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The Wedding Singer is Now Playing at Crown Arts Collaborative at The Crown Uptown

The Wedding Singer is Now Playing at Crown Arts Collaborative at The Crown Uptown

by BWW News Desk — July 18, 2022
The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.
Previews: THE WEDDING SINGER at Crown Arts Collaborative At The Crown Uptown in Wichi

Previews: THE WEDDING SINGER at Crown Arts Collaborative At The Crown Uptown in Wichita, KS

by Paula Makar — July 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.
Review: 42ND STREET at Music Theatre Wichita, Century II Concert Hall

Review: 42ND STREET at Music Theatre Wichita, Century II Concert Hall

by Paula Makar — July 4, 2022
After a two year hiatus, Music Theatre Wichita is FINALLY back in the Century II Concert Hall and Wichita Theatregoers couldn’t be happier! There was no better way to celebrate the return than an incredible performance of 42nd Street! I’m sad the show didn’t run another week, and sadder still
Previews: EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL at Kechi Playhouse

Previews: EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL at Kechi Playhouse

by Paula Makar — June 29, 2022
Kechi Playhouse is happy to announce the second production of their 40th year: Everybody Loves Opal by John Patrick, July 8-31.
Previews: KINKY BOOTS at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall

Previews: KINKY BOOTS at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall

by Paula Makar — June 28, 2022
Dorothy won’t be the only one donning sparkly red heels this season! The Tony-winning Best musical struts into its MTWichita debut, telling the heartwarming, hilarious, and true story of a faltering shoe factory that saved itself from bankruptcy by embracing a fabulous new clientele.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Crown Uptown

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Crown Uptown

by Paula Makar — June 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.
BWW Previews: 42ND STREET at Music Theatre Wichita

BWW Previews: 42ND STREET at Music Theatre Wichita

by Paula Makar — June 10, 2022
What did our critic think of 42nd Street at Music Theatre Wichita? Come and meet those dancing feet! A brand-new edition of this timeless classic taps its way into Century II Concert Hall June 15-19, as the second offering in the 2022 Music Theatre Wichita season.
BWW Previews: THE LADIES FOURSOME at Wichita Community Theatre

BWW Previews: THE LADIES FOURSOME at Wichita Community Theatre

by Paula Makar — June 10, 2022
Wichita Community Theatre presents The Ladies Foursome, by Norm Foster, for a June run.
BWW Previews: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Crown Uptown

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 Famil
NEWSIES Returns to Wichita Theatre This Summer

NEWSIES Returns to Wichita Theatre This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 31, 2022
It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged 'newsies.
BWW Review: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Roxy's Downtown

BWW Review: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Roxy's Downtown

by Paula Makar — May 18, 2022
With a book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, and a slew of 70s dance floor anthems including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Boogie Wonderland, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, it’s hard not to sit still in your seat.
BWW Previews: PLAY ON! at Kechi Playhouse

BWW Previews: PLAY ON! at Kechi Playhouse

by Paula Makar — May 16, 2022
Kechi Playhouse is proud to open its 40th season with a fan favorite comedy, Play On! by Rick Abbot, June 10-26.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Comes to the J KC in July

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Comes to the J KC in July

by BWW News Desk — May 10, 2022
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
BWW Previews: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Century II Concert Hall

BWW Previews: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Century II Concert Hall

by Paula Makar — April 28, 2022
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, Wednesday, April 27 in Wichita, where the award-winning musical begins a two-week return engagement tonight at The Century II Concert Hall and plays through Sunday, May 8, 2022.
Paul Curatolo of RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Century II Concert Hall

Paul Curatolo of RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES at Century II Concert Hall

by Paula Makar — April 18, 2022
I was over the moon to be able to interview Paul Curatolo, the man who plays Paul McCartney in Rain, a tribute to the Abbey Road/Rooftop concert days of the Beatles.
 The Kinnor Philharmonic Will Perform a Concert at The J KC This June

 The Kinnor Philharmonic Will Perform a Concert at The J KC This June

by BWW News Desk — April 18, 2022
 The Kinnor Philharmonic will celebrate the musical achievements of some of Tiberius Klausner's musical pupils.
ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at Cowley College

ROBBER BRIDEGROOM at Cowley College

by Paula Makar — April 10, 2022
Those that enjoy bluegrass music and like to laugh should make plans to attend the Cowley College theatre department’s production of The Robber Bridegroom.
The White Theatre to Present SURVIVING HITLER

The White Theatre to Present SURVIVING HITLER

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2022
It was 1939 when a 12-year-old Jack Mandelbaum’s world was completely turned upside down.
Les Lankhorst to Perform with Kansas AARP Facebook Show

Les Lankhorst to Perform with Kansas AARP Facebook Show

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2022
Les Lankhorst brings his special brand of cool to the Kansas AARP Facebook page on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 6:30pm central time.
PNC Bank Announced as New Sponsor for Touring Broadway Engagements at Music Hall & Ka

PNC Bank Announced as New Sponsor for Touring Broadway Engagements at Music Hall & Kauffman Center

by BWW News Desk — March 16, 2022
PNC Broadway in Kansas City, formerly the Kansas City Broadway Series, has announced PNC Bank as the new title sponsor for touring Broadway engagements at Music Hall and the Kauffman Center.
BWW Previews: The First National Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN come to Century I

BWW Previews: The First National Tour of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN come to Century II Concert Hall

by Paula Makar — March 15, 2022
The new musical AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, is now on a multi-season tour that will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021-2022 season.
Tallgrass Film Association Releases Schedule of Events and New Film Center

Tallgrass Film Association Releases Schedule of Events and New Film Center

by BWW News Desk — March 14, 2022
Looking ahead for 2022, the Tallgrass Film Association has numerous events for film fans, and filmmakers to embrace their love of cinema like never before.
TARZAN is Now Playing at the Wichita Theatre

TARZAN is Now Playing at the Wichita Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2022
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang.
GASLIGHT Will Be Performed at McPherson College Theatre in March

GASLIGHT Will Be Performed at McPherson College Theatre in March

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2022
Welcome to the Manningham home on Angel Street in 19th century London.
BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Roxy's Downtown

BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Roxy's Downtown

by Paula Makar — February 20, 2022
If God ever listened to a poor black woman, the world would be a different place.

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