By: Jacob Elyachar Theater lovers gathered at the Music Hall for a taste of the 2013-14 Kansas City Broadway Series season. NBC Action News’ Valissa Smith emceed the evening that kicked off with a video presentation and several surprises that highlighted the seven shows that will grace Kansas City. Something Wicked Returns to KC One […]
The Mowgli’s, Family of the Year rock the Record Bar
April 17, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Two of Los Angeles’ finest Indie bands hit the Record Bar in Kansas City for an epic late night concert. Family of the Year kicked things off with a quality hour that showcased a strong positive vibe throughout their set. Brothers Joseph and Sebastian Keefe and their band members: Christina Schroeter, […]
New Music Releases: Week of April 15, 2013
April 16, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar New Music Releases is back with another edition of exciting new music! This week, Jake’s Take looks at hot albums from Fall Out Boy, Olly Murs and Krystal Keith. Plus, new singles from John Legend, Lady Antebellum, PSY and will.i.am! Save Rock & Roll by Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy […]
The Voice’s Season Four Battle Rounds Begin!
April 15, 2013 By
The Blind Auditions are done! Now it is time for the Battle Rounds! During the Battle Rounds, the coaches (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira and Usher) pitted two of their acts against each other in order to find out who is the strongest artist that they can bring with them to the Live Rounds. Each […]
A Conversation With Dancer-Choreographer Ivan Koumaev
April 15, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ivan Koumaev (for those of you who don’t know, it’s pronounced Koo-My-Ev) is one of the most successful dancers of his generation. Since his debut on So You Think You Can Dance eight short years ago, Ivan has continued to inspire countless dancers around the world with his smooth moves […]
Jacob Recaps….The 2013 MTV Movie Awards
April 14, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The 2013 MTV Movie Awards kicked off with a bang as host Rebel Wilson reunited with the Pitch Perfect crew to perform a medley of their signature songs from the hit film. For her opening monologue, the Australian comedienne targeted North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and gingers. After the Bridesmaids breakout […]
Jacob Reviews…42
April 13, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Jackie Robinson is a baseball legend. From his humble start at the Kansas City Monarchs, he became the first African-American to break baseball’s color line as a member of the Montreal Royals but more notably…. the Brooklyn Dodgers. I recently had the chance to see the biographical film depicting Jackie Robinson’s first […]
Jacob Reviews…Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Fans of My Little Pony
April 12, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Everyone has heard of Gleeks, Twi-hards and Trekkies. But have you heard of Bronies? Bronies are older fans of the children’s series, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I recently had the chance to learn more about this fan group, as they were the subjects of a documentary that was showcased at […]
Lazaro’s Last Stand on American Idol
April 10, 2013 By
Lazaro Arbos has become this season’s Sanjaya Malakar. The Naples, Florida singer has defied the American Idol odds and has landed in last week’s Top Three. Arbos’ high placement may have pleased his fans but has frustrated and angered many loyal Idol followers. Ever since the Top 40, Lazaro’s vocals have gone down hill and […]
A Night at the Theater: Mary Poppins
April 10, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Everyone’s favorite nanny has flown into Kansas City. The 22nd longest-running show in Broadway history will enchant audiences of all ages for eight performances at the Music Hall. If longtime fans of the 1964 film think that this interpretation of Mary Poppins is purely based on the classic Disney film, they would […]
