SPARKY: A New Musical About PEANUTS Creator Charles M. Schulz To Receive Industry Presentation
by Julie Musbach - Nov 9, 2018
An industry reading of the brand new musical SPARKY, based on the life of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, will take place on Saturday, November 17 at 2:30PM at Simple Studios (134 W 29 St). Conceived and directed by Brendan Stackhouse (Fun Home), SPARKY features music by Jack Levinson and book & lyrics by Jack McManus. The presentation is invitation only.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; Just One Week Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Photo Flash: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Opens at Music Theatre Wichita
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017
Music Theatre Wichita opens its 2017 Season, "Hollywood to Broadway: A Summer Festival of Musical Theatre" with the 2002 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Thoroughly Modern Millie, playing June 14-18 in the Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS. The first of five locally produced Broadway-scale productions, Thoroughly Modern Millie launches the organization's 46th season, which is also the 30th season for producing artistic director Wayne Bryan.
Casting Announced for Music Theatre Wichita's 2017 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2017
Casting is announced today for Music Theatre Wichita 46th Season, 'Hollywood to Broadway,' featuring five lavish stage musicals inspired by films, including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Hairspray, and the Kansas premieres of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Disney's Newsies.
Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 7/3; HEATHERS in Austin, KINKY BOOTS in Canada and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 3, 2015
This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Austin, Milwaukee, Toronto, and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include HEATHERS in Austin, THE ISLAND in Milwaukee, and the Canadian premiere of KINKY BOOTS, just to name a few.
BWW Reviews: MY SON PINOCCHIO at Music Theatre Wichita
by Alison Bridget Chambers - Jul 2, 2015
Disney's My Son Pinocchio is an enchanting little evening. Simple, soft and sweet, Pinocchio has lovely melodies by Stephen Schwartz, book by David I. Stern and direction by Wayne Bryan.
HAIR to Play Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre August 9-11
by Robert Diamond - Aug 4, 2013
The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, Hair, often hailed as the father of modern rock musicals, takes the stage at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre for one weekend. Set for 3 performances, Hair will be performed on Friday, August 9, Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 at 7:30 pm.