Author: Robert Trussell

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December 3, 2025

A climate of intimidation

In KC, government-funded performing arts organizations are committed to, but reluctant to discuss DEI.
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November 19, 2025

Dick Daniels: Making it fun

From posts at The Kansas City Star to Hallmark's Shoebox and KCAI, the Kansas City artist has spent a lifetime mining comics and cartoons, even while battling cancer.
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October 21, 2025

At KCRep, Gary Neal Johnson makes his final performance as Scrooge

After owning the role for 24 years, the beloved KC actor announced his retirement.
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October 8, 2025

Public media in Missouri and Kansas issue emergency calls for public donations after Congress rescinds funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

The impact is widespread, acutely affecting the budgets of Kansas City PBS, KCUR, KKFI and KPR and threatening the elimination of smaller outlets.
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September 5, 2025

KC Theater: The 2025-2026 Season

From the re-imagined classics to world premieres, must-see shows abound throughout the city.
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September 2, 2025

KC Theater: The KCRep 2025-2026 Season

KCRep plans its post-UMKC future while embarking on an ambitious season.
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July 10, 2025

Defunding the arts

Arts organizations express uncertainty and alarm as the Trump administration slashes budgets and rescinds grants.
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April 9, 2025

A made in KC mockumentary chronicles love and belonging at a fictional Renaissance Festival

Late Night Theatre veterans spearhead a star-studded local cast and crew.
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March 19, 2025

A fringe theater titan sets down roots in Kansas City

Now based in midtown, playwright, actor and director John Clancy will exert his talents as Central Standard Theatre's new resident playwright.
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