Kansas City Prepares for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Voting Frenzy!

Kansas City Gears Up for the Exciting 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards!

Hey there, theatre lovers! If you haven’t heard the buzz yet, Kansas City is abuzz with excitement as the voting for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards continues through December 31, 2024! This is a fantastic opportunity for fans to rally behind their favorite local productions, stars, and theatres that have showcased their talent from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

Get Involved!

This year promises a real treat for theatre aficionados! With over 100 cities and regions across America, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia joining the awards, it’s an incredible celebration of talent both on and off stage. And guess what? These awards honor a plethora of innovative regional productions and touring shows. Gaining recognition is not just a dream; it’s very much possible with your vote!

Voting isn’t just about pointing and clicking. It’s a way to give a nod to the ensembles, directors, and backstage wizards who have brought magic to the stage. Whether it was the heart-stirring choreography in “In the Heights” at the Springfield Little Theatre or the mesmerizing costume designs that dazzled audiences, every performance is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the theatrical communities across the globe!

Standout Categories and Talents

Let’s take a gander at some of the standout categories this year, showcasing some serious talent:

• Best Choreography of a Play or Musical (Non-Professional) – Amanda Snead stunned audiences with her choreography for “In the Heights,” earning her a hefty 13% of the votes!
• Over in the professional realm, Jerry Jay Cranford and Christina Burton tackled “Newsies The Musical” with their unique moves, nabbing 21% of the votes!
• Another highlight? The Best Costume Design category, where Danielle Trebus received 21% of votes for her work on “Fiddler on the Roof.” Costume designers, rejoice!
• And how about that Best Direction? Amanda Snead’s vision for “In the Heights” shines again with 11% of the vote for Best Direction (Non-Professional)!

Friendly competition is alive and well! The professionals in the theatre world are giving their all too, with competitors like “Newsies” and “The Little Mermaid” battling it out for the spotlight. With each category packed with talent, it’s bound to be an interesting result come January.

Why It Matters

Why should we care about these regional awards, you ask? Well, it’s all about acknowledging the tremendous creativity and passion that local theatre brings to our vibrant communities. In a world brimming with entertainment options, theatre captures our hearts in a unique way. These awards shine a light on the rich pool of talent and the diversity of stories being told on stages everywhere.

Now it’s your turn! Don’t forget to cast your votes until December 31 at midnight. It’s a chance to show love to your favorite theatres, exhilarating performances, and creative minds that work tirelessly to keep the spirit of live theatre alive.

Wrap Up

Mark your calendars, folks! The winners of the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards will be announced in January, and it’s sure to be a night full of cheers, applause, and perhaps even a few tears of joy. So get involved, vote for your favorites, and keep the excitement of live theatre thriving in Kansas City and beyond!

Let the curtain rise on a wonderful 2024!