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Previews: THE BOOK OF WILL at The Guild Hall Players At St. James Episcopal Church
by Paula Makar - May 8, 2026

Guild Hall Players present “The Book of Will” by Lauren Gunderson on May 21-24, 2026. Show times are 8 p.m. from May 21-24 and 7 p.m. on May 24. Guild Hall Players perform at St. James Episcopal Church located at 3750 E. Douglas Ave. in Wichita, KS 67208. Reservations can be made by calling 316-683-5686, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Review: HAMLET at Guild Hall Players At St James Episcopal Church
by Paula Makar - Mar 29, 2026

Hamlet, William Shakespeare’s longest play, and considered the most powerful and influential tragedy in the English language, was performed by the Guild Hall Players last weekend at Saint James Episcopal Church.

Previews: HAMLET at Guild Hall Players
by Paula Makar - Mar 18, 2026

Guild Hall Players, an award-winning Wichita theatre, is presenting Shakespeare’s HAMLET March 19-22.  The production adapted by Joseph Urick of WSU and directed by Dr. Phil Speary emphasizes the mystery, intrigue, and suspense of this captivating tale of haunting, murder, and revenge. Preserving Shakespeare’s masterful language while paring down the action to a little more than two hours, this production will be accessible and very entertaining for your students.  Featuring veteran professional Shakespearean actors, Joseph Urick from WSU as Hamlet and Mark Mannette from Newman as Claudius, the cast of 16 local actors will fulfill the Bard’s “purpose of playing, whose end, both at the first and now, was and is, to hold, as ‘twere, the mirror up to nature.”

Washington, DC Regional Theatres Release Statement on Washington Post’s Arts & Culture Staff Cuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Theatre Washington has released a statment, commenting on the recent cuts to The Washington Post arts team. A total of 33 theatres have signed the statement.

Library Of Congress Unveils Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Reveals Next Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced Reggie D. White as its next Artistic Director. White becomes only the third artistic leader in Woolly’s 46-year history, following the seven-year tenure of Maria Manuela Goyanes.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Roxy's Downtown
by John Dalton-White - Oct 20, 2025

It is easy to “give yourself over to absolute pleasure” at Roxy’s current musical production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, where you are drawn into a peculiar charm of Richard O’Brien’s iconic musical the very moment you step inside and wait for the excitement to unfold. 

PRIDE PLAYS 2025 Announces Casting For New York Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2025

Initial casting has been announced for Pride Plays 2025 in New York. Partnering with longtime collaborator Rattlestick Theater (Will Davis, Artistic Director; Maegan Morris, Managing Director), Pride Plays 2025 in New York will take place on Monday June 23, 2025, at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street). Tickets are free and open to the public and will be available by visiting prideplays.com.

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.

Previews: CAFE PUTTANESCA at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Apr 29, 2025

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to present the regional premiere of Michael Ogborn’s musical Café Puttanesca playing May 1 to 17, 2025. This sizzling, delightfu show takes you on a musical journey to a charming café where secrets simmer and love brews.

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.

PRIDE PLAYS Returns This June in NYC and Washington, D.C
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

Pride Plays 2025, celebrating the rich tapestry of LGBTQIA+ experiences through the power of live theater, will return this June, taking place in both New York City and, for the first time, Washington, D.C.

Review: ONCE at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Feb 28, 2025

If you’re in the mood for a theatre piece full of atmosphere and passion, make sure you get to Roxy’s Downtown to see their production of Once. It’s heady, intense, and grabs you right in the heart, squeezes hard, and doesn’t let go. It’s quite the existential ride.

Previews: ONCE at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Feb 19, 2025

 Roxy’s Downtown is excited to present the 8-time Tony Award winning musical Once to Wichita, opening on Wednesday, February 19. Featuring all of the songs from the critically acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning 'Falling Slowly,' this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences.

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by John Dalton-White - Jan 17, 2025

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Previews: [TITLE OF SHOW] at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Jan 10, 2025

Roxy’s Downtown begins the new year with the hilarious musical [title of show], opening on Wednesday, January 15. Packed with wit, humor, and toe-tapping tunes, this self-referential gem takes you behind the scenes of the creative process, revealing the trials and triumphs of bringing a musical to life.

Previews: THE GOLDEN GIRLS, A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Nov 4, 2024

Roxy’s Downtown is pleased to present the highly anticipated return of The Golden Girls, A Parody, back for its 8th season beginning Friday, November 1. Directed by Tom Frye, the beloved production promises uproarious laughter, heartfelt moments, and a nostalgic journey that pays tribute to the original television series.

Previews: WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Guild Hall Players At St. James Episcopal Church
by Paula Makar - Sep 24, 2024

GUILD HALL PLAYERS presents WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schreck, which runs September 26-29, 2024. The 2017 play was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony award as Best Play. 

Previews: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Sep 24, 2024

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to present the regional premiere of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a 90-minute comedic reimagining of the gothic classic, opening on Wednesday, September 25. The play was first commissioned by the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Florida and premiered off-Broadway at New World Stages in September 2023.

Previews: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Aug 20, 2024

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to continue its 2024/25 theater season with the evocative musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, opening on Thursday, August 22. This lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero features a soaring score by Alan Menken with lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.