Hayley Kiyoko Expectations (Empire/Atlantic) Hayley Kiyoko is not hiding her love of women. She’s so honest about it that her fans have nicknamed her “Lesbian Jesus.” Some have criticized her for her choice of song [...]
Musicality – Hayley Kiyoko, Universal Love, Matt Alber, Ariana Grande
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Alan Cumming to Bring His Cabaret-Style Show to KC
Alan Cumming’s performing talents are as remarkable as they are varied. The powerhouse from Scotland made his mark on TV on the CBS hit The Good Wife, where his portrayal of political consultant Eli Gold [...]
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Billy Gilman ‘Voices’ His Pride!
“My life is 99.99 percent creativity, and for creativity you need hope, you need love, and you need an element of passion,” quips out and very proud Singer-Songwriter Billy Gilman. “But if there is a doubt or [...]
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Unicorn’s “Hir” is an Absurd Tragedy
The Unicorn Theatre closes out its current season with one of the most remarkable pieces of theater I’ve seen in quite awhile. The title of the play, “Hir” (which is pronounced “here”) is a reference [...]
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Ron Trusley, 2018 Show-Me State Rodeo Grand Marshal
Not only is 2018 the 24th Show-Me State Rodeo, it is also the 24th time Mr. Ron Trusley has served as Rodeo Secretary for MGRA. In appreciation for his years of outstanding service, MGRA is [...]
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Unicorn’s New Season Opens With Great ‘Effect’
The Unicorn Theatre chose an intriguing story to kick off its 45th season. The play’s title, The Effect, is blah enough that people might not give it much further thought. But the title doesn’t do [...]
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Musicality September – Vigil & Thieves, Ariana Grande, Maty Noyes, Calvin Harris & Sam Smith
Vigil and Thieves Make Sure They Hear You Vigil and Thieves’ music is full of alternative melodies and poetic lyrics. Local to Kansas City, they have amazing energy in live shows and are touring a [...]
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In ‘The Happys,’ Life Strays From the Plan
“Ever since I was a little girl, I knew exactly what my life would look like: I’d meet the man of my dreams and we’d have everything in common,” announces Tracy, a wide-eyed, fresh transplant [...]
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About the Cover – Celebrate With the Sisters
To promulgate universal joy and expiate stigmatic guilt is the mission statement of the international Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and it’s a mantra that Kansas City’s local house, the City of Fountains Sisters, follows in [...]
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The Camp 10 – Paul Donovan
The weather has finally shifted and fall is in the air! This month I decided to interview a member of the Camp KC staff, Paul Donovan. Paul has been writing theatre reviews for over 15 [...]
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Musicality – MNEK, Troye Sivan, Brockhampton, Faultlines
MNEK Language (Capitol Records) Two songs into MNEK’s debut album, I’m an instant fan. I first heard him when he was featured on “Baby,” the 2013 song by Rudimental, which is extremely catchy and a [...]
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The Smooth Workings of the Unicorn’s ‘Sweat’
Sweat, the title of the play running at the Unicorn Theatre through Nov. 11, refers to “sweat equity,” which is a way of increasing the value of something by putting in physical work. Playwright Lynn [...]
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Musicality – Stephonne, ‘A Star Is Born,’ Lauren Juaregui, Jess Glynne
Stephonne Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard (Glory Blue Music) If you’re looking for something sexy, smooth and jazzy, look no further than this debut album by Stephonne Singleton, a Kansas City, Kan., native [...]
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‘Quiet Heroes’ Looks at the Early Days of an Epidemic
In 1982, NBC anchor Tom Brokaw introduced a news story about a strange and alarming disease: “Scientists at the national Center for Disease Control in Atlanta today released the results of a study which shows [...]
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‘Boy Erased’ Takes a Muted Approach Against Conversion Therapy
Boy Erased, now in local theaters, is another LGBT film that attempts to pull at its audience’s heartstrings. Though it did inspire the occasional near-tear, director Joel Edgerton’s film focused too much on one man’s [...]
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Musicality – Pentatonix, Clean Bandit, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Mark Ronson
Pentatonix Christmas is Here! (RCA) With the holiday season comes a new Christmas album by Pentatonix, the a capella group. Fans have responded so well to their three past holiday albums that releasing a new [...]
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Sleigh Queen Sleigh: RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Due Back in December
Get ready! Rupaul’s Drag Race is kicking it in gear this December. Prepare to werk, shanté, sashay, and gay, gay, gay it up with this next installment of the RuPaul franchise. Mama Ru kicks it [...]
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MTV Spot Celebrates Everyday Heroes
“My ears just started ringing. It was really frightening, and I felt very alone,” the man says in the beginning of the “Thank Your Hero” public service announcement. Created by the LOGO channel, it’s now [...]
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RuPaul’s Christmas Show: Mostly a Promo, But Still Fun
RuPaul’s hourlong TV special Holi-Slay Spectacular kicked off the Christmas season – and shamelessly promoted Mama Ru’s new album, Christmas Party. The Dec. 7 special began with the showroom entrance reveals. Each queen came in [...]
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Team of Teens Grows Up a Bit in ‘Wolves’ at the Unicorn
It’s been said that nobody ever really leaves high school. You may get your diploma and move on in the world, but you carry the same baggage, social skills and scars with you. To see [...]
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