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Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Announces 2021 Tennessee Williams Institute Programming

The 16th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival has announced the 2021 Tennessee Williams Institute (TWI).  TWI 2021 offers workshops in creative responses to censorship and a symposium on attempts to censor theaters from Ancient Greece to Soviet Russia – and to America during Tennessee Williams' lifetime and now. 

December 19th Update: THE FULL MONTY - Maples Repertory Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Kansas City Awards Voting

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards Update: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - The Arts Asylum Leads Best Musical!

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Kansas City Awards!

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!

OCTA IS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS To Play December 14th And 15th

Join Peter Leondedis and Shelly Stewart Banks, plus an ever-changing cast of talented Olatheans, as they come together to wait for the Spirit of Christmas to arrive and bring a little holiday magic to OCTA! Each night will include something new and different and you won't want to miss a thing. Join OCTA Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15that 8:00pm.

BWW Review: DRACULA: A SONG OF LOVE AND DEATH at Spencer Theatre At UMKC (with KCAT)

World premiere of Dracula: A Song of Love and Death at UMKC in co-production with KCAT. See Mitch Brian's adaptation and enter the hauntingly enchanted world of Dracula, bound in mystery, intrigue, and suspense. October 12-21st, 2018 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus - a co-production of KCAT.

KCAT Announces Cast And Creative For DRACULA: A SONG OF LOVE AND DEATH

Kansas City Actors Theatre has completed casting for its world-premiere adaption of Bram Stoker's Gothic classic titled "Dracula: A Song of Love and Death," written by local author Mitch Brian. Presented in partnership with the UMKC Theatre Department, this is the third show of Kansas City Actors Theatre's fourteenth season, and will run from October 12th to the 21st in the Spencer Theater on UMKC's campus.

Exclusive Slideshow: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Muny's GYPSY Starring Beth Leavel

Considered one of the finest works ever brought to the stage, The Muny's production of GYPSY starring Beth Leavel is now on stage! In this photo feature, check out exclusive photos from behind the scenes at the world's largest musical theatre - including stunningly detailed shots of the production. 

VIDEO: The Cast of GYPSY at the Muny Performs 'Together Wherever We Go'

Gypsy, revered by many as the greatest musical ever written, is currently playing at the Muny. Check out a video of the cast singing 'Together Wherever We Go' below!

BWW Review: GYPSY Is Still The Greatest!

The grandest of all of America's grand outdoor theaters has opened Gypsy. In its one hundredth season the MUNY in St. Louis brings us one of their very finest productions. It's certainly one of the best musical theater offerings I've ever seen.

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In On Beth Leavel In GYPSY at The Muny

Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel stars as Rose in The Muny's 2018 production of Gypsy. The show is now on stage through August 2nd. The Muny's production of Gypsy is directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins with music direction by James Moore.

VIDEO: Beth Leavel Sings 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' in GYPSY at the Muny

Everything's coming up Beth Leavel! Gypsy, revered by many as the greatest musical ever written, is currently playing at the Muny. Check out a video of Beth Leavel singing the iconic 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' below!

Photo Flash: GYPSY at The Muny

Check out photos from The Muny's opening night performance of their centennial season production of Gypsy, Friday, July 27, 2018. Attendance for the opening night performance was 6,424. 

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces 2018-2019 Season

The Kansas City Actors Theatre is proud to announce its lineup of plays for 2018-2019 at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station and the Spencer Theater on UMKC's campus. This is the company's 14th season of productions showcasing Kansas City's own top theatre professionals.

Julia Knitel, Jennifer Cody, and More Complete Cast for The Muny's GYPSY

The Muny announced today its complete cast and design team for the theatre's centennial season production of Gypsy, July 27 - August 2. Gypsy is proudly sponsored by Missouri Lottery.

BWW Reviews: BIG RIVER at Musical Theater Heritage

MTH's 'Big River' Soars

Photo Flash: First Look at Musical Theater Heritage's BIG RIVER

MTH (your source for all things Musical Theater in Kansas City) will present 20 performances of BIG RIVER, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1985 including Best Musical and Best Original Score by Roger Miller(King of the Road). This unjustly forgotten masterpiece stands as a dazzling, heartwarming slice of musical Americana and the final crowning achievement in one of country music's most celebrated careers. Miller's music is a perfect fit toMark Twain's classic American story of Huckleberry Finn, adapted for the musical byWilliam Hauptman.

Musical Theater Heritage to Present BIG RIVER

MTH (your source for all things Musical Theater in Kansas City) will present 20 performances of BIG RIVER, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, winner of 7 Tony Awards in 1985 including Best Musical and Best Original Score by Roger Miller (King of the Road). This unjustly forgotten masterpiece stands as a dazzling, heartwarming slice of musical Americana and the final crowning achievement in one of country music's most celebrated careers. Miller's music is a perfect fit to Mark Twain's classic American story of Huckleberry Finn, adapted for the musical by William Hauptman.

Musical Theater Heritage Stages URINETOWN, Now thru 11/22

Musical Theater Heritage (MTH) will present Urinetown: The Musical, by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, winner of three 2002 Tony Awards.  Performances will take place Todays at 7pm, Fridays @ 8pm, Saturdays @ 2pm & 8pm, and Sundays @ 2pm, November 5-22.  All performances will be held in the main stage at Musical Theater Heritage in the Crown Center Shops.