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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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June 9, 2023

At KC Black Rep, “Regina Comet” is Flighty, but Fun

The premise is ridiculous, but the songs are charming, catchy, and keep everything in orbit—as does the all-in energy of the talented actors and musicians.
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June 8, 2023

“Distinctly Human, portraits by Kwanza Humphrey,” The Gallery at HJ’s Community Center

“Distinctly Human, portraits by Kwanza Humphrey” captures the strong voice of quiet moments through tenderly powerful paintings and drawings.
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May 22, 2023

At the Unicorn, “Lungs” is an Angsty, Engrossing Ride

The season-ending production of Duncan Macmillan's enjoyable, compact one-act is a reminder that a basic formula—intelligent script, attuned actors, crisp direction, understated design—makes for very satisfying theater.
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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

KC Ballet Follows Its “Bliss Point”

The three disparate dances that comprise "Bliss Point" have in common a fresh and lighthearted unconventionality.
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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 17, 2023

Behzod Abduraimov completes Park University’s ICM 20th Anniversary celebration

Behzod Abduraimov, one of Park University's International Center of Music's iconic alums, completed the Center's 20th Anniversary celebration and its 2022-2023 season.
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