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Wed, Oct 26, 2011
The Friends of Chamber Music’s Friday night performance by the Tokyo String Quartet at the Folly Theater was at times revelatory and other times reaffirming but always meticulously played with spell-binding musicality.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011
The Kansas City Civic Orchestra brought a night of interstellar musical fun to Atonement Lutheran Church in Overland Park this weekend, taking the audience on an adventure in space through music: the final frontier.
Tue, Nov 22, 2011
The Kansas City Civic Orchestra brought a night of interstellar musical fun to Atonement Lutheran Church in Overland Park this weekend, taking the audience on an adventure in space through music: the final frontier.
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
"My Afternoons with Margueritte" is a little French drama about an unlikely friendship. It establishes tender moments, but has too many unbelievable plot points to be something more than average.
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
The Performing Arts Series at Johnson County Community College's 21st season kicked off Saturday night with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet at Yardley Hall. Steeped in history, drama, romance, and fantasy, LAGQ’s well-paced and accessible program dazzled the near-capacity audience.
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Over 400 fans enjoyed an uplifting concert by premier post-bop saxophonist Joe Lovano and his band Us Five at the historic, century-old Gem Theater last Friday. The event marked the beginning of the 15th season of the American Jazz Museum’s Jammin’ at the Gem Series.
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
The buxom beauties of Burlesque Downtown Underground entertained a surprisingly large audience for a Thursday night at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre with the troupe's annual Halloween show, Scared Sexy.
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Mezzo-soprano Susanne Mentzer wears many hats as a singer, educator, competition judge, board member, and contributor for The Huffington Post. As Despina for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s production of "Così fan tutte," she gets to try her hand at the roles of maid, notary, and doctor.
Tue, Oct 25, 2011
The UMKC Conservatory Orchestra concert was a study in contrasts. From the elegant simplicity of "Appalachian Spring" to the passion and intensity of "Symphonie fantastique," the orchestra and conductor showed their full range of expression.
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, Oct 26, 2011
October concludes with performances by the UMKC Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble. Choral fans will be treated to the Kansas City Symphony's performances of Brahms' "German Requiem," the combined choirs of UMKC present their fall concert as does the Metropolitan Chorale. Famed violinist Midori will appear courtesy of the Harriman-Jewell Series. If you're on dance withdrawal from the end of "Tom Sawyer"'s run, Owen/Cox Dance Group and Park University have partnered for a collaborative evening of music and movement.
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
“Evil Dead: The Musical” at Egads Theatre Company; “The History of Kisses” at Kansas City Rep; “Comedy of Asses” at UMKC Theatre; “Almost, Maine” at Park University Players; “God of Carnage” at the Unicorn Theatre. And coming in November: “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 more.
Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Musical Theater Heritage (online through Nov. 1); Egads! Theatre Company (Nov. 7 and 8); Topeka Symphony (Youth Talent Application deadline Nov. 17)
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