Performing – KC STUDIO

February 27, 2019

Peace in the Madness, A New Way of Looking

Now in its sixth year, Kansas City Ballet’s New Moves program is an established favorite in the dance season’s calendar. Devon Carney, KCB’s artistic director, consistently finds an exciting cadre of fresh voices to create a program of bold choreography, with world premieres and works new to Kansas City audiences.

February 27, 2019

Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising

In March, the Heartland Men’s Chorus honors the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising as they present the world premiere of “Quiet No More: A Choral Celebration of Stonewall 50.”Co-commissioned with the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus and Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, along with over 20 other ensembles, it is the largest co-commissioned project in the history of gay and lesbian choruses.

February 25, 2019

The MET Dives Deep with August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’

August Wilson was a great chronicler of human behavior, one who worked on a wide canvas in subtle colors but always with a sharp eye..

February 24, 2019

ETHEL + Robert Mirabal Explore Worldwide Themes in “The River”

The deep history of the people who live in Taos Pueblo, dating back over a thousand years, far outstrips that of the string quartet. Yet..

February 18, 2019

Race, Gender and History: “Green Book Wine Club” at KC Melting Pot Packs a Punch

Some outstanding performances and a playwright’s audacious approach to history make the latest production at KC Melting Pot Theatre one that will linger in memory...

February 17, 2019

Can’t Buy Me Love: Kansas City Ballet’s “Lady of the Camellias”

Kansas City Ballet’s “Lady of the Camellias” is gorgeous. The costuming, the dancing, the sets and lighting evoke a shimmering dream world, enhanced by the..

February 7, 2019

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra – “Bridges of the Heart,” February 13 at The Folly Theater

KANSAS CITY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Bridges of the Heart Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Folly Theater From the Maestro Chopin was one of the most gifted composers..

January 27, 2019

Birds of a Feather: Kansas City Symphony Explores Music of 1919

The Kansas City Symphony journeyed to the past and into imaginary lands with its 1919-focused program in a bold performance Saturday in Helzberg Hall, conducted..

January 26, 2019

Impressive Production of ‘Indecent’ Evokes Distant but Relevant History

Part musical and part history lesson, Paula Vogel’s “Indecent” illuminates what, for many theatergoers, is an obscure but fascinating event: In 1923 the Broadway cast..

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