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Run don’t walk to see Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita at Roxy’s through September 27th. Once again Rick Bumgardner and his staff have brought us a pared down version of a big stage musical that seems just as grand. This is a production that you do not want to miss. Call 316-265-4400 for reservations as soon as you can.

If you want to have an evening or afternoon of hilarity, go see The Play That Goes Wrong now playing at Roxy’s through August 10th, 2025. The team at Roxy’s has created a carefully rehearsed farcical romp to delight their audiences.

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!

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.

Roxy’s producer/director Rick Bumgardner and his crew have created a phenomenal regional premiere of the bawdy cabaret, Café Puttanesca. See here for more details!

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.

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.

 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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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.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 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.

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors is a Bram-new comedy that Wichita audiences can really sink their teeth into. Mix a dosage of Rocky Horror, a generous helping of Mel Brooks and a splash of Monty Python and the results are an evening of hilarity.

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.

  The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a tale of longing, lust, discrimination, and abuse of power in 1547 Paris, is at Roxy’s for just one more weekend. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and book by Peter Parnell. Skillfully Directed by Rick Bumgardner with Music and Assistant Direction by Simon Hill.

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.

On July 24th, 2024, I had the great pleasure to see the storied musical Into the Woods at Roxy’s Downtown. This exceptional production runs until August 9, so hurry and get your tickets before they are completely sold out! I hear there are only a few select nights left. The piece moves at an engaging pace, is visually rich, and there are many delightful surprises that will keep you at the edge of your seat.

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.