Tag: “Bright Star” review, Kansas City Arts & Entertainment, Kansas City Performing Arts, Kansas City Theatre, OCTA, Olathe Civic Theatre Association
‘Bright Star’ dazzles with story, music, performances
Bob EvansSep 02, 2019
The newest production at Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA), “Bright Star” outshines all previous productions and sets a new, higher standard for all Kansas...
OCTA presents slapstick romp to end season
Bob EvansJun 03, 2019
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) closes their season with the epitome of French farces, “A Flea in Her Ear,” adapted by David Ives, and guaranteed to make the...
OCTA paints stunning picture
Bob EvansFeb 09, 2019
By Bob Evans A nearly sold out opening night and a standing ovation welcomed “Sunday in the Park with George,” the Stephen Sondheim musical about the life and legacy...
Austen classic draws robust OCTA crowd
Bob EvansNov 21, 2018
By Bob Evans Olathe Civic Theatre Association just ended a successful run of the Jane Austen classic, “Sense and Sensibility,” an early 1800s comedy about the...
Marriage, mishaps, chaos make delightful musical
Bob EvansSep 10, 2018
By Bob Evans A ditzy, nothing-but-fun musical comedy guaranteed to entertain all ages with funny characters, lively music, tap dancing, gangsters, mistaken identities,...
Outrageous comedy sets high standards for OCTA
Bob EvansJun 02, 2018
By Bob Evans Eight doors, two connecting rooms, fantastic direction, split-second timing, strong comedic performances, improbably story-line–all combine to create the...
OCTA’s ‘Superior Donuts’ sweetens evenings
Bob EvansApr 08, 2018
By Bob Evans Upon entering OCTA’s auditorium, one cannot miss the brilliant, gigantic, scarlet vulgarity painted on the back wall of the set, which sets in motion the...
OCTA musical focuses on hope, self-esteem
Bob EvansFeb 12, 2018
By Bob Evans A story of faith, self-esteem, hopes, and mis-guided expectations characterize the musical-drama, “Violet,” now playing at Olathe Civic Theatre...
OCTA scores knockout with classic adaption of ‘Anne of Green Gables’
Bob EvansNov 07, 2017
By Bob Evans Everyone likes a good, family-oriented story as evidenced by Shirley Temple movies, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (and it’s several film versions),...
