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Tue, Aug 24, 2010
The newest venture for Stephanie Roberts, one of the 2010 Charlotte Street Foundation Generative Performing Awards Fellows, integrated two traditionally formulaic genres—classic noir and commedia dell'arte—in "The Mask of the Broken Heart."
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
French film "Wild Grass" ("Les herbes folles") is less than wild with an aimless, poorly paced storyline and odd characters who are difficult to like, much less understand.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
The accolades have been coming fast and furious for Musical Theatre Heritage’s all-female cast of "1776," and the praise is well and truly deserved.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
KCM is looking for new writers to join our ranks: Are you an expert in the fields of traditional and contemporary classical music, dance, jazz, film or theatre? Do you want to attend great performances, interview interesting artists and have a respected platform for your informed voice? Then KCM wants you!
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
One of Kansas City’s best kept secrets, UMKC Theatre, will present a diverse range of theatre this 2010–11 season, introduce design-your-own ticket packages, and launch Industry Nights at Monday performances. Dynamic co-productions are scheduled with the Coterie Theatre, Unicorn Theatre, KC Repertory Theatre, and – for the first time – an American masterpiece with Kansas City Actors Theatre at the World War I Museum located at the Liberty Memorial.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
The Ruel Joyce Recital Series at Johnson County Community College marks its 22nd year with another line-up of Kansas City’s finest classical musicians. The recitals, which are free and open to the public, are scheduled at noon Monday for nine weeks, Sept. 13–Nov. 8, in the Recital Hall of the Carlsen Center, JCCC.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
Eric L Magnus, Artistic Director of The Barn Players, recently announced the theatre’s 2011 show season. Magnus added that the 2011 season is designed to balance theatre for audiences with thought-provoking shows including musicals, comedies and a historical production as well as Barn Junior and theatre benefit productions.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
The Coterie Theatre's 2010–2011 season of live theatre offers a range of performances that include science fiction masterpieces, a vampire world premiere, a musical and a drama based on award-winning literature, a Ben Franklin inspired tale and a new version of Broadway's "The Wiz." Now entering its 32nd season of live theatre, the Coterie Theatre continues to provide unique theatre experiences for all ages especially families and young audiences.
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
The Conservatory of Music and Dance is pleased to announce that it has renamed its popular Signature Series to underline its new collaborative nature. Conservatory Artist Series (formerly known as Signature Series) will present six concerts in the 2010–11 season, three of which are part of our new series partnership with The Friends of Chamber Music called the Music Alliance.
Wed, Feb 01, 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!
Mon, Aug 23, 2010
Who says top ten lists need to be created at the end of year? Here is a list of KCM contributor Lee Hartman's personal favorite performances in Kansas City from last season broken into two categories: Local and Visiting.
Tue, Aug 03, 2010
Tivoli Cinemas and the UMKC Department of Communication Studies will present a special SILENT FILM SERIES beginning September 2nd that will culminate with the Kansas City premiere of THE COMPLETE METROPOLIS the first week of October.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
September! It’s the end of summer vacations, back to school time, and the beginning of a new classical music season for many of Kansas City’s classical music ensembles. In the first couple of weeks of September you will have the pick of several favorites. The Kansas City Symphony kicks off with a Labor Day weekend pops concert, the Carlsen Center features the always charming Takacs String Quartet, and the Symphony’s music director Michael Stern makes his first appearance of the season, but not at the helm of the Kansas City Symphony, but rather leading the forces of the Conservatory Orchestra of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. Speaking of dance, the young Ailey II ensemble of the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey opens their season this month at the Folly Theater. And if contemporary music is your thing, the new music ensemble newEar opens its concert season with the music of Takemitsu and others. Sit back and enjoy!
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
Nearly every theatre in town - both great and small - is kicking off their new season in September. The array of offerings is astounding - make sure to get out and enjoy some exciting theatre this month!
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Now showing: “Atlantic Diaspora: The Musical and Social Influences of Africans in Mexico and the United States” is part of an expanding cultural diversity project between the American Jazz Museum, the Mexican Consulate, and the Mattie Rhodes Center.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
Auditions for Topeka Symphony Youth Ensemble (all), Canta Filia (young female voices), Kansas City Civic Orchestra (principal oboe and section cello), and Fountain City Brass Band (solo cornet)
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