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Mon, Nov 30, 2009
After the Kansas City Repertory Theatre's 29-year run of performing "A Christmas Carol," Eric Rosen, in only his 2nd full season as its artistic director, deserves a theatric medal of valor for breaking with three decades of tradition to stage this new musical.
Mon, Nov 30, 2009
Spirits haunt every aspect of Nathan Granner's one man production of Dicken's Christmas Carol adapted by Peter Bodine. This fresh interpretation of the traditional favorite is akin to the Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Winters, Orson Wells, radio drama variety with songs and carols setting the mood and forwarding the action. There are no big budget sets, props or costumes.
Mon, Nov 30, 2009
The Messiah by Handel can be an oratorio warhorse of epic proportions. An annual favorite, orchestras and choruses all over the world join together to recount the life of Christ from cradle to crucifixion. The Independence Messiah Singers joined by the Kansas City Symphony and Chorus under the baton of Steven Jarvi "sang" in the holiday season last Saturday night at the Community of Christ auditorium.
Mon, Nov 30, 2009
To receive news that a loved one has died in military combat would be a painful and tragic experience. The impact it has on a pair of soldiers who have to relay such news on a near-daily basis is depicted with unwavering brilliance in the military drama "The Messenger," one of 2009's best films.
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
The setting is as familiar as anything in modern day: it is a bar where regulars and passers-through interact. "Nick's" may not be "Cheers" - not everybody knows your name and they definitely aren't always glad you came - but it nonetheless offers up an oasis from the stresses of everyday life on the street.
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
Charlotte Street Foundation's Urban Culture Project will continue its collaboration with the Kansas City Electronic Arts and Music Alliance (KcEMA) by presenting KcEMA Newbie Commissions, a concert of new works on Saturday, December 5.
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!
Tue, Dec 08, 2009
For Christopher Durang, the neurotically-charged playwright of the Unicorn Theatre's lastest play Miss Witherspoon, the stage is a second home; his comedies put his characters in situations as absurd and frightening as an hour at a psychoanalyst's couch set up in a confessional.
Wed, Dec 02, 2009
Still lots of theatre featured this week: “Christmas in Song,” “A Taffeta Christmas,” “A Christmas Story. The Musical!,” “Little House on the Prairie,” and “The Time of Your Life” all continue. “Madeline’s Christmas”, “A Christmas Spectacular” and “Miss Witherspoon” open this week.. For just a taste of ALL the musical offering this week alone, read Don Dagenais’ Music and Dance Column – wow! Check it out and the many concerts and theatre over the next few weeks.
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
In the Coterie Theatre's new production of "Little House on the Prairie," big questions are asked.
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
The Civic Opera Theater of Kansas City is reprising Conrad Susa’s contemporary holiday opera "The Wise Women." The opera tells the story of the Christ child’s birth and the travels of the Three Wise Men, but from the perspective of important women in their lives.
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
"This show is about light," says director J. Kent Barnhart. "And about Christmas, about all of the different meanings it has for each one of us."
Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Christmas lights and garland decorate the American Heartland Theatre lobby, leaving no doubt of the impending Holidays despite the warm November evening.
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
The Chestnut Fine Arts Center is presenting "A Taffeta Christmas." a musical revue that features Christmas songs and golden oldies.
Tue, Dec 01, 2009
As we move into the first weekend of December an avalanche of holiday concerts awaits us. This is the time of year when we need to make difficult choices in our concert scheduling, having to choose between two, three or even four conflicting events on the same night. This weekend we have terrific-sounding performances by the Kansas City Symphony Chamber Players, the Civic Opera Theater, Octarium, Musica Sacra, the Fine Arts Chorale, plus a number of university events such as the Mid America Nazarene University’s performance of the entire Handel Messiah. In addition, a number of community orchestras and choruses are giving their renditions of holiday favorites. Take your pick!
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