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HELLO, DOLLY! Takes Center Stage at Theatre in the Park This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024

“Hello, Dolly!” opens Friday, July 12 and runs through Sunday, July 14 and returns for a second week from Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, July 20.

Review: STRANGER SINGS, THE PARODY MUSICAL at The Black Box
by Steve Wilson - Apr 7, 2024

But on the upside, there is always Hawkins, Indiana, nothing strange ever happens there. Unless you are in the upside/down and Hawkins is inside The Black Box, for Padgett Productions' phenomenal Kansas City premiere of STRANGER SINGS, THE PARODY MUSICAL.

STRANGER THINGS Musical Parody Opens in Kansas City Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024

Experience the world of STRANGER THINGS in a new light as a musical parody opens in Kansas City next week. Join the adventure and enjoy the humor in this unique stage adaptation.

Review: A CHORUS LINE at Music Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - Aug 13, 2023

“A Chorus Line” from Music Theater Heritage is a not-to- be missed interpretation of a challenging show. Tickets are available online at www.musictheaterheritage.com online or by telephone at 816.221.6987.

Photos: First Look at Music Theater Heritage's A CHORUS LINE
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 13, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023

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.

FREAKY FRIDAY to Open Outdoor Season at Theatre In The Park This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023

'Freaky Friday' opens Theatre in the Park's 2023 OUTDOOR season on Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. 'Freaky Friday' has four additional performances Wednesday, June 7 through Saturday, June 10.

Theatre in the Park opens 2023 OUTDOOR Season With FREAKY FRIDAY
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

When a mom and daughter do swap places, zaniness ensues in the musical, “Freaky Friday” that opens Theatre in the Park’s (TIP) 2023 OUTDOOR season on Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, located in Shawnee Mission Park, 7700 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS.

 Carrie St. Louis, Gerald Caesar, Lissa deGuzman, and More Will Lead LEGALLY BLONDE at Kansas City Starlight
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

 Carrie St. Louis will star as Elle Woods in the Kansas City Starlight Production of LEGALLY BLONDE. The production will be Directed and Choreographed by Nikki Snelson, who originated the role of Brooke Wyndham in the Original Broadway production of Legally Blonde. St. Louis most recently starred in the off-Broadway hit TITANIQUE, as well as starring roles in Kinky Boots, Wicked, and Rock of Ages on Broadway. 

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 26, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

The White Theatre Presents KINKY BOOTS Beginning This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023

The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) will warm up your cold winter nights with its upcoming production of the sizzling Broadway Musical 'Kinky Boots' opening Saturday evening, Jan. 28 (7:30 p.m. curtain) for its four-weekend run through Sunday, Feb. 19.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; at MTKC Pro Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Theatre in the Park INDOOR Presents SEUSSICAL This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2022

The Whos, as well as Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz are all here for the holidays as Theatre in the Park INDOOR presents 'Seussical The Musical'!

THE SPONGEBOB MUSCAL Comes to Theatre in the Park This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022

Remember SpongeBob Square Pants, the joyful, fun-loving, childish, and accident-prone sea sponge who starred in the Nickelodeon television series? While Kansas City is far from his ocean home, SpongeBob and his beloved friends have found their way to Theatre in the Park in “The SpongeBob Musical,” the final OUTDOOR production of the 2022 summer season!

Theatre in the Park Opens Summer Season This Friday with SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2022

A blockbuster season is in store for Theatre in the Park's 53rd OUTDOOR season with five premiere musicals this summer! Never in TIP's history has the entire OUTDOOR season featured all new productions on its stage in Shawnee Mission Park.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Open Theatre In The Park's 53rd Outdoor Season With
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2022

A blockbuster season is in store for Theatre in the Park's 53rd outdoor season with five premiere musicals this summer! Never in TIP's history has the entire outdoor season featured all new productions on its stage in Shawnee Mission Park.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Stageright Performing Arts' MAMMA MIA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre's MOTHER OF THE MAID Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.