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Review: URINETOWN THE MUSICAL at Roxy's Downtown
by John Dalton-White - Jun 6, 2025

Once you get past the title of the show and the setting of a public restroom, Roxy’s production of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL is more than bathroom wit – it’s hilarious satire that pokes fun at capitalism, local government, environmental doom, and musical theatre itself.  It’s an entertaining evening that Wichita audiences won’t want to miss!

Previews: URINETOWN at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Jun 2, 2025

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to present its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical Urinetown playing June 5 to 21, 2025. Urinetown is a darkly comedic musical that satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism,environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself.

Review: COMPANY at Roxy's Downtown
by Susan Guntly - Apr 2, 2025

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Previews: COMPANY at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Mar 24, 2025

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical, Company, running from March 26 to April 12, 2025. This Tony Award-winning classic offers a witty and sophisticated exploration of love, life, and the complexities of modern relationships.

Previews: INTO THE WOODS at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Jul 11, 2024

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to begin its 2024/25 theater season with the award winning musical Into the Woods, opening on Wednesday, July 17. This bold reimaging of the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical masterpiece brings your favorite storybook characters together for a thrilling, twisted adventure.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Wichita Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Wichita Awards; DREAMGIRLS, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Roxy's Downtown & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards December 5th Standings; RIDE THE CYCLONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; DREAMGIRLS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; Roxy's Downtown Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 13, 2023

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Crown Uptown
by Paula Makar - Aug 12, 2022

The Wedding Singer made its Regional Debut at the Crown Uptown in July. It’s super fun, high energy musical based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, with music by Matthew Sklar (Elf, The Prom), book by Chad Beguelin (Aladdin, Elf, The Prom) and Tim Herlihy (Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore), and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. The Wedding Singer's score is rife with 80’s pop references, which made me ponder the question, “From which actual hits were the show’s songs derived?”

Previews: THE WEDDING SINGER at Crown Arts Collaborative At The Crown Uptown in Wichita, KS
by Paula Makar - Jul 5, 2022

The Crown Arts Collaborative (CAC), a 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission of returning theatre and art to the historic Crown Uptown Theatre, continues their inaugural theatrical season with The Wedding Singer, the Tony Award-nominated musical based on the 1998 Adam Sandler film of the same name. Performances run weekends July 15 - August 7 at the Crown Uptown, with Friday and Saturday showtimes at 8:00 PM, and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. This will be the regional premier of The Wedding Singer, the first time the show has been produced by a professional company in Wichita or surrounding markets.

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Crown Uptown
by Paula Makar - Jun 19, 2022

Snap! Snap! This production of The Addams Family at the Crown Uptown is A MUST SEE! This show runs until June 26, so call for tickets now! The show is well written and tight, with some really gorgeous music and equally gorgeous voices! The script is HILARIOUS, with some fantastic plot complications. Round up the kids and head over. Don't miss this well done production!

BWW Previews: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Crown Uptown
by Paula Makar - May 31, 2022

Crown Arts Collaborative presents Regional Premier of Addams Family Musical Crown Arts Collaborative (CAC), the 501(c)(3) non-profit responsible for the successful re-launch of theatre and art at The Crown Uptown Theatre, opens the 2nd theatrical production of their 2022 season with The Addams Family Musical. Performances run June 3rd - June 26th at the Crown Uptown. Friday and Saturday shows at 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

BWW Reviews: Go Go Go to Music Theatre Wichita's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
by Alison Bridget Chambers - Jul 10, 2014

Tonight the third musical in the Music Theatre Wichita season, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, was met with excitement and energy at Century II. The only people having more fun than the audience were the people on stage.

Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre of Wichita's MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2013

Music Theatre of Wichita has just opened its brand new production of Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's 'Mary Poppins' to rave reviews. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Photo Flash: Ian Patrick Gibb's Christmas in July at Wichita Collegiate School
by Kathy Strain - Jul 26, 2013

Ian Patrick Gibb wanted to give back to a school that gave him so much. He hosted a fun-filled night of music and memories for everyone present

BWW Interviews: Ian Patrick Gibb Presents Christmas in July
by Kathy Strain - Jul 22, 2013

National High School Musical Theater Awards Announced Winners, 6/28
by Marivic Tagala - Jun 29, 2010

Two students were presented with JimmyTM Awards for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress on Monday, June 28 at Broadway's Marquis Theatre at the 2nd Annual National High School Musical Theater Awards (NHSMTA), presented by Pittsburgh CLO and Nederlander Alliances LLC. Alexandria Payne of the Tri-Cities High School in Atlanta won for her performance as ‘Ti Moune' in Once on This Island and Kyle Selig of Huntington Beach High School in Long Beach, CA won for his turn as ‘Don Lockwood' in Singin' in the Rain. Each student received $10,000 to further their education and they are eligible for four-year merit and need-based scholarship assistance to attend the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Department of Drama, Undergraduate at New Studio on Broadway: Music theatre and Acting, contingent upon acceptance into the program.