Photo by Tim Scott Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is not singular in its arc of rediscovery and reinvention in the auteur’s repertoire. First staged on Broadway in 1979, the grotesque and maudlin deep dive into nihilism finds regular resurgence with each new generation. Unlike much of Sondheim’s other works—especially noticeable locally in White Theater’s Into…
The Psychedelic Furs. // photo by Nick Spacek The Psychedelic Furs with the Jesus & Mary Chain and Frankie Rose Uptown Theater Wednesday, October 23 On paper, the Psychedelic Furs headlining their tour with the Jesus & Mary Chain makes sense. They have the bigger selection of hits and arguably the more popular name recognition, but in practice, they ended…
Korn. // photo by Allison Scavo Korn with Gojira and Spiritbox T-Mobile Center Friday, October 18 Photos by Allison Scavo and Zyonn Scavo Korn Allison’s photos Zyonn’s photos Korn setlist Here to Stay Dead Bodies Everywhere Got the Life A.D.I.D.A.S. It’s On! Good God Start the Healing Blind Ball Tongue Clown Shoots and Ladders Twist Make Me Bad Y’All Want…
Wicked // Courtesy Universal Pictures Fans of Wicked who are eager to see the new film don’t need a magic spell to get early access. Kansas City area B&B Theatres and AMC Theatres are offering early access screenings on November 20. The film opens in theatres across the country on November 22, 2024, but Universal Pictures has released some early…
Art by Cassondra Jones Life in KC is decisively delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be difficult to decide where to go and what to try. That’s where I come in. By day, I am the Food & Drink Editor of The Pitch, and by night, the good food and fun overflow to…
Courtesy Coterie Theatre The Coterie’s annual Halloween production of Electric Poe is back this year, and once again we’ve got a review that boils down to “Stop reading this and just go see it.” For newbies, Electric Poe is a one man show that runs under an hour, where an adaptation of a few of Edgar Allen Poe’s works are…
One of sculptor Cesar Lopez’s submissions to the Local Artists Go Miniature exhibition. // Provided by Cesar Lopez. This Friday, local artists will display their latest small-scale projects for the newest exhibition at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures . The Local Artists Go Miniature exhibit will feature a variety of 2D and 3D artworks of any media from…
Students attend class year-round at Ingels Elementary School in Kansas City, part of the Hickman Mills School District. Political scientists and experts on the state budget say Missouri classrooms aren’t guaranteed more funding if voters legalize sports betting. (Vaughn Wheat/The Beacon) Missourians are being bombarded with ads promoting Amendment 2, a constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting. The betting operators…
Attendees of the Kansans for Constitutional Freedom watch party celebrate after primary election results verify Kansans voted to keep abortion a constitutional right. (Lily O’Shea Becker/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Johnson County voters would never know by reading campaign websites that Republicans who are seeking reelection there were among the most zealous opponents of abortion rights. Legislators who championed the anti-abortion…
Venom: The Last Dance. // Courtesy Columbia Pictures I want to start, dear reader, by letting you know that I’m coming from a place of love. I thought 2018’s Venom was a delightfully shaggy and bizarre affair, restaurant lobster tank bathtub and all. 2021’s Venom: Let There Be Carnage was kind of all over the place, but had its charms….
Fresh Donuts // Photo By Tiffany Watts Fresh Donuts Tucked away in the corner of a small, unassuming strip mall just off Barry Road, Fresh Donuts is the kind of place you might miss if you’re not looking for it—but trust me, you’ll want to look. Step inside, and you’re instantly greeted by the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked…
Missouri’s attorney general has renewed a push to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, arguing in a lawsuit filed this month that its availability hurt the state by decreasing teenage pregnancy. The revised lawsuit was filed by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside GOP attorneys general in Kansas and Idaho. It asks a judge in Texas to order the…
Blanc Champagne Bar // Photo By Tiffany Watts Raise your glasses, Kansas City—Blanc Champagne Bar is popping into town, ready to make a splash! Founded by Jordin Johnson, Blanc Champagne Bar, is located at 3835 Main Street in KCMO. This multi-level spot is set to bring a bubbly experience like no other, with a focus on champagne, community, and good…
Lil Jon. // photo by Isabella Galvan Friday night, the University of Kansas Jayhawks kicked off basketball season with the annual Late Night in the Phog. It was the 40th annual installment of the event, which showcased both the teams on the court and the new renovations to Allen Fieldhouse, such as new scoreboards and screens and “new amenities throughout…
Provided by Shaun Crowley After providing an outlet for local musicians for nearly a decade, Manor Records—a non-profit DIY record label and record store—will be celebrating its seventh birthday this Friday. Manor Records started out as a house venue in a basement and has since become a beloved record label that supports artists across Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Manor Bands…
The Fray. // photo by Tommy Vean The Fray took the Truman stage Friday night, marking their first Kansas City performance since going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Now comprised of Joe King, Dave Welsh, and Ben Wysocki, the band returned in full form, proving that their pop-rock sound is as great as ever. Opening the night was Rett…
Carmaletta Williams, CEO of the Black Archives of Mid-America, shows some of the objects a cabin believed to have belonged to a former slave named Lucy Willis, who lived in Missouri. // Photo by Beth Lipoff The Black Archives of Mid-America started as a collection in the trunk of a car. Now, it has its own building with numerous exhibits…
The Dead South. // photo by Allison Scavo The Dead South with Henry Wagons The Midland Theatre Wednesday, October 16 The Dead South is an energetic Canadian folk-bluegrass band with haunting harmonies. Their alternative country style brings a gritty, foot-stomping sound while their distinctive attire only adds to their rustic, outlaw aesthetic. Banjo player Colton Crawford shared with us that…
Kansas City Mavericks versus Wichita Thunder on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. // Photo by Eli Ralls The Kansas City Mavericks take down the Wichita Thunder 5-4 in home-opener of the ECHL 2024 Season on Saturday, Oct. 19. The boys in orange and white wasted no time getting the goals rolling this season, scoring three goals in the first period. Wichita…
Kansas Jayhawks versus Houston Cougars on Saturday, Oct. 19. // Photo by Tarik Sykes The Jayhawks took over Arrowhead on Saturday, Oct. 19, as they clashed heads against the Houston Cougars. Both teams have underperformed this season, but KU comes out on top with a 42-14 win over the Texas school. Jalon Daniels and Devin Neal led the squad to…
KC Current versus San Diego Wave on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. // Photo by Tarik Sykes KC Current took down San Diego Wave in a dominant fashion on Saturday, Oct. 19, capping the game off with four goals scored, only letting up one in minute 88 of the match. The balls began flying into the back of the next in…
Kristen Thomas // Photo by Nicole Bissey Role-play serves as a gateway between imagination and desire. Your brain is your biggest sex organ, so role-play offers a way to use it to build a highly erotic encounter. Whether you’re in a relationship and you two (or more) work together to formulate a playful time, or you’re single and turning to…
Photo Courtesy of David Ruiz Listen up, foodies—Kansas City just upped the culinary ante when the Overland Park Convention Center hired David Ruiz as the venue’s new executive chef. Ruiz—a James Beard Foundation competition winner—has quite the impressive culinary background. From Aspen to Albuquerque, he’s honed his craft working in several award-winning restaurants. He quips his style meets at the…
Between Trap and Smile 2, this has been the summer of the pop-princess stadium thriller—and we are here for it. Not just for the two films that push the bounds of their specific genres, but because we’re absolute suckers for movie soundtracks full of bangers from fake bands. The whole film squad here at The Pitch are owners of both…
