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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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Episodes

“An Iliad” & “Lasso Of Truth” 26.01.2015

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 […] The post “An Iliad” & “Lasso Of Truth” appeared first on KKFI .

“Mary Stuart” & “Always A Bridesmaid” 19.01.2015

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 […] The post “Mary Stuart” & “Always A Bridesmaid” appeared first on KKFI .

“Footloose” & “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” 12.01.2015

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 […] The post “Footloose” & “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” appeared first on KKFI .

“Last Night Of Ballyhoo” & “Vinson Cole & Friends” 05.01.2015

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 […] The post “Last Night Of Ballyhoo” & “Vinson Cole & Friends” appeared first on KKFI .

National Frontier Trails Museum 29.12.2014

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. […] The post National Frontier Trails Museum appeared first on KKFI .

Joe Vaughan & The Raytown-Brooking Eagle 22.12.2014

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 […] The post Joe Vaughan & The Raytown-Brooking Eagle appeared first on KKFI .

“Benghal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo” & “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers” 15.12.2014

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 […] The post “Benghal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo” & “I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers” appeared first on KKFI .

“6 x 10” Play Festival & “Libby Custer” 07.12.2014

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 […] The post “6 x 10” Play Festival & “Libby Custer” appeared first on KKFI .

It’s a Christmas Spectacular! 30.11.2014

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 […] The post It’s a Christmas Spectacular! appeared first on KKFI .

“The Gifts of The Magi” & “The Nutcracker And The Mouse King” 24.11.2014

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 post “The Gifts of The Magi” & “The Nutcracker And The Mouse King” appeared first on KKFI .

“The Best Man” & “Rudolph: The Musical” 16.11.2014

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 […] The post “The Best Man” & “Rudolph: The Musical” appeared first on KKFI .

“La Cage Aux Folles” & “Italian Girl In Algiers” 03.11.2014

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 […] The post “La Cage Aux Folles” & “Italian Girl In Algiers” appeared first on KKFI .

“The Who & The What” and Billie Mahoney! 26.10.2014

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 […] The post “The Who & The What” and Billie Mahoney! appeared first on KKFI .

“Parables & Prayers” and “Gershwin & More” 20.10.2014

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 […] The post “Parables & Prayers” and “Gershwin & More” appeared first on KKFI .

“Caucasian Chalk Circle” & “The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow” 13.10.2014

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 […] The post “Caucasian Chalk Circle” & “The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow” appeared first on KKFI .

“Alice” & “The Nervous Set” 06.10.2014

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 […] The post “Alice” & “The Nervous Set” appeared first on KKFI .

“Fools’ Fortune VII” and “A Body Of Work” 28.09.2014

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 […] The post “Fools’ Fortune VII” and “A Body Of Work” appeared first on KKFI .

“Our Town” & “Hair” 14.09.2014

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 […] The post “Our Town” & “Hair” appeared first on KKFI .

Unicorn Theatre’s “Hands On A Hardbody” & Independence City Theatre’s production of “Taming Of The Shrew” 21.08.2014

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 […] The post Unicorn Theatre’s “Hands On A Hardbody” & Independence City Theatre’s production of “Taming Of The Shrew” appeared first on KKFI .

“Closer Than Ever” & Ethnic Enrichment Festival 10.08.2014

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 […] The post “Closer Than Ever” & Ethnic Enrichment Festival appeared first on KKFI .

Jen Zaman in for Michael Hogge! 21.07.2014

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, […] The post Jen Zaman in for Michael Hogge! appeared first on KKFI .

“Noises Off” & KC Fringe Festival 12.07.2014

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

“Hello, Dolly” and “Kiss Me Kate” 07.07.2014

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 […] The post “Hello, Dolly” and “Kiss Me Kate” appeared first on KKFI .

“Hansel & Gretel”, “Annie” 30.06.2014

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. […] The post “Hansel & Gretel”, “Annie” appeared first on KKFI .

“Dewey Defeats Truman” & Gorilla Theatre’s “Elektra” 23.06.2014

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 […] The post “Dewey Defeats Truman” & Gorilla Theatre’s “Elektra” appeared first on KKFI .

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