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Meet three of Kansas City's most beloved storytellers and puppeteers!
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Ten practical tips to help you enjoy family friendly shows with children.
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This September, our favorite Nickelodeon Jr. characters are coming to Kansas City in an all new show for preschoolers! We, at KCParent.com, had an exclusive interview with the show Director Sam Scalamoni, who is father of the show’s two biggest fans!
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In honor of one of the founders of The Greatest Show On Earth®, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® announces the call for Kansas City-area nominations for The Barnum Award. The award honors the spirit of P.T. Barnum and his inspirational contributions to society by identifying and celebrating children age six to 14 who give back to their own communities in creative, fun, and innovative ways. Nominations now being accepted for Kansas City area children can be submitted online at www.TheBarnumAward.com through Friday, August 27th.
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On August 1st, KCParent.com will be celebrating Cinderella at Theatre in the Park with Princess Surprises all night long! In anticipation of the show, we interviewed members of the cast who help bring the magic to life!
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With their latest production, Lucky Duck, Coterie did what Coterie does best captivating audiences with a musical romp through a play that is, according to The Coterie, "American Idol meets The Ugly Duckling." Read our review of the show!
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Annie, the beloved musical about the "glass half full" red-headed orphan, opens at Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park this week! KCParent.com interviewed cast members in anticipation of the show.
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Jazz, Classical, Pop, Rock, Kiddie Rockers, Bluegrass, Patriotic, Country... this summer there is something for every music lover at one of Kansas City's terrific Summer Concerts!
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The classic fairytale is retold in this fun-loving musical, where CYT incorporated a bit of familiarity from Disney's classic film (the ball gown and beautifully lit carriage) while staying true to the Rodgers & Hammerstein interpretation of the play.
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We had the pleasure of talking with Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen in anticipation of the Kansas City Star's on Ice Show... coming May 10 to the Sprint Center!
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Kansas City Parent Magazine is celebrating 25 Years by increasing our distribution to include Sam's Club, HyVee, Hen House, and Price Chopper stores all across Kansas City! We're also giving away $25 to Target EVERY week and you could be a winner!
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Kansas City Music Teacher’s Association in conjunction with Kansas Art Commission, sponsored their annual Multi-Piano Concert at the Lied Center on the KU campus in Lawrence, Kansas. KCMTA is a 501(c)3 organization designed to promote arts education, particularly music instruction throughout the community.
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The Broadway Musical Wicked is the hottest show in town! Enjoy a Date Night, Moms' Night Out, or take your teens to a Broadway Show at home. Read our review of the Broadway Hit!
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The Wizard of Oz is perhaps Kansas’ most famous icon. You can celebrate the 70th Birthday of this masterpiece with some local fun all month long!
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Kansas City Parent Magazine celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Theatre in the Park by giving away 200 tickets to this summer's shows! Our readers shared their favorite memories at TIP:
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Recent economic reports state that between 50 and 60 percent of American consumers are reducing their entertainment spending with one exception: they are going to movies more often. Well, for about the same price as a movie, Kansas City area families can take in a high quality live theatrical production at Theatre in the Park. (Adult tickets are $8; children $6.) The largest outdoor community theatre in the country, this gem is located in Shawnee Mission Park, just north of I-435 and 87th Street.
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was amazed by the museum of marionette and hand puppets, memorabilia, history and facts as well as puppet theaters. The history of puppetry is long and proud and PAI is dedicated to igniting the passion for puppetry as well as educating a new generation.
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Meet Kansas City's Kids' Singers...
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An Interview with Kansas City's own, Mr. Stinky Feet, a beloved children's musician.
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