Author: Vivian Kane

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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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May 19, 2023

“Steel Magnolias” at Padgett Productions Revels in the Comfort of a Well-Worn Classic

"Steel Magnolias" feels like spending time with an old friend—or rather, a group of friends, gathered together for company, gossip, and comfort.
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May 16, 2023

KC Rep Puts an Excitingly Fresh Spin on “Peter Pan and Wendy”

KC Rep puts J.M. Barrie’s classic work through a boldly feminist, anti-colonialist lens.
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April 30, 2023

Spinning Tree Theatre’s “Young Playwrights Live!” Puts a Spotlight on Some Exceptionally Creative Young Talent

Three exceptionally unique plays had their world premieres in Kansas City this weekend, as Spinning Tree Theatre’s "Young Playwrights Live!" program took the stage.
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