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Podcast Transcripts

December 3, 2025

Episode 4: Conversation with Rick Truman, President and CEO of The Folly Theater

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar, to discuss the October 24th opening of the extension to the Plaza, the 2026 opening of the River Market Streetcar extension and the impact of the Streetcar for residents, arts lovers and visitors to the area including during the World Cup 2026.

December 2, 2025

A Gleaming Anniversary for KC Ballet’s Nutcracker

Ten years ago, then-recently-arrived Artistic Director Devon Carney undertook to refresh the Kansas City Ballet's Nutcracker from top to bottom.

December 2, 2025

“Leon Jones: Camouflaged: Hidden in Plain Sight,” Studios Inc

installation view There’s a particular kind of exhibition that feels like the charged remnants of an idea mid-eruption — where trying to describe the experience..

December 1, 2025

ELF: The Classic Christmas Story Turned Musical

This whimsical movie has been perfectly directed for the stage by Derek Trautwein.

December 1, 2025

New exhibit media featuring Big Sonia

On Thursday, September 4, The Museum of Kansas City launched a new exhibit that features a conversational interactive experience with

December 1, 2025

New Acquisitions Exhibition: Look at Linda Hall Library’s growing collection

Step into six centuries of scientific and historical discovery at Linda Hall Library’s 2025 New Acquisitions exhibition.

December 1, 2025

Arts News: Kemper Museum unveils new strategic plan

It hardly seems possible, but eight years have passed since Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art closed its Kemper at the Crossroads location.

November 26, 2025

The Black Repertory Theatre of KC Presents an Extraordinary “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”

"Jaja’s" doesn’t follow a typical structure, but flows between its characters, who gossip, argue, commiserate, joke, dance, and, of course, braid from opening to close.

November 25, 2025

& Juliet Visits Kansas City’s Own Broadway

I saw & Juliet’s touring company performance at the Music Hall on November 19.