Category: Reviews
‘A Christmas Carol’ delights with new rendition
Bob EvansNov 28, 2021
Granted, the Plaza lighting signals the opening of Kansas City’s Christmas season, but second to that, “A Christmas Carol” at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre on...
Big Broadway success, ‘Once’ deserves smaller venue intimacy
Bob EvansNov 13, 2021
“Once,” a Broadway hit ran for over 1,100 performances and collected eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, opened locally for its Kansas City community theatre...
SpongeBob’s underwater paradise faces destruction
Bob EvansNov 11, 2021
Come to The Coterie and travel to Bikini Beach with SpongeBob and his friends in an action-packed, singing and dancing spectacle in a world premiere. The Coterie Theatre...
Huzzah! ‘Something Rotten’s’ afoot at The J
Bob EvansNov 08, 2021
Live ‘Something Rotten!’ explodes with wit, charm, laughter Get ready for live theatre to restore the excitement, charm, and energy that COVID snatched from our...
Orchestre Surreal blows roof off MET
Bob EvansOct 16, 2021
For those who appreciate music, the Orchestra Surreal did a 2-night stand at The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in the Warwick. The Friday and Saturday night show...
‘Carrie’ brings cult classic to live theatre
Bob EvansOct 14, 2021
It’s mid-October and Halloween approaches after a hiatus last year. While Halloween beckons kids trick or treating the neighborhood, adults celebrate as well, but they...
Black Rep opens with August Wilson classic drama
Bob EvansOct 03, 2021
Kudos to the cast and crew for the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City as they end their COVID hiatus with the August Wilson blockbuster play, “Ma Rainey’s Black...
‘Baybra’s Tulips’ revisit past family grievances
Bob EvansSep 24, 2021
The Arts awaken after a long, Rip Van Winkle style sleep caused by the pandemic. A strong start to the re-awakening comes from Lewis Morrow’s newest life/relationship...
‘Company’ jolts Barn Players into refreshing post COVID wake-up
Bob EvansSep 17, 2021
After a long hiatus, Kansas City theatre resurrects with a number of production companies awakening from a long sleep to find their public willing to don masks and...
Shakespeare comedy takes new direction
Bob EvansSep 16, 2021
Posted by Bob Evans SEASON 13 BEGINS! THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS By Jordan Allen-Dutton, Jason Catalano, Gregory J. Qaiyum, Jeffrey Qaiyum, Erik Weiner...
