Pop on over to "Poppins" KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed Best foot forward, spit spot! Hurry down to the Music Hall to catch the touring production of Broadway’s hit production of “Mary Poppins,” which will delight audiences of all ages with its bright and energetic adaptation of this classic book series and beloved film about everybody’s favorite magical nanny. 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Dreamy “Life” is neat-o KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed With its proverbial, uncomplicated plot, "Life Could Be a Dream" is essentially a vehicle to relive some great hits of the doo-wop era. Despite the simple premise, American Heartland Theatre’s currently running musical is a lighthearted, campy romp set in a more innocent time. 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

MOMIX explores the seasons KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed The Performing Arts Series at Johnson County Community College welcomed the internationally renowned dance troupe MOMIX to Yardley Hall, presenting the sweeping nature program, “Botanica.” 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Chamber meets concerto KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed Pianist Jonathan Biss, along with the Elias Quartet and three wind players, performed works of Mozart, Janácek, and Schumann for The Friends of Chamber Music on Saturday afternoon. Though the works were for chamber ensemble, their scope was that of full concerti. 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

JCCC finds new partners in Kansas City dan... KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed The Kansas City Ballet and two area modern dance companies will perform an evening of original works this fall at Johnson County Community College titled "New Dance Partners." 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Double dose of Duruflé KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed Maurice Duruflé is not exactly a household name, yet among chorale and church musicians, his works, and his Requiem in particular have entered the standard repertoire and do not look to be falling out of fashion any time soon. Audiences in Kansas City have two opportunities to hear this thrillingly beautiful work this spring. William Baker Festival Singers make their Helzberg Hall debut with the piece this Thursday, April 11 at the Kauffman Center, and the Kansas City Chorale sings it May 24 at the same location. 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Symphony’s ecstatic performance KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed Two monumental works of Russian mysticism anchored the Kansas City Symphony’s weekend performances, with Scriabin’s "Le Poème de l'extase" showcasing the ensemble at its finest. 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

The Friends of Chamber Music announce 2013... KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed The Friends of Chamber Music have just announced their 38th season. Artists include KC favorites such as pianists Vladimir Feltsman and Garrick Ohlsson, and the Tallis Scholars. A new partnership with the Performing Arts Series at JCCC will co-present the Venice Baroque Orchestra featuring countertenor Philippe Jaroussky. And viola da gamba master and Early Music champion, Jordi Savall, brings "Blood and Honey: Music of the Balkans" with the master musicians from his "Istanbul" program. 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

JCCC announces 2013–14 Performing Arts Ser... KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed Stage star Rita Moreno and an evening showcasing Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby are among the standout performers scheduled to appear during the 2013–14 season of the Performing Arts Series at Johnson County Community College. 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Kansas City FilmFest 2013 schedule announced KCMETROPOLIS.org RSS (2.0) Feed Annual Kansas City FilmFest kicks off April 10 and is set to include a wide variety of films, short programs, and interactive panels, workshops, and seminars. 1 month ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story