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Lyric Opera Of Kansas City Unveils Community Programming For OF MICE AND MEN

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 2026

Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced community engagement events tied to OF MICE AND MEN.

Lyric Opera Receives Grant From The Missouri Humanities Council

by A.A. Cristi — January 27, 2026

Lyric Opera of Kansas City has received a grant from The Missouri Humanities Council to support their new touring program, LANGSTON HUGHES: A LYRICAL LIFE.

2026 Slamdance Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup

by Josh Sharpe — January 14, 2026

The 2026 Slamdance Film Festival, the artist-led organization “by filmmakers, for filmmakers,” has unveiled its 2026 lineup.

Plan-B Theatre Celebrates Black History Month With DUMBED DOWN World Premiere

by A.A. Cristi — January 13, 2026

Plan-B Theatre will present the world premiere of DUMBED DOWN, a new play by Darryl Stamp, from February 12 to March 1, 2026.

Lyric Opera Circle to Present Annual Lyric Opera Ball Spring 2026

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 9, 2026

The 2026 Lyric Opera Ball: A Modern Masquerade will take place at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown in spring 2026.

Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center Presents A RAMP TO PARADISE In June

by A.A. Cristi — April 3, 2025

Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center will present A Ramp to Paradise, a powerful dance narrative paying tribute to Paradise Garage, the legendary underground Black gay dance club that revolutionized nightlife and music culture.

Review: Vocalist & Trumpeter Brian Newman Is Mesmerizing at Café Carlyle

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 27, 2025

Brian Newman, Grammy-winning producer, bandleader, trumpetist and vocalist, kicked off his latest residency at Café Carlyle on 2/25.

Le Petit Theatre to Expand Young Conservatory and Workforce Development Class Offerings

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 17, 2025

Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré has revealed their spring 2025 education program workshops! Learn more about upcoming programming, and see how to take part!

Heather Robles Steps Down As Executive Director Of The Bessies Awards After 15 Years

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 20, 2024

Heather Robles, who has been an integral part of The Bessie Awards for the past 15 years and has served as its Executive Director for the last four, is stepping down from her role.

Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Now On Stage At Beef & Boards

by A.A. Cristi — October 11, 2024

In a true celebration of tradition, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2024 Season concludes with Fiddler on the Roof, now on stage.

The Bessies Reveal Inaugural Board Of Directors, Organizational Restructuring, and a 2024 Ceremony Pause

by Stephi Wild — August 13, 2024

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies has announced restructuring the organization in 2024 with sustainability at the forefront.

Review: GREASE Is the Word at Argenta Contemporary Theatre

by Theresa Bertram — August 5, 2024

What did our critic think of GREASE THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre?

MIX NYC: The New York Queer Experimental Film Festival Returns For 2024

by A.A. Cristi — July 2, 2024

MIX NYC, the New York Queer Experimental Film Festival, is set to return in 2024, showcasing innovative and diverse queer cinema.

Center for Performance Research Hosts Spring Benefit in June

by Stephi Wild — May 8, 2024

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM, CPR – Center for Performance Research will hold its annual Spring Benefit which will gather artists, friends, and supporters at CPR’s home in Williamsburg for an evening of RITUAL with communal rites, flowing libations, and ecstatic offerings to celebrate