Category: Performing

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October 31, 2025

A Shift in Perspective Gives New Life to ‘Dracula’ at KCRep

A new take on "Dracula" generally follows the story Stoker laid out, but with a major shift in perspective.
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October 30, 2025

Editor’s Letter, November/December 2025

In this issue, Robert Trussell chronicles the climate of fear created by government attacks on DEI.
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October 30, 2025

“Dracula” Has Arrived

Dracula arrived at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre Copaken Stage on October 14, and you may think you know the story, but co-writers Vanessa Severo and Joanie Schultz impress with a brand-new retelling.
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October 29, 2025

We’ve Got Magic to Do — and UMKC Delivers with “Pippin”

Leave your field to flower and your cheese to sour, UMKC's performance of Pippin invites you into a world of illusion, wonder and reflection.
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October 24, 2025

Sponsored | Spinning Tree Theatre grows with Season 15 opener, Carrie: The Musical

Kansas City’s Spinning Tree Theatre opens its crystal anniversary with the cult musical based on Stephen King’s first novel, Carrie.
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October 22, 2025

Experiencing Swan Lake

Kansas City Ballet brings Swan Lake to the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the Kaufmann Center through Oct. 26 for the first time since 2020.
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October 21, 2025

At KCRep, Gary Neal Johnson makes his final performance as Scrooge

After owning the role for 24 years, the beloved KC actor announced his retirement.
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October 7, 2025

Inside The Color Purple: A Review and Conversation with Angela Wildflower

Angela Wildflower and Bri Woods in KCRep’s 2025 production of The Color Purple – Photo by Don Ipock This review was written by a TeenTix..
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October 6, 2025

Spire Chamber Ensemble Delivers Stirring Vocal Performance

The Spire Chamber Ensemble opened their 16th season with a program entitled “Reflections.” The choir, under the able direction of Artistic Director Ben Spalding, sang..
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