22 Sep 2007
Dance for All
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Me, Dorothy...and This Road To Oz
Kansas City Ballet prepares for the world premiere of The WIzard Of Oz with unfettered access to show the process of creating a brand new ballet from the timeless classic.
Top Billed Cast
Amanda DeVenuta Self
Devon Carney Self / Artistic Director, Kansas City Ballet
Kristi Capps Self / Ballet Master, Kansas City Ballet
Septime Webre Self / Choreographer
Jeffrey J. Bentley Self / Executive Director, Kansas City Ballet
Matthew Pierce Self / Composer
Nicholas Mahon Self
Michael Raiford Self
Trad A Burns Self
Ramona Pansegrau Self / Musical Director & Conductor, Kansas City Ballet
Victoria Frank Self / Stage Manager, Kansas City Ballet
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