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Arts Magazine

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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 th...

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Mar 31, 2026

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“A Trip To Bountiful” & The Funk Brothers 02.01.2016

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, […] The post “A Trip To Bountiful” & The Funk Brothers appeared first on KKFI .

“42nd Street” 27.12.2015

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. The post “42nd Street” appeared first on KKFI .

“Buyer & Cellar” & “Miracle On 35th Street” 18.12.2015

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 […] The post “Buyer & Cellar” & “Miracle On 35th Street” appeared first on KKFI .

“Christmas Ain’t A Drag: The Musical” & “Winter Wishes Concert” 14.12.2015

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 […] The post “Christmas Ain’t A Drag: The Musical” & “Winter Wishes Concert” appeared first on KKFI .

“Mr. Burns” & “6 X 10” Festival 05.12.2015

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 […] The post “Mr. Burns” & “6 X 10” Festival appeared first on KKFI .

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” & “The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail” 21.11.2015

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 […] The post “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” & “The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail” appeared first on KKFI .

“One Touch Of Nature” & “Little Shop Of Horrors” 16.11.2015

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 […] The post “One Touch Of Nature” & “Little Shop Of Horrors” appeared first on KKFI .

“Good People” 09.11.2015

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 […] The post “Good People” appeared first on KKFI .

“The Producers” & “Rusalka” 02.11.2015

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 […] The post “The Producers” & “Rusalka” appeared first on KKFI .

“Blueprints To Freedom” & “British Invasion” 23.10.2015

This week on Arts Magazine, performers Ro Boddie, and Mandi Masden will join host Michael Hogge to talk about the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of Blueprints To Freedom. Later, guests from the Leawood Stage Company will tell us about their new musical retrospective, British Invasion. Join us for all this, plus the latest edition of Russ Simmons' Freeze Frame, right here on 90.1 FM!

“What Keeps Mankind Alive” & Culture House Dance 19.10.2015

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 […] The post “What Keeps Mankind Alive” & Culture House Dance appeared first on KKFI .

“Tin Pan Alley” & “The Women Of Lockerbie” 12.10.2015

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 post “Tin Pan Alley” & “The Women Of Lockerbie” appeared first on KKFI .

“The Three Musketeers” & The MET 05.10.2015

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 […] The post “The Three Musketeers” & The MET appeared first on KKFI .

Alan Portner on the KC Theatre Scene 27.09.2015

On this edition of Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge has a conversation with theatre critic Alan Portner about the theatre scene here in Kansas City and comparing it to other cities he has worked in.

“Sunday In The Park With George” & “Don Giovanni” 21.09.2015

This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge chats with actors Charles Fugate and Melinda McDonald about the Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of Sunday In The Park With George, and singer Joshua Bloom will discuss the Lyric Opera production of Don Giovanni. Join us for all this, plus the latest movie news from Russ Simmons on Freeze Frame!

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” & Universal Film Festival 14.09.2015

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 […] The post “Thoroughly Modern Millie” & Universal Film Festival appeared first on KKFI .

“Dance In The Park” & “Love’s Labours Lost” 08.09.2015

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 […] The post “Dance In The Park” & “Love’s Labours Lost” appeared first on KKFI .

“Puppets For The Planet” & “Close Enough For Jazz: My Life On Bass” 29.08.2015

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 […] The post “Puppets For The Planet” & “Close Enough For Jazz: My Life On Bass” appeared first on KKFI .

“The Oldest Boy” & KC Ballet’s “Dance Day” 22.08.2015

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 post “The Oldest Boy” & KC Ballet’s “Dance Day” appeared first on KKFI .

“West Side Story” & “Momo” 15.08.2015

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, […] The post “West Side Story” & “Momo” appeared first on KKFI .

“The Gin Game” & “Old School” 09.08.2015

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) […] The post “The Gin Game” & “Old School” appeared first on KKFI .

“Othello” & “Seussical” 01.08.2015

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 post “Othello” & “Seussical” appeared first on KKFI .

Dance Festival & Oklahoma 20.07.2015

Guests from the 3rd annual Kansas Kansas City Dance Festival.  Followed by the Blue Springs City Theatre production of “Oklahoma”. The post Dance Festival & Oklahoma appeared first on KKFI .

Barn Players & River City Players 20.07.2015

Guests will talk about the Barn Players production of "Equus".  Then guests from the River City Players production of "Bye, Bye, Birdie".  What's the matter with kids today?

“Oliver” & KC Fringe Festival 10.07.2015

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 […] The post “Oliver” & KC Fringe Festival appeared first on KKFI .

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