Spinning Tree Theatre to Conclude the 2019-20 Season with LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Spinning Tree Theatre will conclude the 2019-20 season April 17 - May 3 with Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles. The 1983 musical, based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, has music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein. La Cage aux Folles won the 1984 Tony Award for Best Musical, and both Broadway revivals (2005 and 2010) won Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical.
MTH Theater Reveals Cast and Creatives for a Spectacular Christmas Show
The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting and additional details for its upcoming production of A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW. The original Revue is directed and choreographed by Ashley Pankow, making her professional directorial debut. The entirely Kansas City based company features Keshana Cook, Shelby Floyd, Nora Hennessy, Timothy Michael Houston, Mason Kelso, Noah Lindquist, Mandy Morris, and Robert Vardiman. Musical direction for the production will be provided by Mark Ferrell, who will also play piano. Mr. Ferrell is joined by Noah McNair on bass, Tod Barnard on drums, and Cindy Egger on guitar. The production team also includes lighting design by Art Kent, sound design by John Story, costume design by Shannon Smith, scenic coordiation by Mark A. Exline, and stage management by Tenley Pitonzo.
Heart. Hillarity. Horror. Unicorn Theatre Presents THE HUMANS
Breaking with tradition, the Blake clan gathers for Thanksgiving dinner in lower Manhattan at their daughter's new apartment. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle duplex, family tensions reach a boiling point and the secrets that bubble up threaten to change this modern American family forever.
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At MTH Theater's SHOW BOAT
BWW has a first look at MTH Theater's production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's landmark collaboration SHOW BOAT. The production is Directed by Jeff Church and features a 15 person ensemble led by Seth Jones and Elise Poehling in the roles of Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia Hawks, respectively.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals of MTH's SHOW BOAT
The MTH Theater has announced casting and additional details for its upcoming production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's landmark collaboration SHOW BOAT. The production is Directed by Jeff Church and features a 15 person ensemble led by Seth Jones and Elise Poehling in the roles of Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia Hawks, respectively.
MTH Theater Reveals Cast, Creatives For SHOW BOAT
The MTH Theater has announced casting and additional details for its upcoming production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's landmark collaboration SHOW BOAT. The production is Directed by Jeff Church and features a 15 person ensemble led by Seth Jones and Elise Poehling in the roles of Gaylord Ravenal and Magnolia Hawks, respectively.
The Coterie Theatre to Present TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY
The Coterie Theatre presents its first-ever bi-lingual production in the company's 37 year history with the stage adaptation of the award-winning book Tomas and the Library Lady. Based on the true life story of acclaimed Mexican-American author and education advocate, Dr. Tomas Rivera, Tomas and the Library Lady is adapted by Jose Cruz Gonzalez from the book by Pat Mora. It will be directed by Shanara Gabrielle and will be performed live on The Coterie's stage February 25 - March 18, 2016.
STAGES Performing Arts Academy Announces New Programming for 2015-16
STAGES St. Louis is thrilled to report that the STAGES Performing Arts Academy experienced exceptional growth in its programming during its 2015 year and will introduce exciting new classes and programs beginning this Fall for the 2015-16 school year at the state-of-the-art Kent Center for Theatre Arts in Chesterfield. The Academy, which opened its doors in March 2004, now celebrates its twelfth year of delivering St. Louis the finest classes in the Musical Theatre disciplines of voice, dance, and drama.
The Coterie & UMKC Theatre Begin a Miraculous Journey with EDWARD TULANE Tonight
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, a drama adapted from the beloved young adult novel by Kate DiCamillo, author of the best-selling books 'Because of Winn-Dixie' and 'The Tale of Despereaux.' Directed by David P. Saar, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will be performed live on stage tonight, January 27-March 1, 2015.
The Coterie & UMKC Theatre Begin a Miraculous Journey with EDWARD TULANE
The Coterie and UMKC Theatre present The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, a drama adapted from the beloved young adult novel by Kate DiCamillo, author of the best-selling books 'Because of Winn-Dixie' and 'The Tale of Despereaux.' Directed by David P. Saar, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will be performed live on stage January 27-March 1, 2015.
BWW Review: History Comes to Life in ROSA PARKS AND THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT At The Coterie Theatre
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott opened with a roar on Friday September 26 at the Coterie Theatre in Kansas City, Mo. "When you have your hand in the lion's mouth it is best to pat it on the head. . ." The lion is segregation and it is Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement that is patting it on the head. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, written by Sue Greenberg, opened the 2014-2015 season for the theater.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Begins 6/17 at The Coterie
Everyone's favorite fine, four-fendered friend, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, lands at The Coterie in Kansas City this summer. Based on the hit MGM motion picture and featuring The Sherman Brothers' original music from the film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang receives its Theatre for Young Audiences World Premiere as part of The Coterie's Lab for New Family Musicals, directed by Jeff Church, from June 17 - August 3, 2014.