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July 2, 2026

Live! Onstage in July and August

In this last gasp of summer, while FIFA crowds roam our avenues and thoroughfares and before school starts up in September, try one or more of these plays and musicals, live! onstage.
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June 1, 2026

Arts Brief: Sound Mandala’s must-hear, must-experience summer shows

This summer, Sound Mandala presents three immersive audio shows, including the project’s first incorporation of a visual component, at Unicorn Theatre.
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May 18, 2026

Douglas Lyons’ “Don’t Touch My Hair” Lets Black Women Flex Their Superpowers

Unicorn Theatre’s current production of "Don’t Touch My Hair" deals with some extremely heavy subject matter. It’s also riotously funny.
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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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March 30, 2026

Foundational Leadership by Women: Theater

Women artists, producers and directors have played a vital role in building the theater scene Kansas Citians have come to know and admire.
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March 23, 2026

While Not Without Flaws, “Trojan Women MCI” Is a Powerful Adaptation of a Classic Tragedy

Lauren Gunderson’s "Trojan Women MCI" proves that Euripides' tragedy is far too timeless.
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March 20, 2026

Watch You Burn: “Trojan Women MCI” at the Unicorn

Trojan Women MCI is a deeply evocative play with a powerful message and a story you are sure to remember.
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March 10, 2026

Live! Onstage in March and April

Spring is upon us, and with it comes a bouquet of new productions. See what’s blooming on local KC stages, including these shows now (or soon to be) in full flower.
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February 13, 2026

I Swear Hope Has a Sound: “Casey and Diana” at the Unicorn

The play Casey and Diana, written by playwright Nick Green and directed by Sidonie Garret, left me in awe (and in tears) when I went to see it at Unicorn Theatre.
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