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Cast and Creatives Set For PORGY AND BESS at Music Theater Heritage

Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Performances run June 6 through June 23.
Photos: First Look at IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Music Theater Heritage

All new photos have been released from IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: a live radio play at Music Theater Heritage.
Full Cast and Creatives Announced For IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Music Theatre Heritage

Music Theater Heritage, the professional theater in residence at Crown Center, has announced casting for its holiday production It's A Wonderful Life: a live radio play. The production is directed by MTH Artistic Associate Emily Shackelford.
Photos: First Look at Music Theater Heritage's A CHORUS LINE

Music Theater Heritage has released photos from its highly anticipated production of A CHORUS LINE, now playing. One of the most compelling American musicals ever created, A CHORUS LINE is one of only ten musicals to ever be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Check out the photos here!
Cast and Creatives Revealed For A CHORUS LINE at Music Theater Heritage

Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creatives for its 2023 summer production of A CHORUS LINE. One of the most prolific American musicals ever created, A CHORUS LINE is one of only ten musicals to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Music Theatre Heritage Announces Casting for A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW Next Month

The production is directed and choreographed by MTH Artistic Associate Emily Shackelford, making her professional directing debut. The talented six-person ensemble features Chelcie Abercrombie, Taylor Avazpour, Valerie Chamberlain, Arthur Clifford, Catera Combs, and Douglass Walker.
Photos: Inside Look at Music Theater Heritage's Production of SONG AND DANCE

Music Theater Heritage has released the first look at its regional premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s SONG & DANCE. The production is led by Emily Shackelford and directed by Jessalyn Kincaid with choreography by Caroline Dahm. The elusive musical features one act told entirely through “Song” and the other told entirely through “Dance.”
Music Theater Heritage Presents Regional Premiere Of Andrew Lloyd Webber's SONG & DANCE

Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for the second production of its 2022 Season, the regional premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's SONG & DANCE. The production is led by Emily Shackelford, who last appeared at MTH in its record-setting production of CATS in 2018. SONG & DANCE is directed by Jessalyn Kincaid and Linnaia McKenzie with choreography by Caroline Dahm.
Casting Has Been Announced for the MTH Theater at Crown Center's A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW

The MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced casting for its annual Christmas revue A Spectacular Christmas Show. The production is directed and choreographed by Mandy Morris and the company features some of the finest singers and dancers in the area.
BWW Review: HAIR: THEN AND NOW at Musical Theater Heritage

Live, Indoor, Actor’s Equity sanctioned, precaution observed, musical theater has returned to Crown Center. Now running through August 22 is Musical Theater Heritage’s concert production of “Hair: Then and Now.”
MTH Theater Announces Cast and Creatives for HAIR: Then & Now

MTH Theater at Crown Center continues its 2021 season with an innovative and powerful production of the iconic musical that defined a generation and changed the world: HAIR: Then & Now.
MTH Theater To Present MUSIC OF THE NIGHT Outdoor Performance

MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced plans for its first live performance in over 14 months. MUSIC OF THE NIGHT, celebrating the songs of legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, will be held outdoors, on the open-air rooftop of The Westin Hotel at Crown Center, overlooking the gorgeous Kansas City skyline! The tribute concert will feature tunes from Webber's most iconic musicals including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Boulevard and more!
BWW Review: THE SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW at Musical Theater Heritage

A KC holiday treasures I always enjoy is the “The Spectacular Christmas Show” at Musical Theater Heritage. Covid-19 has forced the “Christmas Show” off the main stage, but it has has been re-incarnated virtually and not lost much on the “Spectacular” scale and lost nothing in musical performance.
MTH Theater at Crown Center Announces Virtual Collaboration With SEA LIFE

MTH Theater at Crown Center has announced a unique collaboration with SEA LIFE aquarium to bring its next virtual presentation to fruition.On The Ocean, Beyond The Sea is an original video presentation celebrating tunes from maritime musicals and songs from the sea.
Musical Theater Heritage To Stream SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR 

Originally produced in collaboration with The National World War I Museum and Memorial, and through special agreement with Actors Equity Association, MTH is proud to offer a five-camera, cinematic capture of its original revue Songs of the Great War to commemorate Memorial Day weekend.
Musical Theater Heritage to Stream Original Production of SONGS OF THE GREAT WAR

Originally produced in collaboration with The National World War I Museum and Memorial, and through special agreement with Actors Equity Association, MTH will offer a five-camera, cinematic capture of its original revue Songs of the Great War to commemorate Memorial Day weekend.
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. 
MTH Theater Reveals Cast And Creatives For A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW

The MTH Theater has announced casting and additional details for its upcoming production of A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW. The original Revue is Directed by Linda Ade Brand with music directed by Mark Ferrell. The entirely Kansas City based company features David Adams, Samantha Agron, Danielle Barger, Lexi Brie, Jerome Johnson, Sicily Mathenia, Jon Rizzo, and Bob Wearing. The four-piece band will feature Ferrell on piano, Jacob Roemer on bass, Tod Barnard on drums, and Nate Nall on Trumpet.
MTH Theater Reveals Cast And Creatives For A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW

The MTH Theater has announced casting and additional details for its upcoming production of A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW. The original Revue is Directed by Linda Ade Brand with music directed by Mark Ferrell. The entirely Kansas City based company features David Adams, Samantha Agron, Danielle Barger, Lexi Brie, Jerome Johnson, Sicily Mathenia, Jon Rizzo, and Bob Wearing. The four-piece band will feature Ferrell on piano, Jacob Roemer on bass, Tod Barnard on drums, and Nate Nall on Trumpet.
MTH Theater at Crown Center Prepares to Open First Show of 2018 Season

The MTH Theater at Crown Center is pleased to announce casting for its first show of its 16th Season, BROADWAY'S GOLDEN AGE. An MTH original production, the show is helmed by respected Kansas City Theater Artist Julie Shaw, who makes her MTH directorial debut with this production. The nine person ensemble includes Danielle Barger, Sara Belhouari, Lexi Brie, John Cleary, Robby May, Phillip Newman, Mandy Morris, and David Sanchez.

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