The Black Repertory Theatre’s “Five Guys Named Moe” Will Have You Dancing in Your Seat
As part of its 10th season, The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City has mounted a musical that was featured all the way back in the company’s first year.
“Casey and Diana” Is a Moving Portrait of Love, Loss and Big Dreams
"Casey and Diana" imagines the week leading up to Princess Diana's arrival at Casey House, and the intense anticipation felt by the hospice's residents.
“Kimberly Akimbo” Is All Heart, Bolstered by Surprising Depth
Ann Morrison leads the Broadway touring company of "Kimberly Akimbo" as a New Jersey teen with a chromosomal disorder that makes her age at approximately four to five times the normal rate.
“Maxine’s Christmas Carol” Is a Crowd-Pleasing Take on the Holiday Classic
"Maxine’s Christmas Carol" stands out among other adaptations, thanks to its well-crafted central character and a stellar performance by Cathy Barnett.
The Black Repertory Theatre of KC Presents an Extraordinary “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”
"Jaja’s" doesn’t follow a typical structure, but flows between its characters, who gossip, argue, commiserate, joke, dance, and, of course, braid from opening to close.
At Arts Asylum, Phoenix Presents a Solid, if By the Book “The Crucible”
Far from being a reimagining, Arts Asylum and its new resident theater company Phoenix have presented a straightforward, faithful interpretation of Arthur Miller’s modern classic, and done a fine job of it.
