Dreamline Theatre Company, the 2023 recipient of Music Theater Heritage's Residency Award, presents The Little Prince. After a crash landing in the Sahara Desert far from civilization, an aviator struggles to survive when a little prince appears. Over a week, the prince befriends the aviator with whimsical tales of his intergalactic travels to various planets; […]
Winner of the TONY Award for Best Musical, this swinging celebration of Fats Waller features all of his beloved tunes, including “The Joint is Jumpin’,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Handful of Keys” and more.
After arriving on the KC scene ten years ago from NYC, Ashley has become a fixture in the Kansas City theatre community. She has had memorable roles on the MTH stage as Diana in NEXT TO NORMAL and Nellie in SOUTH PACIFIC.
Simon & Garfunkel, The Mamas & The Papas, Peter, Paul and Mary A staple of the folk/ rock genre, Simon and Garfunkel remain the most successful folk-rock duo of all time. With number one hits like The Sound of Silence and Mrs. Robinson, you’ll be reminded of a different era and we’ll also include the […]
Reimagined for the stage as a live radio broadcast, the iconic world of George Bailey and his affable helper angel, Clarence, unfolds as you’ve never seen before. Featuring an exciting ensemble cast, holiday music, and live sound effects performed by foley artists, the beloved, life-affirming story is a holiday treat for the entire family!
Zachary Stevenson returns to MTH with his Buddy Holly Holiday tribute show (say that 3 times fast!) Zach is one of the most charismatic performers you’re likely to see and he’s got holiday favorites as well as a some Buddy Holly classics in store for you as he and his band serve up a unique […]
The Music of Marvin Gaye & Gladys Knight The most sultry, soulful sounds of the sixties take shape in the music of Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye and more! These artists helped define the era when every melody and lyric was backed with passion and pain through songs like I Heard It Through the Grapevine which both artists […]
A drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty, The Glass Menagerie is one of the most famous plays of the modern theater. A gritty memory play of a Depression-era family is told with poetic language and dreamlike music. The MTH production will feature a live, improvised jazz score and incidental live music, as well.
The Music of Carole King One of the most prolific female musicians in the history of pop music, Carole King performed and wrote some of the grooviest tunes that we’ve kept in the rotation for decades. We’ll celebrate the songs King notably sang from Tapestry, one of the best selling albums of all time, and […]
The ultimate and timeless tale of friendship and loyalty Godspell is the musical sensation that continues to touch audiences and remind them of the power of forgiveness and love. The first major musical offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, Godspell features an infectious pop/rock score with a barrage of pop hits […]
The Music of Whitney Houston The music industry’s first ever Pop Princes: Whitney Houston, who we also know endearingly as Nippy, was the first artist to have seven consecutive #1 hits and the first woman to enter the Billboard 200 at #1 with her album, Whitney. Coming from a family of heavy hitters like Cissy […]
George Gershwin’s final work for the musical stage is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest achievements of the American Theater. Known worldwide as an “American Folk Opera,” this Tony Award-winning adaptation premiered on Broadway in 2011 with additional scenes and updated musical arrangements. MTH’s production marks one of the first regional presentations of this […]
