writing by Libby Hanssen
For the July/August 2016 issue of KC STUDIO I wrote a piece on Classical Revolution KC. Page 54 in the physical (and digital) edition. But once again the issue is packed with great articles about art and artists and art supporters in KC. Love it!
Pardon my Dutch! No, really. You see, I wrote this book in Dutch (and English) and I have no doubt there are glaring and hilarious grammatical errors, which I hope to a true Dutch speaker will read as endearing, but I hadn't time to find a Dutch editor and just went with the most... Continue Reading →
I reviewed the Kansas City Dance Festival, now in its 4th year, for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time read the review here.
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony and Chorus for The Kansas City Star. The season's finale concert featured Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and I challenge anyone to sit through that and not end up smiling. What a ridiculous piece of wonderfulness! For a brief time read the review here.
Featuring the world premiere of Mark Hayes' "I Rise" and with their signature mix of poignancy and high camp, the chorus celebrated it's 30th anniversary. I reviewed Sunday's performance for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time read the review here.
I reviewed Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company's 25th anniversary season concert (officially, they reach 25th anny in Sept and have a concert then, too) for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time read the review here.
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony with guest conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane for The Kansas City Star. It was a much better concert then the headline made it sound. Oh well. For a brief time read the review here.
I wrote a preview for the Unicorn Theatre's production of "Heathers: The Musical" for The Kansas City Star. The show opens today. For a brief time read the piece here.
I reveiwed "Matilda: The Musical" - the touring production presented by Starlight Theatre - for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time read the review here.
I compiled the summer theater round-up for The Kansas City Star. Check it out. For a full list of summer arts activities, check this out.
Proust Eats a Sandwich 