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May 29, 2026

Musical Passion on Display in Stellar Performance by Artistic Titans

It’s always a treat to see a musical celebrity perform in Kansas City, but when the program features three luminaries, you sit up and take notice.
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May 18, 2026

“Kate Breakey: To the Dark and Endless Sky” & “Wilbur Niewald: A Found Portfolio,” Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art

Kate Breakey’s large, hand-colored photographs of moths at the Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art are a splendid example of expertise and artistry conjoined with heart.  
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May 18, 2026

Douglas Lyons’ “Don’t Touch My Hair” Lets Black Women Flex Their Superpowers

Unicorn Theatre’s current production of "Don’t Touch My Hair" deals with some extremely heavy subject matter. It’s also riotously funny.
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May 15, 2026

KCRep’s “The Wizard of Oz” Is a Marvel

It’s thrilling to think about how many young Kansas City theatre-goers will have this joyful version of the classic as one of their early theatre memories.
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May 2, 2026

Of Mice and Men and Puppies at the Lyric

The Lyric's season concludes with "Of Mice and Men," adapted by Carlisle Floyd from John Steinbeck's classic tale of migrant farm workers in rural California.
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May 1, 2026

KC Chamber Orchestra Delivers Spirited and Gratifying Concert

The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra delivered a spirited and gratifying final concert of its 39th season Thursday, April 30 in the rich acoustic setting of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kansas City.
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April 23, 2026

“The African Company Presents Richard III” Unearths a Fascinating Forgotten Moment in Theatre History

The events depicted in "The African Company Presents Richard III" are significant, but this is more than a history lesson.
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April 14, 2026

“Queer Ecologies II,” Charlotte Street Gallery

At Charlotte Street, the exhibit "Queer Ecologies II" playfully pushes back against the false rhetoric of nature being binary.
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