Category: Performing

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July 22, 2026

“Frozen” Isn’t Exactly Magical, But It’s Sure to Please Young Audiences

Despite its flaws, "Frozen" is still a massive crowd pleaser—which is largely due to the crowd in question.
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July 20, 2026

Matthias Pintscher: New artists, new ideas and a European tour

Wrapping up his second season, the Kansas City Symphony music director earns high marks all around.
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July 17, 2026

Four Shows That Caught Our Attention Heading Into This Year’s KC Fringe Festival

The KC Fringe Festival kicks off this weekend, with 36 shows ranging from dance to improv to autobiographical dramas.
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July 9, 2026

Concert to Come: Summerfest celebrates America with a jazz-infused season

Selections include American spirit-infused works by William Bolcom, George Gerschwin and Scott Joplin.
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July 9, 2026

Sponsored: Musical Comedy Spamalot Gallops into Starlight August 4-9 

Experience the musical comedy Spamalot at Starlight Theatre, packed with everything that makes for a great “knight” at the theatre!
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July 7, 2026

Artist to Watch: Bryan Alford

For two decades, the Kansas City steel drum virtuoso has enlivened the KC music scene with his celebratory brand of jazz.
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July 6, 2026

All That Goes ‘Round

"The World Goes 'Round" sweeps audiences into a vibrant, nostalgic and emotionally rich journey through the legendary catalog of John Kander and Fred Ebb.
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July 6, 2026

Arts News: Open Doors! greets World Cup visitors with music, art and more in vacant storefronts

This summer, more than 20 once-vacant storefronts in some of the city’s busiest areas are getting new life thanks to help from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City.
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