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Mon, Aug 17, 2009
Starlight Theatre's production of "Chicago," looks all the sharper, given all we have witnessed in the rise of celebrity journalism and the cutting of corners in matters of truth and justice. Those who have seen only the movie version might be surprised: this version (itself a 1996 revival) moves to a tighter tempo.
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
Theatre in the Park closed its 40th anniversary season last weekend with a Kansas legend: "The Wizard of Oz." Whether it was due to the ingenious costumes, the versatile sets or the passion of the amateur performers, this was one well-conceived and expertly directed production.
Wed, Aug 12, 2009
We are all indebted to Summerfest for bringing us, at the culmination of its 2009 season, a fascinating and sprightly work by a little known composer which simultaneously served as a delightful end to the season and a reminder of the kind of thanks our community's cultural life owes to Summerfest's unique programming.
Sun, Jul 05, 2009
Get ready for songs they've sung for 50 years. "The Sound of Music" at New Theatre Restaurant is visually beautiful and sounds like a heavenly choir - but can anything be better than dessert during intermission?
Fri, Aug 14, 2009
The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City is currently seeking proposals for the 2010 ArtsKC Awards luncheon. Now in its 7th year, the ArtsKC Awards has become one of Kansas City's most popular events. Selling out to crowds of over 500 business, civic, and arts leaders, the event features some of Kansas City's best visual and performing arts talent.
Tue, Aug 18, 2009
One of them is in Blue Man Group. Other bandmates have won awards and received grants. All of them are members of successful, thought-provoking bands. But as members of Mongol Beach Party, they just want to make you dance.
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, Aug 17, 2009
On the weekend of August 7-9, William Jewell College hosted the first annual JEMS (Jewell Early Music Summer) Festival. A Festival like JEMS is difficult to pull off in any year. In this, their first attempt, the organizers were able to overcome a difficult economy and a very hot weekend to put on a highly respectable and artistically satisfying festival of early music.
Mon, Aug 03, 2009
It is a quiet week on KCMetropolis.org as August slips away... September brings the official start to the new season and many, many choices. Click on "View by Month" to get the whole story...
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
While there are not any classical music performances now through the end of the August, that's good news in disguise, for it means that most of our city's classical music organizations are getting ready for their new seasons! There's lots of exciting stuff coming up, and here's a a sampling of just some of the music and dance performances this fall.
Tue, Aug 18, 2009
Giggin' on "The Steady" through the end of August. A short list of local talent 'giggin' around the metropolis.
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