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Wed, Nov 09, 2011
James Galway's Harriman-Jewell Series recital at the Folly Theater found the seasoned Irish flutist delivering both dazzling virtuosity and evocative and sensitive musicality in a well-balanced program.
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
An abrupt 180-degree shift from opulence of "Turandot," the Lyric Opera Kansas City’s updated version of Mozart’s "Così fan tutte" was an intimate ensemble affair with some over-the-top laughs.
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
"Seussical" has become a reoccurring favorite at the Coterie Theatre for good reasons. Though aimed towards young audiences, the quirky humor and philosophical message resonate with all ages, celebrating the inexhaustibly imaginative genius of Theodor Geisel.
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
The Munich Symphony Orchestra performed Schoenberg’s earliest instrumental masterpiece and then were joined by Cape Cod-based choir Gloriae Dei Cantores for Mozart’s last.
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
UMKC Conservatory Dance Division gathered Thursday night to present its fall concert. The predominantly female program featured works by two greats, Antony Tudor and August Bournonville, as well as guest choreographer Jamal Story and the UMKC faculty.
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
In a Kansas City premiere, the Jewish Community Center brings “Avenue Q” to The White Theatre in a finely rendered production that captures the heart of the hit puppet musical without avoiding its enjoyable excesses.
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
The Friends of Chamber Music presented Chanticleer's “Love Story.” The ensemble of versatile male voices performed different musical manifestations of love—familial, religious, or romantic.
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
Historical fiction can be a terrific genre, but when it is as dreary and factually misleading as Rene Féret's "Mozart’s Sister" then it just results in mediocre cinema.
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
David Cale’s one-man show "The History of Kisses," playing through November 27 at Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s Copaken Stage, is a languorous but rewarding series of fleeting seaside romances.
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, Nov 02, 2011
The Unicorn Theatre, in conjunction with Kansas City Actors Theatre and UMKC Theatre, present "God of Carnage," Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning play. Opening in Kansas City weeks before Roman Polanski’s film adaption, the stage production should not be missed.
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
There are certain times of year when our music calendar overflows with riches, and November is one of them. Fans of orchestral music can choose the Vienna and Kansas City Symphonies. Opera fans can glory in not one but two Mozart-Da Ponte operas, the Lyric Opera’s "Così fan tutte," the company’s second production in the glorious new Kauffman Center, but also its predecessor "Le nozze di Figaro" at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. Also, the University of Kansas opera program is performing John Gay’s rare early English masterpiece "The Beggar’s Opera," the Kansas City Metro Opera is performing "The Merry Widow" in concert, and the Harriman-Jewell Series is bringing on stage the brilliant young operatic tenor Alek Shrader. Vocal music fans can revel in the sounds of Arnold Epley’s Musica Vocale and Rufus Muller with REBEL for Friends of Chamber Music. These are just a few of the selections; see below for the full list. Get out and enjoy some of these wonderful opportunities!
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
“The History of Kisses” at Kansas City Rep; “God of Carnage” at the Unicorn Theatre; “Seussical” at the Coterier Theatre; “Go, Dog, Go” at Paul Mesner Puppets; “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at American Heartland Theatre; “Avenue Q” at The White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center. And coming later this month: “A Man for All Seasons” at Jewell Theatre; “Almost, Maine” at UCM; “All My Sons” at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre; "Burlesque Classique" at the Uptown; and more.
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