Up from the Streets: “Project Dawn” at the Unicorn
The Unicorn Theatre scores points for timeliness with its well-acted production of “Project Dawn,” a social-awareness drama based on a real court in Philadelphia that..
The Liability of Love: ‘Sunset Baby’ at Melting Pot
Playwright Dominique Morriseau’s “Sunset Baby” achieved high visibility with productions in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Now the extended one-act about a former black..
Everyone gets indigestion after a massive Thanksgiving dinner, but for theater critics the discomfort may be particularly acute. They know that soon they will sit..
Race, religion and money drive the action in Ayad Akhtar’s “Disgraced,” a unique entry in the dinner-party-goes-south genre that descends from Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid..
MeltingPot’s ‘2121’ Delivers Laughs and Relevant Drama
Playwright/director Harvey Williams blends raucous humor and resonant drama in his “2121,” a two-act play that emerges as a heartfelt tribute to a forgotten class..
Broadway Calling: KC Rep Bets on New Musical ‘Between the Lines’
Kansas City Repertory Theatre, in its latest bid to get to Broadway, has teamed up with Tony-winning producer Daryl Roth, whose extensive credits include Cindy..
Kansas City Actors Theatre’s ‘A Lie of the Mind’ Showcases Magnificent Performances
Sam Shepard’s plays aren’t easy to do. They walk a fine line between absurdism and naturalism. Within a stage environment rich with physical details, audiences..