Divas, Ingénues & Vixens Podcast

Music Theatre Heritage (MTH) here in Kansas City is performing RENT October 2-26. Listen in for a reminder of why this musical is one of only 10 ever to earn a Pulitzer Prize and hear from Mimi herself, Jazlyn Epps who plays the role at MTH this month.  You have one more weekend to see the show and believe me, it is worth it!!!!

Meet the three young women singing with the Lyrical Belles at Knuckleheads next Thursday, October 23rd at 8 pm. Brooke Mertz, Kirra Alexis and Haley Burke take the stage and you won't want to miss this vibrant young artists.

DeAnn Kinsch releases her new concept album on October 15th; enjoy this album review and DeAnn's inspiration behind the project and absolutely get tickets to her live album release at Knuckleheads on October 15th (tickets at Knuckleheadskc.com or at the door)
 
All music is played with permission by the artist.

In this episode I sit down with two artists and friends: Jillian Riscoe, based in Kansas City, and Kamber, based in Nashville.  These women are dedicated artists and dear friends; listen to our discussion about what it means to "make it" as a working musician and how friends make all the difference!
Don't miss Jillian Riscoe's album release show at the Rino in North Kansas City on October 9th at 7:00 pm (tickets are $10 in advance at therinokc.com)

Saturday night's premiere of Rossini's La Cenerentola at the Kansas City Lyric Opera was nothing short of magical.  Hear this short review and run, don't walk, to get tickets to one of the two remaining performances on October 3rd and 5th.

The Kansas City Lyric Opera presents Rossini's La Cenerentola September 27-October 5th.  This epsiode will prepare you to fully enjoy this epic production full of gorgeous singing, incredible set design, and beautiful-page-turning backdrops!  In addition to hearing the synopsis and music to listen for in the production, enjoy an interview with Scenic Charge: Bethany Elliot.  Her energy will inspire you to embrace live art and the sensuality of opera.

Community! Winfield, KS has built an incredible community around the Walnut Valley Music Festival.  Learn more through the eyes of Elexa Dawson and come join the fun September 18-21 in Winfield, KS

Nothing helps a lesson stick better than a tune you can hum!!! This deep dive into my early background in musical theatre and the women of Sondheim's musicals is a blast from the past!

The Maestra series focuses on women on the podium; Dr. Jamila McWhirter, Professor of Choral Music Education at Middle Tennessee State University, invites you to join her ensemble next May 13-17, 2026 in Honolulu Hawaii to sing Vivaldi's Gloria in D Major.  Hear about her passion and grit as she shares her vision.

On September 6 at 6:30 pm Isaac Cates Music will present AFFIRMATIONS at the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood KS. Enjoy this behind the scenes perspective from several women involved in the event.  You'll hear from Allena Leah Ross and Kami Woodard and hear preview songs from Isaac Cates and Ordained, Callie Day, Alicia Peters-Jordan, Kami Woodard, Nicole Shaunte, and honored guest Oleta Adams.