In the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Radio ruled – and these giants turned out hit after hit after hit. With songs like Copacabana, We’ve Only Just Begun, and Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, these singer/songwriters ruled the sound waves for decades. From pop music to commercial jingles to Disney, this trio of songwriters had over 100…
Who keeps the moon shining bright? In this whimsical brand-new American fable, performed spellbindingly by a live indie-folk band, audiences of all ages will be in awe of The Old Man and the Old Moon. Charged with the otherworldly task of making the moon glow nightly, The Old Man embarks on an unexpected epic adventure of…
Decades after the AIDS epidemic, three generations of gay men grapple with the tragedy of their past and what it means for their future. Eric is a New York City lawyer trying to keep his family’s apartment; his husband, Toby, is a successful but abrasive writer, living in a state of denial. And their marriage…
Movie star Caroline has it all: looks, fame, and a clear shot at superstardom. With pregnancy, though, her carefully crafted life gets torn apart as her body changes to grow a new life. The real and surreal blend together as Caroline grapples with her inner demons and fights for control of her own existence. From…
This is OKLAHOMA! as you’ve never seen or heard it before—reimagined for the 21st century and the Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Musical. Direct from an acclaimed run on Broadway comes an OKLAHOMA! that looks and sounds like America today. The Daily Beast raves “Forget your traditional idea of Oklahoma! Daniel Fish’s daring, brilliant, utterly absorbing re-interpretation is different—brilliantly so.”…
The Wizard of Oz in Kansas City is filled with all the familiarity of the classic movie – Dorothy and Toto swept to Oz join three unlikely heroes on a quest to see the Wizard and must battle a Wicked Witch in order to return home. This award-winning production seamlessly combines bold new elements like…
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby…
Join us on May 17th at 7 pm CST at the Central United Methodist Church or via live stream for an evening of brass and piano music by Ukrainian composers performed by students of the UMKC Conservatory. Admission is free. All donations will be used to support the International Rescue Committee's response to the crisis…
French composer Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps (Of a Spring Morning) is as delightful and delicate as its name suggests. From this soft Gallic spring to the Nordic fire and ice of Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, the amazing young conductor Ryan Bancroft leads your Kansas City Symphony. They are joined by violin virtuoso Augustin…
The City of Independence does not require a mask. This event has not placed a mask, proof of negative test or vaccination requirement for the audience. Russ at Cable Dahmer Arena has been rescheduled to May 17, 2022. Your ticket will be honored for the new date or if you can’t make it, you’ll be able…
