Crossroads Theatre Company to Present KANSAS CITY SWING, 10/10-27

It’s the fall of 1947 in Kansas City. The Satchel Paige All-Stars of the Negro Leagues are gearing up to play the all-white Bob Feller All-Stars during the teams’ cross-country barnstorming tour. Jackie Robinson has recently broken baseball’s “color line.” Change is in the air – for baseball and for the country. Read more.

 


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