Melinda MacDonald
Latest News on Melinda MacDonald:
BWW Review: BROADWAY'S PRINCE at MTH At Crown Center (Nov 6, 2020)
Musical Theater Heritage Presents BROADWAY'S PRINCE (Nov 2, 2020)
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for Kansas City Rep's SWEENEY TODD (Mar 28, 2018)
BWW Review: BROADWAY'S PRINCE at MTH At Crown Center (Nov 6, 2020)
Musical Theater Heritage Presents BROADWAY'S PRINCE (Nov 2, 2020)
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for Kansas City Rep's SWEENEY TODD (Mar 28, 2018)
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Sharp tongues and two continents couldn't divide dear friends and stage luminaries NoÃ'«l Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. In "NoÃ'«l and Gertie," Robert Gibby Brand and Melinda MacDonald - Kansas City stage luminaries themselves - bring to life the legend
Date:
11/02/2011
From: Photo Coverage: NOEL AND GERTIE at Quality Hill Playhouse
Martinis and wit flow freely in "NoÃ'«l and Gertie," an amusing and touching memory play about the friendship between early 20th Century stage legends NoÃ'«l Coward (Robert Gibby Brand) and Gertrude Lawrence (Melinda MacDonald).
Date:
11/02/2011
From: Photo Coverage: NOEL AND GERTIE at Quality Hill Playhouse
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BWW Review: BROADWAY'S PRINCE at MTH At Crown Center
by Alan Portner - Nov 6, 2020
MTH’s new virtual Musical Monday “Broadway’s Prince” is a delightful decompression from the all-consuming political drama that engulfs the country. “Broadway’s Prince” is a remembrance of the late, great, Broadway producer and Director Hal Prince. This production is a compendium of sixteen musical numbers from a selection of Prince’s shows sung by some really excellent, locally-based performers.
by Alan Portner - Nov 6, 2020
MTH’s new virtual Musical Monday “Broadway’s Prince” is a delightful decompression from the all-consuming political drama that engulfs the country. “Broadway’s Prince” is a remembrance of the late, great, Broadway producer and Director Hal Prince. This production is a compendium of sixteen musical numbers from a selection of Prince’s shows sung by some really excellent, locally-based performers.
Musical Theater Heritage Presents BROADWAY'S PRINCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2020
BROADWAY'S PRINCE celebrates musicals brought to Broadway by legendary producer/director Harold Prince.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2020
BROADWAY'S PRINCE celebrates musicals brought to Broadway by legendary producer/director Harold Prince.
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for Kansas City Rep's SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director, Eric Rosen, today announced the cast for SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET which closes the 2017/2018 mainstage season at KCRep. SWEENEY TODD runs March 23 - April 15 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and will be directed by Rosen.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director, Eric Rosen, today announced the cast for SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET which closes the 2017/2018 mainstage season at KCRep. SWEENEY TODD runs March 23 - April 15 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and will be directed by Rosen.
Casting Announced for KCRep's SWEENEY TODD
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director, Eric Rosen, today announced the cast for SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET which closes the 2017/2018 mainstage season at KCRep. SWEENEY TODD runs March 23 - April 15 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and will be directed by Rosen.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2018
Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Artistic Director, Eric Rosen, today announced the cast for SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET which closes the 2017/2018 mainstage season at KCRep. SWEENEY TODD runs March 23 - April 15 at the Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus and will be directed by Rosen.
Photo Flash: First Look at IN THE MOOD at Quality Hill Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2016
IN THE MOOD: SONGS OF THE GREAT BAND LEADERS runs now through February 21, 2016 at Quality Hill Playhouse. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2016
IN THE MOOD: SONGS OF THE GREAT BAND LEADERS runs now through February 21, 2016 at Quality Hill Playhouse. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Review: WHAT THEY DID FOR LOVE a Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharack
by Steve Wilson - Apr 26, 2015
What They Did For Love: The Songs of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach continues at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th, through May 17. J. Kent Barnhart, Producing Artistic Director of the Playhouse, accompanies Melinda MacDonald, Tim Noland, and LeShea Wright, on piano and vocally. Barnhart emcees the production displaying his wit and sense of humor as he reveals often little known history about the songs and their creators.
by Steve Wilson - Apr 26, 2015
What They Did For Love: The Songs of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach continues at the Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th, through May 17. J. Kent Barnhart, Producing Artistic Director of the Playhouse, accompanies Melinda MacDonald, Tim Noland, and LeShea Wright, on piano and vocally. Barnhart emcees the production displaying his wit and sense of humor as he reveals often little known history about the songs and their creators.
BWW Preview: WHAT THEY DID FOR LOVE Opening at Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - Apr 14, 2015
A season dedicated to the film music of the 1960s and 1970s cinema continues at the Quality Hill Playhouse at 303 W. 10 on April 17. The tunes of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach come alive in What They Did for Love: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach. The intimate cabaret revue runs through May 17.
by Steve Wilson - Apr 14, 2015
A season dedicated to the film music of the 1960s and 1970s cinema continues at the Quality Hill Playhouse at 303 W. 10 on April 17. The tunes of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach come alive in What They Did for Love: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch and Burt Bacharach. The intimate cabaret revue runs through May 17.
BWW Reviews: RHAPSODY IN GERSHWIN a Tribute to the Gershwin Brothers Opens at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Steve Wilson - Jun 11, 2014
Rhapsody in Gershwin currently plays at the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Mo. The musical tribute to George and Ira Gershwin runs through July 6. The Gershwin brothers wrote songs for Broadway, jazz clubs, films, and concert halls in the 1920s and 1930s. The production is part of the Quality Hill Do It Again, The Best of Quality Hill Playhouse series.
by Steve Wilson - Jun 11, 2014
Rhapsody in Gershwin currently plays at the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Mo. The musical tribute to George and Ira Gershwin runs through July 6. The Gershwin brothers wrote songs for Broadway, jazz clubs, films, and concert halls in the 1920s and 1930s. The production is part of the Quality Hill Do It Again, The Best of Quality Hill Playhouse series.
BWW Preview: RHAPSODY IN GERSHWIN a Tribute to Ira and George at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Steve Wilson - Jun 2, 2014
Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Mo. presents Rhapsody in Gershwin, a tribute to the works of brothers George and Ira Gershwin. Commissioned in the 1920s and 1930s the brothers wrote songs for Broadway, jazz clubs, concert halls, and films. Rhapsody in Gershwin opens on June 6 on the stage at Quality Hill Playhouse.
by Steve Wilson - Jun 2, 2014
Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City, Mo. presents Rhapsody in Gershwin, a tribute to the works of brothers George and Ira Gershwin. Commissioned in the 1920s and 1930s the brothers wrote songs for Broadway, jazz clubs, concert halls, and films. Rhapsody in Gershwin opens on June 6 on the stage at Quality Hill Playhouse.
BWW Reviews: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Provides a Lot of Entertainment in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - May 13, 2014
A Little Night Music, produced by Spinning Tree Theatre, is now playing at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. Michael Grayman directs an immensely talented cast for the play with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. The musical opened on Broadway in 1973 based on a film by Ingmar Bergman. Andy Parkhurst designed the choreography, which early in Act I is impressive as the performers entangle themselves on stage. This production marks the largest cast utilized by Spinning Tree Theatre.
by Steve Wilson - May 13, 2014
A Little Night Music, produced by Spinning Tree Theatre, is now playing at the Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. Michael Grayman directs an immensely talented cast for the play with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. The musical opened on Broadway in 1973 based on a film by Ingmar Bergman. Andy Parkhurst designed the choreography, which early in Act I is impressive as the performers entangle themselves on stage. This production marks the largest cast utilized by Spinning Tree Theatre.
BWW Previews: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC comes to the Off Center Theatre, 5/8
by Steve Wilson - Apr 17, 2014
A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim marks the largest cast to appear for the Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City. The production on the Off Center Theatre stage in Crown Center will feature 13 actors and 7 musicians. The Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night inspired the Sondheim musical.
by Steve Wilson - Apr 17, 2014
A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim marks the largest cast to appear for the Spinning Tree Theatre in Kansas City. The production on the Off Center Theatre stage in Crown Center will feature 13 actors and 7 musicians. The Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night inspired the Sondheim musical.
BWW Preview: ALL SINATRA Extends for Two Weeks at Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - Feb 8, 2014
All Sinatra a tribute to Frank Sinatra originally was set to close on February 23, but due to overwhelming popularity and the demand for tickets, the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City has extended the run to March 9. Sellout crowds filled the playhouse two out of the three performances for the productions opening weekend and since Opening Night on January 24 has been a sell out over a dozen times.
by Steve Wilson - Feb 8, 2014
All Sinatra a tribute to Frank Sinatra originally was set to close on February 23, but due to overwhelming popularity and the demand for tickets, the Quality Hill Playhouse in Kansas City has extended the run to March 9. Sellout crowds filled the playhouse two out of the three performances for the productions opening weekend and since Opening Night on January 24 has been a sell out over a dozen times.
Photo Coverage: NOEL AND GERTIE at Quality Hill Playhouse
by Gabriel Livingston - Nov 3, 2011
NOEL AND GERTIE ran at Quality Hill Playhouse from September 23-October 23 and starred Robert Gibby Brand as Noel Coward and Melinda MacDonald as Gertrude Lawrence. The show was well received by critics and audiences alike.
by Gabriel Livingston - Nov 3, 2011
NOEL AND GERTIE ran at Quality Hill Playhouse from September 23-October 23 and starred Robert Gibby Brand as Noel Coward and Melinda MacDonald as Gertrude Lawrence. The show was well received by critics and audiences alike.
Luck Be A Lady Tonight: Starlight's 2011 Season In Review
by Gabriel Livingston - Nov 3, 2011
Gabriel Livingston takes you through the Starlight Season from THE KING AND I to XANADU
by Gabriel Livingston - Nov 3, 2011
Gabriel Livingston takes you through the Starlight Season from THE KING AND I to XANADU
Crown Center Sets Schedule of Events For November 2011- September 2012
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2011
Located on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, Crown Center offers fine hotels, entertainment, dining, shopping, offices and residential living.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2011
Located on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, Crown Center offers fine hotels, entertainment, dining, shopping, offices and residential living.
Crown Center Sets Schedule of Events For November 2011- September 2012
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 24, 2011
Located on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, Crown Center offers fine hotels, entertainment, dining, shopping, offices and residential living.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 24, 2011
Located on the southern edge of downtown Kansas City, Crown Center offers fine hotels, entertainment, dining, shopping, offices and residential living.
CINDERELLA Comes To The Starlight Theater, Closes 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2011
Kansas Citians will believe that dreams come true when the timeless fairy tale Cinderella brings its magic to Starlight Theatre on July 25-31.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2011
Kansas Citians will believe that dreams come true when the timeless fairy tale Cinderella brings its magic to Starlight Theatre on July 25-31.
CINDERELLA Comes To The Starlight Theater July 25-31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2011
Kansas Citians will believe that dreams come true when the timeless fairy tale Cinderella brings its magic to Starlight Theatre on July 25-31.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2011
Kansas Citians will believe that dreams come true when the timeless fairy tale Cinderella brings its magic to Starlight Theatre on July 25-31.
CINDERELLA Comes To The Starlight Theater July 25-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 18, 2011
Kansas Citians will believe that dreams come true when the timeless fairy tale Cinderella brings its magic to Starlight Theatre on July 25-31.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 18, 2011
Kansas Citians will believe that dreams come true when the timeless fairy tale Cinderella brings its magic to Starlight Theatre on July 25-31.
EARTh Presents Gogol's THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, 2/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2011
Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector will be the third presentation of the Inaugural Series of EARTh (Equity Actors' Readers' Theatre). Featuring some of the finest professional actors in the Greater Kansas City area, this concert-style stage reading will be presented on Monday, February 21, at 7:30PM in the Music & Art Building on the campus of St. Teresa's Academy/KCYA.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2011
Nikolai Gogol's The Government Inspector will be the third presentation of the Inaugural Series of EARTh (Equity Actors' Readers' Theatre). Featuring some of the finest professional actors in the Greater Kansas City area, this concert-style stage reading will be presented on Monday, February 21, at 7:30PM in the Music & Art Building on the campus of St. Teresa's Academy/KCYA.
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