“MJ” Thrills KC as First National Tour Arrives at the Music Hall
The legend of Michael Jackson, the late, great, venerated, and complicated King of Pop, is a formidable subject for the traditionally simple formula of a jukebox bio-musical.
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.
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.
Behzod Abduraimov completes Park University’s ICM 20th Anniversary celebration
Behzod Abduraimov, one of Park University's International Center of Music's iconic alums, completed the Center's 20th Anniversary celebration and its 2022-2023 season.
At the Unicorn Theatre, “Refuge” is a Moving, Musical, Magical Experience
Refuge, the new play about borders, barriers, and American dreams currently in a rolling world-premiere at the Unicorn Theatre, is a complex blend of narrative, music, puppetry, and magical realism—powerful and poignant.
