Author: Vivian Kane

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October 16, 2026

“John Proctor Is the Villain” Makes a Smashing Case for Revisionism

Kimberly Belflower’s "John Proctor Is the Villain" is set to be the most produced play of the 2026/2027 season, and it's not hard to see why it's so popular.
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September 18, 2026

KCAT’s Hilarious “Eureka Day” Is Shockingly Prescient

One of the best pieces of COVID-era art was actually written two years before the pandemic hit.
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September 10, 2026

At KCRep, “Come From Away” Puts a Spotlight on Human Kindness

Stories of communities coming together to care for one another are timeless, and as needed now as ever.
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August 21, 2026

“The Ritz” Is a Fascinating Time Capsule and a Fine Farce

As a sort of time capsule, "The Ritz" is a delight to watch. As a play, there’s just not enough there to hold an audience’s interest for two-plus hours.
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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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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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