Author: Vivian Kane

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August 18, 2025

At KCAT, “Uncle Vanya” Evokes Laughs and Tears in Equal Measure

KCAT’s Uncle Vanya is a stellar, faithful production of a classic told through a fresh lens.
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July 18, 2025

The Fringe Festival Shows We Have Our Eye On This Year

Here are six shows that have piqued our interest at this year's KC Fringe Festival.
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June 5, 2025

“Fat Ham” Turns “Hamlet” Inside Out To Reexamine Its Heart

In James Ijames's spin on "Hamlet," even the most established characters have the capacity for growth and self-preservation.
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June 5, 2025

Starlight Celebrates 75 years with expanded community programming and new construction projects

New offerings for youth and families are a primary focus.
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May 22, 2025

“Emma” Is Pure Joy at KC Rep

Kate Hamill’s take on Emma, currently onstage at KC Rep, is evidence that it’s still possible for Austen’s work to feel delightfully, dazzlingly new.
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May 19, 2025

At KC Public Theatre, “for … girls” Doesn’t Pull a Single Punch

Kansas City Public Theatre opened its fourth annual TheatreLab FEST this weekend with a big, bold bang.
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April 28, 2025

Spinning Tree’s “First Generation” Asks Us To Sit With With the Complexity of Young Refugees’ Experiences

For "First Generation," playwright Victor Wishna sat down with teen refugees, then used those interviews as the inspiration for what ultimately became a powerful script.
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April 15, 2025

At Arts Asylum, “Exit 16” Is a Time Loop Worth Playing on Repeat

The time loop is not a genre that we often see on the stage. But "Exit 16" proves it can be done—and done well.
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April 10, 2025

Heart and Hijinks Abound in Whim Theater’s “Alphabet Soup: Theater from Queer Voices”

For the ninth year, Whim Productions is back with its annual short play showcase, Alphabet Soup: Theater from Queer Voices.
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