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Wed, Sep 01, 2010
Check out the KC Events calendar for theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond through 2010. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit "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
Set in the Missouri Ozarks, "Winter’s Bone" is an intelligently written piece with a break-out, potentially Oscar worthy performance and should be on your must-see list.
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 03, 2010
Kansas City’s Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will open in the autumn of 2011: nearly two decades since the first serious discussions for a new performing arts center and a superlative quality concert organ for Kansas City took place. David Peironnet recently interviewed John Obetz about his design for the Kauffman Center's new organ.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
The 6th Annual KC Fringe Festival, running from July 23 to August 1 at multiple venues around town, has its first official event of 2010 with a Festival poster signing with artist Charlie Podrebarac and block party on July 2 at the Hemingway Gallery.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
From the moment the pilgrims stepped off of the Mayflower, a capella congregational singing became an important symbol of religious freedom in America. It was clear that sacred music was no longer going to be the domain of the professional Kapellmeister, but a function of the people.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Starlight Theater opened its 60th season last week with the tour of "Little House on the Prairie: The Musical," a production developed at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Filmmaker Neil Jordan delivers an Irish cinematic gem in the form of the drama/fairy tale "Ondine" starring Colin Farrell.
Mon, Jun 28, 2010
The Coterie Theatre and Artistic Director Jeff Church have once again premiered an exciting new production aimed at young audiences. "Lucky Duck" has been described as "The Ugly Duckling meets American Idol." But I would have billed it as "a hilarious, sophisticated musical - with animals!"
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Two 20th century works and a favorite Romantic piano concerto capped off the Kansas City Symphony’s concert season last weekend. The overwhelmingly jovial program of all-Russian music celebrating man’s pure spirit, happiness and freedom was certainly a crowd-pleaser and left me feeling excited for next season with the Symphony.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Last Saturday night at the Folly Theater saw an enthusiastic and supportive crowd for the Heartland Men's Chorus’s joint effort with the Portland Gay Men's Chorus. These ensembles presented a wide offering of American music sourced from patriotic and traditional tunes to African- Mexican- and Native-American folk music.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Musica Vocale’s final local concert of the season showcased Aaron Copland’s Four Motets and Arthur Honegger’s King David. This was challenging music, not only for the musicians, but for the audience as well. Those expecting to hear sounds similar to Appalachian Spring and Pacific 231 were probably disappointed, but the Motets and King David were worth the listen.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra closed their concert season last Friday with an ambitious program featuring Mozart’s legendary "Requiem in D minor." A work shrouded in mystery and intrigue, this was the star of the concert under the direction of Bruce Sorrell, the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra and a combined chorus comprised of members from the Village Presbyterian and St. Paul’s Episcopal Churches, and Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
This lifeless documentary focuses more on sheep than the supposed cowboys who shepherd them.
Mon, May 31, 2010
The Kansas City Symphony ends their season with one of the monumental works of the symphonic repertoire, the Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 and one of the most popular piano concertos ever written, the Tchaikovsky "Piano Concerto No. 1." To round out the program, the orchestra plays another Russian work, the rarely heard "Overture to Colas Breugnon" by Dmitri Kabalevsky.
Mon, May 24, 2010
This Saturday's Simon Carrington Chamber Singers dual concerts will feature the world premiere of their first composition competition's winning work, Melissa Dunphy's "What do you think I fought for at Omaha Beach?" Melissa took some time recently to answer a few questions about the piece, her compositional process, and her reaction to winning the SCCS competition.
Mon, May 24, 2010
South Korean film offers up great suspense with an odd blend of humor and creepiness that will keep you guessing.
Tue, May 18, 2010
Overflowing with lush, vibrant colors and infused with traditional Celtic music that heightens its mythical qualities, "The Secret of Kells" is a nicely paced animated feature, yet has difficulty deciding what its target audience will be.
Tue, May 18, 2010
The Kansas City Wind Symphony's split program of profane and sacred-esque selections last week provided for an enjoyable evening featuring many warhorses of the wind band repertoire. They have some fine players especially in the horns and clarinets with technique to spare. Phillip Posey has crafted a fine ensemble that is capable of making some great music.
Tue, May 11, 2010
Impressive documentary details how high society greed and governmental power led to the controversial moving of the greatest individual art collection ever assembled.
Tue, May 04, 2010
The 18th Annual Young Playwrights' Festival is a yearly celebration of young talent. Each year, the Coterie Theatre premieres 10 short works by local high school students. The festival took place this past weekend at the Coterie, and was an illustrious showcase for our talented local teens.
Tue, May 04, 2010
The Kansas City Symphony announced this week that Concertmistress Kanako Ito will resign from her position effective August 31, 2010. Ito has served in her role with the Kansas City Symphony for ten seasons.
Sun, May 02, 2010
Nominated earlier this year for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary category, The Most Dangerous Man in America is a well-made, thoroughly researched work that for years to come will be an important tool to show future generations the tragedy that was the Vietnam War. It will also prove to them that there are always inspirational Americans like Daniel Ellsberg who are willing to sacrifice everything in order for truth to prevail.
Tue, Apr 27, 2010
When the curtain opened last Saturday night for the Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble performance at Johnson County Community College, audience members may have thought they had mistakenly stumbled into a dance class. Instead of seeing costume-clad dancers readily poised for their first dance, the audience watched as the dancers warmed up at the barre.
Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Christian McBride, renowned jazz bassist, and his band Inside Straight concluded this season's Folly Jazz Series with a rousing concert this past Saturday night.
Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Two lead performances dominate wildly paced Italian drama "Vincere," which depicts the alleged first marriage of Benito Mussolini and the brutality his first wife and son are put through as a consequence.
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
PREVIEW: As their final performance of the season, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City tackles one of opera's most imposing - but most rewarding pieces - Mozart's "Don Giovanni."
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Ben Stiller delivers the best acting performance of his career as a dysfunctional ex-band member in the dark comedy "Greenberg."
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
The Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City has appointed Travis Jürgens its conductor and music director-designate, effective at the conclusion of the Philharmonia's current season this summer.
Tue, Apr 20, 2010
The Fountain City Brass Band under the directorship of Dr. Joseph Parisi, has made brass band history as the first band to win four consecutive North American Titles.
Mon, Apr 12, 2010
Amanda Seyfried steals the show as the title character, but director Atom Egoyan and rest of the cast fail to take "Chloe" to a higher level.
Tue, Apr 06, 2010
The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City's public awareness campaign, "Lost-and-Found" Art, entered its second phase on April 5 by posting hand-painted billboards designed by local artists, Michael Toombs and Jose Faus. The colorful "Found" Art billboards replace the stark, white "Lost" Art billboards that have been displayed since March 1. The campaign's slogan, "If We Don't Support Artists, There Is No Art," remains on both the "Lost" and "Found" billboards.
Tue, Apr 06, 2010
Check out the KC Events calendar for theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond through 2010. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit "City Stage." Enjoy!
Mon, Apr 05, 2010
The Kansas City FilmFest begins on April 14 and runs through the 18th at AMC Mainstreet. More than 400 films were submitted for the competition this year and 112 were selected for the Festival.
Tue, Mar 30, 2010
Check out the KC Events calendar for theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond through 2010. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit "City Stage." Enjoy!
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
Make sure to head down to the American Jazz Museum for their 2nd Annual Vine Street Boogie Silent/Live Auction on Saturday, April 10. And a portion of the proceeds will go to KCMetropolis.org to help keep the performing arts vibrantly visible in Kansas City!
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
For theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond, visit the KC Events calendar. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit "City Stage."
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
William McGlaughlin and the Bach Aria Soloists are "Inspired by Bach." Bill McGlaughlin is sentimental about Kansas City. "The look of the town, the rolling hills, the Missouri River and the Flint Hills further out in Kansas, it's a beautiful place with the nicest people."
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
For theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond, visit the KC Events calendar. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit "City Stage."
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
"Rigoletto" marks one of the high points in all Italian opera. Verdi, who came along after the triumvirate bel canto masters Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini, had been working for twenty years to perfect a style of composition which melded Italianate singing with the drama of stage action. In "Rigoletto" he perfected this technique.
Tue, Mar 09, 2010
For theatre, classical, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond, visit the KC Events calendar. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics."
Tue, Mar 09, 2010
"A Moon for the Misbegotten" is a complex and emotionally draining (on performers and viewers alike) work that skillfully examines the multiple layers of the human psyche, and it represents another strong offering by Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre.
Mon, Mar 08, 2010
I had the best seat in the house for The Unicorn Theatre's production of Lia Romeo's comedy "Green Whales:" not by dint of a critic's power, but simply because the couple seated in front of me were engaged to be married.
Mon, Mar 08, 2010
"Pride and Joy and Other Plays" by Paul Rudnick will be presented by Actors & Artists Against AIDS to benefit AIDS WALK Kansas City, April 1 through 18, 2010. Directed by Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director of the Coterie Theatre, this provocative and outrageous comedy, features a collection of hilarious characters, starring local legends, Ron Megee and Missy Koonce.
Mon, Mar 08, 2010
Quality Hill Playhouse continues their season with "Broadway's Best," a revue featuring some of the most memorable musicals.
Wed, Mar 03, 2010
For theatre, classical, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond, visit the KC Events calendar. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics."
Wed, Mar 03, 2010
A KCM VID Interview: Fresh from his electrifying win of the 2009 London International Piano Competition Grand Prize at the age of 18—the youngest winner in the history of the competition—Behzod Abduraimov joins Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medal winner Stanislav Ioudenitch in concert on March 5.
Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Seven international film classics have been selected for a special Film Noir Series at the Tivoli Cinemas in Westport. Starting March 2 and continuing through the month, audiences will have the opportunity to experience these cinematic treasures from master filmmakers.
Tue, Mar 02, 2010
Once in a great while, a work –whether a symphony, play, book, or even a movie –comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. I had such an experience with the KC Rep's "Broke-ology."
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