Author: Libby Hanssen
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Refreshing and Expressive: San Francisco Symphony Stops in Helzberg Hall on US Tour for an Uplifting Performance
San Francisco Symphony’s performance in Helzberg Hall was breathtaking, certainly, presented with fresh, exploratory curiosity. Thursday night was the orchestra’s third Kansas City appearance, presented..
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Concert to Come | ‘Nelly Don: The Musical’ at MTH Theater
Nell Donnelly Reed is going from the history books to center stage with the world premiere production of “Nelly Don: The Musical” at MTH Theater in March. It’s a tale that digs into a significant figure in Kansas City’s past: a story of the American dream, female empowerment, Kansas City mobsters and . . . pink gingham, with ruffles.
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Peace in the Madness, A New Way of Looking
Now in its sixth year, Kansas City Ballet’s New Moves program is an established favorite in the dance season’s calendar. Devon Carney, KCB’s artistic director, consistently finds an exciting cadre of fresh voices to create a program of bold choreography, with world premieres and works new to Kansas City audiences.
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Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
In March, the Heartland Men’s Chorus honors the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising as they present the world premiere of “Quiet No More: A Choral Celebration of Stonewall 50.”Co-commissioned with the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, along with over 20 other ensembles, it is the largest co-commissioned project in the history of gay and lesbian choruses.
