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Wed, Aug 10, 2011
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is getting ready to throw open its doors to audiences as talents including Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples, Philip Glass, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grace its two stages for the 2011–12 inaugural season. Read on to find more information about the three resident companies and other local groups also performing in the KCPA.
Tue, Aug 09, 2011
Concluding the Jewell Early Music Summer Festival with "Handel, The Ultimate Cosmopolitan" it was the continuo and vocalists that showcased Baroque music's exciting and powerful potential.
Wed, Aug 10, 2011
When the German/American ensemble eurobrass showcased its blend of classical and spiritual offerings in an evening concert at Country Club Methodist Church, the result was part recital, part revival.
Tue, Aug 09, 2011
"The Trip" takes British funnymen, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, on a tour of northern England's finest restaurants. Hilarity, hijinks, and hookups ensue as can be expected from the creative team behind "Tristam Shandy."
Fri, Aug 05, 2011
With works ranging from the Classical period through 2006 and a scope encompassing the light and brief to the musical sprawl of Brahms’ great Serenade, Summerfest closed its adventurous and transformative season.
Wed, Aug 03, 2011
In its 18th season of nurturing young string players, the faculty of Kansas City String Quartet Program not only devoted two weeks to training students in the art of chamber music, they also practiced what they preached by performing Schubert’s final string quartet, the daunting No. 15 in G major, D. 887.
Wed, Aug 03, 2011
An impressive performance reevaluates the concept of "enemy" in “Caldwell's Bomb,” a dark comedy that posed questions with light tragedy and heavy laughter at the Kansas City Fringe Festival.
Wed, Aug 03, 2011
"Grimm and Bare It" brings the best of Kansas City burlesque together for a fabulously bawdy re-telling of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. The performances for the Kansas City Fringe Festival were just a teaser for the full-scale August production but were full of ribald fun nonetheless.
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, Jul 27, 2011
August is the slowest month for concertizing in Kansas City, as the summertime festivals are complete and most professional presenters and ensembles are gearing up for their seasons beginning in September and October. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception downtown presents a couple of Sunday afternoon organ recitals, and the William Baker Festival Singers performs a choral concert on August 20 and 21. But never fear, September is just around the corner, and soon you will have a literally once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to revel in the opening of Kansas City’s spectacular new Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts. So hold on to your hats…much excitement is on its way soon!
Tue, Aug 09, 2011
“The Honky Tonk Angels” at American Heartland Theatre; “Evita” at Musical Theater Heritage; “The Pinter Project” at Kansas City Actors Theatre; "Xanadu" at Starlight Theatre.
Tue, Aug 09, 2011
Topeka Symphony Orchestra auditions for Concertmaster, Principal Cello, Assistant Horn, Section Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass. Topeka Symphony Youth Ensembles. Kansas City Civic Orchestra (principal cello). Central Seminary Choir. Youth Symphony of Kansas City. Park University Theatre "Almost Maine" (Open to community). E.M.U. Theatre of Lawrence.
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