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THE COLOR PURPLE is Now Playing at Roxy's Downtown

THE COLOR PURPLE is Now Playing at Roxy's Downtown

by Paula Makar — February 18, 2022
Roxy's Downtown Theater is thrilled to announce their February production of 'The Color Purple: The Musical'.
The Spinning Tree Theatre Stages THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE

The Spinning Tree Theatre Stages THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2022
The Spinning Tree Theatre is set to stage a production of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, adapted from the book by Kate DiCamillo.

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.
Sensory Room Now Available at Overland Park Convention Center

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.
Park ICM to Present Violinist Elmar Oliveira

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.
Submissions Now Open for 20th Annual Tallgrass Festival

Submissions Now Open for 20th Annual Tallgrass Festival

by BWW News Desk — January 2, 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 a
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS Comes to Salina Community Theatre in February

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.
Midwest Trust Center Series Announces 2022 Spring Season

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

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 Festiva

Inge Center For The Arts Will Honor Lynn Nottage At 39th William Inge Theater Festival

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 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

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.
Wayne Bryan Steps Down as Producing Artistic Director for Music Theatre Wichita

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

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.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE 2022 Speaker Series Announced at Kaufmann Center

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

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.
University of Kansas to Begin Performances of HEAD OVER HEELS This Month

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

MURDER ON THE NILE at Wichita Community Theatre

by Paula Makar — October 7, 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

Theatre in the Park Opens Indoor Season Opens With THE FULL MONTY

by BWW News Desk — October 1, 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 A

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.
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at The Crown Uptown Theatre

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.
BWW Feature: NEW YORK at Wichita Community Theatre

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

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.
Crown Arts Will Host Bravery Ball 2021: Wichita's Littlest Heroes Next Month

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.
BWW Review: GOLDEN: MTWICHITA AT 50 at Music Theatre Wichita, Century II PAC, Convent

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
Just Four More Chances To Catch Golden: MTWichita at 50; Now On Stage Through Sunday!

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.

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