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Wed, Apr 27, 2011
Capping another year of performances, the final concert of the UMKC Conservatory Artist Series found the forces of the Conservatory Orchestra and Choirs combining for the stirring music of Poulenc and Tchaikovsky.
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
The Unicorn and UMKC Theatre bring the brutality of war in central Africa to the Midwest with an ambitious and affecting production of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Ruined.”
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
This spring, the Tivoli Cinemas in Westport will begin high-definition screenings of live performances digitally captured from Broadway and London stages. Through an exclusive area arrangement, the Tivoli will be showcasing two new productions: In May, the series will feature FRANKENSTEIN, directed by Slumdog Millionaire’s Danny Boyle, and performed by London’s prestigious National Theatre. In June, it will premiere the new production of Brian Bedford in Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, by the Roundabout Theatre Company.
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
With dynamic lighting effects, a compelling story, and fine performances, “Ben Franklin’s Apprentice” is another impressive success for the award-winning children’s theatre.
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
The Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT) recently announced its 2011–12 season featuring a return to repertory theatre, four Harold Pinter works and a continuation of last season’s successful professional partnerships.
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
The Chestnut just announced the line-up for their new season beginning with a special production of "Be My Love - the Mario Lanza Story" in August and continuing with the opening show of the regular season in September with "Jukebox and Bobby Socks."
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Zhou Long, Research Professor of Music Composition at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, has won the Pulitzer Prize in Music for his opera "Madame White Snake."
Wed, Apr 20, 2011
Charlotte Street Foundation recently announced the selection of two Kansas City based generative performing artists to receive unrestricted cash Awards of $7,500 each in 2011. Selected through a competitive, two-phased process by a panel of performing arts professionals from 29 nominated artists, the recipients are composer James Mobberley and playwright/director Kyle Hatley.
Tue, Apr 19, 2011
London-based Bernard Hughes' composition, "Revelation Window," has won the 2011 Simon Carrington Chamber Singer Choral Composition Competition.
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!
Mon, Apr 25, 2011
World premiere readings from some of Kansas City's most talented teen playwrights will be showcased during the Young Playwrights' Festival 2011 presented by the Coterie Theatre. Professional actors, directors and designers work to present a collection of seven staged readings, plays and monologues from teen members of the Coterie's Young Playwrights' Roundtable.
Tue, Apr 19, 2011
Composer Avner Dorman has more than one connection to Kansas City. Besides the Kansas City Symphony owning the world premiere of his piano concerto “Lost Souls” and an upcoming U.S. premiere of percussion concerto “Frozen in Time,” he’s married to a Kansas Citian! Good man. David Peironnet spoke with both Dorman and his wife J.J. Sherman about the approaching performance, audience reception, and the value of spousal opinion.
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Dance fans have several treats in store in early May, with the Kansas City Ballet’s final performances in the Lyric Theatre featuring the choreography of Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp and Ballet Artistic Director William Whitener, along with the Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company’s 20th anniversary season finale, a production centering on “hits” from the company’s two decades of performances. For something more unusual in dance, check out the literally high-flying acrobatic dance company Quixotic performing with the Kansas City Symphony, and The Aluminum Show, a most unusual production which wraps up this season’s Harriman-Jewell performances. Choral and vocal aficionados have a Kansas City Chorale concert on tap, featuring music inspired by Shakespeare. Opera fans can enjoy the evergreen classic "Hänsel und Gretel" at the University of Kansas School of Music. The Greater Kansas City Guild of Organists presents its marathon Bachathon concert and we also have season wrap-up concerts by several good community orchestras around the area.
Tue, Apr 26, 2011
“Ben Franklin’s Apprentice” at the Coterie Theatre; “Ruined” at the Unicorn Theatre; “Peer Gynt” at Kansas City Rep; “Let’s Do It: The Lyrics of Cole Porter” at Quality Hill Playhouse; “A Moon for the Misbegotten” at William Jewell College.
Wed, Apr 06, 2011
American Heartland Theatre 2011–12 season auditions (April 17–20); Coterie Theatre and Unicorn Theatre (May 7–9); William Baker Festival Singers (All sections); Summer Singers of Kansas City (All sections);
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