Category: Theater Reviews

Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and a puppeteer leading a small Toto puppet walk single file down the Yellow Brick Road, singing, in a scene from The Wizard of OzK
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May 15, 2026

KCRep’s “The Wizard of Oz” Is a Marvel

It’s thrilling to think about how many young Kansas City theatre-goers will have this joyful version of the classic as one of their early theatre memories.
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The cast of The African Company presents Richard III&
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April 23, 2026

“The African Company Presents Richard III” Unearths a Fascinating Forgotten Moment in Theatre History

The events depicted in "The African Company Presents Richard III" are significant, but this is more than a history lesson.
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A group of actors composed in a tableau. Ladders are laying flat to resemble boats, with the actors sitting inside their openings.M
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April 10, 2026

MTH’s “Moby Dick: A Sea Shanty” Is an Enchanting Original Spin on a Classic

MTH took a big leap with this new original work, and they landed a solid bullseye.
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A group of women onstage strike dramatic poses, facing out toward the audience.W
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March 23, 2026

While Not Without Flaws, “Trojan Women MCI” Is a Powerful Adaptation of a Classic Tragedy

Lauren Gunderson’s "Trojan Women MCI" proves that Euripides' tragedy is far too timeless.
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A family all yells, sitting and standing around a dinner table.A
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February 25, 2026

A Riotously Funny “One of the Good Ones” Packs a Cultural Punch at KCRep

Gloria Calderón Kellett proved her mastery of the culturally significant family sitcom with "One Day at a Time," and it’s impressive how well she translated that genre to the stage.
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Five Black men in tuxedos dancing in front of a small band.T
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February 19, 2026

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.
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A man sits up in a bed, wearing a bathrobe. His hands are raised in the air as he speaks. Princess Diana sits in a chair next to him, watching him.&
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January 31, 2026

“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.
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