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Suspenders of disbelief

Suspenders of disbelief

by Steve Shapiro

Tue, May 26, 2009

"A Flea in Her Ear," much like Michael Frayn's theatrical comedy "Noises Off" and Preston Sturges's 1948 movie "Unfaithfully Yours," if about anything, is about the love of performing. The KC Rep cast takes dialogue that needs a specific Mel Brooksian mania and finds it; this is one of those ensembles that probably could entertain an audience with a Chinese takeout menu.

Reviews

PREVIEW: Simon Carrington's choral homecoming

by R. Douglas Helvering

 PREVIEW: Simon Carrington's choral homecoming

Tue, May 26, 2009

All of us have at some point in our lives come across a person who has made an everlasting impact on us. The name we typically give to such a person is a mentor. Webster defines a mentor as a 'wise and trusted counselor or teacher' or as an 'influential senior sponsor or supporter.' This weekend in Kansas City and Lawrence, a group of musicians will join together to celebrate not only their art but their mentor, Simon Carrington.

"Cowtown Ballroom" is an entertaining revelation

by Michael D. Smith

"Cowtown Ballroom" is an entertaining revelation

Tue, May 26, 2009

CORRECTION: In the May 27th review of "Cowtown Ballroom," it was incorrectly written that the El Torreon eventually served as the location for The Vanguard when in actuality the latter was at a separate location at 4305 Main St. Here it is again...

Columns : City Classics

Classical Column for May 20 - June 3

by Don Dagenais

Tue, May 19, 2009

The KC Symphony presents its final classical series of the season. Famed pianist Peter Serkin tackles Beethoven’s fiendish Piano Concerto No. 2 and a recent composition by Charles Wuorinen.

Columns : City Stage

Theatre Column for May 27 - June 10

Tue, May 26, 2009

Summer brings many great theatre offerings to the metropolis... go out and see one or two.

Columns : Dance Around the City

Dance Column for May 20 - June 3

by Nicole English

Tue, May 19, 2009

The Kansas City Ballet's Youth Ballet and School present their annual Spring Performance. As this season winds down to a halt, 'Dance Around the City' will refresh once monthly during June and July.

Columns : City Voices

Vocal Column for May 27 - June 10

by R. Douglas Helvering

Mon, May 25, 2009

As we move into the summer, moving past Memorial Day, many of our favorite performers are beginning to take a well-deserved hiatus from this past wonderful season.