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Day: February 3, 2026

Ahead of her Folly Theater performance, opera superstar Joyce DiDonato talks Emily Dickinson, her Kansas City roots and recent musical inspiration

Photography by Chris Gonz.

Mezzo soprano Joyce DiDonato is an international opera superstar, and she’s originally from Prairie Village. On February 14, the Grammy Award-winning artist will return to KC for the hometown premiere of her latest endeavor, song cycle Emily — No Prisoner Be. A collaboration between DiDonato, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts and string trio Time for… Continue reading Ahead of her Folly Theater performance, opera superstar Joyce DiDonato talks Emily Dickinson, her Kansas City roots and recent musical inspiration

From Phantom to Potter: KC’s Broadway Lineup for Next Season Is Here

Nolan White and The Outsiders North American Tour Company. Photo by Matthew Murphy

The 2026-2027 season for Broadway in Kansas City is shaping up to be one for the books, featuring everything from a revitalized Phantom of the Opera to the hit adaptation of The Outsiders. “I think we always try to outdo ourselves,” says Craig Aikman, Senior Director of Programming for the American Theatre Guild. “Going into… Continue reading From Phantom to Potter: KC’s Broadway Lineup for Next Season Is Here

What’s new in Kansas City food and drink: February 2026

Photography by Ltzel Sanchez & Alex Todd

The Kansas City Restaurant Association named Mikita Burton (@allthingsmikita) its 2025 Influencer of the Year at its annual banquet in early January. The award honors creators who celebrate the city’s restaurant community. Burton, an early “mommy blogger” who once focused on kid-friendly KC activities, has evolved her content alongside evolving platforms and now highlights date-night… Continue reading What’s new in Kansas City food and drink: February 2026