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Set the stage on fire
Wed, May 23, 2012
With its diverse, appealing, fast-paced program and company of talented, international dancers, “Burn the Floor” lit up the Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
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Kantorei’s focused Latin flair
Tue, May 22, 2012
Kantorei’s evening of sacred music from Latin America was well conceived and beautifully performed.
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Trio’s beautiful American offering
Tue, May 22, 2012
The Lyric Arts Trio presented a strong “Music of the Americans” program in its final season performance at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
Bach in B minor
Tue, May 22, 2012
The Spire Chamber Ensemble, under the baton of Ben Spalding, joined with New York-based baroque orchestra REBEL Sunday evening in a powerful period performance of Bach’s monumental Mass in B Minor.
"Marley" is a jammin' film
Tue, May 22, 2012
As the definitive documentary on the life and times of Jamaica’s most famous export to the world, "Marley" should already be considered a strong contender for a 2013 Oscar nod.
Spinning Tree’s “Fantastick” production
Sat, May 19, 2012
Spinning Tree Theatre’s “The Fantasticks” proved to be the masterful show that could, wowing audiences with hilarious energy and a cast with talent that just would not quit.
Articles : Local Arts News
Unicorn Theatre announces its 39th season
Wed, May 23, 2012
The Unicorn Theatre has announced its 2012–13 season of six bold new plays, one of which is a world premiere.
The Friends of Chamber Music announces 37th season
Wed, May 23, 2012
The Friends of Chamber Music recently announced its 2012–13 season which includes the Kansas City debuts of Apollo's Fire - the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, pianists Louis Lortie and Alexander Melnikov, vocal groups New York Polyphony and Stile Antico, and six concerts that feature the works of Robert Schumann.
Coterie Theatre announces 2012–13 season
Mon, May 14, 2012
Share the unexpected with the Coterie: A groundbreaking musical, fairy tale misfits, the Holocaust, even a bathtub crocodile. The 34th Season provides unique mix of popular literature, drama and musical theater.
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KC Events this week and beyond
Sat, Sep 22, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Click here for the KC Events calendar of theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events through 2011. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit Victor Wishna's "City Stage." Enjoy!
Symphonic snapshot of 1770–1830
Wed, May 23, 2012
The Kansas City Symphony took the stage this past weekend under the baton of guest conductor Bernard Labadie to perform a concert of Classical and early Romantic works.
Not just your everyday "Rapture"
Tue, May 22, 2012
Fresh off the Broadway stage, the Unicorn Theatre presents “Everyday Rapture” by Dick Scanlan and Sherie Rene Scott, a semi-autobiographical musical of Scott’s transformative experiences as a Kansas Mennonite whose aspirations of being a Broadway diva come true.
Movers, Shakers, Stalwarts: Rebecca Johnson
Tue, May 15, 2012
KCMetropolis' Sarah Tyrrell spoke with Rebecca Johnson, coordinator of the music department at Metropolitan Community College Blue River in Independence, director of the Institute for Sacred Arts at Central Baptist Theological Seminary, conductor of the Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City and of the Sacred Arts Chorale, and incoming president of the Lyric Opera Guild. How does Johnson think community colleges and "town-and-gown" groups fit into Kansas City's vibrant art scene? Read on to find out.
Columns : City Stage
Theatre through mid-June
Wed, May 23, 2012
“As Long As We Both Shall Live” at American Heartland Theatre; “Everyday Rapture” at the Unicorn Theatre; “The Fantasticks” at Spinning Tree Theatre; “Waiting for Godot” at EMU Theatre. And coming in June: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre; “Visiting Mr. Green” at the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Kansas City; “Pete ‘n’ Keely” at Quality Hill Playhouse; “In the Heights” at Starlight Theatre; and more.