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MRS. CHRISTIE to Make Kansas City Premiere at KCAT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Kansas City Actors Theatre will present the Kansas City premiere of Heidi Armbruster's comedy-mystery MRS. CHRISTIE, exploring Agatha Christie's unsolved 11-day disappearance, at the Spencer Theatre at UMKC.

Review: UNCLE VANYA at Kansas City Actors Theatre
by Alan Portner - Aug 13, 2025

The opening night performance of Kansas City Actors’ Theatre production of Antov Checkov’s UNCLE VANYA ended with an enthusiastic standing ovation on City Stage in the lower level of Union Station.  UNCLE VANYA as performed is a modern translation of Anton Checkov’s 1899 classic musing on family and relationships.  Some audiences see the show as comic.  Others see it as tragic.  This production is solid based on its reception and an excellent cast.

UNCLE VANYA to be Presented at Kansas City Actors Theatre This August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

Kansas City Actors Theatre will continue their 2025/2026 Season 21 in August with the seminal Russian theatre classic, Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov. Learn more!

Review: DOUBT, A PARABLE at KC United Church Of Christ
by Alan Portner - Mar 10, 2025

Kansas City Actors Theater presents an exceptional production of DOUBT, A PARABLE by John Patrick Shanley in the unexpected, but perfectly selected sanctuary of the Kansas City United Church of Christ in the Brookside area.

DOUBT: A PARABLE Closes Kansas City Actors Theatre Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) wraps up their 20th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Doubt: A Parable, by John Patrick Shanley.

THE ROOMMATE, UNCLE VANYA, and More Set For Kansas City Actors Theatre's 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced the line-up for its 21st Season, running from May 2025 through March 2026. Learn more about the full lineup and find out how to get tickets ehre!

Kansas City Actors Theatre Reveals 2024/2025 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced the line-up for its 20th Anniversary season, which will feature one classic work receiving its first professional regional production, a revival of a contemporary classic, the regional premiere of a new adaptation of a classic thriller, and the regional premiere of an award-winning new play.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents THE PESTS As Part Of 'KC MOlière: 400 In 2022'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2022

Starting January 12, 2022 Kansas City Actors Theatre will present “The Pests” in a new adaptation and translation of Molière's “Les Fâcheux” by Dr. Felicia Londré. “The Pests” is presented as part of “KC MOlière: 400 in 2022,” a multi-year celebration of the seminal French playwright in honor of what would be his 400th birthday on opening night, January 15, 2022.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Lineup For 18th Season
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 27, 2021

Warm, poignant, witty, whip-smart, and heartfelt – all words that describe the works included in Kansas City Actors Theatre lineup of plays selected for 2022-2023. This is KCAT’s 18th Season of productions, showcasing the leading professional theater talent in Kansas City.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces 2022/2023 Season 18
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2021

Warm, poignant, witty, whip-smart, and heartfelt – all words that describe the works included in Kansas City Actors Theatre lineup of plays selected for 2022-2023. This is KCAT’s 18th Season of productions, showcasing the leading professional theater talent in Kansas City.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Second Season Of Radio Theatre, Launching 5/14 On KKFI And Online
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2021

Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced Season 2 of Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre (“KCART”) beginning on Friday, May 14. Featuring metro area actors and theatre artists, KCART is broadcast on 90.1 FM KKFI Fridays at noon and available online through most major podcast distribution platforms.

Live This Friday at Noon & On-Demand KANSAS CITY: 1924 Returns With Episode 10
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2021

This week, in “Doppelganger,” the 10th episode of “Kansas City: 1924,” a bold plan is carried out to bring an end to further bloodshed in the cross-town war, but there's no guarantee – or even faith – that it will work. Meanwhile, shocking revelations come to light and a heartbreaking confrontation is put into motion.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Presents Reading of Molière's THE PESTS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2021

Kansas City Actors Theatre presents a virtual performed reading of Molière's 'The Pests' in a new translation and adaptation from Dr. Felicia Londré with an all-star cast of Kansas City actors!

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces Virtual Dramatic Reading Of Moliére's THE PESTS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2021

This performance is part of “KC MOliére: 400 in 2022,” a celebration of the 17th Century French playwright and actor, Moliére, who is widely-regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of all time.

The Dominoes Start To Fall Friday In 'Blood,' Episode 9 Of KANSAS CITY: 1924
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2021

On this week's episode of 'Kansas City: 1924,' the effects of a city-wide crackdown are felt as reality comes crashing into fantasy. Tensions rise while everyone looks for someone to blame... and someone to hurt.   Airing on KKFI 90.1 FM at noon on Friday in Kansas City and available for download everywhere 24/7 after broadcast!

TA(L)KING DIRECTION: The Drama League Podcast Announces Season 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2021

The Drama League announced today Season 2 of its digital series, TA(L)KING DIRECTION: The Drama League Podcast. Season two will explore the changing state of the theatre industry and its early steps towards re-emergence in 2021, with an all-star lineup of directors, producers, and artists.

KANSAS CITY: 1924's New Episode Airing Online and On KKFI This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2020

After the shocking cliffhanger in the last episode of “Kansas City: 1924,” what seems like a break in the weather may turn out to be just be the eye of the storm. In episode 5, “Baseball Season,” the turf war between Ma Pritchett and Joey Giovanni threatens to spiral out of control as we learn what has become of Rose and George.

Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces GET US OUT OF THESE BOXES: A ZOOM CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2020

Kansas City Actors Theatre will present an original online play, “Get Us Out of These Boxes: A Zoom Christmas Carol,” written by KCAT company member Darren Sextro. This is a one-time-only event in support of Kansas City Actors Theatre and the recently-launched Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre.

Tensions Rise And A Shocking Revalation On Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2020

This week on 'Kansas City: 1924 - The Way Forward,' tensions continue to rise between the mob and the cattlemen as the songstress Rose learns the shocking truth about her brother's rush to leave town. Meanwhile, Vincent's role becomes clearer... in a way.

Premiere Date And Programming Announced For Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2020

The core artistic company of Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced that Friday, September 25th at 12 pm (CT) as the premiere of their weekly radio theatre series, Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre, presented in partnership with radio station 90.1FM KKFI, Kansas City Community Radio.