Randy Stewart
Fine Arts ProducerRandy Stewart joined the full-time KSMU staff in June 1978 after working part-time as a student announcer/producer for two years. His job has evolved from Music Director in the early days to encompassing production of a wide range of arts-related programming and features for KSMU, including the online and Friday morning Arts News. Stewart assists volunteer producers John Darkhorse (Route 66 Blues Express), Lee Worman (The Gold Ring), and Emily Higgins (The Mulberry Tree) with the production of their programs. He's also become the de facto "Voice of KSMU" in recent years due to the many hours per day he’s heard doing local station breaks. Stewart’s record of service on behalf of the Springfield arts community earned him the Springfield Regional Arts Council's Ozzie Award in 2006.
Stewart passed away on July 1, 2024.
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The 89th season of Springfield Little Theatre at the Landers wraps up this weekend with a classic: Frank Loesser's musical comedy adaptation of short stories by Damon Runyon, "Guys and Dolls." -
We talk with Timmy Lewis, who plays Lord Farquaad, about how he was hired for the role, how he chose theater as a career, and how his Farquaad differs from the animated version. -
Assistant Professor of Theatre Karen Sabo directs the Theatre and Dance department's production of Anne Washburn's "post-electric" musical play "Mr. Burns," playing now through March 3 in Coger Theater. -
A battle-of-the-sexes farce by late 16th-century English author Mary Pix will receive four performances in Drury's Wilhoit Theater. -
Rachel Lambert, Springfield Regional Arts Council’s marketing director, visited KSMU's Arts News once again to preview the March 1 Art Walk in downtown Springfield. -
Josh Inmon, assistant director of the Juanita K. Hammons Hall, visited Arts News to discuss the national Broadway touring production of the stage musical version of Tina Fey's popular film, "Mean Girls," and other shows coming to Hammons Hall during the spring semester. -
A collaborative production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical opens January 26 at the Landers Theatre. -
The group will present two separate concerts this weekend — one formal, one informal and more "kid-friendly." -
Queen City Chorale, founded in 2021 by Kenny Kabak, will perform their holiday concert Sunday, December 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springfield. -
Ken Ludwig's faithful stage adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic features pirates, lots of fight scenes — and in Jeffrey Mindock's production, even a music score!
