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June 7, 2017

Olathe Civic Theatre Association Celebrates Annual Buddy Awards

Thank you to all who attended the 2017 Buddy Awards celebration, which was held Saturday, June 3, and to everyone who made the Olathe Civic..
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June 6, 2017

Heartland Men’s Chorus, “Show Tune Showdown,” June 10-11

Heartland Men’s Chorus and Broadway show tunes… the two go together like Rodgers and Hammerstein. Who better to perform bits and pieces of more than..
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June 2, 2017

Know Before You Go: “Hamlet”

This summer marks a special anniversary for Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Our year-long celebration culminates with a professional production of Hamlet. Whether you’ve been..
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May 28, 2017

Killers on Stage: “Assassins” at Spinning Tree Speaks to Our Crazed Present

Musical theater can be sappy, commercial, retro or infantile, but now and then the venerable genre produces a show unlike any that came before. Case..
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May 27, 2017

When Movies Usurped the Stage: New Musical “Lefty & Crabbe” Looks Back

The Living Room steps out its customary role as a producer/presenter of work that challenges, stimulates and poses tough questions with the world premiere of..
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May 24, 2017

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Harriman-Leavey Syndrome

As I mentioned to the company at the start of the first rehearsal for The Realistic Jones, I at first wasn’t sure how to dramaturg..
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May 24, 2017

The Job: Trad A. Burns, Lighting Designer for Kansas City Ballet

When Devon Carney became Kansas City Ballet’s new artistic director in May 2013, one of the first decisions he made was to choose a lighting designer.
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May 19, 2017

Summer at the Conservatory is Hot Hot Hot!

The Conservatory heats up in the summertime! Our Academy’s summer programs provide exciting workshops for middle school and high school students, as well as in-depth..
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May 19, 2017

Artist to Watch: Vanessa Thomas

Lawrence-based singer Vanessa Thomas works as a vocal coach, accompanist, church music director, and full-time single mom to her four children, all while regularly performing nationally with Grammy Award-winning maestro Doc Severinsen. Vocally, she is known for her seamless four-octave range and her unusual musical versatility.
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