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Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Wichita Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
WHO KILLED SCROOGE? Comes to The Grand Chapel, Now thru 12/20
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2014
Could Scrooge really be dead? 'Who Killed Scrooge?' This interactive, comedy-mystery based on Charles Dickens' famous 'Christmas Carol' tells the classic tale with a twist -- or two. 'Who Killed Scrooge?' brings Tiny Tim, Bob Crachitt and the infamous penny-pincher, Scrooge, to life.
WHO KILLED SCROOGE? Comes to The Grand Chapel, 12/12-20
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2014
Could Scrooge really be dead? 'Who Killed Scrooge?' This interactive, comedy-mystery based on Charles Dickens' famous 'Christmas Carol' tells the classic tale with a twist -- or two. 'Who Killed Scrooge?' brings Tiny Tim, Bob Crachitt and the infamous penny-pincher, Scrooge, to life.
Unwrap the Latest Voting Update for the BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards - Ian Patrick Gibb Leads!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Wichita Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
Voting Opens for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - November 18, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Wichita Regional Awards!
Nominations EXTENDED for the 2014 Wichita Awards - One More Week to Nominate!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 03, 2014
Nominations have now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Wichita Regional Awards!
BWW Reviews: BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE Bewitches Wichita Community Theatre
by Alison Bridget Chambers - October 15, 2014
Bell, Book and Candle, a lovely little light comedy by John Van Druten, opened this weekend at Wichita Community Theatre under the direction of Dan Schuster. If you're looking for some Halloween fun without the horror, Bell, Book and Candle is the right choice.
BWW Reviews: THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG at Forum Theatre
by Alison Bridget Chambers - October 13, 2014
The Forum Theatre's latest production, They're Playing Our Song, is a sweet melody. With direction my Tom Frye and music direction by Steve Rue, enjoy a tuneful romp before it's too late.
Nominations Open for the 2014 Wichita Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 07, 2014
Nominations have now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Wichita Regional Awards!
BWW Reviews: OUR TOWN at Guild Hall is American as Apple Pie
by Alison Bridget Chambers - October 03, 2014
Deb Campbell, director of Our Town at Guild Hall, is up to her old tricks. Once again she has delivered a tidy and timeless evening of theater.
BWW Reviews: ORPHANS at Wichita Center for the Arts is Exemplary
by Alison Bridget Chambers - September 23, 2014
Orphans, the Tony award winning play by Lyle Kessler, is running at Wichita Center for the Arts for another weekend. Shaun-Michael Morse and his small but mighty cast of three have created an unforgettable evening of theatre.
Barn Players Present LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, 11/07-23
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2014
Next on stage at The Barn Players is "La Cage Aux Folles" - the play is the winner of six Tony Awards and was also turned into the popular movie "The Birdcage". The show will play November 7th through November 23rd with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:00 and is the Barn Players final 2014 regular season production.
Theatre Lawrence Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Now thru 10/5
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors will open the new season at Theatre Lawrence, today, September 19-October 5!
Theatre Lawrence Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, 9/19-10/05
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2014
Little Shop of Horrors will open the new season at Theatre Lawrence, September 19-October 5! Winner of the best musical of 1983, this affectionate spoof of 1950's Sci-fi movies became one of Off Broadway's longest running shows. First seen as the 1960's black comedy by Roger Corman and screenplay by Charles Griffith, featuring Jack Nicholson, it then opened as the rock horror musical in 1982. The show combines the musical styles of 60's rock 'n' roll, do-wop and MoTown and includes several well known tunes such as Skid Row (Downtown), Somewhere That's Green, and Suddenly, Seymour.
Wichita Community Theatre to Present ON GOLDEN POND, 9/10-14
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2014
Wichita Community Theatre will present On Golden Pond, by Ernest Thompson from Sept. 10-14, 2014. This is a Spotlight production that only plays a one week run.
The Barn Players Present HAIR 9/19-10/05
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2014
"HAIR" the acclaimed, classic, rock musical is the next production at the Barn Players, 6219 Martway in Mission, opening Friday evening September 19th and playing through Sunday matinee October 5th -- Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 with Sunday matinees at 2:00.
Music Theatre Wichita's 2015 Season to Feature BIG FISH, AIDA and More
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2014
Music Theatre Wichita's 43 summer season finishes this weekend with the closing of "42nd Street," but plans are already underway for next summer, as the 2015 titles have just been announced.
Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre Wichita's 42ND STREET
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2014
Music Theatre Wichita's 43 summer season comes to a conclusion with "42nd Street," directed and choreographed by original cast member Jon Engstrom, and featuring Damon Kirsche as Julian Marsh, Tracy Lore as Dorothy Brock, Tessa Grady as Peggy Sawyer, and Shonn Wiley as Billy Lawlor. Patty Reeder appears as Maggie Jones, partnered by Robert Ariza as Bert Barry, with Timothy W. Robu as Abner Dillon and Ryan Vasquez as Pat Denning. Tapping their way into several major numbers are Amy Baker Schwiethale as "Anytime" Annie, Jacob Chancellor as dance director Andy Lee, Katie Wesler as Phyllis, Becca Petersen as Lorraine, and Emily Pirtleas Diane.
Photo Flash: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman Visit Music Theatre Wichita's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN; Plus Production Shots!
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2014
On Saturday night July 26, songwriters / co-creators Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman paid a visit to Wichita to see Music Theatre Wichita's all-new production of "Catch Me If You Can," and had many compliments for director / producer Wayne Bryan, choreographer Linda Goodrich, and all the cast members, including Thom Sesma ("The Times They Are A-Changin'," "Miss Saigon," "Sweeney Todd") as FBI agent Carl Hanratty, and Skyler Adams (Pippin understudy in the upcoming national tour of "Pippin") as Frank Jr. Special praise also went to Broadway veterans David Hess and Paula Leggett Chase as Frank's parents, and to Carolyn Anne Miller as love interest Brenda. Scroll down for photos of Shaiman and Wittman backstage, plus images from the production!
BWW Reviews: Crown Uptown's SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
by Alison Bridget Chambers - August 04, 2014
Some Enchanted Evening, directed and choreographed by Maurice Sims, and opened last night at the Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre. Some Enchanted Evening, based on a concept by Jeffrey B. Moss, is a revue of the songs by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Included are such tunes as "If I Loved You," "Lonely Room," "Shall We Dance," "People Will Say We're In Love," and "Out of My Dreams."
Ali Ewoldt Shares Journal Entries with CNN Money
by Oliver Oliveros - August 03, 2014
Broadway actress Ali Ewoldt, who starred as the orphaned Cosette in the 2006 Broadway revival of 'Les Miserables' and as The Girl (Luisa) in the Off-Broadway production of 'The Fantasticks' last year, shared her journal entries, which recount her day at Music Theatre Wichita in Kansas, with CNN Money's Blake Ellis. The article was published July 24.
BWW Reviews: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Music Theatre Wichita
by Alison Bridget Chambers - July 25, 2014
Music Theatre Wichita continues its impressive summer with another show stopper. Catch Me If You Can, directed by MTW's own Wayne Bryant, is a slick little number with a host of unforgettable performances.
Photo Flash: First Look at MTWichita's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, Running 7/23 - 7/27
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014
Continuing the 43rd season for Music Theatre Wichita, the fourth of this summer's five large-scale productions is the Kansas premiere of "Catch Me If You Can," at Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS.
BWW Reviews: Forum Theatre's ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION) Fun and Feisty
by Alison Bridget Chambers - July 12, 2014
The Odd Couple (Female Version) opened at the Forum Theatre last night. The production is a fundraiser for the theatre outside of the regular season of shows, and the cast and crew donated most or all of their time and talents.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Music Theatre Wichita's 'JOSEPH'
by Stage Tube - July 11, 2014
Music Theatre Wichita continues its 43rd summer season this week with the third of its five large-scale productions, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's first show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, at Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS. Click below to go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team!

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