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Fri, May 06, 2011
The Kansas City Ballet grandly ends its tenure at the Lyric Theatre with a the world premiere of William Whitener's "Mercy of the Elements," the Kansas City premiere of Jerome Robbins' "Moves," and Twyla Tharp's mammoth "Catherine Wheel Suite."
Thu, May 05, 2011
With a modern adaptation worthy of a classic, Kansas City Rep stages Henrik Ibsen’s “unstageable” early epic, “Peer Gynt.” Instead of a five-hour runtime and cast of thousands, this was a streamlined, whip-fast extravaganza carried out by five players.
Tue, May 10, 2011
"I Am" is a philosophical documentary from the director of such heady fare as "Ace Ventura," "The Nutty Professor," and "Bruce Almighty." What is wrong with this world?! This films attempts to discern that very concept.
Tue, May 10, 2011
Blending the sounds of Kansas and New York Cities, Karrin Allyson and friends closed the Folly Theater's Jazz Series on Saturday with tastes of many genres and styles.
Tue, May 10, 2011
At the Folly Theatre, the Harriman-Jewell Series ended its season with an innovative and crowd-pleasing blend of theatre and dance courtesy of The Aluminum Show.
Tue, May 10, 2011
With a demanding 17–piece concert, the William Baker Festival Singers’ sound filled Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral on Friday night with works from Johann Pachelbel to Alice Parker.
Wed, May 04, 2011
Quality Hill Playhouse continued its American Lyricists Series with the ubiquitous texts of Cole Porter. The three-person show chronicled Porter's life through song and narrative touching on such gems as "Old-Fashioned Garden," "It's De-Lovely," and "Begin the Beguine."
Thu, May 12, 2011
Eric Rosen has announced his selections for Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s 2011–12 season, his fourth as the theatre’s artistic director. The season includes “August: Osage County.” “The History of Kisses – David Cale Returns,” “A Christmas Carol,” “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” “The Great Immensity,” a world new musical; supported with a National Science Foundation Grant, “The Whipping Man,” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”
Wed, May 04, 2011
The Lied Center of Kansas announces its season of world-class events for 2011–12. Highlights include contemporary dance company Jin Xing Dance Theatre from Shanghai, China; American jazz and modern music icon Herbie Hancock; and author and humorist David Sedaris.
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!
Tue, May 10, 2011
Kansas City welcomes back American mezzo-soprano, Sasha Cooke. Accompanied by the Kansas City Symphony, she'll be singing Brahms' "Alto Rhapsody" with the men of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus. The entire chorus will join her for Prokofiev's searing "Alexander Nevsky Cantata" and the orchestra performs Beethoven's early Symphony No. 1.
Tue, May 10, 2011
As we move into the second half of May and head into summer, many of our classical music organizations have wrapped up their seasons, so the pickings begin to get a bit slimmer. We do have some notable choral concert opportunities, inluding the renowned Kansas City Chorale, which wraps up its season in a collaborative concert with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, the choir of Village Presbyterian Church teams up with others for a joint concert, and a new group, the Kansas City Men’s Ensemble, makes its debut. Fans of the Symphony will enjoy the music of Brahms, Prokofiev, and Beethoven in a grand concert featuring the Kansas City Symphony Chorus, with American mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke. One of the world’s finest organists, Vincent Dubois, gives a free organ recital under the auspices of the Greater Kansas City chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Additionallly, two local organizations, Musical Theatre Heritage and the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, present classic Broadway-style musicals.
Tue, May 10, 2011
“Peer Gynt” at Kansas City Rep; “Let’s Do It: The Lyrics of Cole Porter” at Quality Hill Playhouse. And coming soon this month—“The 39 Steps” at American Heartland Theatre; “The Young Playwrights’ Festival 2011” at the Coterie Theatre; “Gypsy” at Musical Theatre Heritage.
Wed, May 04, 2011
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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