Arms and the Man

George Bernard Shaw makes his triumphant return to the Kansas City stage in KCAT’s updated version of Arms and the Man. In this brand-new adaptation from KCAT Ensemble Member Jerry Mañan, George Bernard Shaw’s enduring comedy-drama takes a satirical look at the absurdities of war as Captain Bluntschli attempts to flee the Serbo-Bulgarian war by hiding in the boudoir of the young, engaged-to-be-wed Raina. What results is a series of events that turns Raina’s household, engagement, and life upside down. “Arms and the Man is a prime example of Shaw’s knack for sneaking subversive ideas—in this case, a dismantling of war worship—into a romantic romp.” (Lighting & Sound America)