Author: Vivian Kane

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August 4, 2023

At Starlight, ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Is a Rollicking, Angsty Nostalgia Fest

It’s been nearly 30 years since Alanis Morissette’s iconic pop-rock angst album Jagged Little Pill dropped but its songs, and the emotions and messages they hold, are as impactful as ever.
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July 24, 2023

Tim Mooney’s “Breakneck Romeo & Juliet” Is a Fringe Festival Delight

Mooney’s show might be a whirlwind but it is not short of humor, heart, or depth.
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July 24, 2023

At KC Fringe, “On Account of Sex” Is a Charming (and Infuriating) Musical Retelling of American History

On Account of Sex is a competent and engaging retelling of a momentous part of history, aided by some jaunty period music.
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July 19, 2023

What We Have Our Eye on at This Year’s KC Fringe Fest

The Kansas City Fringe Festival is back once again, presenting dozens of productions at venues across the city.
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July 13, 2023

The White Theatre Presents a Joyful, Straightforward “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

By leaning into the show's inherent camp, the White Theatre’s production avoids feeling dated and simply exudes joy.
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June 27, 2023

Whim’s ‘Alphabet Soup’ Is Back With Another Round of Captivating Short Plays Spotlighting Queer Voices

Whim Productions is back in a brand new intimate space for another round of their annual LGBTQ+ short play showcase 'Alphabet Soup: Stories from Queer Voices.'
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June 23, 2023

This Year’s Shakespeare Fest Delivers a Delightful, Music-Filled “Tempest”

The current production of "The Tempest" running at the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is a solid mounting of a difficult and delightful play.
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June 10, 2023

“Price of Bail” at Arts Asylum Challenges Its Audience With Impossible Questions About Family and Self-Sacrifice

Olivia Hill's "Price of Bail" presents many heavy questions and no easy answers.
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May 20, 2023

KC Public’s Theatre Lab Presents a Fascinating Story but Could Have Gone Deeper With “Tipton”

Despite being a fascinating figure in Kansas City’s history, Billy Tipton is not an especially well-known name.
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