Backstage Pass: Take a look behind the scenes at Starlight Theatre

Photography by Ian Simmons.

The hot, humid air hangs heavy at Kansas City’s outdoor Starlight Theatre, and the actor’s costume clings like plastic wrap. A wardrobe assistant peels it off backstage and lets it drop damply to the floor. Standing in his skivvies behind a makeshift partition, the actor steps into his next outfit, gulps a quick drink of… Continue reading Backstage Pass: Take a look behind the scenes at Starlight Theatre

A farm to table dinner proves ’cue can hold its own in the cuisine scene

Photography by John Martellaro.

Can real Kansas City barbecue ever really be considered fine dining? Scott Umscheid, chef and owner of Scott’s Kitchen, answered that question with a definitive and resounding “yes” at a recent American Royal Farm to Table Dinner in the Royal’s Governor’s Building in the West Bottoms. Given the opportunity to show off just how elegantly… Continue reading A farm to table dinner proves ’cue can hold its own in the cuisine scene