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PULLING THE STRINGS: Local groups use puppets for youth initiatives and standard theater
2022 Issues
GIRLS JUST WANNA SOLVE CRIMES: Rep presents new female-centered Holmes play
2022 Issues
SLEEPERS, AWAKE: New composition inspires inclusion while challenging classical status quo
2022 Issues
VIEW FROM THE TOP: Kansas City violinist’s career takes a giant leap with three competition victories in a row
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FALSETTO THAT’S ANYTHING BUT FALSE: Series presents countertenor who is radically altering expectations
November 27, 2021
BUILDING BRIDGES: Friends concert will use transcontinental technology to join choirs and audiences
November 13, 2021 Issue
POPCORN WITH YOUR PUCCINI: Lyric celebrates opera’s long-standing connection to film
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A NEW HOPE: Kansas City Symphony celebrates the composer who redefined film music
October 16, 2021 Issue
NEW WINE IN NEW BOTTLES: Midwest Trust Center and Opus 76 Quartet team up for unprecedented residency
October 16, 2021 Issue
DANCING INTO A NEW ERA: Local company marks 30 years of the best contemporary American choreography
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LIVING, BREATHING DANCE: Company remains firm in its resolve to use live musicians
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SING, PLAY, MOVE: Charlotte Street makes bold new commitment with music-composition contest
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HEART OF THE COUNTRY: Local creators strive to make Kansas City a hub for film and television
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LOVE IS LOVE: As same-sex weddings gain acceptance, rampant growth shines on the horizon
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‘ONE GREAT GOOD TRUE THING’: Theater’s love-couples can school us in the art of romance
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MAHLER AND MOONLIGHT: Orchestra love stories begin with shared values
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HIGH-STRUNG: As it celebrates 20 years, local chamber music organization gains momentum
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A MOTHER’S WORRY: Chamber opera by two Kansas City-born women is exerting national impact
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START SPREADIN’ THE NEWS: KC Rep becomes first major arts group to announce a full 2021-2022 season
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BOLD NEW CAREERS: Musicians adapt abilities to fresh situations and needs
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FROM GRASSY FIELD TO CULTURAL HUB: Midwest Trust Center celebrates 30 years as primary force in local arts scene
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HOWL ME A TUNE: As composers evoke animals in their music, orchestral musicians draw symbiotic sustenance from their own pets
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, JETÉ: Film is offering local performers new means of expression
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IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK: KC Rep’s web initiative reveals intricate connections among art forms in Kansas City
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WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Performers reveal whose opinions matter to them when the applause subsides
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BEST OF 2020: Local performing artists brought thrills to an anxiety-filled year
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WINNING TEAM: Nationally renowned arts program brings hope to children, families
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WHAT’S ON THE WEB TONIGHT, DEAR?
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JUST FOLKS: They’re not exactly normal suburbanites (but almost)
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SIMPLY THE BEST: Symphony rejoices at landing one of America’s finest
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STRONG ENOUGH: Performers find resilience and innovation in the midst of crisis
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GIFTED AND BLACK: Kansas City’s performing artists strive toward new levels of equality
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LIFE AFTER GEORGE: Former New York City Ballet dancer finds niche right here in her home town
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SEND THE VERY BEST: Lyric to make history with fresh version of holiday classic
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BEING FRANK: Sky’s the limit for Kansas City-born actor
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MIRACLE ON THE MUDDY: Kansas City surprises nation with bold new venture
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MAKING LEMONADE WITHOUT LEMONS: Despite challenges, arts groups have plenty to offer this fall
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SING, DANCE, REJOICE: Choir with ambitious goals celebrates 25 years of success
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CANE MUTINY: Symphony principal shows the saner side of being an oboist
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GET ON YOUR FEET: A top-notch live band can make your reception into the party of a lifetime
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LOVE IS A MADNESS: Actors find Kansas City ideal for career and for ‘happily ever after’
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AT A CROSSROADS: Conservatory finds ideal leader by following one simple rule
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A SECRET NO LONGER: International fame is shining light on sleepy Parkville
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BUCKLE UP: After COVID-19’s bumpy stretch, Kansas City is in for the ride of a lifetime
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FROM OUR TOWN TO YOURS: Kansas City Musicians Continue To Change The World
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ART IN TIME OF CRISIS: Kansas Citians suggest balsam for wounded souls
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COUNT THE WAYS: Six things you can do right now to support local arts groups (in the comfort of your own ‘quarantine’)
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PAWS IN THE ACTION: Pets both real and invented make their way onto local stages
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BALANCING ACT: Performing-arts groups battle daily to thrive and grow
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SHINE ON: Lyric Opera presents groundbreaking Stephen King opera
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CAGED BIRDS: Tale of family conflict continues to reveal shared values
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ODE TO JOY, PEACE, UNITY: Kansas City marks Beethoven’s 250th birthday with a fresh take
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MUSICAL ALCHEMIST: Kansas City-based composer creates magic from diverse elements
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THE NEXT STAGE: Ballet hires major talent to lead Second Company
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CALL IT WHAT YOU WILL: Singer wins hearts while defying categorization
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A ‘MESSIAH’ LIKE NO OTHER: Spire employs unique model to build world-class performances
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WEB OF TRADITIONS: Guitarist formed local group to explore a myriad of styles
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STUCK IN A LOOP: Fugard play speaks to America’s racial stalemate
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ROADS LESS TRAVELED: ‘Yule’ not want to miss these four holiday offerings
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TOP CLEF: Harriman presents local debut of refreshing new star
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ONE GIANT LEAP: Symphony opens season with world premiere commemorating American milestone
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RIGHT HERE, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER: New Dance Partners builds bridges of innovation
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THREE, BY THREE: New companies join the Lyric Opera in presenting audience-friendly fare
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KNOCK KNOCK: Theater companies embark on daring collaboration
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SOUL OF THE CELLO: Cathedral series begins with that warmest of instruments
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DEATH & DESPAIR IN DES MOINES: Metro Opera continues its remarkable ascent
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ANYTHING GOES: Musical conventions for weddings are all over the map
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LOVE AT FIRST PLIÉ: Dancers find love through artistry and understanding
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TELL ME A STORY: Summerfest makes new friends (but always keeps the old)
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GREEN GRASS, GOLDEN JUBILEE: Theatre in the Park celebrates 50 years with big musicals
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IN REVIEW: ‘Hamilton’ finally takes the stage in Kansas City (and good luck getting a ticket)
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SHADOWS ON THE PLAIN: MTH ‘clarifies’ classic musical by paring it to basics
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IN REVIEW: With a single program, the Kansas City Ballet has altered the tone of the performing arts in our community
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HUMOR IN THE MIX: KC Ballet nabs world-renowned local hero for commission
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WHAT CRISIS? Kansas City bucks national odds with ever-new, ever-fresh arts groups
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REVIEW: Visually appealing ‘Pearl Fishers’ entertains by embracing the opera’s conundrums
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BELIEVING IN DOG: Unicorn transforms one-man ‘short’ into full-length drama
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‘BASTA!’ Heartland Men’s Chorus’ world premiere marks 50th anniversary of gay-rights milestone
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ANALYZE THIS: Lyric’s ‘Così’ is scintillating fun that spares us needless exegesis
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INNOCENCE LOST: Mezzo-soprano in Lyric’s ‘Così’ muses on the pleasures and perils of ‘being Dorabella’
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ARE ALL WOMEN REALLY LIKE THAT? Lyric stages ever-controversial Mozart classic
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SUSPENSION OF BELIEF: Ballet presents Romantic-era tale of love and death
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FROM TARTINI TO TAOS: UMKC presents singular collaboration
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WOLF IN MASCOT’S CLOTHING: Symphony’s education programs reach thousands in KC each year
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FOUR GO FORTH: Kansas City’s new resident quartet aims high
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RUSSIAN SOULS, AMERICAN ACCENTS: Symphony to feature homegrown violinist in all-Russian program
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BUT HOW DID SHE FEEL? Joyce and Yannick are breaking all the rules for Harriman-Jewell
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LEAN ON ME: Maverick company presents fresh take on ‘holiday spirit’
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TOP OF HER GAME: At 90, Kansas-born superstar still finding new fans
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FINDING HOME: MET mounts American epic by Texas original
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IN REVIEW: Choreographed version of Oz story bursts with visuals, stagecraft
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BRICK BY YELLOW BRICK: KC Ballet and renowned choreographic storyteller build brand-new ‘Wizard’
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IN REVIEW: The Coterie’s scintillating new MLK play is a must-see
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IN REVIEW: Lyric’s ‘West Side Story’ shines light on the show’s real star
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FORMULATING THE DREAM: Coterie marks 40th anniversary with new play by prominent KU author
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LYRIC OPERA STEPS OUT: Landmark of American musical theater pricks our collective conscience more than ever
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SPREADING OUR WINGS: ‘Open Spaces’ charts international course for KC arts
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NEW WIGS ON OLD MUSIC: Local Baroque ensemble explores Versailles’ fresh excesses
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HEY, LET’S PUT ON A SHOW: KCDF is fulfilling early promise, and then some
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MYTH AS MUSICAL: Re-envisioned Persephone story embodies Fringe Festival’s adventurous spirit
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