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May 2, 2026

Of Mice and Men and Puppies at the Lyric

The Lyric's season concludes with "Of Mice and Men," adapted by Carlisle Floyd from John Steinbeck's classic tale of migrant farm workers in rural California.
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April 30, 2026

In Memoriam: Robert Gibby Brand (1957-2026)

Robert Gibby Brand, one of Kansas City’s finest actors, passed away April 17 from cancer. He was 69.
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April 24, 2026

Sponsored: 43rd William Inge Theatre Festival April 23-25 Welcomes Honoree Playwright Qui Nguyen

For the 43rd time, the small Kansas town of Independence welcomes renowned playwrights across the country to the William Inge Theatre Festival, with Qui Nyuyen as Honoree at the Festival April 23-25.
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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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April 22, 2026

Sponsored: Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre presents “The Shawshank Redemption,” April 24 – May 3

The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre invites audiences to experience a powerful story of hope, resilience and redemption.
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April 17, 2026

“The Wedding Singer”: True Love is for Everyone

Music Theatre Kansas City’s production of The Wedding Singer was a show-stopping performance that took us back to the 80s.
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April 14, 2026

‘The Folly’s Last Gasp’

At Miller Nichols Library, photographs by Bob Barrett capture the theater's colorful, at times racy, history.
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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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