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The set of "Broke-ology."

“Broke-ology” exhibits love and hope through family struggles

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Intern
March 1, 2025

 The KCRep revisited the production of "Broke-ology“ for the first time in 15 years on the Copaken Stage downtown. The restaging honored the playwright Nathan Louis Jackson, who died  in 2023.   “Broke-ology,” first performed in 2009, tells the story of a Black Kansas...

Grant Hall where the Conservatory students primarily practice.

The long-standing partnership between UMKC and KCRep is coming to an end

Kowthar Shire, Staff Writer
October 6, 2024

  After more than 60 years of collaboration, UMKC and Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep) are formally parting ways.   Their affiliation agreement will end in 2029, marking the start of new growth for both institutions as they expand and pursue new opportunities. “UMKC...

Actors at the KCRep theater.

“Once” shows audiences the meaning of love through music

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024

  The complicated love story in “Once” kicks off the KCRep’s 2024 to 2025 season on Sept. 4 in the Spencer Theater. The heartfelt and intimate musical, playing until Sept. 22, explores personal growth and change through music.   Based on the 2007 indie film, the play...

KCRep’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a wonderful way to spend the holidays—if you can afford it

KCRep’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a wonderful way to spend the holidays—if you can afford it

Montana Patrick
December 3, 2019

I have been to many shows at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep), but it was evident upon arriving to pick up my ticket that its annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is an entirely different beast. To begin with, everyone was dressed in their...

Ghost tours and school spirits with Chris Wolff

Ghost tours and school spirits with Chris Wolff

Henry Gamber
October 29, 2019

Did you know UMKC is haunted? Whether it’s the ghost of Harriet Barse at Epperson House, the spirits of the Dickeys in Scofield Hall or the ghost of actress Vaughn Burkholder rumored to still haunt the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, UMKC certainly has its fair share of...

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