I reviewed an adaption of Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach" for KCMetropolis.org. The Coterie Theatre put on the production, with costumes that rivaled the whimsy of Dahl's fantastic tale.
SNEAK PEEK: Owen/Cox Dance Group
I watched part of the Owen/Cox Dance Group dress rehearsal on Thursday, since I'm unable to make any of their performances this weekend or next. Jack was with me, so I didn't catch the first number, A Good Missouri Song, since he decided that it was more important to screech and crawl around on the... Continue Reading →
FEATURED STORY on KCMetropolis.org: MET’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
My review for the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre's production of "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" is a featured article on KCMetropolis.org. Read the review here.
REVIEW for KCMetropolis.org: “A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol”
I reviewed the Kansas City Young Audiences' concert performance of "A Gilbert & Sullivan Christmas Carol" for KCMetropolis.org. This version of Dickens' tale pulls inspiration from famous melodies from Gilbert & Sullivan's extensive output. Read it here.
In anticipation of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Today's the big day - 14 years and millions of dollars later and an art lover's dream is a reality. The Kansas City Star has run innumerable articles as the project has progressed - yet another on the eve of the opening. Numerous season previews from both the Star and KCMetropolis.org have began with, "In... Continue Reading →
ARTICLE on KCMetropolis.org: Q&A with (le) Poisson Rouge founders at UMKC
I wrote an article about the visit/discussion with (le) Poisson Rouge founders, hosted by the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance. Does Kansas City need a venue like this? Could it support one? Read it here.
PREVIEW KCMetropolis.org: Fusion and experimental music
I wrote about the experimental music scene in Kansas City for KCM's 2011 fall preview. Read it here.
West 18th Street Fashion Show: A non-fashionista’s experience.
Themed "A Summer in Spain," the 11th annual West 18th Street Fashion Show was an eclectic mix of artistic endeavor and schticky accessories. Of the 18 designers, about half showed wearable creations, a few truly innovative collections, and an assortment of odd choices and lackluster finishes. I was both intrigued and annoyed by the model selection, since the... Continue Reading →
Some views from “America: Now and Here”
I want to recap a show that opened last month here in Kansas City. Well, more event than show, at least for my involvement and observation. “America: Now and Here” ran at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center in the Crossroads over the course of May. The project was conceived and spearheaded by artist Eric Fischl. The prescribed... Continue Reading →
