It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a dear friend of the Folly Theater, Bill Shapiro, host of the successful Cyprus Avenue Live at the Folly Series, sponsored by KCUR.
On May 11th, 2018, we celebrated 40 years of Cyprus Avenue and the career of Bill Shapiro! Below are some photos from the event
40 Years of Music Bill Shapiro has graced the KC Airwaves for 40 years with rock, folk, blues, and more with his show, Cyprus Avenue, on KCUR. A little over 10 years ago, KCUR and the Folly Theater wanted to help bring Bill’s show to life. This birthed Cyprus Avenue LIVE! at the Folly Theater….
Are you Soul or R&B lover? Purchase your tickets to Take Me to the River LIVE anytime between October 27th and November 1st and you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to meet the headliners of the show, Bobby Rush, Charlie Musselwhite, and William Bell, along with a signed vinyl album of Take Me to…
In 1986 a time bomb went off in a train killing 7 people and wounding at least 38 – New York Times. Among those 38 wounded, was Sam Baker. It took years to heal and reconnect. It wasn’t easy, but it had an amazing effect on Sam, opening him to new art, poetry, and the…
On Friday, June 16th we’ll have the 3 time Grammy nominated, soul-diva, Ruthie Foster! Ruthie has been noted for her amazing performances and her unique sound blending together Soul, Gospel, Rock, and Blues. Below is a wonderful bio from Ruthie’s team that really shares her defining moments leading to her successful career. In the tightknit…
While completing my Master’s Degree at UMKC, I had the luxury of taking a course on the 1960s taught by the ever-engaging Dr. Mary Ann Wynkoop. In addition to enhancing our knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement and the complexities of the political landscape in the 1960s, Dr. Wynkoop impressed upon us the role that…
For one night only, the Wylliams-Henry Dance Co. performed to Bill Shapiro’s hand-selected favorites in a genre we all know and love: pop/rock. These American favorites proved to be a sensational night of live arts coming to the Folly stage.