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June 26, 2025

Live! Onstage in July and August

In this last gasp of summer, before school starts in September, try one or more of these plays and musicals, live! onstage.
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June 25, 2025

Editor’s Letter, July/August 2025

It has been a momentous couple of months for Kansas City’s cultural future, including the announcement of major expansion plans at two of its flagship institutions.
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June 12, 2025

The Warwick and The MET are back

t’s been a minute, but now rebuilding the fire-damaged 112-year-old building successfully done, casting underway for the season opening in September.
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June 5, 2025

“Fat Ham” Turns “Hamlet” Inside Out To Reexamine Its Heart

In James Ijames's spin on "Hamlet," even the most established characters have the capacity for growth and self-preservation.
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June 5, 2025

Starlight Celebrates 75 years with expanded community programming and new construction projects

New offerings for youth and families are a primary focus.
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June 4, 2025

Great actors. Smart plays. For 20 years and counting.

Kansas City Actors Theatre concluded our historic 20th Anniversary Season in March of 2025.
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June 1, 2025

Sponsored: Make Music Liberty – Free Live Music Experience in Liberty, MO

Starting as Fete de la Musique in France back in 1982, Make Music Day has exploded into a global celebration, taking over 1,000 cities across..
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May 23, 2025

Arts News: UMKC professor practices music therapy for preemies

The UMKC Conservatory recently was awarded a $1.9 million grant to study the effects of sound in the operating room and how conditions can be improved for better outcomes.
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May 22, 2025

“Emma” Is Pure Joy at KC Rep

Kate Hamill’s take on Emma, currently onstage at KC Rep, is evidence that it’s still possible for Austen’s work to feel delightfully, dazzlingly new.
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