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October 16, 2021

Faust Theatre Brings Camp (and a Little Chaos) to “Carrie: The Musical”

Frenetic pacing and technical challenges hampered Faust Theatre’s “Carrie: the Musical” on opening night—but a campy staging and talented cast and crew kept the show fun.
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October 13, 2021

Community and Sharing in “Protest + Hope = Healing”

In “Protest + Hope = Healing,” choreographer and organizer Tyrone Aiken brought together a multi-disciplinary cadre of artists for an intimate event that explored how these artists have challenged injustice, offering models for others. 
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October 8, 2021

At Kansas City Actors Theatre, “Four Children” Connects the Darkest Moments of Our Past

“Four Children” is an intricately woven script that highlights the dazzling cruelty of war even as its staging keeps us at an emotional remove.
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October 4, 2021

Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company Celebrates 30 Years of Modern Dance in Kansas City

With a bold, exciting program, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company celebrated its 30th anniversary, presenting some of the very best of their repertory from the last three decades and, for the audience, an expertly-guided journey in American choreography. 
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September 30, 2021

Artist to Watch: Enrique Chi

The official music video for Making Movies’ powerful 2019 song, “Tired of Giving In,” begins with the Kansas City Latinx band perfunctorily performing onstage while literally handcuffed to their instruments. But the band’s seething front man, Enrique Chi, can play nice for only so long.
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September 29, 2021

Theatre for Young America Celebrates Negro Leagues in Expanded Third Production of ‘Fair Ball’

Delayed due to the pandemic, Theatre for Young America is finally able to present its revamped production of “Fair Ball: Negro Leagues in America.” 
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September 27, 2021

Concert to Come: Prepare for a “Transformative Experience”

When the Kansas City Ballet returns to performances in the Kauffman Center this October, prepare for a transportive experience with a trio of signature works in “Celts.”
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September 25, 2021

Kansas City Symphony Presents Exuberant Mahler and Kahane World Premiere

With a megawatt Mahler, a tuneful world premiere piano concerto, and a healthy dose of excitement, the Kansas City Symphony was back in Helzberg Hall for an exuberant opening concert.
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September 22, 2021

In Memoriam: Sarah Ingram-Eiser (1936-2021)

Kansas City has its share of activists — and then there is Sarah Ingram-Eiser, one of the staunchest advocates, lobbyists and volunteers in this region for the last 60 years.
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