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Arts Magazine wants to cover it all in the Kansas City area, from professional stage productions to community and eclectic productions. This KKFI program covers the expensive art galleries as well as the small out of the way places where the new trends begin to surface. Program host Michael Hogge wants Kansas City to learn what it takes to be a vibrant arts town. Past guests have included George Keithly, an award-winning stage director and Emmy winning TV director. Kansas City’s own big band and jazz singer, Marilyn Maye was also a guest. Michael wants the public to know what is going on in their town and how they can participate in it!
KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio
Arts Magazine wants to cover it all in the Kansas City area, from professional stage productions to community and eclectic productions. This KKFI program covers the expensive art galleries as well as the small out of the way places where the new trends begin to surface. Program host Michael Hogge wants Kansas City to learn what it takes to be a vibrant arts town. Past guests have included George Keithly, an award-winning stage director and Emmy winning TV director. Kansas City’s own big band and jazz singer, Marilyn Maye was also a guest. Michael wants the public to know what is going on in their town and how they can participate in it!
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Two events: - August 18th 7-9pm - August 19th 5-10pm - Open studios every Wednesday; 24 E. Truman Road is the location. - And then... - The Festival full of lights and larger than life puppets takes place November 14th-15th at The National World W...
The Barn Players present 1776 - For Tickets and information please visit: - https://www.thebarnplayers.org/
Gladstone In The Park presents Elf - August 1st-3rd N Troost Ave at NE 76th St, Gladstone, MO, United States, Missouri - (816) 436-2200 -
An interesting guest is on this week talking about his two books!
Audrey Crabtree-Executive Director joins Hogge in studio to talk about the 21st Fringe Fest in KC!
The Third year of the KC Fringe Fest is being hosted - Performances July 17-27 - Visual Art July 06-26 - Film July 18-20 - For more information: - https://kcfringe.org/
Part 1 - Gladstone Theatre In the Park presents Annie - Justen Willhite-Director - Susanna Cobbett-Anne - Evelyn Welzenbach-Kate - https://www.broadwayworld.com/kansas-city/regional/Annie-4299817 - Part 2 - Byrd Productions -
Part 1 - https://www.kcstarlight.com/blog/know-the-show-school-of-rock/ - Guests: - Joel Henning - Kristen Henning-Director - Part 2 - Sidonie Garrett-Artistic Director Heart of America Shakespeare Festival - https://kcshakes.org/
Shakespeare Festival @ South Moreland Park - June 17th-July6th - For more information visit: - https://kcshakes.org/ -
Part 1 - The Roommate - by Jen Silverman Dates: May 28 – June 15 Location: City Stage at Union Station Director: Darren Sextro Featuring Carla Noack and KCAT Company Member Jan Rogge - Part 2 - Jewish Film Festival -
Renactor Bill Nix joins Hogge in studio to talk his roles from Dwight Eisenhower to Mark Twain!
Part 1 - KC Rep presents Emma - Part 2 - Devin Carney and the KC Ballet presents Fusion
Turandot - Presented by the Lyric Opera of Kansas City - May 2nd-4th - Deborah Sandler Kemper, General Director and CEO joins Hogge in studio along with her husband Crosby Kemper Jr.
The Barn Players present Jesus Christ Superstar - May 9th-18th @ The Black Box Theatre Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center - 8788 Metcalf Ave. - For tickets and information: - https://www.thebarnplayers.org/shows/upcoming/
Sedalia, Missouri in 1974 became the location for an iconic event The Ozark Music Festival. Jefferson Lujin the director of the documentary of the three day event joins Hogge in studio!
Owen Cox Dance presents Skin With Helen Gilet - April 12th @ The Folly Theatre!
Rick has taught comics, sequential art and storyboarding courses for more that twenty years. He joins Hogge in studio for a special spring edition of the Arts Magazine Show!
Hogge talks to Neil Long and Lorri Laitman of the Lyric Opera of KC's tour!
Part 1 - KC Ballet - Talk Beauty and The Beast - Part 2 - Coterie artistic director talks collaborations with White Theatre. - - -
Annie Jr. presented by Blue Springs City Theatre - - For more information: - https://bluespringscitytheatre.com/ - - -
Hogge and our wonderful KKFI collogues talk our spring pledge drive!
Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents Cruzar la Cara de la Luna Daniel Montenegro-plays the part of Rafael Joins Hogge on the phone line to talk the opera's newest production Cruzar la Cara de la Luna! - Show times: - 7:30PM, Friday, March 7, 2025
Marshall Garvey author of the new book Interstate '85 joins Hogge to talk everything Royals/Cardinals 1985 fall classic! - The book will be available everywhere March 27th, 2025!
A play that challenges the audience in an intellectual way that highlights the complexities of family dynamics, and inspirational bonds of relationships! - For tickets and more information please visit: - https://kcrep.org/event/broke-ology/ -
Keith Wiedenkeller-Artistic director of The J, joins Michael Hogge in studio to talk the news show at The Jewish Community Center, Hairspray. - The Show will be held at the White Theatre! - https://www.thejkc.
Arts Magazine Show: KC Ballet presents New Moves & The MET at the Warwick KC
Part 1 - Warwick - January 28th-February 2nd - For tickets and information you can visit: - https://www.warwickkc.org/season-tickets - Part 2 - City In Motion - Modern Night At the Folly - Saturday February 8th Feb 08, 2025,
January 10th-19th - At the Black Box Theatre -
Part 1 - Lyric Opera - Cabaret in the Mood of Love - Mark Markham-Pianist - For More information please visit: Kcopera.org - Location: - Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building | 712 E 18th St, KC, MO 64108 - Part 2 -
Jeff Lugin-Director of the Story of the Ozark Music Festival joing Hogge in studio to talk the festive, and iconic festival from the 1970s!
The White Theatre presents The Best Hanukkah Show Ever! - Joana Green-PhD candidate join Hogge in studio! - Victor Wishna-Co-Playwright joins Hogge on the line as well! -
Bill Nix-Renactor of Kansas City rejoins Hogge in studio to talk history. - Wilber Wright, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Tom Pentagrass, and many more historical figures Nix has played!
The Black Box Theatre presents Seussical The Musical - For tickets and information you can visit: - https://theatreinthepark.org/2024-seussical -
Christopher Ruud joins Michael Hogge to talk the legendary Holiday Classic at the Kauffman Center! -
Julie Danielson & David Gomez writers from the Music Theatre of Kansas City join Hogge in studio to talk The newest production, Sugar Plum!
JASON CHANOS is the Associate Artistic Director of the KC Rep Theatre and he's here to talk to Hogge about the Rep and his work through out the Kansas City community.
The Barber of Seville - CONDUCTOR-James Lowe Johnathan McCullough-Figaro Join Michael in studio to talk Lyric Opera and the wonderful upcoming classic, The Barber of Seville. - For more information, please visit- - https://kcopera.
KC Public Theatre: - Three Cast Members join Michael in studio- - Kelly Main - Shane St. James - Jake Golliher SHOW SCHEDULE Nov. 15-17 @ 7:30pm LOCATION KCPublic’s Oak Street Studio 1519 Oak St. KCMO 64108 For more information,
The Jewish Community Center presents Music Man Harold Hill played by Patrick Lewallen joins Michael in studio to talk The Jewish Community Center production Music Man! Keith Wiedenkeller; Director of the Arts at The Jewish Community Center
Special Episode of our annual fall pledge drive!
The annual fall fund drive is upon us! 36 years of KKFI! - Hogge talks about the diverse history of the station and the importance of keeping the legacy of KKFI that so many rely on going!
Part 1 - Heather Anne Norbury of City Theatre of Blue Springs - October 10. 11. 13 @ 7:30pm - October 13th also @ 2pm - For More information visit: - https://givebutter.com/monstersongstix - Part 2 - KC Ballet presents Alice -
Part 1 - Encore Theatre-Lori Larson-plays "Ms" - Patricia McLoughlin-Director of the show - Part 2 - MORGANA WILBORN talks KC Rep and upcoming season!
The Brightness of Light - Robert Moody-Conductor joins Hogge on the phone line to talk Lyric Opera!
Part 1 - Make Me Famous-Brian Vincent a KC native Shawnee Mission West graduate joins Michael on the line from NYC! - Part 2 - Peace Works Art Fair -
Bill Nix: - Reenactor joins Michael in studio to talk his role in playing Dwight Eisenhower and other historical figures!
Roanoke Park - Guests: - Ann Shaughnessy-Artistic Director - Jay Branson - Location: - Saturday, September 7, 2024 5:30 pm10:00 pm 3601 Roanoke Rd Kansas City, MO 64111 - For More Information Please visit: - https://www.
A Place For Us presents Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities - September 5th-7th & 13th-14th - At the City House - For tickets and information please visit: - https://www.aplaceforusproductions.com/
Trouble In Mind - August 7th-25th - For Tickets and More information please visit: - https://www.kcactors.org/
Jimmy Buffett's Escape from Margaritaville! -
Jeannie Beachwood-Artistic Director joins Michael on the phone lines to talk the classic, The Wizard of OZ! - -
July 6th-28th - 5801 W 115th StreetOverland Park, KS 66211Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Main Office 913-327-8000Fax 913-327-8040 - For tickets and show information please visit: - https://www.thejkc.org/white-theatre/
The Raytown Arts Council joins Hogge in studio to talk Willy Wonka! - July 19th 20th 21st 26th 27th and 28th - For Tickets and more information please visit: - https://www.raytownmoarts.com/
The 20th Anniversary of Fringe Festival of Kansas City celebrating the arts across a broad spectrum! - What is going on at the festivals 20th birthday celebration? - What can you go see? - Tune in to find out this week on Arts Magazine Show with Mic...
Our wonderful own Bill Clause joins Michael in studio to talk Fool Killer Folk KC! 50th installment celebration!
11th June, 2024 — 29th June, 2024 - For tickets and more information please visit: - https://tickets.unionstation.org/events/01899291-92ee-6147-0481-a6d31d7246b1
The annual Shakespeare in the Park is returning to the lawns of the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art! - June 11th-30th - For more information please visit: - https://kcshakes.org/
Alithea Creations Mime is hosting a workshop! Nick Johnson a prominent actor in mime is attending the seminar in KC! - For more information please visit: - https://alitheacreations.com/
Dave Henry and other guests talk with Hogge in studio about the cult classic thats based on the board game! - - For more information you can visit: - https://theatreatchison.org/
The Lehman Trilogy - by Stefano Massini Adapted to English by Ben Power Dates: May 22nd – June 9, 2024 Location: City Stage in Union Station Director: John Rensenhouse - Featuring Robert Gibby Brand, Eric Palmquist, and R.H. Wilhoit
Part 1 - STUART CARDEN-Artistic Director of the Theatre - Talks KC Rep's past season as well as a look to the new upcoming 2024/2025 season! - Part 2 - Kindred Society - Jessie Ham-Actor - Emily Richtalkham
Part 1 - The Barn Players presents - The Secret Garden - Director-Amy Sander MARY LENNOX - Hailey Kenyon - May 10-19, 2024 (Eight Performances) WEEK ONE: Fri 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:00pm, Mon 7:30pm (Industry Night) WEEK TWO: Thu 7:30pm,
Part 1 - KC Ballet - Ramona Pansegrau-Music Director at The KC Ballet - Christy Capps-Rehearsal Director - Join Michael Hogge in studio to talk Jewels - May 10th-19th - For more tickets and information please visit: - www.kcballet.org -
Farrukh Jamal Author of Intrepid Souls joins Michael in Studio to talk her book, her life growing up in India as well as her impressive education.
Guest Jon Langmead; author of several outlets including SLAM! Wrestling, Ballyhoo! PopMatters, Aquarium Drunkard joins Michael to talk his latest book, Ballyhoo! The Roughhousers, Con Artists, and Wildmen Who Invented Professional Wrestling.
Part 1 - Guests: - Jennifer Owen-Owen/Cox Dance - City Stage Theatre at Union Station presents Four Fragments - April 12th - April 14th - For Tickets and information please visit: - https://www.owencoxdance.org/ - Part 2 -
Karen Pasley-Director of The Warwick Theatre - The Warwick Theatre presents The Virgin Trial - Show opens April 12th and runs through April the 21st - For tickets and information please visit: - Warwickkc.org -
Part 1 Diary of Ann Frank March 28, 29 and 30, 2024 – 7:30 pm April 5 and 6, 2024 – 7:30 pm April 7, 2024 – 2 pm Part […]
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Joe Lombardo, co-founder and coordinator of the United National Anti–War Coalition (UNAC), discusses their up-coming conference, April 5-7 in St. Paul, Minnesota. UNAC is a coalition of over 50 organizations opposed to the ongoing genocide in Gaza and...
Cast of Mary Poppins joins Michael Hogge in Studio! - BERT-Andrew Ainsworth - MARY POPPINS-Anna O’Renick - Director-Sharon Propst - For more information visit: - https://bluespringscitytheatre.com/auditions%2Cshows%26events -
Emily Bridges- Director of How I learned to Drive - Sarah Montoya-Actress - https://thecoterie.org/about-us/people/coterie-artists/emily-bridges/ -
Part 1 - Our annual spring drive! Our wonderful Associates are taking calls for donations! - Park 2 - Christopher Allen (Lyric Opera of KC director of Romeo and Juliet.) - Talks about his love for KC for its vibrant culture,
UK presentation of A British Invasion is coming to KC! - Guests: - Jenny Rowe from Brighton, UK - Robert Cohen - - For More information please visit: - https://www.broadwayworld.com/kansas-city/article/Feature-BRITISH-INVASION-2024-at-Central-S...
Karen Paisley- The Producing Artist Director - Joins Michael Hogge in studio to talk of the theatres resilience to the recent fire to the theatre and the outpouring support. - - For more information please visit: - https://www.warwickkc.org/
Frequent Guest Devin Carney comes on the program to talk Peter Pan: - Friday, February 16, 2024 7:30 PM - Sunday, February 25, 2024 1:30 PM - For Information visit: - https://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/20394?
Part 1: - KC Rep Theatre - Nina Simone-Four Women - February 13th-March 3rd - Copaken Stage - Director: Malkia Stampley - Part 2: - Music Theatre of Kansas City - Beautiful The Carole King Musical - February 9th-25th - Guest: Julie Danielson
Guests: - Marion Ellison-Former Board member of City in Motion - Lydia Knopp-Board President of City in Motion - Join Michael in studio to talk all things Kansas City dance and theatre in the region!!
The Prom Thursday | Feb. 1, 8, 15 at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays | Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17 at 7:30 p.m.Sundays | Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18 at 2 p.m. - For more information, please visit: - https://www.thejkc.org/events/2024/01/theatre/27/the-prom/
The Barn Players: Witness For The Prosecution by Agatha Christie - Members of the Barn Players join Hogge in studio to talk Agatha, The Barn Players and Witness For The Prosecution. - January 19th-28th - Directed by: Rachael Redler -
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art presents Make Me Famous - Guests on the show: - Producer Heather Spore & her husband Brian Vincent director of the film. Jerry Harrington curator of the Tivoli theatre. Located At The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art as well a...
Guest: Karen Paisley, the Director of the MET Ensemble joins Hogge in Studio! - Judgement At The Nuremberg - January 11th @ The MET Warwick - 3927 Main StreetKansas City, MO 64111(816) 569-3226 - For More Information: - https://www.warwickkc.org/
The City Theatre of Independence presents the classic comedy: - Arsenic & Old Lace - Location: - Roger T. Sermon Community Center/City Theater, 237 N Dodgion St, Independence, MO 64050, United States, Independence, Missouri -
Part 1 - Faust Theatre - Zach Faust-Director, Arts Asylum - Talks the Jewish experience in Cabaret the musical at The Arts Asylum; how its performance highlights challenging anti Semitism. - December 18th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd @ 7:30pm -
Rick Stasi; artist/writer/intellectual properties producer with credits at DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Charlton Comics, NOW Comics (Twilight Zone), Eclipse, Disney, Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes & Tiny Toons for Steven Spielberg) and Lucas Films/STAR WARS.
Jeff Lugin is a documentary film producer known for many works. - - Most notably The Ozark Woodstock Film Festival! A 1974 based festival in Sedalia, Missouri that was attended over 300,000 people!
History buffs, unite! Historian and actor, the delightful Bill Nicks joins Hogge in the studio to talk history. - Nicks is a Kansas Native with a taste and experience in the study or world history, especially here in the heartland! -
Part 1 - Devon Carney-Choreographer joins Michael on the phone to talk the importance of the KC ballet in the community. The development of young people on up to adults in the annual holiday production! -
Part 1 - Ryan Fortney-Director, Marketing, Communications Coordinator - Presenting Grapes of Wrath - Robert Coppage- Tom Joad - Sherri Roulette-Mosley=Ma Joad - November 10th-19th @ The Arts Asylum - 824 E. Meyer Boulevard, KCMO 64131 -
Part 1 - Mikaela Bennet actress-Maria - Talks career, Sound Of Music & a rock and roll mash pit! - Sound Of Music - Nov 4 - Nov 12, 2023 - At the Kauffman Center - For more information visit: - kcopera.org/event/the-sound-of-music/ - Part 2
Part 1 - Barn Players present Rag Time in Concert - October 26th-29th - 7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday - 3pm Sunday - For More Information you can visit: - www.thebarnplayers.org - Part 2 - What The Constitution Means to Me -
Join us for a rebroadcast of an interview with artist, writer of comics, Rick Stasi! Rick has been involved with DC Comics, the Kansas City Art Institute, Marvel Comics, and much more! - - For More Information about Rick's work, visit: -
" A Candle Against The Dark" - Rotary Club Play for A Cure Against Polio. - Nacy Eppert-Director - Ben Martins-Playwright, former teacher. Lees Summit School District - Carl Chinnery- (Family the play is based around.) -
Professor Mary Pat Henry-Professor Emeritus joins Hogge in studio to talk UMKC Dance, the program and the legacy of her family's impact on dance as well as the presentation of Rhapsody! - Rhapsody - September 29th and 30th @ 7:30pm -
Cris Mann-Peaceworks KC Chair (Heartland Labor Forum) - Jeff Sidney-Glass Artist+some paper design - Tarris (Terry) Rosell-Potter - Located at Theis Park - Saturday September 23rd 10am-6pm - Sunday September 24th 10am-5pm -
Part 1 - A New York Native, guest May Pang - Will showcase her candid photos at a special 2 day free exhibition at Leawood fine Art! - Former aid to David Bowe, Elton john. Mick Jagger, Harry Nilsson and Phil Spector. -
Part 1 - The Barn Players Present Tic Tic..Boom! - Two of the shows cast joins Michael in studio to talk about the return to their home in Johnson County in time for the new season! - Hewleek McKoy-Jon - Kay Noonan -Rosa - September 8th-17th -
Part 1 - KC Rep Theatre - Guests: - Director: Nelson T. Eusebio III - Leila Ragueneau played by Eileen Rivera - Cyrano de Bergerac - September 5th-24th @ Spenser Theatre - For more information visit KCREP.org - Part 2 - City in Motion -
A Place For US Productions - Guests: Alexandra Rovirosa, costume designer, actor & Terra Los Angeles native, filmmaker, director. - Presenting She Loves Me - GEORG NOWACK: Kai Chapin AMALIA BALASH: Alexandra Rovirosa
Part 1 - Anthony Oropeza- Artist. "The Art of The Athlete" - Owner of AO Art Studios. Has built a clientele the last decade with the Kansas City Chiefs, Hunt Family Foundation & The Kansas City Monarchs. - Runs until August 30th,
Part 1 - KC Actors Theatre - Peggy Friesen joins the show to discuss the upcoming season that begins with The Grand Horizons by Bess Wohl! - For more information about the Kansas City Actors Theatre visit: - www.kcactors.org/ - Part 2 -
Part 1 - Jennifer Owen Cox - OwenCox presents Creative Intersections - August 12-13th - @6:30pm - Location: Hyde Park Butterfly Garden - http://www.owencoxdance.org/ - Part 2 - Jud Kite-Chief Marketing Officer of Fountain City Con -
Jeff Lujin-Documentary Filmmaker - Location: - Sedalia, Missouri - Come hear the story of the legendary music festival that took place right here in Missouri!
The Rick Staci Interview! - Rick Staci is an Artist, author, and taught at the Westport School of Art. - -
Aubrey Crabtree-Executive Director - Mitch Weber-Marketing Director - Tara Varney-Veteran of the Fringe - "Its' going to be hot!!!" - -Crabtree - Inside the Numbers: - 450 artists - 19th Year of KC Fringe Week - 54 productions -
Part 1 Faust Theatre Zach Faust-Writer and Director “Gleequel” July 22nd @ 4:30 July 26th @ 6 pm July 27th @ 6 pm July 28th @ 6 pm July 29th […]
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Part 1 - Guest Mindy Moritz-Belden the director of the production joins Hogge in studio. Mindy talks about her life in NYC, how she started her career as well as her happiness being back in Kansas City! - For more information about the production,
Denny Day; - filmmaker, writer, actor and of many more trades joins Michael Hogge in studio to talk his career, and the upcoming Fringe Festival! - -
Part 1 - The Tempest - R.H. Wilhoit-Trinculo - Chelsea Rolfes-Ariel - Sidnoie Garrett-Director June 13th-July 2nd For more information: - kcshakes.org/cast/ - Part 2 - Prejudice and Pride - Sam Wright-Playwriter -
Spring Membership Drive is in full Swing! - Thomas Sciacca - Artist of "Side Show Serenade" - Kansas City Center For The Ink & Paper Arts - Rick Staci - Artist, Voice Artist (Books) - - Fund Drive 888-931-0901 - KKFI.ORG
Part 1 - Disney's Aladdin in KC's Broadway production feat. an interview with Sorab Wadia casted as the Sultan joins Michael to talk his visits to KC and the production! - May 30th-June 4th - For More info and Tickets visit: - https://www.
Mary McCawley Founder of Digital Dreams KC Digital Dreams KC - June 10th event - Location: - 1101 Mulberry, in the West Bottoms (Behind the Edge of Hell Haunted House) - For More Information: - https://www.digitaldreamskc.com/
Theatre Lab Fest - by Ahafia Jurkiewicz - May 18th-22nd @ The Charlotte Street Foundation - Admission is Free! - Elizabeth Bettendorf Bowman the Executive Artistic director also joins in studio to talk their revival post covid pandemic! -
Part 1 - Barn Players - May 11th @ 7:30 - May 12th @ 7:30 - May 13th @ 2:00 - May 13th 7:30 - May 14th @ 2:00 - "A Grand Night For Singing" - Rodgers & Hammerstein - Bob Stewart-Director, Actor, and Olathe native - Elijah Shafer-Actor,
Part 1 - Andy Einhorn join Hogge in studio to talk Lyric Opera - Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents: - Sondheim on Sondheim - May 6th & 7th - For more information visit: - www.kcopera.org - Part 2 -
Part 1 - Guest Preston Truman Boyd plays Inspector Javert to talk his role in the famed French classic Les Misérables - For more information visit: - www.kansas-city-theater.com/theaters/municipal-auditorium/les-miserables.php -
Lyra Pherigo-Artistic Director - Marian Thomas-Founded Westport Concert Series, has directed for 21 years. Currently teaches harpsichord as well as piano. - Hosting the band Cass Duo - Shadow Land Project Team - Casey Reid & Patrick Disanto -
Jeanne Beachwood the Artistic Director of the Martin City Melodrama presents The Wizard of Paws! - For more information visit: - martincitymelodrama.org - - KC Rosson-Glinda - 26 Years of Summer Camps - New Shows Opening in Grandview -
History fans rejoice! Bill Nicks reenacts Wilber Wright, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Tom Pendergast and more! - - -
What makes poetry, poetry? - Can we compare it to religious texts? - Does it always have to rhyme? - Hogge and Adair-Hodges dive right into the discussion! - For more information about this series you can visit: - www.rockhurst.
Happy First day of Spring! - Part 1: - Moonlight and Magnolias - Show dates: March 24-26 & 31, April 1-2, 2023 - Guest: Directed by Melissa Trierweiler - Part 2 of the Show: - Charlotte Street Foundation - Comedy of Darkness - Jeff Tamblyn,
Olathe Civic Theatre Association @ Buddy Rodgers Theatre - Agatha Christies: Murder on The Orient Express - Guests: - Charlotte Gilman-Marketing Manager - Tim Braselton-Director - March 17th-April 2nd - 500 E. Loula 66061 - OlatheTheatre.org
Guest Edward Parks of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City joins Michael in studio to discuss The Shining. - For more information about show times you can visit: - kcopera.org - - Bell Road Barns Players present Dead Man's Cell Phone. -
Shy Perry + Center For Equity, Inclusion and multi cultural engagement. Curator tours by appointment. - Black Appalachia Exhibition - Through March 31st - Michael Klein Collection - Jason Flack-Artist - 7250 State Ave; KCK 66112 - RM 2346,
Art Gallary: - Black History Month Feb. 21st "Black Appalachie" Exhibition - Sandbox Percussion: - "Seven Pillars" - Victor Caccese-founding member of the Brooklyn based percussion quartet. - Just Off Broadway Theatre - March 6th @ 7:30pm -
Devon Carney the Artistic Director of the KC Ballet joins Hogge to the ballet's production Cinderella! - - Cinderella - 17th-26th at The Kauffman Center for more information you can visit: - www.kcballet.org
Keith Wiedenkeller-Director of Arts and Culture at The Jewish Community Center talks Kinky Boats, upcoming play of Judaism in Comics! - For more information about what The J does you can visit: www.thejkc.org - -
Clark is a Kansas State University graduate; a Kansas Citiain, about his work with the KC Rep. - Darrington Clark: Darren Jr.-Flood
Artistic Co-Directors - Bobbi Fordree - Ann Shaughnessy - - - - @ City In Motion Dance Theatre
Bob talks Kansas City becoming an international city. The importance of international theatre in KC. As well as his career, his founding of the MET Theatre in Kansas City. - The newest production presented by the MET in KC: Ice Man Cometh - -
The Story of Ozark Music Festival - Filmmaker, and producer Jeff Nugent joins Michael Hogge in studio to take a trip back in time to 1974!
Nancy K Eppert, Lara Wade, & Jack Cott join Hogge in studio to discuss the latest installment of the Tom Dudzick creation! - Beverly Nowak - Lara Wade - Clara Nowak - Janet Shelman - Jimmy Nowak - Jack Cott - Ruth Nowak - Courtney Klein -
Portman a well renowned local theatre critic, a man of many talents through out his career joins Michael Hogge for a glorious discussion of all things! Stories of Truman's tenure as U.S. President to the hallowed halls of the most famous and rich histo...
Jeanne Beachwood-Artistic Director - - "Wizard of Paws" - - 702 Blue Ridge Extension, Grandview, Mo. 64030 - For more information you can visit: - MartinCitymelodrama.org -
Lujin joins Hogge In studio for a candied interview about the historic festival of the 1970s in Sedalia, Missouri!
Devon Carney- Artistic Director - The Nutcracker - Kauffman Center for The Arts - December 7th-24th - For more information you can visit: - KCBALLET.org - -
Aubrey Odle; resident artist and mezzo-soprano joins Hogge in studio to talk about her family's move to Kansas City from Knoxville, Tennessee! - - For more information and tickets, you can visit: - kcopera.org - -
Jamie Campbell-Teacher and Performer - Brandon Durkes-Co-Owner and Director of Bird Comedy Theatre - Colter Lemmon-Co-Owner and Educational Director - Talking improve comedy in Kansas City's newest club of good laughs! - -
David Golston the Director of Marketing and Public Relations joins the Show to discuss the classic Charles Schultz creation! For all ages! - Dates: - November 15th-December 31st - thecoterie.org
Jason Chanos the Director joins Michael Hogge in studio for some Holiday flavor!!
Lyric Opera of Kansas City's LA TRAVIATA - Weston Hurt- Baritone joins Michael Hogge on the line to discuss his role! - November 5, 11 & 13 - kcopera.org - City Theatre of Independence presents - DeathTrap - November 4 – 13, 2022
Karen Williams-Artist and owner of the 5529 Gallary off Troost. - Her newest exhibition is "Missing Objects" - Her background is in Kindness Arts KC, KC Art Institute and NYU. - She talks music photographs produced by Michelle Casillas. -
October 21st-30th - A play about mental health in a community! - Directed by Tiffany Schweigert Musical Direction By Delano Mendoza - For more info visit: - www.thebarnplayers.org/shows/upcoming/ -
New Theatre Guild - Seth Mclintock-Shawnee Mission West Alumni - Lora Smith=Past Presidents - Brian Vincent-Featured Guests - Featured in "The Deli" - "Blue Moon" - "Black Dog" - Heather Spoore-Ft. Worth Native, Texas - "Difficult People" -
Kansas City Ballet - Devon Carney | Artistic Director | Chorography - "Giselle" & 2022-2023 Season - - Friday 14th @ 730pm - Saturday 15th @ 730pm - Sunday 16th @ 2pm - Friday 21st @ 730pm - Saturday 22nd @730pm - Sunday 23 @2pm -
Kansas City Public Theatre presents "Always Patsy Cline" - -
Peace Works KC: - Terry Rosell-Potter, Ethics educator - Heather Sipes-Self Taugh Artist LGBTQ - Cris Mann-Co-chair Peace Works KC. Hosts Heartland Labor Forum. - Sept. 24th 10-6 - Sept. 25th 105 @ Theis Park East of Oak Street -
Denny Dey- Filmmaker; K.C. Underground Film Festival - -
Heidi Van joins Michael in studio to talk about the Black Box Theatre's presentation of 'Mother Freaken Hood'. - -
Heather Lowenstein-Artistic Director - 3rd Annual "Puppets A Glow Go" - September 9th-10th - 7:30-10:00pm - WWI Museum - For more info you can visit stonelionpuppets.org.glow - Kansas City Repertory Theatre - "Twelfth Night" -
The man with seven released albums. Decorated saxophonist and author Adam Larson. Teacher at the UMKC Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music. - Adam talks his career, his book and music with Hogge! -
'First Date' - August 19th-28th - At the Black Box Theatre in Johnson County - https://www.thebarnplayers.org/
Bridge Street Theatre Presents "Back Stage" - - James Taylor-Director - Linda Taylor-President of the Board - August 18th @ 8pm - August 19th @8pm - August 20th @ 8pm - 100 S. Bridge St. - Smithville, MO. 64089
Guests Vickie Miller-Director/Secretary & Jessi Ball - Miss Viola Swamp - August 4th-7th - August 12th-14th - For more show time and casting information: - https://bluespringscitytheatre.com/
Audrey Crabtree-Executive Director - Donald John Paul Jones III- Hip Hop Musical - Pete Blakley- Author of 'The Plume Tree' - Wendy Thompson- Producer of "The Clinic" - Nancy Marcy - Cia Mitchelle The Strong Black Girl A Motivational Musical Throu...
Bill Clause joins Hogge to discuss his retirement, work after KKFI. - Later, Cast member of "The Adams Family" talks Rockhurst High School presentation.
Michael talks Make Music Day and the history of the Arts Magazine Show! - A previously recorded episode! Enjoy!
She talks the history of the Theatre. The newly renovated theatre. And A Black and Tie event! - - For more information visit: https://citytheatreofindependence.org/
Blue Springs City Theatre presents "Check Please" & "Check Please 2" - - For More Information visit: https://bluespringscitytheatre.com/
Staci is a Cartoonist/Artist/Voice Actor and now KKFI Board Member. - Zach Faust talks Heathers Musical!
David Rodgers and Richard Gill joins Michael Hogge in studio!
Summit Theatre Group Presents 'Rumors' a Neil Simon comedy! - Location: - MCC Longview - 500 SW Longview Rd - Lees Summit, MO - 64081 - For show times and ticket information, visit - www.summittheatre.org
The Barn Players Present "Putting It Together" - May 12th-15th At the Black Box Theatre at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center - 8788 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, Kansas 66212 - - The Melting Pot Theatre Presents "Begetters" -
Stuart Carden the Artistic Director and Curtis Gillen (who represents PigPen Theatre Co.) the Movement and Puppets join Michael to discuss the upcoming play "The - Old Man and the Old Moon!" - Spencer Theatre - 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City,
Londre and Tissot talk "Moliere" with Michael in studio! - - For more information visit: - https://www.kcmoliere400in2022.com/ - -
https://www.leawoodstageco.org/the-drowsy-chaperone/ - -
Rick Stasi Teacher, artist/writer/intellectual properties producer with DC Comics.
Jeanne Beechwood, Martin City Founder, Managing Director and Drama Queen joins Hogge in studio for a unique and special discussion.
"The Miracle Worker" Director Nancy K. Eppert and members of the cast talk with Hogge about the production of the famous and inspirational play and book!
Michael Masterson-Director of the Blue Springs City Theatre - Vicky Miller-Board Member of Blue Springs City Theatre - They both talk about self, performing in front of an audience. As well as the current plan for performance the space for Blue Spri...
Diane Bulan Director of Bell Road Barn Players 'Men On Boats' talks with Michael Hogge. - Parkville, Missouri
Lyric Opera - "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs" - Sarah Larsen-'Laurene Jobs' Wife of the late Steve Jobs. - -Regular at the Metropolitan Opera. Performed "Magic Flute" at the MET In New York City - Covid Protocols: -
Show guest David Bryan-Director of "The Savannah Sipping Society" joins Michael Hogge to discuss the show! - - March 10th @ 7:30pm - March 11th @ 7:30pm - March 12th @ 7:30pm - March 13th @ 2:00pm -
Sam Powell talks with Michael about the play 'Is He Dead?' by Mark Twain - - March 4 – March 20, 2022 - A New Comedy by Mark Twain - Adapted by David Ives
Guy Gardner-Director joins Michael Hogge in studio! To discuss the theatres latest play, tune in!
KKFI Fund drive is this week! Michael keeps tabs on that and a special guest joins AMS to talk 'Barbeque' - Opening Feb 10th @ 7:30pm - Location: Just off Broadway Theatre in Penn Valley Park - KC Melting Pot Theatre 3051 Central Kansas City,
Michael Hogge talks covid and Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt. 2B with Hallie Gordon Director of Artistic Development at KC Repertory Theatre!
Emily Krause, Mary Masterson and Kelly Stoll of Blue Springs Theatre joins Michael to discuss Stage work and the play 'Love Lost and What I Wore'. - - January 27th-30th - Opening night 7:30pm - February 1st-3rd
Special Guests from the MET in Kansas City join Michael in studio to discuss the upcoming play "Oliver". - Shane St. James- Brownlow - Brad Doughty-Fagin -
Denise Morrison talks renovations to the famous museum. The importance of the renovations for both the preservation of the museum and the artifacts. The science behind preservation, and the artifacts. Hope to have you tune in!
Michel Hogge talks City Theatre with The Director and a few cast members in studio! - Julia McDaniel- Director - Michael Masterson-Nunzio - Over The Road and Through The Woods - January 7th-16th - For more information visit: -
John holds a PHD in multi disciplinary studies art, dance, and theatre from the University of Kansas. He has also written 25 books including The Gothic Imagination and Gargoyles & Grotesques. In addition, he was a fulltime broadcaster for KCTV5 and KM...
Stasi is a writer, artist, actor and speaker in the Kansas City area.
Tune into the latest episode to hear classics from local KC musicians!
The Kansas City Ballet presents: The Nutcracker - December 3rd-December 24th - Show times vary. - Masks and proof of vaccination are required for entry. - For more information please visit: - kcballet.org -
Part 1: - John Rensenhouse- Managing Director of the Kansas City Actors Theatre; Known for the roles of Fezzie Wig and Ole Joe - Walter Coppage-Storyteller - November 24th-December 26th - KCRep.org - 816-235-2700 -
"Noon Time Concert" - Friday November 19th @ Noon - Westport Presbyterian Church - 201 Westport Rd. - Aaron Barksdale-Burns (Tenor) - Has appeared in various operas, concerts, recitals. A linguist and educator in Kansas City. -
The Barn Players @ The Arts Asylum presents: - 'Once' - A musical that takes place in Dublin, Ireland about a Czech immigrant and Irish Musician, who develop a unique friendship through their love of music! - November 12th-21st - 12th-15th -
April and Michael talk about the upcoming show: - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - November 4th-6th, 11th-13th - 7:30pm - November 4th-7th - 2:00pm - Location: - Black Box at Avila University - 11901 Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO
Golston talks reopening during the pandemic, and Electric Poe at the Union Hill Cemetery. - Coterie Theatre At Crown Center: - 2450 Grand Boulevard - Suite 144 - Kansas City, Mo 64108 - Electric Poe September 16th-October 31st -
Zach Faust Executive Artistic Director of the Faust Theatre joins Michael Hogge as well as Josephine Pellow who plays the role of lead role of Carrie discuss the theatre's musical! - October 14th-October 23rd - Faust Theatre - 1000 E 9th St,
Devon joins Michael in studio to discuss reopening the Kauffman Center since vaccines became available and the Winter/Spring schedule 2022! - Also, the Fall Fund Drive 2021 is in full swing!
Mark Edelman President and CEO of the Theatre League joins Michael to discuss his written play "Four Children". - - October 7th-24th - City Stage at Union Station - Directed by John Rensenhouse - -
Part 1 - Stuart Carden-Artistic Director, Veteran artist, actor stage manager and writer. - Haunted Stories and songs! - September 30th-October 17th - Showtimes at 7pm - KC Rep Theatre-South Lawn of the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art - KcRep.
Legendary Actor Ed Asner, a Kansas City, Kansas native joined Judy Ancel in studio from a few years ago. Asner was best known for his roles on the Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant and most recently Disney Pixar's 'UP'. Enjoy!
Arts Magazine: The show “Company” feat Barn Players & Kansas City Ballet feat. ‘New Dance Partners’
September 11th - -6:30pm Pre-show Youth Performance - -7:00pm Dance Performance - For more Info visit: https://www.cityinmotion.org/events/22nd-dance-in-the-park - Ann Shaughnessy-Production Manager - Tracy Jensen co-artistic director
Metropolitan Theatre Ensemble presents 'Mother of the Maid'
Yetunde Felix-Ukwu discusses the upcoming performance 'Mary's Wedding' that will be showcased on the Front lawn of the World War One Memorial. August 27th-September 19th. For more information please visit kcrep.org. -
David Burns discusses the publishing of the original The Beverly Hillbillies via the Jackson County Historical Society. Tune In!
Accomplished Author, Playwriter and actor joins Michael to discuss his career in film, tune in!
Managing Director Keith Wiedenkeller joins Michael in studio!
Michael and his guests talk Groundhog Theatre in Gladstone and later, Michael Masterson and retired school teacher Linda Lemon talk Play Write Festival KC. Rodger T. Sermon Center is hosting the KC Play Write festival, 8 shows. 10-15 mins long. -
PW gives his insights and experiences, how he established himself as a poet as well as his new book, "Male Poet"! Tune in!
Tune in for deep discussions about Books and Kansas City lore!
McCoy, also an Assistant Professor of Theatre at William Jewell College joins Michael Hogge in studio to talk everything Seussical! - July 9th, 10th, 11th and 15th, 16th, and 17th in Leawood. - In the second half of the show Michelle Amos and Michell...
Valarie Mackey Artistic Director of Theatre of Young America.
Nathan Bowman Artistic Director and Actor Jake Golliher who plays Oedipus The King joins Michael Hogge in studio!
StoneLion Puppet Theatre Artistic Director Heather Nisbett- Loewenstein joins Hogge!
KC’s Marching Cobras join Michael Hogge in Studio about their fundraising for a trip with KC’s youths to Colorado!
Kathy Breeden of ‘Venture Out Theatre’ joins Hogge to discuss what her group is doing to entertain during the pandemic.
Rex joins Michael on the show to talk about the groups socially distanced concert coming up! -
Christina Ray President and Co-founder of Landlocked Opera joins Michael Hogge to discuss the challenges of being an opera singer in the era of covid-19.
Co Chair of Peaceworks Henry Stover and Ann Suellentrop on the Peaceworks board joins Michael Hogge via phone! Tune in!
Jean Walker an essential author and cook joins Michael Hogge in studio for a wonderful discussion about the events that have unfolded on 39th street in Kansas City! Join us!
A woman of many talents joins Michael Hogge in studio. - Hanson talks to Michael about her life works, and her many talents!
Keith Wiedenkeller Director of Arts at the Jewish Community Center joins Michael Hogge to discuss how the industry is adapting to the pandemic!
Editor and Chief Jason Hunt will talk about his latest project, SCIFI4Me, and some of the components that will be going into it: video, print, and streaming video. Later, Director Emerson Rapp and three of the performers will be talking about the upcom...
Chris McCoy of Leawood Stage Company joins Michael Hogge to talk the Importance of Being Ernest.
Erin McGrane of Heartland Song Network joins Michael Hogge in studio! -
Beth Byrd is an expert mime who joins Michael Hogge for a spectacular conversation!
Kauffman Center Artistic Director Devin Carney joins Michael in studio!
Michael Baxley joins Michael Hogge via phone to discuss the historic theatre and cafe!
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Based on the book The Secret life of Girls Around the World!
Michael Hogg welcomes Jason Hunt who is a publisher and editor for SciFi4Me!
Tom Mountenay- PeaceWorks KC Project Coordinator joins Michael Hogge in studio!
Orson Scott Card is a science fiction writer joined Michael Hogge in studio! Enjoy this throwback interview from a few years ago.
Mark Markham (Music Director/Pianist) joins Michael Hogge in studio! - -
A throwback episode from January! - Mark Markham, a pianist with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City joins Michael Hogge in studio.
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A throwback to ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ interview featuring Elroy Hawkins & Francine Whitt.
Phone interview with Director Katelyn Tormena and Vice president of Development Nancy Eppert!
Bell Road Barn Players Theatre - Parkville, Missouri - Feat. ‘Men On Boats’ - Director/actress-Diane Bulan
Longtime KCMO Radio host Joe Vaughn joins Michael Hogge in studio to discuss current and past events!
Bell Road Barn Players Theatre - Parkville, Missouri - Feat. ‘Men On Boats’ - Director/actress-Diane Bulan
Opera and Stage Director of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR - Guest Shawna Lucey joins Michael Hogge on the show! - -
KC Public Theatre - Theatre Lab - Nathan Bowman - -Artistic Director - Kaitlin Gould - -Play Writer
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Mayor's Prayer Breakfast: - - Richard Retrum-Chairman of the 2020 Breakfast Committee. - Paul Scianna-Head of the Communications Committee. - Guest speakers Kansas City Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt. - - "Stuart Little" - Vickie Miller-Director
Kansas City Ballet-Swan Lake - Devon Carney-Artistic Director KC Ballet - Barn Players - "Titanic" The Musical - Vida Bikales-President,Barn Players -
Guest: Keith WiedenKeller -Director of Arts + Culture
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- "Girl Friend" - Michael Grayman Parkhurst-Director, Artistic Director, Co-Founder - Jeremy Ragland-Actor - Dakkota Hagar-Actor
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Wednesday December 11, 2019, noon - 1pm CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live www.kkfi.org - Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd guests include The Whole Person, Milking Christmas, and HumanKind-ness. -
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This week on Arts Magazine, guests from The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City will discuss their play, "Blood Knot", and guests from Blue Springs City Theatre will chat about their Christmas show, "Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge".
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes The Barn Players for a talk about their new musical, "Victor/Victoria", and Whim Productions discuss their show, "Swimming In The Shallows".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Lyric Opera of Kansas City will talk about their new opera, "La Bohème", and later on, Michael welcomes guests from The River City Players of Lexington for a discussion about their new comedy,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre discuss their show "For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is Enuf", and the Independence City Theatre gives us the details on their Hallowe...
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael chats with guests from the Kansas City Ballet about their production of " Carmina Burana", and later, clown & mime, Beth Byrd, talks about her upcoming Mime Intensive. Grab your weekly dose of theatre news during you...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from the new Forge Theatre into the KKFI studios for a talk about their upcoming season. In the second half, guests from Summit Theatre will be in for a discussion of their show,
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the Carlsen Center will talk about the 6th annual presentation of, "New Dance Partners", and later on, guests from Melting Pot Productions will talk about their August Wilson play, "King Hedley II".
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from the Lyric Opera, who will chat about their new show, "The Abduction From The Seraglio". Later on, artists talk about the 2019 edition of the UN-Plaza Art Fair.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Actors Theatre will talk about their upcoming production of "Master Harold...And The Boys", and representatives for The Alcott Center for the Arts will talk about their production of ...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael talks with guests from Spinning Tree Theatre about their production of "Every Brilliant Thing". Later, folks from In-Play Theatre Productions chat about their show, "Woke".
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael chats with guests from the Kansas City Actors Theatre about their show, "A Doll's House". Later, we discover details about the Kansas City Museum in the Garment District.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael talks to members of the City Theatre of Independence about their Playwright Festival, and guests of Summit Theatre of Lee's Summit chat with him about their new production, "Beauty and the Beast".
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from the Heartland Chamber Music Festival, and Tim Bair, the Producing Artistic Director, will talk about the remaining summer shows and the upcoming indoor season of Johnson County Theatre In The Park.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, KC Fringe Fest Executive Director Cheryl Kimmi and guest artists talk about the 15th annual Kansas City Fringe Festival. Join us for your cultural lunch and brunch to discover the theatrical goings-on in the Met...
Art Magazine wants to cover it all, from professional stage productions to community and eclectic productions. This KKFI program covers the expensive art galleries as well as the small out of the way places where the new trends begin to surface.
Art Magazine wants to cover it all, from professional stage productions to community and eclectic productions. This KKFI program covers the expensive art galleries as well as the small out of the way places where the new trends begin to surface.
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre chat with Michael about their show "City Of Angels", and later, Theatre For Young America is in the KKFI studios to discuss their new show, "A Wrinkle In Time".
Art Magazine wants to cover it all, from professional stage productions to community and eclectic productions. This KKFI program covers the expensive art galleries as well as the small out of the way places where the new trends begin to surface.
Art Magazine wants to cover it all, from professional stage productions to community and eclectic productions. This KKFI program covers the expensive art galleries as well as the small out of the way places where the new trends begin to surface.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Jennifer Owen of the Owen/Cox dance Company talks about her upcoming show, "Strung Through Time". Then later, your chance to donate to your Community Radio Station, 90.1 FM KKFI.
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This week on Arts Magazine, Deb Bluford and Victor Raider-Wexler talk about the Kansas City Actors Theatre production of "Morning's At Seven", and director Jessica Franz and actor Jace Willcutt discuss the Barn Players production of "The Curious Incide...
The Kansas City Ballet will talk about their show, "Tharp, Parsons, & Forsythe". Then later Karen Knotts will talk about her one-woman show, "All Tied Up In Knotts".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Lyric Opera discuss their production of "The Pearl Fishers", and folks from The Barn Players come in for a chat about their production of "Grand Hotel".
This week on Arts Magazine, join host Michael Hogge as he welcomes guests from the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, who will discuss the North American premiere of their show, "The Shawshank Redemption". Later,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Independence City Theatre will talk about their latest show, "Willie Wonka And The Chocolate Factory", and actor/singer Telly Leung will talk about his life and his part in the show,
Guests from the Kansas City Ballet talk about there presentation called 'New Moves'. Then later, the Olathe Community Theatre talks about their show, 'Pass Over'.
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre will join us and talk about their show, "Pride And Prejudice". Then later a repeat interview with the late Margot Kidder, followed by the creator of the Nunsense series Danny Goggin.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Lyric Opera will join us and chat about their upcoming performance of Mozart's "Così Fan Tutte". Later, host Michael Hogge will talk about upcoming guests,
The Unicorn Theatre will talk about their new show, "The Humans". Then later, the UMKC Theatre Department and their show, "The Tempest".
This week on Arts Magazine, Artistic Director Karen Paisley talks about the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre production of "August Wilson's Seven Guitars", and guests from Potluck Productions chat about their upcoming events.
The Barn Players talk about their musical, "The Full Monty". The later the Kansas City Repertory Theatre and their show, "School Girls: Or the African Mean Girls Play".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Ballet will talk about their latest show, "Lady Of Camellias", and later, representatives will talk about the 58th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
This week on Arts Magazine, City In Motion Dance Theatre will talk with Michael about their 16th annual presentation of "Modern Night At The Folly", and members of The White Theatre will join us and discuss their presentation of "Cabaret".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael chats with performers from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre about their musical, "Indecent", and Damron Russell Armstrong from the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City will talk about his presentation...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Spinning Tree Theatre discuss their upcoming show, "Emotional Creature: The Secret History Of Girls Around The World", and The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre talk about their Chekhov classic,
This week on Arts Magazine, Editor and Chief Jason Hunt will talk about his latest project, SCIFI4Me, and some of the components that will be going into it: video, print, and streaming video. Later, Director Emerson Rapp and three of the performers wil...
This week on Arts Magazine, it's one of our "Best Of" programs as author Orson Scott Card joins us to talk about his book and film projects, and later on, a visit with the Fabulous Funk Brothers, the background musicians at Motown.
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael chats with The Bell Road Barn Players about their show, "An Awkward Christmas". Later, guests from The Westport Center for the Arts will talk about their Holiday Brown Bag Concert.
The Barn Players talk about their 6 by 10 Playwrights festival followed by Music Theatre Kansas City
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Folks from Blue Springs City Theatre will talk about their holiday presentation "Deck The Stage", then later a discussion of a co-production of UMKC and the Unicorn Theatre called, "The Wolves".
This week on Arts Magazine, director Marissa Wolf will talk about the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of "A Christmas Carol", and folks from Spinning Tree Theatre will discuss their new play "The Nance".
On this week's installment of Arts Magazine, people from the Barn Players will discuss their new musical, "Rock Of Ages", and The Native Sons & Daughters of Greater Kansas City will talk about their Annual Awards Banquet.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge interviews guests from the Lyric Opera about their production of "Madame Butterfly", and later on chats with guests about the Independence City Theatre production of "A Few Good Men".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre for a chat about their presentation of "The Orphans' Home Cycle". Later, guests from the Unicorn Theatre will be here to discuss their production of...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Jake Walker and Molly Denninghoff from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre discuss their latest production, "Of Mice And Men", and the Reverend Scott Myers, playwright, will talk about his play,
Sherri Mosley will talk about the Thats Pink Fundraiser at the Coterie Theatre. Then later guest will talk about the Kansas International Film Festival.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the 6th Annual Universal Film Festival check in with an update on this year's event, and Damron Russel Armstrong, the Exectutive Artistic Director of the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City will j...
In this week's jam-packed edition of Arts Magazine, folks from the Lyric Opera chat about their latest production, "West Side Story", Mary Hladky will spend a few minutes with us to talk about the "Un-Plaza Art Fair",
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Actors Theatre chat with Michael about their Eugene O'Neill play, "A Moon For The Misbegotten", and cast from the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre preview their 14th Season opening show,...
Steve Kluger, the Playwright, Will talk about the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of "Last Days of Summer". Then later, City In Motion Dance Theatre will talk about their 20th annual presentation of Dance In The Park.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael chats with City Theatre Of Independence about their production of Agatha Christie's The Hollow, and guests from The Alcott Arts Center discuss their presentation of Shakespeare In The Parking Lot.
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from Musical Theatre Heritage discuss their production of The Producers, and representatives from Spinning Tree Theatre chat about their new musical, Daddy Long Legs.
This week on Arts Magazine, the Kansas City Actors Theatre chat about their production of Blithe Spirit, and the Lawrence Opera Theatre discusses their upcoming season.
Mark Edelman the President of Theatre League and Chelcie Abercrombie who plays Dorothy will tell us about the Theatre League production of "The Wizard Of Oz".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge brings you another hour of lively banter and local cultural news: Tiffany Chappel, the Director of Operations, and six participating artists will talk about the 14th Annual Fringe Festival.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge chats with members of The White Theatre at the JCC about their upcoming production of Newsies. Join us for some lively conversation and cultural news during your lunch break!
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Carl DiCapo, former owner of Italian Gardens and current Membership Chairman of the Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City, will talk about the organization and some of the events that they have coming...
This week on Arts Magazine, clown and mime artist Beth Byrd joins host Michael Hogge to chat about her latest production, Fools Fortune VIII...Later, the Bell Road Barn Players discuss their new show, She Stoops To Conquer.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, the director and actors from The Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival will sit down for a chat about their annual summer production of "Much Ado About Nothing", and folks from the Summit Theatre of Lee's Summit...
Jennifer Owen and Kairy Koshoeva talk about the Owen/Cox Dance Company production of Ludus Tonalis". And guests from the 2018 Hear Now Festival.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, The Barn Players will talk about their new musical, "Torch Song Trilogy", and City Theatre of Independence fills us in on their upcoming show, "Kitchen Witches". Tune in for lively cultural conversation during ...
This week on Arts Magazine, Melting Pot Productions will tell us about their new show, Ain't No Such Thing As Midnight Black, and Stone Lion Puppet Theatre will discuss their upcoming production, Illuminated Waters and the Puppets For the World Festiva...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from Kansas City Actors Theatre will discuss their new play, "Skylight".
The Kansas City Ballet will join us and talk about their presentation of "Peter Pan". Then later, Musician and Composer Tim J. Harte will talk about the new Conservatory production.
Ladies from the 8th annual Kansas City Burlesque Festival will join us. Then later, guests from the White Theatre will talk about the annual Jewish Film Festival.
Jarrett Ott and Jack Swanson, singers from the Lyric Opera presentation of "The Barber of Seville". Then later Ricardo Kahn, co-author and director, and actor Duncan McIntyre will talk about the UMKC New Works Festival production of "Freedom Summer".
Guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre will discuss their "New Works" Festival. Then later the Barn Players will talk about their show, "Urinetown".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael chats with Blue Springs City Theatre about their production of "Steel Magnolias", and later on we'll take a look back at his interview with The Fabulous Funk Brothers.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from the Kansas City Ballet for a chat about their new program, Diamonds...Later, folks from the Living Room Theatre will be on hand to discuss their new show, Belfast Girls.
Guests from the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center talk about their show, "The Miracle Worker".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, The Living Room Theatre will talk about their New world premiere play, "The Mascot", and guests from the Independence City Theatre will be in to discuss their show, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum".
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes guests from Summit Theatre for a chat about the "Triangle Factory Fire", and folks from Johnson County Parks and Recreation will discuss their indoor season and their new musical.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from Blue Springs City Theatre discuss their play, The Stinky Cheese Man: And Other Fairly Stupid Tales, and actors from the Unicorn Theatre will talk about their new drama, Informed Consent.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Lyric Opera will join us for a chat about their opera Rigoletto, and members of the Kansas City Repertory Theatre will tell us all about Sex With Strangers.
This week on Arts Magazine, The Barn Players chat with host Michael Hogge about their new musical Chicago, and guests will talk about the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael chats with the the Kansas City Ballet will talk about their presentation called New Moves, and The Westport Center for the Arts will speak about their Brown Bag Concert with guitarist John Francis,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Elizabeth Bettendorf Bowman will talk about the new Kansas City Public Theatre, and Damron Russell Armstrong will discuss the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City and their show, The Colored Museum.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, the Kansas City Repertory Theatre will join us to talk about their show, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, and guests from Unicorn Theatre will tell us about their play, Project Dawn.
On this week's all new edition of Arts Magazine, representatives from City Theatre of Independence will talk about their upcoming show, "The Glass Menagerie". Later, Kansas City Actors Theatre will talk about their show, "Sea Marks".
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes Valerie Mackey, the Artistic Director for Theatre for Young America, who will chat about their Holiday show. Later, Westport Center for the Arts will be featured for a discussion about their concert featurin...
This week on Arts Magazine, the Kansas City Ballet will be with us to talk about their annual presentation of The Nutcracker, and later on, Lynn Reddick will chat about the Barn Players' annual 6 X 10 Play Festival.
On this very special Thanksgiving edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge welcomes members of the Heartland Men's Chorus to the KKFI studios for a chat about their upcoming Holiday Concert, and future concerts. Later,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre will chat about their annual presentation of A Christmas Carol, and Karen Paisley from the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will discuss their new show Cymbeline,
The Barn Players Presentation of "Sister Act". Followed by the Independence City Theatre presentation of "Wait Until Dark".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes guests from the Lyric Opera to the KKFI studios to discuss their presentation of "Everest", and members of the Native Sons And Daughters of Greater Kansas City will chat about their annual...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, we'll bring you a broadcast featuring some of our most requested repeat interviews: with science fiction writer Orson Scott Card, and our chat with Motown's most famous studio band....The Funk Brothers.
This week on Arts Magazine, UMKC Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre will join us to talk about their joint production of Shakespeare's King Lear, and Summit Theatre of Lee's Summit will discuss their production of Wings.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Devon Carney, Artistic Director of the Kansas City Ballet, will talk about their new show, "Romeo And Juliet", and actors from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of "Fences" will chat about the show.
This week on the show, we talk about the Annual Japan Festival and Benefit Jazz luncheon fundraiser with music !
This week's edition of Arts Magazine has Michael welcoming guests from the Lyric Opera to discuss their production of Eugene Onegin. Later, at 12:30, Mason Kilpatrick from the Charlotte Street Foundation will give us the details on their player/compose...
This week on Arts Magazine, actors from the Kansas City Actors Theatre talk about their production of Sam Shepard's A Lie Of The Mind. Later on, guests from the Olathe Community Theatre Association will discuss their production of Ruthless.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Barn Players will join host Michael Hogge for a talk about their upcoming show Grey Gardens, and guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre will chat about their production of Between The Line...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge chats with members of City Theatre Of Independence about their upcoming show, Harvey. Later, members of the City In Motion Dance Theatre will discuss their annual presentation of Dance In The ...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes guests from City Theatre of Independence to the studio to talk about their annual Playwrights Festival. Later in the show, a discussion about the new show opening in Lawrence,
An overview of the 2017 Fringe Festival. And interviews with some of the participants. Then later the Raytown Arts Council presentation of "Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Barn Players discuss their drama, The Crucible, and the Leawood Stage Company chat about their production of Annie.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from Melting Pot Productions join Michael in the studio to discuss their play, The Ironing Man, and Summit Theatre will talk about their musical production of Sondheim On Sondheim.
This week on Arts Magazine, director Sidonie Garrett and actors Jan Rogge and Jake Walker, will talk about the Heart Of America Shakespeare festival production of "Hamlet". Later, guests will discuss the upcoming Bloomsday events,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from the Living Room Theatre to chat about their production of "The Ballad Of Lefty and Crabbe", and guests from the HEAR Now Festival will discuss everything about their upcoming event t...
This week on Arts Magazine, director Bill Pelletier will talk about the Barn Players production of Rumors, and director Greg Chafin will tell us about the City Theatre of Independence production of Vanya, Sonia, Masha, And Spike.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes actor Phil Fiorini and director John Rensenhouse to talk about the Kansas City Actors Theatre production of The Realistic Joneses. Later, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.... or I should say,
This week on Arts Magazine, we'll talk about some of the activities going on at the historical Union Hill Cemetery, and then tap dancer Billie Mahoney will talk about her next "Tap Jam".
The Kansas City Ballet will be here to talk about their spring production showcase, "New Works". Then Johnson County Parks and Recreation will tell us about their summer schedule and their new Cultural Arts Center.
12-12:30 PM The Kansas City Repertory Theatre will be with us to talk about their upcoming "New Works Festival". 12:30-1:00 PM Julie McKinley will discuss Storybook Theatre and their upcoming show, "The Ghost Of Rhodes Manor".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre for a chat about their contemporary drama, A Raisin In The Sun, and Theatre Lawrence will journey over to talk about their fast-paced comedy,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, actor and Executive Artistic Director Damron Russell Armstrong and dancer/actor Christopher Barksdale-Burns will join us to talk about the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City production of Five Guys Named Moe...
This week on Arts Magazine, Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney will be with us and talk about the Kansas City Ballet production of Sleeping Beauty, and Tim Bair, Theatre In The Park's Producing Artistic Director,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre will join Michael Hogge to talk about their play, "A Raisin In The Sun", and the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will chat about their play "Tennessee Playboy" and oth...
This week's edition of Arts Magazine includes guests from the Unicorn Theatre, who will chat with host Michael Hogge about their new drama, Eclipsed, and guests from Whim Productions, who discuss their new remounted play, Drunks.
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes performers from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre to the KKFI studios for a chat about their production of Constellations. Then, cast members from the Blue Springs City Theatre discuss their latest off...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from the Lyric Opera for a discussion about their performance of Dead Man Walking; later, folks from the Barn Players will talk about their musical, High Fidelity.
Guests from UMKC and the Acting Company will discuss their touring productions, X: Or Betty Shabazz Vs The Nation and Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Later, the Summit Theatre Company chat about their production of Moon Over Buffalo.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the White Theatre join host Michael Hogge for a chat about their show, "Lost In Yonkers". Later, at 12:30, Rick Hughes will join us and talk about the 56th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre join host Michael Hogge to chat about their musical. "Side By Side By Sondheim". Later, guests will discuss City In Motion's "Modern Night At The Folly".
The Chestnut Fine Arts Center will join us and talk about their musical "Smoke On The Mountain" Then later the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will talk about their new play, "Photograph 51".
Charles Fugate will join us. He is featured in the Spinning Tree Theatre production of "Shipwrecked".
This week on Arts Magazine, The Barn Players join Michael to talk about their new show, Big, and later, the Kansas City Actors Theatre chat about their show, My Old Lady.
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge rings in the New Year with Director Ernest Williams, who joins us for an in-depth chat about the City Theatre of Independence production of Agnes Of God.
On this week's installment of Arts Magazine, guests from the Jewish Community Center join Michael in the KKFI studios for a chat about their upcoming Jewish Film Festival.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael has Director Nancy Eppert in the studio to discuss the National Community Theatre organization she belongs to, and later, Deborah Mann, the Director of the Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center wi...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from the Unicorn Theatre to the KKFI studios for a chat about their current play "Octoroon". Later, we'll feature an encore interview.
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes Jennifer Owen from the Owen/Cox Dance Group will talk about their upcoming show, The Nutcracker And The Mouse King.
This week on Arts Magazine, the Kansas City Ballet will be here to chat about their annual offering, The Nutcracker, and folks from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre will join us to discuss their Holiday tradition A Christmas Carol.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael welcomes guests from Theatre For Young America to the studio for a chat about their Christmas musical The Three Wise Cats; later, folks from the Blue Springs City Theatre will tell us about their Harry C...
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes guests from the White Theatre to the KKFI studios for a chat about their new musical Sunset Boulevard; later, folks from City Theatre of Independence will tell us about their psychological drama,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Barn Players will talk about their musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It, and guests from the Lyric Opera give us all the details about their latest show, Marriage Of Figaro.
This week on Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge chats with the Native Sons And Daughters Of Kansas City about their person of the year, and Beth Byrd of Byrd Productions will be with us to talk about her Physical Theatre Festival.
This week's edition of Arts Magazine has U.M.K.C. Theatre Department Chair Tom Mardikes joining host Michael Hogge for a chat about their new season of plays and their opening show, O Beautiful. Later, guests from Summit Theatre will talk about their n...
Guests from the Kansas City Ballet will be here to talk about their new show, "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Unicorn Theatre will talk about their Kansas City premier play Hand To God, and in the second half of the show, Michael chats with guests from the Puppetry Arts Institute in Independence.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Barn Players will discuss their drama Kiss Of The Spider Woman, and talent from the Lyric Opera will talk about their new production Hansel And Gretel.
Guests from the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre followed by the Olathe Civic Theatre.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from City In Motion Dance Theatre will talk about the 18th annual edition of Dance In The Park. Later on--we've had Shakespeare on stage, Shakespeare in the park, but now Shakespeare in the parking lot,
This week on Arts Magazine, it's an encore presentation as we re-live Michael's interview with legendary science fiction writer Orson Scott Card. In the second half, we revisit Michael's interview with the Funk Brothers,
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes guests from Kansas City Actors Theatre for a chat about their new show I'm Not Rappaport, and later, legendary dancer Billie Mahoney will talk about her next Tap Jam.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from Spinning Tree Theatre will talk about their new show, "Lady Day At Emerson's Bar And Grill", and later, folks from Summit Theatre of Lee's Summit will discuss their new musical,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Unicorn Theatre will be with us to discuss their annual Gala, and folks from Lawrence Opera Theatre will talk about their events celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's birth.
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the Barn Players will discuss their upcoming drama, The Elephant Man, and later, folks from City Theatre of Independence will chat about their upcoming Playwright Festival.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Executive Director Cheryl Kimmi and entertainers involved in this year's Fringe Festival will join us to chat about all things Fringe, and guests from the Raytown Arts Council will talk about their summer musica...
This week on Arts Magazine, Blue Springs City Theatre will join us to chat about their summer musical, Tom Sawyer, and guests from the Leawood Stage Company will talk about their show, Once Upon A Mattress.
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the White Theatre at the JCC will be with us to chat about their new musical, "Mary Poppins", and guests from the the Summerfest Concert Series will be here to talk about their July concert series.
This week on Arts Magazine, Beth Byrd will join Michael to talk about the activities of Byrd Productions Physical Theatre, and at 12:30, the anthologies of 30 women who pioneered the Three Trails are featured as Nancy Eppert tells us about the play Fro...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes guests from the Barn Players to the studio to talk about their annual Barn Benefit Concert, and at 12:30, guests from the Corbin Theatre in Liberty will be here to tell us all about what's...
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival will chat about their show "Twelfth Night", and the Summit Theatre Group will discuss their show "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee".
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from Theatre In The Park join host Michael Hogge in the KKFI studios to discuss their upcoming season and their opening show, The Drowsy Chaperone. Later, we'll hear from performers in the Hear and Now Festival,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Unicorn Theatre will join host Michael Hogge to talk about their new show Heathers: The Musical, and representatives from City Theatre of Independence will be here to talk about their Woody Allen...
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes folks from The Barn Players, who will chat about their controversial new drama The Graduate, and Brad Zimmerman from the Chestnut Fine Arts Center will tell us about his new show The Golden Age Of Musi...
On this week's installment of Arts Magazine, Trilla Ray Carter and Lyra Pherigo come to the KKFI studios to chat about their Kansas City Baroque concert, the latest Brown Bag concert presented by the Westport Center for the Arts. Later,
Artistic Director Eric Rosen will talk about the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of "New Works". Then in the second half of the show Actor Robert Gibby Brand will speak about the Spinning Tree Theatre production of "Amadeus".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Bach Aria Soloists will join Michael to have a chat about some special concerts they have coming up, and Bill Sundahl, Special Events Coordinator at KKFI, will talk about upcoming special events.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Ballet will join Michael Hogge for a chat about their upcoming presentation Rite Of Spring, and later, guests from the Leawood Stage Company will talk with us about their musical,
This week on Arts Magazine, musician Beau Bledsoe will join us in the KKFI studios and talk about the Owen/Cox Dance Company production of Danza, and actresses Joanna Geffert and Alicia Richardson will speak about the Barn Players production of Jane Ey...
This week on Arts Magazine, Cheryl Kimmi, the Executive Director of the Kansas City Fringe Festival. will discuss the special presentation of Bond: A Soldier And His Dog, and Valerie Mackey, Artistic Director of Theatre For Young America,
On this edition of Arts Magazine, actors Peggy Friesen and Andrew Varela join host Michael Hogge to talk about the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of The Fantasticks, and Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney will chat with Michael...
On this week's edition, guests from City Theatre of Independence will discuss their new musical Young Frankenstein, and folks from the Jewish Community Center's White Theatre will discuss their new drama Kindertransport.
On today's edition of Arts Magazine, some of the cast of the Unicorn Theatre production of The Whale will sit down with Michael Hogge to chat about the production, and later, at 12:30, the Owen/Cox Dance Group will join us and talk about their Faustian...
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre will discuss their new play, Roof of The World, and singers Ashley Wheat & Patrick Carfizzi will talk about the Lyric Opera production of Elixir of Love.
On this edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge chats with guests from She & Her Productions about their new musical Into The Woods, and playwright Frank Higgins will join us and talk about his new drama, Gunplay. Join us for all this,
This week on Arts Magazine, Artistic Director of the Kansas City Ballet Devon Carney will join us and chat about their next presentation Swan Lake, while performer Ry Kincaid will be here to speak about his special President's Day show,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from the Störling Dance Company will chat about their annual production of Underground, and City-In-Motion Dance Theatre will talk with us about their production,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from Kansas City Actors Theatre will join Michael Hogge in the KKFI studios to discuss their new play A Number, and representatives from the Jewish Community Center talk about the upcoming Jewish Film Fes...
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge chats with members of the Barn Players and Barn Jrs. about their joint production of the bar mitzvah-themed musical 13. Then, we'll hear an encore presentation of his interview with sci-fi writer Orson Scott Ca...
On the first Arts Magazine of the new year, guests from City Theatre of Independence discuss their play, A Trip To Bountiful, and in the second half of the hour, we hear Michael Hogge's discussion with The Funk Brothers,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Carrie Danielson from Music Theatre Kansas City will join Michael Hogge to talk about the troupe's upcoming show, 42nd Street.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes guests from the Unicorn Theatre to talk about their new outrageous comedy, "Buyer & Cellar". Could you work for Barbra Streisand? Later, guests from the Emanuel Family Development Center w...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge welcomes actor/musician David George to the KKFI studios to chat about his new musical production, Christmas Ain't A Drag: The Musical. Later, Cindy Sheppard,
This week on Arts Magazine, the director and cast members from the Unicorn Theatre will tell us about their new show, Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, and Michelle T. Johnson and Lynn Reddick will tell us all about the Barn Players 6 X10 Playwrights Fe...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Artistic Director Valerie Mackey from Theatre For Young America will join host Michael Hogge to chat about their current Christmas offering, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Later, Karen Paisley,
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from Bach Aria Soloists will talk about their production "One Touch Of Nature", an evening of Shakespeare poetry and music. - Later, Jason Chandley and Kristen May Altoro will chat about the White Theatre production ...
On today's edition of Arts Magazine, join Michael Hogge as he welcomes guests from the Olathe Civic Theatre Association into the KKFI studios to chat about their new play, Good People.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, performers Ray Ettinger (Max) and Andrew Massey (Leo) join us from the Barn Players production of "The Producers", and mezzo-soprano and native Kansan Nancy Maultsby will talk with us about the Lyric Opera produ...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, members of the Owen/Cox Dance Company will chat with Michael Hogge about their upcoming show, "What Keeps Mankind Alive". - Then, folks from Culture House Dance will discuss their upcoming shows and activities....
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests from Quality Hill Playhouse will discuss their current show Tin Pan Alley, the foundation of the Great American Songbook. Then, guests from the Summit Theatre Group of Lee's Summit will chat about The Wom...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Artistic Director Devon Carney and Stager Gilles Maidon will tell us about the Kansas City Ballet production of The Three Musketeers: All For One, And One For All. - Then, at 12:30,
This week on Arts Magazine, Director Kip Simmons and others from the Barn Players will discuss their new musical, Throughly Modern Millie. Then, at 12:30, Kelly Edelman, Executive Director, and Regina Johnson, Marketing Coordinator,
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge speaks with guests from the 17th annual Dance In The Park to discuss the event. Then, at 12:30, performers from the Alcott Arts Center will chat about their presentation of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost.
Heather Loewenstein, the Artistic Director of the Stone Lion Puppet Company, will talk about their event, "Puppets For The Planet Festival". Later, author and musician Ron Roberts will join host Michael Hogge to chat about his new book Close Enough For...
This week on Arts Magazine, puppeteer Paul Mesner and performers Katie Kalahurka and Alex Espy oin Michael to discuss the Unicorn Theatre production of The Oldest Boy, and Devon Carney, the Artistic Director for Kansas City Ballet,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Director/Artistic Director Andy Parkhurst and talent will join us to talk about the Spinning Tree Theatre musical production of West Side Story. - Then, at 12:30, writer Kevin Kraft will be with us to talk abou...
This week on Arts Magazine, Dennis Hennessy (Director) and Victor Raider-Wexler (performer) join Michael to discuss the Kansas City Actors Theatre production of The Gin Game. - Later, Harvey Williams (Director) will talk about the Melting Pot Theatre ...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, guests will join Michael to tell us about the return of In-Play to the Kansas City theatrical scene, and their special reading of the classic Othello. Then, Director Vanessa Campagna and members of the cast will...
Guests from the 3rd annual Kansas Kansas City Dance Festival. Followed by the Blue Springs City Theatre production of "Oklahoma".
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the Leawood Stage Company will join host Michael Hogge to talk about their production of Oliver. "Consider Yourself", booked. - Then, Executive Director Cheryl Kimmi will tell us all about this summer's Fringe F...
On this week's Arts Magazine, join Michael Hogge as he chats with guests from the Raytown Arts Council about their production of Brigadoon. - Later, musician & festival co-founder Mary Grant will be with us to talk about the annual Summerfest Chamber...
This week on Arts Magazine, Jeanne Beachwood, the Artistic Director of the Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville company, will join us to discuss what's new at the theatre and its upcoming relocation. - Then, at 12:30,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, director Nino Casisi will join host Michael Hogge, along with performers Cody Goeppner and Dane Schnake. They will chat about some of the most notorious assassins of all time in the Summit Theatre production of ...
This week on Arts Magazine, Executive Artistic Director Sidonie Garrett, along with talent from the 23rd annual Heart Of America Shakespeare Festival, join host Michael Hogge to chat about their production of "King Lear". - Later,
On this edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge chats with the Reverend Dwight Frizzell about all that's going on with the Hear Now Festival. - Then, at 12:30, playwright Frank Higgins will be with us, along with several of the actresses in his new pl...
On this edition of Arts Magazine, Artistic Director Jennifer Owen will be with us to talk about the Owen/Cox Dance Group performance of Ludus Tonalis (Play Of Tones). - Later, Producing Artistic Director Tim Bair joins Michael to discuss the 2015 seas...
On this edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge chats with David Martin (Director) and Peter Leondedis (Flan) about the upcoming Barn Player production of Six Degrees of Separation. Later, director Karen Paisley will join us to tell us about the Metrop...
On this week's installment of Arts Magazine, director Ben Martin will join us to talk about the Summit Theatre of Lee's Summit and their next production, The Toby Show. - Then, dancer/dance teacher Billie Mahoney will be with us to talk about National...
On this edition of Arts Magazine, join Michael Hogge as he welcomes theatre artists Shanna Jones and Nathan Tysen as they talk about a joint workshop production between the Kansas City Rep and The Living Room Theatre. It's called Stillwater. - Then,
On this edition of Arts Magazine, performers Mark Robbins and Blair Sams stop by the KKFI studios to tell us about the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of Sticky Traps. - Later, Devon Carney (Artistic Director) and Bruce Wells (Ballet Master I...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, folks from the Spinning Tree Theatre will chat with Michael Hogge about their upcoming musicial, Fiddler On The Roof. - Later, performers Jacob Aaron Cullum and Molly Denninghoff will join us to talk about Cock...
On this edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge chats with Linda Ade Brand, Director of Education and Community Engagement along with Micah Welch, a children's chorus member, about the next Lyric Opera production of Tosca. - Then,
On this edition of Arts Magazine, actresses Linnaia McKenzie and Shanna Jones join Michael Hogge to talk about their roles in the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of Hair: Retrospection. - Then, at 12:30,
Today on Arts Magazine, director David Martin will join us to talk about the new Relevance Productions and their production of Extremities. Later, Cheryl Kimmi, president & executive director of the Kansas City Fringe Festival will chat about all...
On this edition of Arts Magazine, Adam Arterbridge (Director) and Emerson Rapp (Albert Einstein) will talk with host Michael Hogge about the Steve Martin-authored play Picasso At The Lapin Agile, being presented by the Summit Theatre of Lee's Summit.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes Ramona Pansegrau, music director for the Kansas City Ballet, to the KKFI studio to chat about the new Kansas City Ballet production of Giselle. - Later, at 12:30,
This week on Arts Magazine, Jeremiah Enna, the founder & CEO of Culture House, will tell us about the upcoming Storling Dance Theatre production of Underground, the story of the underground railroad. - Later, at 12:30,
This week on Arts Magazine, actors Andy Massey and Preston O'ffill along with director Guy Gardner will be with us to talk about the Barn Players' production of Catch Me If You Can. - Then, at 12:30, Andrea Skowronek and Crystal Robins will tell us ab...
Today on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes Craig Irvine (baritone) and Andrew Wilkowske (baritone) to the studio to talk about the Lyric Opera production of Silent Night, the story of the WWI Christmas Truce. - Then, at 12:30,
Today on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge talks to members of the Olathe Civic Theatre Association about their latest production, The Musical of Musicals: The Musical!. - Later, Beth Byrd and Stephanie Roberts of Byrd Productions discuss their upcoming se...
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes writer/director Gene Mackey and actor Kevin Fewell to the KKFI studios to talk about the Theatre For Young America production of Starring Abe Lincoln, plus your chance to help support community radio i...
Today on Arts Magazine, actor Kyle Hatley will once again join host Michael Hogge to speak about the new show at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, An Iliad, a re-telling of Homer's epic poem. Later, the director and actors from the Unicorn Theatre wi...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Karen Paisley, the artistic director and actress with the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre will join host Michael Hogge to talk about their production, the historical drama, Mary Stuart: Two Queens. One kingdom.
This week on Arts Magazine, Director Guy Gardner and actress Veronica Wood chat with Michael Hogge about the Barn Players' Barn Jr. production of Footloose. - Later, Director Barb Nichols and actor Greg Butell will tell us all about the latest produc...
This week on Arts Magazine, Director Nancy Eppert joins us again, along with actress Melissa Anderson and actor Patrick Davis, to discuss the new City Theatre of Independence production of Last Night Of Ballyhoo. - Then, at 12:30,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, director Nancy Eppert will join Michael Hogge for the hour to tell us about the latest activities at the National Frontier Trails Museum. Tune in for all this, plus the latest installment of Russ Simmons' Freeze...
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge chats with newsman, author, and historian Joe Vaughan about his new book, Thomas Johnson's Story And The History Of Fairway, Kansas. - Then, at 12:30, publisher Diane Krizek will join us and tell us about her ...
On this edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes Ian R. Crawford (Director) and Ted Swetz (Actor, UMKC Theatre Professor) to the studio to talk with us about the joint UMKC & Unicorn Theatre production of Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo. -
This week on Arts Magazine, Michelle T. Johnson and Lynn Reddick, two members of the Board of Directors of the Barn Players, will talk about the Barn's 6 x 10 Play Festival. - Then, actress Deborah Buckner will join us to discuss her portrayal of Libb...
This week on Arts Magazine, guests Leah Reiter (Clara) and Lisa Thorn Vinzant (Stager) will join host Michael Hogge to talk about the annual Kansas City Ballet production of The Nutcracker. Later, Brian Sills and Shanna Jones will be with us to talk a...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Kristen Sullivan (Director) and Ginger Birch (Della) from the Summit Theatre will join us and talk about their holiday production The Gifts Of The Magi. - Then, Jennifer Owen (Artistic Director) of the Owen/Cox...
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes Olathe Civic Theatre to the studio to talk about their play, The Best Man, a political thriller. - Next up, actors Tony Pulford and Lexi Morris will speak with us about the Coterie Theatre production ...
This week on Arts Magazine, Dudley Hogue and Kip Simmons will be with host Michael Hogge to discuss The Barn Players' upcoming production of La Cage Aux Folles. - Later, at 12:30, opera singers Ben Wager and Patrick Carfizza will be here to talk about...
On Monday's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes Tony Mirrcandani and Rania Salem Manganaro, performers in the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of The Who & The What to discuss the show and the Rep season, now in full swing. -
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes Jeremiah Enna (Co-founder and CEO) and Tobin James (Associate Artistic Director) to the KKFI studios to discuss the Störling Dance Company production of Parables & Prayers. - Then,
On this edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge welcomes Megan Sandberg-Zakian (Director) and Stephanie Roberts (Professor of Physical Theatre) into the studio to discuss the new season of shows of the UMKC Theatre Department and their upcoming sh...
This week on Arts Magazine, Devon Carney (Artistic Director) and Ramona Pansegrau (Music Director) chat with Michael Hogge about the Kansas City Ballet production of Alice (In Wonderland). - Then, at 12:30,
It's another packed Arts Magazine this week as host Michael Hogge welcomes clown & mime Beth Byrd to the studio. Byrd will tell us about upcoming events put on by Byrd Productions including Fools' Fortune VII and their fall/winter workshops. - Then,
This week on Arts Magazine, performers Peggy Friesen & Charles Fugate join us as the Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 50th Anniversary season with their production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. - Then, at 12:30,
Director Missy Koonce and cast members of the show "Hands On A Hardbody" talk about their upcoming show. And Director Michelle Mauler and cast talk about the Independence City Theatre production of "Taming Of The Shrew".
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Vida Bikales and Music Director Martha Risser join host Michael Hogge to tell us about the Barn Players' Special Benefit Fundraiser, Closer Than Ever. - Then, Jim Wilson (Festival Manager) and Marti Wilson will...
It's a bit outside the norm this lunch hour as Jen Zaman fills in for Michael Hogge today on Arts Magazine! We've got an incredible show lined up for you, featuring Director Amy Sanders and Music Coordinator Kelsie Clark of Culture House Dance Theatre ...
On this edition of Arts Magazine, director Bill Pelletier joins Michael Hogge to tell us about the Barn Players' production of Noises Off-- it's a real door-slammer! - Then, at 12:30, Cheryl Kimmi (Executive Director) and some of the performers will ...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, the Leawood Stage Company joins Michael Hogge to talk about their summer musical, Hello, Dolly. - Then, at 12:30, folks from the Raytown Arts Company will discuss with us their 17th annual summer musical,
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Sandy Miller, the Executive Director of the Tallgrass Theatre Company, joins host Michael Hogge to talk about their new production, Hansel And Gretel. - Later, Julie McDaniel, Director,
This week on Arts Magazine, catch host Michael Hogge as he interviews Higher Ground Murder Mystery Theatre's Nancy Eppert about their latest production, Dewey Defeats Truman. - Later, David Luby and other members of Gorilla Theatre will tell us about...
On this week's installment of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge has Kevin Eubank, the Artistic Director of Egads! Theatre Company, in the studio to tell us about the next Egads production, Lysistrata Jones, the Kansas City premiere of the hit off-Broadway s...
On this edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge visits with Robert Hingula, Chair of the Advisory Council for Johnson County Theatre In The Park. He will be telling us about the 45th season of TITP. Plus,
This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge is pleased to welcome both John Rensenhouse and Barb Nichols to the KKFI studios to tell us about their upcoming play August, Osage County, the next presentation of the Barn Players of Johnson County.
Start your week off right with a dose of culture as Arts Magazine host Michael Hogge welcomes Brad Zimmerman from the Chestnut Fine Arts Theatre to the studio. Brad will tell us about his new show Bob And Bing,
This afternoon on Arts Magazine, join host Michael Hogge when he welcomes performers Julie Shaw and Ashley Pankow to talk about The Musical of Musicals, currently running at the Quality Hill Playhouse. - Then, at 12:30,
Today on Arts Magazine, actors Charles Fugate (Fredrik Egerman) and Molly Denninghoff (Anne Egerman) will talk with us about the Spinning Tree Theatre production of A Little Night Music. - Then, at 12:30, Devon Carney (Artistic Director) of the Kansas...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Dr. Terri Teal, the conductor of the Fine Arts Chorale, visits Michael Hogge in the KKFI studios to tell us about their Spring concert Inner Light. - Then, actor/singer Robert Gibby Brand will join us.
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, Beth Byrd will join us to talk about Byrd Productions and her 15th annual Laidback Fundraiser. - Then, at 12:30, Kirk Nelson and Cathy Murdock will join us to talk about the Weston Community Theatre and their a...
It's another jam-packed edition of Arts Magazine as Michael Hogge interviews Amy Sander (Director) about Storling Dance Theatre and Culture House's joint production of West Side Story. - Later, at 12:30, actors John Edmonds (Buddy Plumber) and Kip Sim...
On this week's edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge will have Ingrid Stozel (Director of Park University's International Center for Music) in the studio to tell us about Park University's tribute concert for Van Cliburn featuring Stanislav Loud...
Interview with Kansas City Ballet dancers Angelina Sansone and Sarah Chun concerning the "New Moves" initiative and performance to assist and foster emerging choreographers. Also, Greg Butell, who plays Atticus Finch in the new Jewish Community Center...
This week on Arts Magazine, guests from the Westport Center For The Arts will talk with Michael Hogge about their Brown Bag Concert Series and their upcoming Harpsichord Concert on Friday, March 21st. - Later, at 12:30,
6 members of The Blue Springs City Theater discuss the current production of "The Jungle Book" whose 30 cast members range from ages 3 to 18 years old. Also, the whys, wherefores, humor, and background of Yiddish Vaudeville are discussed.
Today on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge has Kyle Hatley (Director) and actor Kevin Cristaldi (Father Adrian Crouse) in the studio to talk about the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of When I Come To Die. - Then, at 12:30, Alex Bigus (Dr.
Today on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge is pleased to welcome Michael Pink (Choreography) and Ramona Pansegrau (Conductor and Music Director) to the studio to speak about the Kansas City Ballet production Dracula. - Then, at 12:30,
On this edition of Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge welcomes Dr. Terri Teal, Artistic Director of the Fine Arts Chorale, to talk about their annual Valentine's Day Concert. - Then, at 12:30, Ian Crawford (Director) and Justin Speer (Lady Bracknell) w...
This afternoon on Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge will be sitting down with Jeremiah Enna, CEO of Storling Dance Theatre to talk about their upcoming event Underground: An American Story. - Then, at 12:30,
On this week's installment of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge will sit down with guests from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre to chat about their upcoming production of Shakespere's Romeo And Juliet. - Then, at 12:30,
It's another lunch hour of culture food for thought on this week's edition of Arts Magazine, when Michael Hogge welcomes Brad Zimmerman (Director) and Broadway actress Valerie Fagan (Patsy) to the studio to chat about the Chestnut Fine Arts Center prod...
This week on Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge sits down with Vida Bikales (president of The Barn Players) to discuss the upcoming Barn Players production Shrek: The Musical, as well as what KC has to offer in theatre camps for young people,
Coming up on Arts Magazine, host Michael Hogge chats with Linda Ade Brand (Director) about the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre's latest production, M Butterfly. - Later on, at 12:30, Tim Bair (Director), Josh Brady (actor) and Hunter Hawkins (actor) wil...
Repeat of an interview with science fiction author Orson Scott Card about the book and film "Ender's Game". Second part of the show is a group of KKFI insiders talking shop including the infamous Ed Asner interview.
Rossana Jeran, film maker and VJ, and Christopher Taylor, singer/songwriter, discuss their production of "Transformatron", a fusion of modern rock, video, and sound that they will present at the Record Bar. Bill Rogers, playwright,
The two directors of the KC Rep Christmas Shows, Kyle Hatley and Jerry Genochio, discuss this season's Christmas Shows: The Christmas Carol and Santa Land Diaries. The Owen/Cox Dance Company discuss their upcoming show for the Christmas season,
On today's edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge is pleased to welcome The Barn Players' Lynn Reddick and Michelle Johnson into the KKFI studios to discuss their latest production 6 By 10 Play Fest. - Then, at 12:30,
This afternoon on Arts Magazine, tune in to hear Michael Hogge interview Ramona Pansegrau (Music Director) about the Kansas City Ballet and their 41st annual production of The Nutcracker. - Later, at 12:30,
It's another great hour of culture and entertainment on Arts Magazine today, as Michael Hogge welcomes director Nancy Eppert and guests from the Blue Springs City Theatre to chat about their upcoming production of A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas. -
This afternoon on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge will sit down with Steven Eubank (Director) and Shelby Floyd (Singer/Actress) from the Egads Theatre Company to chat about their upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me On A Sunday. -
The first half guest is Tim Braselton, the music director of the MET production of "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying". The second half guest is Dr. Andrew Granade, the artistic chair of New Ear (a contemporary chamber ensemble).