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William Inge was born in the small town of Independence, Kan. in 1913, and is almost certainly our best-known playwright from the Sunflower State.He first…
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We are lucky to live in a city that supports a number and a variety of theatres—whether you’re looking for burlesque or stand-up comedy, children’s shows…
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Disney is well known for taking the fairytales of our childhood, sweetening them, and turning them into animated musical extravaganzas for children.…
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Looking for an antidote to the typical holiday entertainment fare? Consider a musical comedy that celebrates the simple pleasures of beer and sports while…
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The story of Cyrano de Bergerac, a man who is perfect in all ways but one, is based only loosely on the life of an actual man. The real Cyrano was a…
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The word “opera” comes from the Latin word for “work,” but it wasn’t until 1639 that the word was used to describe a theatrical piece that includes…
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Like jazz, stand-up comedy is an American invention.From its roots in the comedy-routine duos of vaudeville and the fast-talking MCs of burlesque,…
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Improvisational comedy is a bit like watching a flying trapeze act: the excitement comes not simply from the skilled moves of the performers, but from the…
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Although King John reigned for 17 years, until his death in 1216, England officially broke up with him in 1215, when the barons declared civil war and…
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Frequently, the word “farce” is used to describe a ridiculous situation that did not end well, such as a political campaign or a sports finals match, but…