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Opulent offerings from Octarium
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Taking the audience on a gradual progression from solemn classical favorites to jazzy pop standards, Octarium showcased polished professionalism and magnificent musicality.
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Tradition rings true for 39th season
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Kansas City Ballet sets the scene for the holiday season on a new stage at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Staying true to previous Artistic Director Todd Bolender’s vision, the troupe's annual production of "The Nutcracker" has remained the same but ticket sales have shattered all past records.
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End-of-semester showcase
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance presented the Conservatory Wind Symphony in their final concert of the fall semester with works by Paul Dukas, Virgil Thomson, Christopher Theofanidis, and Arnold Schoenberg. The concert also featured a prize-winning work by a UMKC student composer.
Reverent Renaissance and modern masters
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
The reverence of the Renaissance came to Kansas City Tuesday night courtesy of the Friends of Chamber Music through the stunning talents of the Tallis Scholars. With “Hymn to the Virgin: A Program for the Christmas Season,” this superb group of ten singers under Peter Phillips, brought together a masterful presentation of music from long ago and modern times.
Magical musical mix
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Take a series of plainchant holiday tunes, perform them as they have been interpreted by composers over the ages (progressing from older to newer), and spice with a few interspersed pieces of Christmas-themed organ music by one of Kansas City’s supreme organists. Mix well and serve to an enthusiastic audience. The Fine Arts Chorale and Jan Kraybill did just that with their annual holiday concert.
Not much to like in "Like Crazy"
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
"Like Crazy" is such an unrewarding work of romantic drama that you might go insane wondering why you spent time watching it.
The return of Scrooge
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
As Kansas City Rep’s “A Christmas Carol” tradition enters its fourth decade, a talented, veteran cast and crew offers a newly urgent production—extravagant as ever—that reexamines the human story behind all the “humbugs.”
Christmas is rockin’
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
The Unicorn Theatre, in cooperation with the UMKC Theatre department, treats Kansas City to “The Salvation of Iggy Scrooge,” an irreverent musical take on “A Christmas Carol,” featuring The King, Buddy Holly, and Bob Marley—and other ghosts.
A delightful Christmas “Goose,” with trimmings
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Company serves up a musical whodunit, “Mother Goose’s Christmas Crimes!,” and tops it with off with some “Holiday Hi-Jinx!” for a double portion of fast-paced family fun.
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KC Events this week and beyond
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!
Irish songs of the season
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
The Celtic Tenors sang a holiday concert with their droll Irish brogue and oodles of charisma Saturday evening at the Lied Center of Kansas. With tunes ranging from folk to opera to rock, the trio performed to an enthusiastic audience.
Give the gift of local music
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Looking for that perfect gift for the music-lover in your life? Want to support musicians with Kansas City connections? Here’s a rundown of commercially available recordings released in 2011.
Charismatic quartet provides Christmas cheer
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Need a little Christmas? Grab the nearest red-nosed quadruped and fly over to Crown Center for Musical Theater Heritage’s “A Spectacular Christmas In Concert” at the Off Center Theatre for a night of enthusiastic and heartwarming holiday cheer.
Columns : City Classics
Music and Dance through December
Tue, Dec 13, 2011
The last two weeks of December are filled with holiday programs of all stripes. The Kansas City Symphony’s Christmas Festival program will entertain children of all ages, the William Baker Festival Singers and Kantorei of Kansas City offer more classical programs, the Kansas City Civic Orchestra plays instrumental favorites, and several other groups offer more light-hearted and traditional carol-oriented programs. For lovers of dance, the Kansas City Ballet’s "Nutcracker" bows at the Kauffman Center for the first time, and the Owen/Cox Dance Group presents an irreverent and highly entertaining take on the same story. If your tastes lean toward the eclectic, the Burning River Brass Ensemble (Performing Arts Series at Johnson County Community College) and DePue Brothers Band (Harriman-Jewell Series) might have the sound you are seeking. A happy holidays to all!
Columns : City Stage
Theatre through December
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
“Seussical” at the Coterie Theatre; “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at American Heartland Theatre; “Christmas in Song” at Quality Hill Playhouse; “Mother Goose’s Christmas Crimes!” at Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Co.; “A Christmas Carol” at Kansas City Repertory Theatre; “A Spectacular Christmas, in Concert” at Musical Theatre Heritage; “White Christmas” at Theatre Lawrence