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KANSAS CITY (VISITKC.COM) On Show "THROUGH THE EYES OF PICASSO" — Exploring Pablo Picasso's lifelong fascination with African and Oceanic art, uniting his paintings and sculpture with art that had a seminal impact on his own creative exploration, through April 8, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 816-751-1278. REVOLUTIONS! 1917 — A centennial exhibition showcasing the incredible events that occurred worldwide from America's official entry into the war and Russia's upheavals from an Impe- rial state to Bolshevik rule, through April 8, National World War I Museum and Memorial. 816-888-8100. "THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGINA- TION OF DONNA MOORE" — Based in Kansas City, Moore was one of the most prolific toy designers of the late 20th century and her products were sold all over the world, through June 3, National Museum of Toys and Minia- tures. 816-235-8006. On Stage "THE COLOR PURPLE" — It's the musi- cal sensation that New York Magazine calls "one of the greatest revivals ever," Jan. 16-21, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-421-1801. "THE SECRET OF COURAGE" — One boy's epic journey filled with magic and wonderment, Jan. 23-Feb. 9, The Coterie Theatre. 816-474-6552. "THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME" — The story of 15-year-old Christopher, a boy with an extraordinary brain who is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped for dealing with everyday life, Jan. 26-Feb. 18, Kansas City Reper- tory Theatre. 816-235-1453. "FORBIDDEN BROADWAY" — This Broadway parody has been performed in more than a dozen different forms since 1982, Jan. 30-Feb. 4, Starlight Theatre. 816-363-7827. DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM — Harlem is one of America's most important cultural centers, and there is no better advocate of the Harlem spirit than Dance Theatre of Harlem, Feb. 9, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-415-5025. "DIXIE'S NEVER WEAR A TUBE TOP WHILE RIDING A MECHANICAL BULL" — A one-woman show with Dixie Longate, Feb. 13-18, Starlight Theatre. 816-363-7827. "BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL" — The only unscripted theatrical awards show, Feb. 27-March 4, Starlight Theatre. 816-363-7827. "FINDING NEVERLAND" — The story behind Peter Pan's creator, Feb. 27-March 4, Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities. Presented by Theater League. 816-421-1801. In Concert "DISTANT WORLDS: MUSIC FROM FINAL FANTASY" — With the Kansas City Symphony, Jan. 17-18, Kauff- man Center for the Performing Arts. 816-471-0400. "THE BEST OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN" — "Some Enchanted Evening" with the Kansas City Symphony, Jan. 19-21, Kauff- man Center for the Performing Arts. 816-471-0400. MAHLER'S SEVENTH — With the Kansas City Symphony, Jan. 26-28, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-471-0400. A TRIBUTE TO KANSAS CITY JAZZ — From the great Count Basie to Charlie Parker and Bobby Watson, the Kansas City Symphony pays tribute to Kansas City's homegrown jazz musicians and timeless tunes with Bobby Watson, Feb. 9-11, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-471-0400. "HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS" IN CONCERT — With the Kansas City Symphony, Feb. 15-18, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-471-0400. SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK — A performance ensemble rooted in Afri- can American history and culture, Feb. 23, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center. 816-235-6222. Laugh Out Loud JERRY SEINFELD — Jan. 19, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. 816-471-9703. TIM ALLEN — Feb. 2, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. 816-471-9703. KATHLEEN MADIGAN — Feb. 10, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. 816-471- 9703. Sports & More 2018 ROYALS FAN FEST — Autograph sessions with current and former Royals, interactive games for fans of all ages, main stage programming and more, Jan. 26-27, Kansas City Conven- tion Center's Bartle Hall. 816-513-5000. WWE SMACKDOWN LIVE — Feb. 6, Sprint Center. 816-949-7140. Family Friendly NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE — Florian Schulz: Into the Arctic Kingdom, National Geographic Live speakers share their journeys of exploration from being on assign- ment around the world. Illustrated with award-winning photography and video, each evening concludes with a speaker-led audience Q&A session, Feb. 6, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-994-7222. PLANET COMICON — The region's largest comic book and pop culture convention, Feb. 16-18, Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities. 816-598-5334. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS — Feb. 24-25, Sprint Center. 816-949-7140. LIVE! in KC BRAD PAISLEY — The continuation of JANUARY 14-20, 2018 WHAT'S UP! 39 Arts Away! KATHLEEN MADIGAN — Madigan's comedy is as straight-forward as she is. She can find the humor in homeschooling, family dynamics, religion, relationships, money — even the weather. Humor, she says, is universal. Feb. 10, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland in Kansas City. 816-471-9703. See Away! Page 40