Dec
13
to Dec 15

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King | Owen Cox Dance Group

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“Almost everyone is familiar with the traditional version of the holiday story “The Nutcracker.” Far fewer are aware of the original and notably darker inspiration for this beloved ballet – E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Owen/Cox Dance Group brings their highly unique, contemporary jazz adaptation of “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” back to the Midwest Trust Center this holiday season!”

Shows

Friday, December 13 - 7:30 PM

Sunday, December 15 - 2 PM

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Dec
1
4:00 PM16:00

The People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City Presents "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King" In Concert

  • All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church (map)
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The People’s Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City is reuniting to present the music from “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” in concert. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this phenomenal music in concert right here in KC!

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Nov
23
8:00 PM20:00

Michael Feinstein - Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett

Entertainer extraordinaire Michael Feinstein takes the Carnegie Hall Big Band and Carnegie Hall Ensemble on the road for a national tour of Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett, following the program’s sold-out debut at Carnegie Hall. With tunes made famous by Feinstein’s close friend—including “Because of You,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” and “New York State of Mind”—this concert celebrates the songs and stories of the legendary Tony Bennett, whose career spanned more than seven decades, featuring what Feinstein calls “a body of work surpassed by none.”

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Oct
20
2:00 PM14:00

KSMEA Audition Clinic at MidAmerica Nazarene University

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An instrument specific class with MNU’s applied faculty for the Kansas HS KMEA District and State Auditions, covering the excerpts, scales, sight-reading, and instrument-specific skills to prepare for this audition and others. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to audition for these KMEA honor groups.

Cost: $10

Concert Band Clinicians:

  • Flute – Dr. Gina Hart-Kemper

  • Oboe – TBD

  • Clarinet – Richard Galbreath

  • Bassoon – Mark Adair

  • Saxophone – TBD

  • Trumpet – Dr. Luke Johnson

  • Horn – Andrea Stanton

  • Trombone, Baritone, Tuba – Brent Mead

  • Percussion – Brandon Graves

Orchestra Clinicians:

  • Violin – Katina Bilberry

  • Viola – TBD

  • Cello – Audrey Herren

  • Bass – Krista Kopper

Jazz Clinicians:

  • Jazz Saxophone – Doug Talley

  • Jazz Trumpet – Nate Nall

  • Jazz Trombone – Brian Scarborough

We will not have Jazz Rhythm Section Clinics this year.

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Oct
2
to Oct 4

Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards

  • Lied Center of Kansas (map)
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Excited to be connecting with Jazzy Ash for a series of Educational Programs at the Lied Center of Kansas!

This interactive program delves into the history and development of jazz from its origins in Congo Square to the present. Ash introduces twentieth-century jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and shares family stories about her grandfather’s work for voting rights and learning to make beignets with her mother. The performance includes a call-and-response sing-along, an imagined Mardi Gras parade, and a grand finale that will have the audience up on its feet.

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Aug
20
to Aug 25

West Side Story at Starlight Theatre

Two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

Shows

Tuesday, August 20 - 8 PM

Wednesday, August 21 - 8 PM

Thursday, August 22 - 8 PM

Friday, August 23 - 8 PM

Saturday, August 24 - 8 PM

Sunday, August 25 - 8 PM

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May
7
to May 12

MJ (National Tour)

  • Kansas City Music Hall (map)
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“He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to you as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its way across the country.”

TOTAL RUN TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes with Intermission

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