UMKC Theatre Presents "Arcadia" - Tom Stoppard's Best Play?

Though most people know Tom Stoppard from his Oscar-winning screenplay for "Shakespeare in Love," he's more prolific writing for the stage. And to date, four of his works have won Tony Awards for Best Play.

By Steve Walker

Kansas City, MO – His plays aren't often seen on Kansas City stages, but the UMKC Theatre department is rectifying that with "Arcadia," and hopes to warm people up to a playwright whose works are considered the most challenging of contemporary theater.

"Arcadia," by Tom Stoppard

Directed by Barry Kyle

October 30 - November 8 (previews October 30 -November 3; opens November 4), 2009

Helen F. Spencer Theatre, Olson PAC, 4949 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO

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