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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.
Tue, Dec 06, 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.
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.”
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
The Turtle Island Quartet guided their audience of nearly 400 through an enjoyable program of uplifting international holiday music in their appearance last weekend as part of the JCCC Performing Arts Series in Polsky Theatre.
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Opening their 26th season, the Heartland Men’s Chorus presented “Holiday Glee.” Appropriately titled, the concert warmed the audience with all-purpose, entertaining seasonal cheer.
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Rockhurst University’s collective of musicians and singers came together this weekend for an evening of contemplative sacred music in celebration of the Christmas season.
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.
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
Charles Dickens' somber "A Christmas Carol" receives a rollicking musical treatment in "A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol," a co-production by Yvonne Jameson and Kansas City Young Audiences.
Wed, Nov 30, 2011
Exceptionally talented local organist Jan Kraybill spoke with Don Dagenais for the inauguration of KCMetropolis' new series: Movers, Shakers, Stalwarts. This series is dedicated to those important individuals whose artistic endeavors are shaping the artistic paths of the Kansas City metro area.
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
Adding world-class opera and ballet broadcasts to his cinema’s offerings are just some of the changes Tivoli owner Jerry Harrington has in store.
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
As the holiday season arrives, Kansas City theatergoers can choose from a variety of staged interpretations of Charles Dickens’s classic, from full-blown to bare-bones, from dark to light, for—and by—all ages.
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!
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.
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
Kirsten Dunst's performance is a serious Oscar contender in Lars von Trier’s visually stunning "Melancholia."
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
With excellent acting and skilled direction, the White Theatre presents "Beau Jest," playwright James Sherman's comic toast to life’s complications.
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
The holidays provide an opportunity for almost every classical music and dance organization in town to put on some special programming. But remember: like everybody else, musicians and dancers like to spend the actual holidays with their families, so get in the mood early. If you wait until after December 18, the pickings get much slimmer.
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
This time of year brings us an almost uninterrupted parade of holiday concerts featuring almost all of Kansas City’s classical music groups including Kansas City Ballet ("The Nutcracker"), the Kansas City Chorale, Octarium, and many others. Among this writer’s favorites is the Owen/Cox Dance Group’s hilarious take-off entitled "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King." Many outstanding local instrumental and vocal groups also have their own holiday offerings, so be sure to check the complete listings below.
Wed, Dec 07, 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; “Beau Jest” at The White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center; and more.
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