Superstar Semifinalists
Twenty of the finest high school singers* from across the metro have been selected as semifinalists for KC SuperStar 2022! These singers were selected from live auditions done earlier this spring. (NOTE: A complete list of the semifinalists appears at the end of this release.)
Uptown Players Presents BROADWAY OUR WAY
Uptown Players presents its 17th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '19. This year's production is written by B.J. Cleveland, directed and choreographed by B.J. Cleveland and Jeremy Dumont with Music Direction by Kevin Gunter and will run May 10 - May 12, 2019, at the Moody Performance Hall.
BWW Review: The Phoenix Theatre Company Presents JERSEY BOYS ~ Oh, What A Show!
The Phoenix Theatre Company's production of JERSEY BOYS, featuring Justin Albinder as Frankie Valli and James D. Gish as Bob Gaudio, ripples with energy. From Antonio Leroy King's opening rap solo of Yannick's pop hit (Cues soirees la!) to the cast's celebratory closing (Who Loves You), the show is a joyful retrospective on the group's rise to fame.Runs through March 10th.
The Canterbury Company Of Resident Artists Announced
Joey Folsom, Artistic Director of The Classics Theatre Project, today announced the formation of a permanent Resident Artists Company for the theatre to be underwritten by Liese and Mike Canterbury. The company members will be, in addition to Mr. Folsom, R. Andrew Aguilar, Sasha Maya Ada, Chad Cline, Stan Graner, Gretchen Hahn, N. Ryan McBride, Leslie Patrick, Van Quattro, Rachel Reininger and Dean Wray. The Resident Artists will fill many of the roles in the TCTP 3-play 2019 season: "Fool for Love," Summer and Smoke," and "The Crucible." In addition, the RAC members will work as members of the TCPT team in other areas of production, marketing, and development. The Company will be called the Canterbury Company of Resident Artists.
Astra Theatre Company Presents AN EVENING WITH ASTRA
Astra Theatre company's Artistic Director Taylor Harlow announced today the Company's plan for a one-night-only fundraising concert on Friday December 28th, 2018 at 8pm. 'An Evening With Astra' will take place at Musical Theatre Heritage's Mainstage located in Crown Center.
The Classics Theatre Project Announces 2019 Season
The Classics Theatre Project's Artistic Director Joey Folsom today announced the Company's 2019 3-play season of all-American classics. The season starts with Neil Simon's comedy "Rumors" (March 7 - 31, 2019), followed by Tennessee Williams's "Summer and Smoke" (May 29-June 23, 2019), and concluding with Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" (dates TBA).
Photo Flash: ALTAR BOYZ Opens at the Cape Playhouse
The Cape Playhouse very proudly presents, Altar Boyz, the award-winning Off-Broadway musical. Starring, Coby Getzug, Austin Colby, David Barnes, Anthony Fortino, and Ben Chavez; and directed by Jason Sparks. Destined to rock the masses of all denominations, Altar Boyz runs July 24-August 4, 2018.
Photo Coverage: John Cariani, Marc Kudisch, Donna Lynne Champlin & More Take the Stage for Transport Group's PROMISES, PROMISES
Just last night, Transport Group presented Promises, Promises- its second musical in this season's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series- featuring John Cariani (The Band's Visit; Tony nominee Fiddler on the Roof), Donna Lynne Champlin (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; Sweeney Todd; Obie Award for TG's The Dark at the Top of the Stairs), Jessica Fontanta (Cinderella; TG's Once Upon a Mattress), Santino Fontana (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; Tootsie ; Tony nominee Cinderella), Stanley Bahorek (Amazing Grace, Queen of the Mist), Lauren Blackman (Anastasia), Hannah Corneau (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Marc Kudisch (Finding Neverland, Hand to God), Sean McLaughlin (Hello Dolly), Bruce Sabath(Cagney), Tally Sessions (War Paint), and Ali Stroker (Spring Awakening).
Classic Theatre Project Announces Cast of THE CHERRY ORCHARD
The Classics Theatre Project's Artistic Director Joey Folsom today announced casting and creative team details for the Company's inaugural production, in a new adaptation by Ben Schroth of Anton Chekov's The Cherry Orchard. The Cherry Orchard, directed by Joey Folsom, will run June 21 - July 14, 2018 in the Kim Dawson Theatre at the The Trinity River Arts Center.