MONTHLY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE to a major music figure!
He was known as 'the man who owned Broadway': Born the first week in July, he wrote/produced/starred in dozens of Broadway shows and a statue of him stands in a key spot in the theatre district. His legacy still shines every 4th of July. We salute this writer, dancer, singer, actor, and producer, George M. Cohan.
Previews: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Central Standard Theatre
Recently, I watched and chuckled at an early rehearsal of a show called BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA. Bob Paisley's Central Standard Theatre presents the World Premiere of YALTA scheduled for July 3 through July 7 at the Just Off-Broadway Theatre at 3051 Central in Kansas City.
Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Players Circle Theater
The current production I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change directed by Robert Cacioppo is a complete delight. The cast of four, Natalie Brouwer, Shane Dinan, Amanda Ross, and Ted Wioncek, III, bring strong voices and impressive comedic skill to song after song about every facet of love. I laughed throughout the evening in gleeful recognition of many situations I’ve experienced.
ABC Announces Holiday Lineup With Disney Films & Specials
Dazzling holiday specials, including “CMA Country Christmas” from Nashville, “The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest,” and the previously announced “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023” special, round out the schedule.
Review: GET HAPPY! MICHAEL FEINSTEIN CELEBRATES THE JUDY GARLAND CENTENNIAL at Music Center at Strathmore
The brilliant and undying talent of the legendary entertainer Judy Garland was celebrated at the Music Center at Strathmore in the memory-laden production Get Happy! Michael Feinstein Celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial. Produced with the approval of daughter Liza Minnelli, this memorable show displayed the iconic talent of Judy Garland as interpreted and narrated by the wonderfully talented singer, pianist, and archivist Michael Feinstein.