As a native of Seoul, South Korea, Karah Son believes she brings a special insight into the title character of Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” Lyric Opera will present it at Kauffman Center for Performing Arts.
The most delightful thing about reading L. Frank Baum’s book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”? How different it is from the classic 1939 movie, said participants in The Star’s FYI Book Club. And now it’s a ballet.
Kansas City Actors Theatre presents Mitch Brian’s “Dracula” October 12-21 at Spencer Theatre. Brian, a filmmaker and UMKC professor, updated the Bram Stoker story.
“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” lives on in movies, a museum and now a new adaptation by the KC Ballet. Why are we still fascinated with Dorothy and the Emerald City 118 years after L. Frank Baum wrote the book?
University of Kansas film professor Kevin Willmott is getting Oscar buzz for his screenplay for “BlacKkKlansman.” His play “Becoming Martin,” about young Martin Luther King Jr., debuts at the Coterie theater.
KC Repertory Theatre mixes big band, baseball and bromance in an endearing premiere of the new 1940s musical “Last Days of Summer.” It’s adapted by Steve Kluger from his novel, with a score by Jason Howland.
A $2.5 million renovation of the lobby, bathrooms, shareholders room and heating and cooling system is nearing completion at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a gala performance of Hamilton in London on August 29, and the musical’s creator Lin Manuel Miranda was also there to witness the Prince’s reaction to the onstage depiction of his ancestor King George III.
Playwright Neil Simon is dead at 91 after complications from pneumonia. Simon is well known for comedy hits like“The Odd Couple,” “Barefoot in the Park” and the “Brighton Beach” trilogy.
At the Institute for Healthy Singing, director Jamea Sale helps singers develop their voices without damaging them. Her insights help William Baker’s Summer Singers prepare to perform Carmina Burana on Aug. 19.
After nearly a decade on the job, Eric Rosen is stepping down as artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre. His accomplishments include world premieres, a bigger budget and a strong staff.
One of Eric Rosen’s last duties as Kansas City Rep’s artistic director was to select plays for the 2018-19 season. The lineup includes “Pride and Prejudice,” “Of Mice and Men,” “Last Days of Summer.”
The Kansas City Baroque Consortium, a period instrumental ensemble, will play a concert of music by French Baroque that evokes Louis XIV and Versailles. “The Sun King’s Court” is Aug. 17.
Bach Aria Soloists — Elizabeth Suh Lane, Elisa Williams Bickers and Sarah Tannehill Anderson — unveil a new season. Included: concerts at the Nelson and Kemper, a Shakespeare collaboration and a hauskonzert.
“The Wizard of Oz” arrives at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas, in a new stage production that features 42 scenes licensed from the movie.
The Kansas City Symphony has released the seasons for its Classics Uncorked and happy hour series. Bach, Bluegrass and Bourbon kicks off Classics Uncorked Nov. 8, 2018. Piano Pizzazz on Sept. 11, 2018, is the first happy hour concert.
KC Fringe Festival runs July 19-29, 2018. Shows include “Overture the Musical,” “After Persephone,” “Medea: An American Tragedy,” “And God Did Shake the Pear,” “Rise,” “Intrusion,” “Lil Women: A Rap Musical,” “Miranda: One Woman’s Tempest”
The American Guild of Organists brings its convention to Kansas City July 2-6, 2018, the first time there. A number of concerts will be open to the public. Performers include Jan Kraybill, Elise Bickers, Jennifer Pascual, Hector Olivera.
Classical CDs to sample this summer: Rameau: ‘Le Temple de la Gloire’; Pavel Chesnokov: ‘Teach Me Thy Statutes’; Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music, Piano Concerto, Oboe Concerto, Flos Campi; Brahms: A German Requiem by KC’s Te Deum.
