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Entertainment planner: ‘Snowy’ Kansas City holiday show will go on, but virtual-only

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Entertainment planner: ‘Snowy’ Kansas City holiday show will go on, but virtual-only

Here’s a guide to things to do this week around Kansas City.

November 25, 2020, 5:00 AM

Holiday love, anyone? This Johnson County center brings music, dance to brighten year

Classical Music & Dance

Holiday love, anyone? This Johnson County center brings music, dance to brighten year

November 27, 2020, 5:00 AM

Lyric Opera’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ moves to virtual-only show amid COVID-19

Performing Arts

Lyric Opera’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ moves to virtual-only show amid COVID-19

November 20, 2020, 11:19 AM

Kansas City’s finest musicians have classical CDs to delight many on your gift list

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Kansas City’s finest musicians have classical CDs to delight many on your gift list

November 20, 2020, 5:00 AM

Starlight designs: Theater announces return of these Broadway shows next summer

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Starlight designs: Theater announces return of these Broadway shows next summer

Kansas City Ballet already canceled ‘Nutcracker.’ Now it loses another show to COVID

Performing Arts

Kansas City Ballet already canceled ‘Nutcracker.’ Now it loses another show to COVID

November 19, 2020, 10:22 AM

Immaculate Conception honors a saint who sang to God while defending her faith

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Immaculate Conception honors a saint who sang to God while defending her faith

November 13, 2020, 5:00 AM

A mile of brilliant nature: Powell Gardens’ Festival of Lights draws classical acts

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A mile of brilliant nature: Powell Gardens’ Festival of Lights draws classical acts

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MO reform school’s ties to law enforcement stifle abuse investigations, students say

November 29, 2020, 5:00 AM

Here is who national experts are predicting will win Chiefs-Buccaneers game

The small decisions that decide Chiefs’ biggest moments were evident in Sunday’s win

Facebook post promising free groceries from Aldi is a scam, the grocer says

November 29, 2020, 4:16 PM

With KC beds sparse, rural hospitals in Kansas, Missouri face new COVID ‘tidal wave’

November 29, 2020, 5:00 AM

William Baker Singers find way to perform live in pandemic with ‘temporary solutions’

Classical Music & Dance

William Baker Singers find way to perform live in pandemic with ‘temporary solutions’

October 30, 2020, 5:00 AM

Kansas City Rep to present ‘Christmas Carol’ after all. But it will be very different

Performing Arts

Kansas City Rep to present ‘Christmas Carol’ after all. But it will be very different

How Kansas City performers are connecting with grateful audiences isolated by COVID-19

Performing Arts

How Kansas City performers are connecting with grateful audiences isolated by COVID-19

To draw an audience in the pandemic, the Kansas City Symphony thinks ‘inside the box’

Classical Music & Dance

To draw an audience in the pandemic, the Kansas City Symphony thinks ‘inside the box’

October 23, 2020, 5:00 AM

Kansas City Ballet steps up to fill ‘Nutcracker’ void with new holiday show

Performing Arts

Kansas City Ballet steps up to fill ‘Nutcracker’ void with new holiday show

October 20, 2020, 3:44 PM

Lyric Opera postpones 2 productions, finds ways to present music despite pandemic

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Lyric Opera postpones 2 productions, finds ways to present music despite pandemic

The Star’s Editorial Board with Stuart Carden, KC Rep’s new artistic director

Performing Arts

The Star’s Editorial Board with Stuart Carden, KC Rep’s new artistic director

Her name means ‘love and joy.’ That’s exactly what this cellist brings to her music

Classical Music & Dance

Her name means ‘love and joy.’ That’s exactly what this cellist brings to her music

October 2, 2020, 5:00 AM

‘A song has to end.’ Overland Park’s Schmitt Music closing, selling its last pianos

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‘A song has to end.’ Overland Park’s Schmitt Music closing, selling its last pianos

Village Presbyterian wants to help people ‘create a connection’ with these programs

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Village Presbyterian wants to help people ‘create a connection’ with these programs

September 18, 2020, 5:00 AM

Drive-in theaters are a great place to catch the classics. So tune in, music lovers

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Drive-in theaters are a great place to catch the classics. So tune in, music lovers

September 11, 2020, 5:00 AM

‘Art is meant to bring us together.’ Spirituality is key to success of Culture House

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‘Art is meant to bring us together.’ Spirituality is key to success of Culture House

‘Those images were so profound.’ KC artist lets Catholic faith guide icon creations

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‘Those images were so profound.’ KC artist lets Catholic faith guide icon creations

August 28, 2020, 5:00 AM

‘We need to be reminded of kindness and goodness and beauty.’ Chorale presents requiem

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‘We need to be reminded of kindness and goodness and beauty.’ Chorale presents requiem

August 21, 2020, 5:00 AM

Photo gallery: ‘Cinderella’ opens at Starlight Theatre

Photo gallery: ‘Cinderella’ opens at Starlight Theatre

July 7, 2015, 10:24 PM

Photo gallery: ‘King Lear’ opens at Shakespeare in the Park

Photo gallery: ‘King Lear’ opens at Shakespeare in the Park

June 18, 2015, 11:39 AM

Photo gallery: Best of Broadway honored at 69th annual Tony Awards

Photo gallery: Best of Broadway honored at 69th annual Tony Awards

June 7, 2015, 10:43 PM

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