KC STUDIO

December 10, 2021

At The Unicorn, “Dance Nation” Captures the Chaos (and Heartbreak) of Youth

Strong performances and a smart staging make "Dance Nation" compulsory viewing.

December 9, 2021

“A Christmas Story: The Musical” at MTKC Pro Is a Lively Take on the Classic Holiday Movie

MTKC Pro's production of "A Christmas Story: The Musical" is a return to large-scale family holiday theater.

December 8, 2021

The Living Room Has a Fine Read on Adam Rapp’s Intimate “Nocturne”

“Nocturne” is a small, intimate play with emotional room to run.

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December 8, 2021

Charleen Shipp: Train Maker

Ninety-four-year-old Charleen Shipp grew up as a tomboy on a farm outside Booneville, Missouri. She loved nothing better than to shadow her father all day long, completely absorbed as she watched him build gates or a shed, fixing just about anything and running the family farm.

December 7, 2021

Lyric Opera’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Is a Rich New Holiday Tradition

Lyric Opera of Kansas City finally gets to debut its in-person production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors."

December 6, 2021

Gallery Glance: ‘Castles, Cottages and Crime’ at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Shortly after his arrival as deputy director of curatorial affairs at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in February 2020, William Keyse Rudolph began exploring the museum’s storage areas.

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December 2, 2021

Bakker Brown: Stylish But Not Scratchy

Cecilia Bakker could not find clothing she considered acceptable. Together with her husband, Tim S. Brown, she founded Bakker Brown in 2016.

December 2, 2021

Master of Mid-Century Modern

Unless you are “of a certain age,” the name Paul McCobb may not trigger any memories. But if you recall home décor of the 1950s and 1960s, his work may look familiar if you visit the “Paul McCobb: America’s Designer” exhibit at the Johnson County Museum.

December 1, 2021

A Sluggish Staging Saps some Holiday Magic from the KC Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”

Slow pacing drags down this "Christmas Carol," but the spectacle, scenery, and holiday warmth remain.