Gem Theatre "Barbara Jordan" review by Nicholas Sawin

So when the world premiere of “Barbara Jordan: A Rendezvous With Destiny” at the Gem Theater faced technical difficulties with lighting and audio that delayed the start on Friday night, the audience took the distractions in stride because something new was being born: African-American theater in the 18th and Vine District, courtesy of the Kansas City Theater Foundation.

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