Author: Vivian Kane

Elsa looks at Anna in a scene from Frozen.&
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July 22, 2026

“Frozen” Isn’t Exactly Magical, But It’s Sure to Please Young Audiences

Despite its flaws, "Frozen" is still a massive crowd pleaser—which is largely due to the crowd in question.
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July 17, 2026

Four Shows That Caught Our Attention Heading Into This Year’s KC Fringe Festival

The KC Fringe Festival kicks off this weekend, with 36 shows ranging from dance to improv to autobiographical dramas.
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Macbeth and Lady Macbeth embrace downstage in front of a large castle set, while the witches look on from the shadows behind.H
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June 30, 2026

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Knocks It Out of the Park With “Macbeth”

The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is back for its 34th season with one of Shakespeare’s most macabre tragedies, "Macbeth."
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June 25, 2026

KCAT’s “Mrs. Christie” Explores a Real-Life Mystery Spanning 100 Years

The play approaches this mystery from two angles: We watch the author unravel in her present as a modern-day fan works to uncover the truth of what happened.
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May 18, 2026

Douglas Lyons’ “Don’t Touch My Hair” Lets Black Women Flex Their Superpowers

Unicorn Theatre’s current production of "Don’t Touch My Hair" deals with some extremely heavy subject matter. It’s also riotously funny.
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Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and a puppeteer leading a small Toto puppet walk single file down the Yellow Brick Road, singing, in a scene from The Wizard of OzK
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May 15, 2026

KCRep’s “The Wizard of Oz” Is a Marvel

It’s thrilling to think about how many young Kansas City theatre-goers will have this joyful version of the classic as one of their early theatre memories.
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April 23, 2026

“The African Company Presents Richard III” Unearths a Fascinating Forgotten Moment in Theatre History

The events depicted in "The African Company Presents Richard III" are significant, but this is more than a history lesson.
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A group of actors composed in a tableau. Ladders are laying flat to resemble boats, with the actors sitting inside their openings.M
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April 10, 2026

MTH’s “Moby Dick: A Sea Shanty” Is an Enchanting Original Spin on a Classic

MTH took a big leap with this new original work, and they landed a solid bullseye.
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March 23, 2026

While Not Without Flaws, “Trojan Women MCI” Is a Powerful Adaptation of a Classic Tragedy

Lauren Gunderson’s "Trojan Women MCI" proves that Euripides' tragedy is far too timeless.
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