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MC Theatre Presents WHITE RABBIT/RED RABBIT
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2022
McPherson College Theatre Department will produce a one-night-only theatre experience, “White Rabbit/Red Rabbit,” by Nassim Soleimanpour featuring Jd. Bowman, professor of theatre at the college, on Friday, January 28 in Mingenback Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
Sensory Room Now Available at Overland Park Convention Center
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
A fully-equipped sensory room is now available at the Overland Park Convention Center for neurodiverse, autistic and disabled individuals. In partnership with non-profit KultureCity, the sensory room is a dedicated space created by medical professionals with reduced lighting and noise for guests who may feel overstimulated and need a more secure environment.
Park ICM to Present Violinist Elmar Oliveira
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2022
Elmar Oliveira is an American violinist whose remarkable combination of impeccable artistry and old- world elegance sets him apart as one of our most celebrated living artists. He will perform at Park International Center for Music on January 29.
Submissions Now Open for 20th Annual Tallgrass Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2022
In addition to showcasing the best of independent cinema from around the globe, including documentary, narrative, world cinema, animation, LGBTIA+, retrospective and premiering films, the 20th annual Tallgrass Film Festival is specifically seeking films to feature in the following special programs and spotlights...
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS Comes to Salina Community Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn’t mean his family isn’t still in Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job.
Midwest Trust Center Series Announces 2022 Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
Emily Behrmann, Executive Director for the series branded Midwest Trust Center (formerly Carlsen Center) Series, today announced the upcoming spring season featuring accomplished artists from around the world and around the corner.
KC Jazz Ambassadors Celebration Of Jazz Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
Popular jazz musicians Bobby Watson, Lonnie McFadden, Charles Williams and vocalist Eboni Fondren received the first annual JAM Musician Awards, presented by the KC Jazz Ambassadors on Tuesday, December 14 at Johnnie's Jazz Club, 14th and Main in Downtown Kansas City.
Inge Center For The Arts Will Honor Lynn Nottage At 39th William Inge Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
The William Inge Theater Festival will celebrate its 39th anniversary April 21-23, 2022 by honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage with the Distinguished Achievement in the American Theater Award.
Barton Theatre Will Hold Auditions For MAMMA MIA! Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
Barton Theatre will hold auditions next month for Mamma Mia! Auditions will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 in the Fine Arts Auditorium for ages 15 and up.
Wayne Bryan Steps Down as Producing Artistic Director for Music Theatre Wichita
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2021
Wayne Bryan will step down after 32 seasons as producing artistic director for Music Theatre Wichita.
STOMP Will Be Performed at Century II Performing Arts Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE 2022 Speaker Series Announced at Kaufmann Center
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2021
The 2022 National Geographic Live series features five inspiring speakers, including a carnivore ecologist, a paraclimber and a wildlife filmmaker.
Diana Krall Will Bring Her Tour to the Kauffman Center in 2022
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2021
Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall brings her 34-city U.S. tour to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 23, 2022.
University of Kansas to Begin Performances of HEAD OVER HEELS This Month
by Gigi Gervais - October 16, 2021
KU Today reports the University of Kansas School of the Arts will begin performances of Head Over Heels on October 22. 
MURDER ON THE NILE at Wichita Community Theatre
by Paula Makar - October 07, 2021
Wichita Community Theatre continues its 2021-2022 Season with the mystery Murder on the Nile by Agatha Christie, October 14-24, 2021.
Theatre in the Park Opens Indoor Season Opens With THE FULL MONTY
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2021
Theatre in the Park’s (TIP) 2021 season continues with a move INDOOR to the black box theater inside the Johnson County Arts and Heritage center with the nine-time Tony® Award Nominated musical “The Full Monty.”
BWW Review: GREASE at Music Theatre Wichita At The Capitol Federal Amphitheater In Andover, KS
by Paula Makar - September 22, 2021
Oh, those summer nights! What a treat to sit under the stars on a cool evening and watch Grease! I felt like I was at a drive-in. The folks behind me were singing along to every song, and I was tempted to as well! It was such a feel-good production.
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at The Crown Uptown Theatre
by Paula Makar - September 19, 2021
I love it when I go to the theatre and there's a Vaccine Raffle! That's right, if you show your vaccine card you can be entered to win a prize! I feel like I'm back in a place where people care about the health of their community and do things like this to promote it. Crown Arts Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission of returning theatre and art to the historic Crown Uptown Stage, and to make art for the community, by like-minded artists in the community.
BWW Feature: NEW YORK at Wichita Community Theatre
by Paula Makar - September 17, 2021
Wichita Community Theatre opens its 2021-2022 Season with the drama New York by David Rimmer, September 9-19, 2021.
BWW Review: DISASTER! at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - September 17, 2021
RUN RIGHT DOWN TO SEE THIS SHOW RIGHT NOW! To quote my students, “This show is ridiculous, and we laughed so hard.” Like a farce on speed, DISASTER! is like riding a freight train over rough terrain, hanging on for dear life until the engineer finally puts on the brakes. This show is so nutritionally dense, you will want to consume it more than once. No laugh is unmined here. Every beat is crammed with hilarity. If you don’t laugh when you see this show, you need to have your humorous attended to.
Crown Arts Will Host Bravery Ball 2021: Wichita's Littlest Heroes Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2021
Join WLH for a night of dinner, drinks, auctions, dancing and fun! Bravery Ball raises critical funds to support over 500 Kansas families with children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Join in and hear from the Hero families you are impacting, and enjoy a special performance from Heroes and Hero Siblings!
BWW Review: GOLDEN: MTWICHITA AT 50 at Music Theatre Wichita, Century II PAC, Convention Hall
by Paula Makar - August 29, 2021
How lucky are we in Wichita to have such a wonderful theatre community?! Better still, how lucky are we to have such a gem like Music Theatre Wichita? Producing Director Wayne Bryan and his cohort of Wichita Favorites paid homage to the city that has supported MTW for the past 50 years by showering them with some of the amazing talent that has graced the Concert Hall stage. Talent that was nurtured by Wayne and the MTW organization; talent that cut their baby teeth and grew up on the Concert Hall stage.
Just Four More Chances To Catch Golden: MTWichita at 50; Now On Stage Through Sunday!
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2021
For half a century, Music Theatre Wichita has paved the way for talented young performers to succeed on Broadway and beyond, and two of our most distinguished alumni now return to lead a song-filled tribute to MTWichita's first 50 years.
BWW Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company
by Alison Bridget Chambers - August 20, 2021
Blind Cupid Shakespeare Company brings Shakespeare to International Audiences
NEXT TO NORMAL Comes To Crown Arts In September
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2021
Crown Arts will present NEXT TO NORMAL on September 10th, 2021 through October 3rd.

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