Category: Reviews
‘Mamma Mia!’ packs opening night for Barn Players
Bob EvansAug 24, 2019
Abba fans get an added bonus when attending “Mamma Mia!” at the Barn’s newest production–they get an Abba concert with a funny, but illegitimate story-line to...
Dysfunction in Texas brings big belly laughs
Bob EvansAug 19, 2019
Mamma died and the family gathers to fight over whether or not to bury her in her mink stole, you know, the kind with glass eyes and the mouth is the clip. Sweltering...
Spinning Tree offers new perspective on sensitive topic
Bob EvansAug 19, 2019
A breakout performance; a lively, fresh, inter-active play; a new venue; and a sensitive look at those affected by suicide create a new dimension in theatre while...
Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ illustrates women’s status
Bob EvansAug 12, 2019
Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 play, “A Doll’s House” displays the conditions of women in Norway whose status certainly lagged far behind that of their husband,...
‘Wizard of Oz’ features full, talented cast at Theatre in the Park
Bob EvansAug 03, 2019
Grab the family and load the kids up with an afternoon nap and take plenty of sugary treats to Theatre in the Park’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend...
Culture House excels with outstanding ‘Once on This Island’ at KCPA
Bob EvansJul 29, 2019
Culture House continues to present astounding productions, as evidenced by their summer presentation at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts that hosted this...
‘T-Money is Cancelled’ shows public movement’s wide shift
Bob EvansJul 29, 2019
The Internet and social media produced a whole new aspect to news, scandal, and public information sharing as evidenced in Prisca Jebet Kendagor’s new production...
‘Emily the Musical’ wins Best of Venue at Center for Spiritual Living
Bob EvansJul 28, 2019
The life of American poet Emily Dickinson comes into a different focus with the new production “Emily the Musical” written/composed/performed by Isabella Pichardo,...
‘Kitchen Plays’ tells stories of family with heartfelt memories
Bob EvansJul 28, 2019
“The Kitchen Plays” brings three different short plays to Fringe audiences and three different scenarios that center on the kitchen where most important daily...
‘The Summer House’ delivers insight into the James Gang Wives
Bob EvansJul 27, 2019
Notorious outlaws Jesse and Frank James return to Missouri with the KC Fringe Festival piece “The Summer House” with a charming piece by Kristie Kennard that sheds a...
