Category: Theater Reviews

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December 9, 2021

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” at MTKC Pro Is a Lively Take on the Classic Holiday Movie

MTKC Pro's production of "A Christmas Story: The Musical" is a return to large-scale family holiday theater.
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December 7, 2021

Lyric Opera’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Is a Rich New Holiday Tradition

Lyric Opera of Kansas City finally gets to debut its in-person production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors."
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December 1, 2021

A Sluggish Staging Saps some Holiday Magic from the KC Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”

Slow pacing drags down this "Christmas Carol," but the spectacle, scenery, and holiday warmth remain.
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November 10, 2021

“The SpongeBob Musical” at the Coterie Is 70 Minutes of Exceptional Silliness

The Coterie Theatre debuts the world premiere of a new version of the Broadway hit, geared specifically towards young audiences.
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October 26, 2021

Unicorn Theatre’s “Pipeline” Is an Unflinching Look at Our Flawed Institutions

Director Teresa Leggard and a strong cast don’t let a moment of Dominique Morisseau's "Pipeline" go unexamined.
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October 19, 2021

Whim Productions’ “Alphabet Soup” Puts a Spotlight on Raw LGBTQ+ Talent

Whim Productions is back with its flagship short play series, "Alphabet Soup: Stories From Queer Voices."
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October 16, 2021

Faust Theatre Brings Camp (and a Little Chaos) to “Carrie: The Musical”

Frenetic pacing and technical challenges hampered Faust Theatre’s “Carrie: the Musical” on opening night—but a campy staging and talented cast and crew kept the show fun.
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