Arts News
Friday, 10-11 a.m.
Every Friday morning, Randy Stewart talks with artists, performers, directors and administrators from the area visual and performing arts scene, and presents a comprehensive calendar of arts events.
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This week, KSMU's Ben Verstraete brings you music and theatre news, as well as Springfield Art Museum and Moxie Cinema updates.
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Hear an interview win Lorianne Dunn, director of Mary Poppins, Jr. at SLT.
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We talk with Timmy Lewis, who plays Lord Farquaad, about how he was hired for the role, how he chose theater as a career, and how his Farquaad differs from the animated version.
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Assistant Professor of Theatre Karen Sabo directs the Theatre and Dance department's production of Anne Washburn's "post-electric" musical play "Mr. Burns," playing now through March 3 in Coger Theater.
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A battle-of-the-sexes farce by late 16th-century English author Mary Pix will receive four performances in Drury's Wilhoit Theater.
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Rachel Lambert, Springfield Regional Arts Council’s marketing director, visited KSMU's Arts News once again to preview the March 1 Art Walk in downtown Springfield.
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Josh Inmon, assistant director of the Juanita K. Hammons Hall, visited Arts News to discuss the national Broadway touring production of the stage musical version of Tina Fey's popular film, "Mean Girls," and other shows coming to Hammons Hall during the spring semester.
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A collaborative production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical opens January 26 at the Landers Theatre.
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The group will present two separate concerts this weekend — one formal, one informal and more "kid-friendly."
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Queen City Chorale, founded in 2021 by Kenny Kabak, will perform their holiday concert Sunday, December 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springfield.