Category: Theater Reviews

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August 4, 2023

At Starlight, ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Is a Rollicking, Angsty Nostalgia Fest

It’s been nearly 30 years since Alanis Morissette’s iconic pop-rock angst album Jagged Little Pill dropped but its songs, and the emotions and messages they hold, are as impactful as ever.
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July 24, 2023

At KC Fringe, “On Account of Sex” Is a Charming (and Infuriating) Musical Retelling of American History

On Account of Sex is a competent and engaging retelling of a momentous part of history, aided by some jaunty period music.
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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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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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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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