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Paul Horsley

THE NAMES HE GAVE ME: Lyric brings refinement to Puccini’s harsh heartbreaker

Paul's Perspective

TRADITION IN MOTION: The Evolution of Native American Dance

SEND THE VERY BEST: Intrepid company brings cheeky holiday show to Crown Center

EBENEZER, WE HARDLY KNEW YE: Actor’s farewell is part of an era of change for KC Rep

PAEAN OF THE BELLS: Neglected choral works help form a more complete view of Rachmaninoff

SAMPLE THE RICHES: Ten Latin-American composers to explore

VAMOS A BAILAR: Dance group shows how the culture of Mexico enriches our lives

PAUL’S AUTUMN SPOTLIGHT

COFFEE WITH YOUR CANTATAS: Cafés have served as live-music venues for centuries

VAUNTED VANYA: Newly streamlined Chekhov adaptation underscores our shared humanity

PRINCIPLED PRINCIPAL: Symphony soloist finds his place among music’s finest

A PLACE IN THE SUN: Local theater commits exclusively to LGBTQ+ storytellers

Celebrating excellence

INCUBATE THIS: Dance festival occupies a central place in Kansas City’s summer

WITH THIS WALTZ I THEE WED: Dance lessons can help calm reception jitters

LOVE UNFOLDING: Stealth helps couple cement arts-centered bond

BEST OF SUMMER: From Beethoven to the Bard, Fringe to Frog & Toad, KC arts sparkle all summer

REVIEW: Lyric revives production first seen when Kauffman Center was brand-new

LET’S DANCE: KCB II artist is energized by Kansas City Ballet’s bracing environment

TOO ASIAN/NOT ASIAN ENOUGH: Actor-playwright-singer-songwriter wants to keep all channels open

KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY: Musical Club is one of the oldest performing arts groups in the Midwest

CHARADE’S THE THING: Shakespeare riff is a tale of grilled meats and party games

FULL PARTNERSHIP: Pianist is one of the busiest women in town

BUILDING BRIDGES: Stage management proves ideal training for dream job at KC Rep

MONARCH MIGRATION: Mariachi genre proves a comfortable fit for the opera house

NEW NORMAL

PRESENTING PINTSCHER: newEar introduces conductor’s music to Kansas City

DEFYING CATEGORIES: Emara Vonae’ Neymour Jackson

A PLACE IN THE KANSAS SUN:

ABILITY TO ACT: Coterie introduces musical based on Sotomayor’s children’s book

Paul Horsley’s Best of Spring

PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES: Company reemerges after blaze in historic theater poses existential threat

SING WE NOW: Local choral groups draw enthusiastic audiences year-round

SPEAKING PLAINLY: Preservation initiatives reveal shift in attitudes toward Native American languages

LIVES UNMANAGEABLE: Public Theatre and non-profit group use theater to address addiction

MUSICAL OFFERING: Ensemble opens 25th season with a brilliant glimpse into Bach’s world

DEEP ROOTS: Actor-playwright yearns to steer theater into a diverse new era

FOR EVERYTHING A SEASON: Mezzo-soprano seeks joy in each phase of life

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION: Four Kansas City Latino/a performers who are making a difference

SINCERELY YOURS: Song cycle recreates epistolary exchange between artistic giants

PERFECT TEN: Plucky ensemble celebrates a decade of chamber music and more