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As COVID-19 Calms But Remains in the Picture, Theaters Reflect On Its Toll

When COVID-19 prompted a massive, unprecedented lockdown, theater companies, orchestras and museums cancelled seasons and closed their doors for the foreseeable future. And for good reason.

Showcasing Their Heritage

Grupo Folklórico Izcalli incorporates tap and ballet, folk culture and challenging choreography to tell stories — stories that throw light on Mexican culture and history.

On Broadway and Beyond, Revivals Bring Meaningful Revisions

Just a year ago, Broadway’s very survival seemed in danger. But these days, the future of the famous theater district seems secure, and theatergoers are also returning to venues beyond its boundaries.

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Performing

At the Unicorn Theatre, “Refuge” is a Moving, Musical, Magical Experience

Refuge, the new play about borders, barriers, and American dreams currently in a rolling world-premiere at the Unicorn Theatre, is a complex blend of narrative, music, puppetry, and magical realism—powerful and poignant.

Visual

“Lisa Grossman: Rivering,” Haw Contemporary

FLUX.FLOW, 2022, oil on canvas, 84” x 72” (courtesy of Haw Contemporary) Lisa Grossman’s aptly titled “Rivering” assembles entrancing oil and acrylic paintings in her..

Performing

The White Theatre’s “Kinky Boots” Balances Out a Few Stumbles With Heaps of Fun and Heart

Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein’s musical celebration of drag and gender expression in a battle against judgmental bigotry is as relevant as ever.

From the Magazine

Honors: Leah Sproul

The Kansas City musician is enjoying a jam-packed schedule composing and performing an inventive repertoire from classical to country.

‘Captured,’ National WWI Museum and Memorial

The exhibit “Captured” explores the personal stories, historical accounts and conditions that prisoners and guards endured in far-flung locales.

Self-Styled Adventure Artist

Steve Snell, a self-styled adventure artist and associate professor of art at the Kansas City Art Institute, spent 88 days last summer solo-canoeing all 2,341 miles of the Missouri River, from Three Forks, Montana, to St. Louis.

Kansas City Ballet Performs Devon Carney’s ‘Cinderella’

With specially choreographer solos, the company's artistic director will highlight the talent of individual dancers in his new vision for an age-old story.

Artist to Watch: Thomas Sciacca

The Kansas City artist captures the magic of the big tent in his “Sideshow Serenade” circus posters Take a step back to the wonder of..