Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing

Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing

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Mon., Sept. 9, 7 p.m. Tickets $30

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Script in Hand Playreading

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It’s 1947, and Satchel Paige is the king of baseball: a charismatic, superstar pitcher and a legend in the Negro Leagues. But as Jackie Robinson embarks upon his historic first season in the majors, Paige finds his own fame eclipsed and his desire for greater respect increasingly frustrated by the barriers he faces all around him. Set in Kansas City during a barnstorming tour, this jazz-infused tale of one of the greatest baseball players of all time paints a vivid picture of America on the brink of change, capturing the struggle for equality on and off the field. Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing tells a powerful story of resilience and transformation, highlighting a defining moment in the nation’s history.

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