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Lynn Nottage Is Honoree Of 39th William Inge Theater Festival In Independence, Kansas

Lynn Nottage Is Honoree Of 39th William Inge Theater Festival In Independence, Kansas

by BWW News Desk — June 7, 2019
Lynn Nottage, a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is the Playwright Honoree of the 39th William Inge Theater Festival.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Come Alive at Music Theatre Wichita

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Come Alive at Music Theatre Wichita

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2019
The hills are alive Wichita as Music Theatre Wichita presents Rogers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music June 12-16.
BWW Review: BLOOMSDAY at Wichita Community Theatre, An Introspective Romantic Journey

BWW Review: BLOOMSDAY at Wichita Community Theatre, An Introspective Romantic Journey

by Craig Richardson — May 17, 2019
Playing for its final weekend, Bloomsday at Wichita Community Theatre examines the trivial but serious nature of both young and refined love and romance.
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The American Theatre Guild, A Beaut

BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at The American Theatre Guild, A Beautiful Broadway in Wichita Theatre League Closer

by Craig Richardson — May 17, 2019
Centered around Carole King's life and biography, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is an appropriate cap to The American Theatre Guild's 2018-2019 season.
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Roxy's Downtown, More Than Just Puppet Sex

BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Roxy's Downtown, More Than Just Puppet Sex

by Craig Richardson — May 17, 2019
Running until May 5th, Avenue Q at Roxy's is a must-see show.
BWW Review: SHEAR MADNESS at The Forum Theatre Company, Wichita gets to pick who done

BWW Review: SHEAR MADNESS at The Forum Theatre Company, Wichita gets to pick who done it

by Craig Richardson — May 17, 2019
Set in a fun and funky hair salon, Shear Madness concludes The Forum Theatre Company's 2019 production season in a big and bold way.
BWW Review: SHEAR MADNESS at The Forum Theatre

BWW Review: SHEAR MADNESS at The Forum Theatre

by Paula Makar — May 16, 2019
There are three doors on this colorful 1980s set designed by Ben Juhnke, and immediately I think 'FARCE!' The 1980s tunes are pumping from the sound system, making the patrons move and groove in their seats.
FROZEN JR. Comes to Wichita Theatre This June!

FROZEN JR. Comes to Wichita Theatre This June!

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2019
For the first time in forever, Disney's FROZEN JR.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Century II Concert Hall 5/15 - 5/19

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Century II Concert Hall 5/15 - 5/19

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2019
It's going to be one fine day in Wichita Kansas when BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL comes to Century II Concert Hall on May 15 and runs through May 19, 2019.
SHEAR MADNESS Playing in Wichita Now!

SHEAR MADNESS Playing in Wichita Now!

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2019
The madness erupts at a hairstyling salon when suddenly, between a shampoo and a style, the old lady upstairs gets mysteriously murdered and everyone's dying to know whodunit?
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Presents SPANNING THE CENTURIES

The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra Presents SPANNING THE CENTURIES

by BWW News Desk — April 18, 2019
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra is pleased to announce that acclaimed Kansas City conductor, Ward Holmquist, will guest conduct their upcoming concert.
BWW Feature: AVENUE Q at Roxy's Downtown

BWW Feature: AVENUE Q at Roxy's Downtown

by Paula Makar — April 3, 2019
Opening April 12 and running to May 5, AVENUE Q, the Triple Crown Tony winner is part flesh, part fabric and packed with heart.
BWW Feature: CORPUS CHRISTI at Table Of Hope MCC

BWW Feature: CORPUS CHRISTI at Table Of Hope MCC

by Paula Makar — March 28, 2019
Written in response to the murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998, the play's story parallels the New Testament account of the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus.
SISTER ACT Comes to Wichita Theatre on 4/5!

SISTER ACT Comes to Wichita Theatre on 4/5!

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2019
SISTER ACT is playing at Wichita Theatre in Kansas from April 5 to 20, 2019.
BWW Review: EVITA at Century II Concert Hall

BWW Review: EVITA at Century II Concert Hall

by Paula Makar — March 27, 2019
On Wednesday, March 22nd, I sat down to watch my first production of EVITA, ever, at the Century II Concert Hall.
William Inge Theater Festival Welcomes New Play Lab Writers From 14 States

William Inge Theater Festival Welcomes New Play Lab Writers From 14 States

by BWW News Desk — March 27, 2019
Twenty-four outstanding playwrights, representing 14 states, will converge in the small town of Independence, Kansas for a public staged reading of their new scripts during the New Play Lab at the 38th Annual William Inge Theater Festival, May 22-25, at Independence Community College, Independence,
Music Theatre Wichita Announces Creative Teams For 2019 Season

Music Theatre Wichita Announces Creative Teams For 2019 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 25, 2019
Music Theatre Wichita, entering its 48th summer season, today announced the roster of artistic teams who will be guiding the five large-scale summer productions.
William Inge Theatre Festival Tickets On Sale

William Inge Theatre Festival Tickets On Sale

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the 38th annual William Inge Theater Festival, which will honor playwright Octavio Solis with the William Inge Distinguished Achievement in the American Theater Award.
BWW Review: THE GOLD MINER'S DAUGHTER OR WHO GOT THE SHAFT at Mosley Street Melodrama

BWW Review: THE GOLD MINER'S DAUGHTER OR WHO GOT THE SHAFT at Mosley Street Melodrama, Wichita's well-known Treasure

by Craig Richardson — March 13, 2019
Under exciting new ownership of Monte Wheeler and Brandon Hathaway, Mosley Street Melodrama enters its 2019 season with a brand new and innovative farce, The Gold Miner's Daughter or Who Got the Shaft? Though the standard audience participation of "Oos and Ahs" haven't stirred from the original conc
BWW Feature: MAMMA MIA at Cowley College, Robert Brown Theatre

BWW Feature: MAMMA MIA at Cowley College, Robert Brown Theatre

by Paula Makar — March 13, 2019
Becoming the first college in the state of Kansas to get the rights to perform Mamma Mia!, Cowley College's Visual and Performing Arts Department will offer audiences four opportunities to catch the musical March 28-30 at the Robert Brown Theatre in Arkansas City, Kansas.
BWW Feature: THEORY OF RELATIVITY at Wichita State School Of Performing Arts, Wilner

BWW Feature: THEORY OF RELATIVITY at Wichita State School Of Performing Arts, Wilner Theatre

by Paula Makar — March 13, 2019
Wichita State University's School of Performing Arts presents the musical THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY Thursday through Saturday, March 21st-23rd at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 24th at 2:00 pm in Wilner Auditorium.
Kara Lee Corthron Named New Voices Recipient At 2019 William Inge Theater Festival

Kara Lee Corthron Named New Voices Recipient At 2019 William Inge Theater Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2019
Playwright Kara Lee Corthron is the recipient of the 2019 William Inge Theatre Festival's Otis Guernsey New Voices in the American Theatre Award, which recognizes substantial early contributions to the contemporary American stage.
BWW Review: JERSEY BOYS: THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS, Oh, What a Ni

BWW Review: JERSEY BOYS: THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS, Oh, What a Night! at Theatre League, Broadway in Wichita

by Craig Richardson — March 3, 2019
On a cold, snowy night in Wichita, Jersey Boys played to a packed house at Century II on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
BWW Feature: WICHITA FRINGE FESTIVAL at Wichita Center For Performing Arts

BWW Feature: WICHITA FRINGE FESTIVAL at Wichita Center For Performing Arts

by Paula Makar — March 1, 2019
Now in its second year, The Wichita Fringe Festival is a one-day event that celebrates the work of local high school playwrights.

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