KC STUDIO

June 29, 2012

Gladstone Theatre in the Park Celebrates 25 Seasons

In 1988 on a plywood stage, Gladstone Theatre in the Park presented its first show, Oliver! The first season was performed without a band, dressing rooms, or programs. Now more than 100 performances later, the Theatre in the Park will celebrate 25 seasons as it performs Hello Dolly July 6-8 and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Aug. 3-5.

Performing

June 29, 2012

Fringe Festival Taps Homegrown Talent

Peter Bakely has been an actor for years, performing in venues all over the Kansas City area. During the past couple of years, he decided..

Literary

June 29, 2012

The Writers Place Celebrates 20 Years

Gloria Vando and Bill Hickok no longer reside in Kansas City, but Vando comes back to The Writers Place from time to time to see..

Cinematic

June 29, 2012

Ted opens June 29

“Ted” is an equal opportunity offender. I counted 23; it may be more, may be less. But it’s still a lot. That is 23 references..

June 28, 2012

Take in Baseball Display at the National Archives

The Boys of Summer: Baseball All-Stars in the archives display available for viewing at the National Archives. As Kansas City welcomes the All-Stars of today,..

June 27, 2012

Homecoming

Something amazing occurred near the end of March at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, born and raised in Prairie Village, KS, came back home to make her debut with the Kansas City Symphony, conducted by Michael Stern. The program included a piece by Jake Heggie, a noted composer whose music DiDonato had sung before.

June 27, 2012

KC Actors Theatre: An Equation for Success

There is something to be said when the parts of the equation add up to a positive. The actors, directors, designers and stage managers that..

June 27, 2012

Politics & Art

As Americans, politics are a part of the daily landscape, especially as the presidential election nears. To take on a different view, a political science professor and an art historian have decided to present an exhibit that looks at the art and imagery that accompanies a presidential campaign.

June 27, 2012

Inventing The Future

In 1889, the Eiffel Tower in Paris served as the gateway into that World’s Fair. It remains a visible part of the Paris skyline. The Shedd Aquarium became a high point for the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago. While the Sun Pavilion on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art will not remain a permanent fixture on the park grounds, jthis unique building captures the spirit of world's fair innovation.