As Starlight winds down its season, many theaters kick off their 2026-27 seasons with new and returning plays and musicals as autumn descends on Kansas City with the gorgeous colors of falling leaves.
“The Ritz” Is a Fascinating Time Capsule and a Fine Farce
As a sort of time capsule, "The Ritz" is a delight to watch. As a play, there’s just not enough there to hold an audience’s interest for two-plus hours.
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.
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.