KC STUDIO

December 5, 2025

‘And to Think We Started as a Book Club…’

Noted cartoonist and former KC Studio contributor Tom Toro releases a new book.

December 5, 2025

Still they rise

Against the odds, Black women painters in Kansas City are forging a historic path and creating artistic communities through love, resilience and courage.

December 3, 2025

A climate of intimidation

In KC, government-funded performing arts organizations are committed to, but reluctant to discuss DEI.

Podcast Transcripts

December 3, 2025

Episode 4: Conversation with Rick Truman, President and CEO of The Folly Theater

Host Michael Mackie sits down with Tom Gerend, Executive Director of KC Streetcar, to discuss the October 24th opening of the extension to the Plaza, the 2026 opening of the River Market Streetcar extension and the impact of the Streetcar for residents, arts lovers and visitors to the area including during the World Cup 2026.

December 2, 2025

A Gleaming Anniversary for KC Ballet’s Nutcracker

Ten years ago, then-recently-arrived Artistic Director Devon Carney undertook to refresh the Kansas City Ballet's Nutcracker from top to bottom.

December 2, 2025

“Leon Jones: Camouflaged: Hidden in Plain Sight,” Studios Inc

installation view There’s a particular kind of exhibition that feels like the charged remnants of an idea mid-eruption — where trying to describe the experience..

December 1, 2025

ELF: The Classic Christmas Story Turned Musical

This whimsical movie has been perfectly directed for the stage by Derek Trautwein.