Katie Banks

See SWEENEY TODD in Concert and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at The Center for Performing Arts

Experience spine-tingling performances at The Center for Performing Arts this October with SWEENEY TODD in concert and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW featuring a live shadow cast. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

BWW Review: GOLDEN: MTWICHITA AT 50 at Music Theatre Wichita, Century II PAC, Convention Hall

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.

BWW Review: RED, WHITE, AND BROADWAY: A STAR STUDDED TRIBUTE TO AMERICA at Music Theatre Wichita

It was another beautiful night in Andover, Kansas. The temperature was in the mid-80’s, there was a slight breeze, and not a rain cloud in sight. Many in the crowd were purchasing snacks from the food trucks parked behind the audience. Golf carts were transporting the super annuated and folx with mobility issues from the parking areas to the audience area. The VIP area was humming, and the atmosphere was super festive.

Music Theatre Wichita Presents Holiday Special

The Music Theatre Wichita presents their Holiday Special! The special stars Brian J. Marcum, Injoy Fountain, Jennifer Marcum, Katie Banks, Roy Moye III, Carter Tholl, and Wayne Bryan, with special appearances by Karen L. Robu, Timothy W. Robu, William Flynn, Emily Sternfeld-Dunn, Walker Brown, Tanner Pflueger, Halston Strange, and more.

Photo Flash: First Look at MTWichita's THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Music Theatre Wichita has begun its 2019 Season with a brand new production of The Sound of Music, starring Broadway artists Catherine Charlebois (Wicked), Mike McGowan (Mormon, Priscilla), and Katie Banks-Todd (Phantom), along with Jennifer Byrne (The Evil Dead) and Monte Riegel Wheeler (The "It" Girl) leading a 52-member cast. The production was created with new scenic designs by Adam Koch, enhanced with Alpine backdrops by XuZheng He, choreography by Brian J. Marcum (Elf - The Musica), and a 29-piece orchestra conducted by Thomas W. Douglas. 

BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Music Theatre Wichita, A thought-provoking musical still poignant to our times

Opening Night. There's nothing like it in the world. Jitters can occur. Mistakes could happen. One hopes everything comes together and the rehearsal time and hard work has paid off. Luckily, for Music Theatre Wichita's producing artistic director Wayne Bryan, opening night was nothing short of absolute shear success for his season opener “The Sound of Music.” Music Theatre Wichita is in its 48th year.

BWW Review: SISTER ACT Sizzles! at Music Theatre Wichita

Musical comedy and summer go together - especially in a town like Wichita when the 'feels like' temperature is 101 with 70% humidity! It was absolutely blissful to slide into a comfy seat at the well air conditioned Century II Concert Hall to watch Music Theatre Wichita's season opener, Sister Act. Curtain is at 8pm, but I like to get there by 7:30pm to hear Wayne Bryan, MTW's Producing Artistic Director, share his dramaturgical insights on the production, and also to watch the Teen Choir perform a few musical numbers relevant to the current show.

Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre Wichita's SISTER ACT

Sister Act opens Music Theatre Wichita's season, directed by Mark Madama and choreographed by Robert Hartwell. Mr. Madama is Associate Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan, with a host of directing credits, both in the U.S. and internationally. Mr. Hartwell's numerous Broadway performing credits include Motown, Nice Work If You Can Get It (Astaire Award nomination) and Bette Midler's original company of Hello, Dolly!, and he is the founder and director of 'The Broadway Collective.' Scenic designer Adam Koch will join the team to consult on the sets he designed for the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Shonica Gooden, Matt Bogart, Jenni Barber Announced for Music Theatre Wichita's 2018 Season

Casting is announced today for Music Theatre Wichita's 47th Season, which includes including Sister Act, Guys and Dolls, Disney's Freaky Friday, Pippin, and Disney's The Little Mermaid.

BWW Interview: Daxton Bloomquist of THE BOOK OF MORMON at Winspear Opera House

Last week, I caught up with Daxton Bloomquist, who is not only a leading player among the cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON tour, but a long-time member of the musical's family. While walking his dog through Louisville, Kentucky ('a surprisingly nice city'), Daxton shared his experience of being on Broadway and on the road with the hit musical. This will be the first time he's part of the company that comes to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and he is very excited for that opportunity. Reuniting with his Dallasite sister, niece and nephew over the holidays, he exclaimed that this visit is '...like my dream.'

Photo Flash: First Look at MTWichita's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Music Theatre Wichita continues its 45th summer season with a large-scale production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS. As of Monday, June 27, six of the eight performances are sold out.

Claybourne Elder, Clyde Alves & More Set for Music Theatre Wichita's 2016 Season

Casting is announced today for Music Theatre Wichita's 45th Season, which includes Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!," "Jesus Christ Superstar," and the regional premieres of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" and "Mamma Mia!"  

Photo Flash: First Look at Music Theatre of Wichita's MARY POPPINS

Music Theatre of Wichita has just opened its brand new production of Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's 'Mary Poppins' to rave reviews. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Provision Theater Company Presents WONDERS NEVER CEASE, Closes 6/5

Provision Theater Company is proud to present the final performance of Wonders Never Cease, the last production of their 2010-2011 season. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Tim Gregory, Wonders Never Cease is adapted from the book by award-winning author Tim Downs. The production closes Sunday, June 5 at the Provision Theater located at 1001 W. Roosevelt Rd. For tickets call 866.811.4111 or visit www.provisiontheater.org.

Provision Theater Company Presents WONDERS NEVER CEASE, 4/30-6/5

Provision Theater Company is proud to present Wonders Never Cease, the last production of their 2010-2011 season. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Tim Gregory, Wonders Never Cease is adapted from the book by award-winning author Tim Downs.

Provision Theater Presents Wonders Never Cease

Provision Theater Company is proud to present Wonders Never Cease, the last production of their 2010-2011 season.

Provision Theater Company Presents WONDERS NEVER CEASE, 4/30-6/5

Provision Theater Company is proud to present Wonders Never Cease, the last production of their 2010-2011 season. Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Tim Gregory, Wonders Never Cease is adapted from the book by award-winning author Tim Downs.

Photo Coverage: Jerry Springer the Opera - In Concert

The smash hit London musical Jerry Springer - The Opera In Concert plays Carnegie Hall (881 7th Avenue) for two nights only: yesterday January 29 and this evening January 30, 2008 at 8PM.

Bedella & Dideriksen Round-Out Cast of 'Jerry Springer Opera'

Final casting has been announced for the two night only concert version of the smash hit London musical Jerry Springer - The Opera In Concert which will play Carnegie Hall (881 7th Avenue) for two nights only on January 29 and 30, 2008.

Skinner, Von Essen & Balgord Join 'Jerry Springer The Opera' Concert

Further casting has been announced for the two night only concert version of the smash hit London musical Jerry Springer The Opera which will play Carnegie Hall for two nights only on January 29 and 30, 2008. Joining Harvey Keitel are Max von Essen, Emily Skinner, Linda Balgord, Lawrence Clayton, Luke Grooms, Sean Jennes, Patricia Phillips, Sam Kitchin and Laura Shoop.