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KC Studio covers the performing, visual, cinematic and literary arts, and the artists, organizations and patrons that make Kansas City a vibrant center for arts and culture.

Music Legends Reunite on the Holographic Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream Tour

Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneers, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly are on tour together for the first time. The Rock ‘N’ Roll Dream Tour will feature remastered audio from both legends coming together in one mesmerizing night of performances. Accompanied by a live band and back-up singers, this cutting edge holographic performance and remastered audio will […]

40 Years of Gladfest

40 Years of Gladfest

For 2019, Flying Through 40 Years of Gladfest Fun is the theme for Gladfest. The festival will be held at Linden Square and Central Park (Kids Corner, KnockerBall and Camel Rides) October 4, 5 and 6. Some of the mainstay of this festival has been craft booths, the parade, Little Mr. and Miss Pageant, the […]

Really, A Whale Once Came Through Here?

Really, A Whale Once Came Through Here?

You’ve wondered as you’ve driven I-70 east out of downtown about an overhead bridge between Benton Boulevard and Indiana Avenue that goes . . . um, where exactly? It simply connects one unpaved patch of ground to another. If home is on that side of state line, maybe you’ve also questioned why you’re living in Kansas City rather than Missouri City.

Music and Dance Add to Autumn’s Splendor

Music and Dance Add to Autumn’s Splendor

With crisp temperatures and trees burnished with red and gold, October is perhaps the loveliest month of the year in Kansas City. As always, the Harriman-Jewell Series is adding to the beauty of the season with glorious performances this October: A violinist and two singers will make their Kansas City debuts, and the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will bring its distinctive style of dance for a return engagement.

The Arts Asylum – Jesus Christ Superstar

The Arts Asylum – Jesus Christ Superstar

“Nowhere will you see a better version of Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Every aspect of the production excels,” Early reviews of The Arts Asylum and This Happy Breed’s first co-production, Jesus Christ Superstar have pronounced. The show opened on Sept 22 and runs through October 12 at the James and Marjory Russell Theatre at The […]

From Page to Stage

From Page to Stage

We chatted with Steven C. Kemp, the set designer for our first opera of the season, Mozart’s comedy The Abduction from the Seraglio. This new-to-Kansas City production comes to the Kauffman Center September 21-29 and was first seen at New Orleans Opera in April 2019.