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Starlight's Trek

Starlight's Trek

by Steve Shapiro

Sun, May 03, 2009

There are stars, and then there are stars -- and then there is Denton Yockey. In his new capacity as president and executive producer of Starlight Theatre, Yockey is the guiding force behind the actors, singers and dancers seen from under the night skies.

Reviews

Final Crossing

by Scott Easterday

Final Crossing

Tue, May 05, 2009

Through the constant search for new sounds that ultimately distanced him from the doctrines of 20th century musical styles, György Ligeti had a deep impact on modern composers.

Celebrated Serenades with KC Symphony Chamber Players

by Gayle G. Hathorne

Celebrated Serenades with KC Symphony Chamber Players

Tue, May 05, 2009

Benjamin Britten’s "Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Op. 31" and Antonin Dvorák’s "Serenade No. 1 in E Major, Op. 22" drew concertgoers to Visitation Church to hear the Chamber Players of the Kansas City Symphony on Friday night. But it was an evening of bittersweet pleasure.

FILM REVIEW: "Black Hand Strawman" effectively reminds us of the bad and ugly

by Michael D. Smith

FILM REVIEW: "Black Hand Strawman" effectively reminds us of the bad and ugly

Mon, May 04, 2009

With each inevitable turn of the calendar, events of yesteryear take on an increasingly deeper hue of golden nostalgia. However, director Terence O'Malley's enlightening crime documentary, Black Hand Strawman, reminds us that Kansas City's past was often dark and bloody.

"Bare" is tender and honest

"Bare" is tender and honest

Tue, May 05, 2009

The Unicorn Theatre produces "Bare," a tender pop/rock opera about the trials of high school and life. Rounded out by a stellar supporting cast, the show is one unashamedly honest moment after another.

Columns : City Classics

Classical Column for May 6 - 20

by Don Dagenais

Tue, May 05, 2009

For one of your rare chances to hear a chorus sing in elf-speech, check out the Kansas City Symphony's performance of "Lord of the Rings" Symphony on May 7 and 8 at the Music Hall. Also check out the many other classical offerings over the next two weeks...

Columns : City Stage

Theatre Column for April 29 - May 13

Mon, Apr 27, 2009

From high school to witches to prison cells, May has a variety of show-stopping and mind-blowing theatre entertainment for the metropolis to enjoy!

Columns : Dance Around the City

Dance Column for May 6 - 20

by Nicole English

Tue, May 05, 2009

Kansas City Ballet "Nine Sinatra Songs," Kaico and Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company.

Columns : City Voices

Vocal Column for April 29 - May 13

by R. Douglas Helvering

Fri, Apr 24, 2009

Many exciting end-of-the-season concert offerings from a wide variety of local ensembles and vocalists.