Unicorn Theatre

'BlackTop Sky' Marks Young Playwright's Homecoming

Steve Walker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000

The world premiere of the play BlackTop Sky, opening this weekend at the Unicorn Theatre, marks a homecoming for its author.

Ron Simonian Takes Leap Of Faith With 'The Soul Collector'

Steve Walker and Steve — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Kansas City playwright Ron Simonian had his first play produced in 1992 in a warehouse in the Crossroads District.

Political Theater Gets Loud In 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson'

Steve Walker — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000

If there's not enough political theater in the run-up to the November elections, the Unicorn Theatre is offering a bit more with its production of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, the emo rock musical biography of America's seventh President. Now that it's popping up at regional theaters across the country, the composer and the Kansas City show's lead actor and director all hint that the current political climate makes it more relevant than ever.

Top Of The Morning News: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Maria Carter — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:48 +0000

Redistricting maps in Kansas could be decided in the federal courts. The Missouri Senate passes a tax credit Bill. It’s a daily digest of headlines form KCUR.

Broadway Actress' Route To 'Everyday Rapture'

Steve Walker — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

This week's opening of the musical Everyday Rapture at the Unicorn Theatre marks the first time it has been staged anywhere outside New York City.

Top Of The Morning News: Friday, March 2, 2012

Maria Carter — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:32:23 +0000

A daily digest of headlines form KCUR.

New Report Cuts Risk Of NBAF
School Board President Preps Others For Leadership
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“Hungry” At The Unicorn

'Hungry' At The Unicorn

Laura Spencer — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The Unicorn Theatre has a long history of developing the work of new playwrights. In the last few years, the Unicorn has established a connection with the up-and-coming talent Lia Romeo.

Married Couple in Life and on Stage in "God of Carnage"

Steve Walker — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:50:00 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – It's rare that a two-career couple finds itself at the same work site at the exact same time. But such is the case for the next several weeks for actors Cinnamon Schultz and Brian Paulette - married in life and on stage in the Kansas City premiere of "God of Carnage."

Cast of "Distracted" Experiences Learning Disability for Production

Steve Walker — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:36:00 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – In a world where multitasking and over-stimulation are seen as strengths, it's ironic but not surprising that 5 million American children suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Lisa Loomer's play "Distracted" at the Unicorn Theatre follows a couple's search to get help for their troubled 8-year-old son.

The Unicorn's "Green Whales" Tackles Tough Subjects with Humor

Steve Walker — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – Though the Unicorn Theater has always been quick to pounce on the most buzzed about plays in New York, it has actually launched many new plays. In fact, a quarter of the shows over the years have had their world premieres in Kansas City.