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Hip-hop Musical Clay Opens New Season at the Rep

Note: This story aired on Friday, September 5.

The Kansas City Repertory Theatre begins its new season with a show alternately inspired by William Shakespeare and hip-hop legend Notorious B.I.G. It's a one-man musical called Clay. By Steve Walker

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Kansas City, MO – Clay's author and star is 24-year-old Matt Sax, who's giving Kansas City audiences a sneak preview just prior to the show's move to New York. The
Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents Clay, September 6 - 28 at the Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way (13th & Walnut), in downtown Kansas City.

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