(03/10/2014) - I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, with book and lyrics by Joe Dipietro and music by Jimmy Roberts ran February 13 through March 9 at the Forum Theatre directed by Kathryn Page Hauptman. With clever lyrics and catchy tunes, it's easy to understand why the original off-Broadway production ran for over 5,000 performances.
(02/25/2014) - The Fisch Haus hosted The Obstreperous Players' Venus in Fur, by David Ives, February 21st, 22nd and 23rd. A sexy, sinful production, produced by passion, highlighting two versatile actors.
(02/17/2014) - Godspell,with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (of Wicked, Pippin and Children of Eden fame) and directed by Matthew S. Rumsey is well into it's four week run at the Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre. Godspell, written in 1971, is based on the gospel according to Saint Matthew. Though based on the parables of the Bible, the script by John-Michael Tebelak, is not preachy, but joyous, celebratory, exciting and sometimes sombre.
(02/02/2014) - Last night, McCain auditorium of Kansas State University was the home of a much anticipated Bernadette Peters concert. The film and stage legend sat down with me afterwords to discuss her passions, Sondheim and Kansas.
(01/27/2014) - Driving Miss Daisy, by Alfred Uhry and directed by Deb Campbell, will run for one more weekend at Forum Theatre. Catch this beautifully staged Pulitzer Prize masterpiece while you can.
(08/14/2013) - 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!
(07/26/2013) - 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
(07/19/2013) - Music Theatre of Wichita will present the U.S. Premiere of the new musical Betty Blue Eyes. The first new musical produced by LES MISERABLES and Phantom of the Opera producer Cameron Mackintosh in more than a decade, Betty Blue Eyes celebrated a critically acclaimed run in London in 2011. Music Theatre of Wichita is the first North American theatre to be licensed for performance of the musical, and the first professional theatre anywhere to stage the show since its West End closing. Check out a first look at the cast below!
(07/10/2013) - Music Theatre of Wichita continues its 42nd summer season with a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic The King and I, starring Broadway veterans Kim Huber as Anna, Thom Sesma as The King, and Alan Ariano as The Kralahome. Directed by Mark Madama (25th season at MTWichita) and choreographed by Peggy Hickey (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder), the production plays July 10 - 14 at the Century II Performing Arts Center in Wichita, Kansas. XuZheng He is set designer, David Neville is lighting designer, and Thomas W. Douglas is musical director. Check out a first look below!
(08/08/2012) - The Music Theatre of Wichita presents LEGALLY BLONDE, opening August 8 and running through August 12. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.
(07/30/2012) - Music Theatre of Wichita presented Singin' in the Rain at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202. BroadwayWorld has complete coverage of the show below.
(08/29/2011) - On Saturday August 27, 2011, BroadwayWorld.com's CEO/Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond, in the midst of Hurricane Irene married actress Jennifer Hallie Rosen after a 17 month engagement. The two were introduced by a friend of Rosen's, who wasn't able to make the wedding, as a result of the weather and warnings throughout all the boroughs. The BroadwayWorld.com News Desk stayed feverish all weekend while the couple said 'I Do', as news was coming fast about theatre cancellations, schedule changes and travel advisories in addition to all things that were happening in other parts of the country and the world, not affected by the Northeast's local weather.
(07/07/2011) - Music Theatre of Wichita will celebrate its Fabulous Fortieth Season with Sunset Boulevard, July 6 - 10. Sunset Boulevard is the haunting musical drama that Andrew Lloyd Webber created out of the 1950 film noir classic. Silent film star Norma Desmond reclusively lives forgotten in her opulent Hollywood mansion, until struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles into her web. 'You're Norma Desmond,' he realizes. 'You used to be big!' ... prompting her famous response, 'I AM big. It's the pictures that got small!' Two of Norma's ballads, 'With One Look' and 'As If We Never Said Goodbye,' became popular hits, but the whole score is terrific. Mark Madama is directing this one, too, with spectacular new sets by J Branson.
