Wayne Bryan

Photos/Video: A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Lexington Theatre Company

The Lexington Theatre Company is bringing Broadway and Rising Stars to the stage with A Christmas Story, led by Wayne Bryan, Brance Cornelius, Lee Harrington, and Cecilia Snow. See photos and video from the production here!

Review: STRAIGHT TO THE HEART: A TRIBUTE TO RODGERS & HART at Dezart Performs

What did our critic think of STRAIGHT TO THE HEART: MUSIC OF RODGERS & HART at Dezart Performs?

CABARET AT THE PEARL: STRAIGHT TO THE HEART Comes To Dezart Performs

Known for its outstanding and award-winning production of plays, Dezart Performs is expanding its repertoire with a new intimate summer event, CABARET AT THE PEARL, presenting Straight To The Heart, a 90-minute celebration of the lives and careers of songwriting team Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at CV Rep

What did our critic think of THE FANTASTICKS at CV Rep?

Review: Musical Theatre West's Heartwarming THE SOUND OF MUSIC Blesses Long Beach

MTW's pleasantly perky, traditionally-executed production comes across as a show that's very eager to please, armed with a keen, fine-tuned goal of making sure both fans and newbies to this beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classic are left feeling uplifted and happy. The show continues through November 5 at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Musical Theatre West in October

Musical Theatre West will bring this breathtaking story to its stage with its production of The Sound of Music. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Previews: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Music Theatre Wichita, Century II PAC, Concert Hall

Wayne Bryan reluctantly leaves his role as Man in Chair in MTWichita's season finale, The Drowsy Chaperone due to medical reasons. Replacing him for the show will be John Scherer.

Previews: KINKY BOOTS at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall

Dorothy won’t be the only one donning sparkly red heels this season! The Tony-winning Best musical struts into its MTWichita debut, telling the heartwarming, hilarious, and true story of a faltering shoe factory that saved itself from bankruptcy by embracing a fabulous new clientele. The production will open Wednesday, July 6th and run until Sunday, July 10th.

BWW Previews: 42ND STREET at Music Theatre Wichita

What did our critic think of 42nd Street at Music Theatre Wichita? Come and meet those dancing feet! A brand-new edition of this timeless classic taps its way into Century II Concert Hall June 15-19, as the second offering in the 2022 Music Theatre Wichita season.

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

Wayne Bryan will step down after 32 seasons as producing artistic director for Music Theatre Wichita.

BWW Review: GREASE at Music Theatre Wichita At The Capitol Federal Amphitheater In Andover, KS

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. The folks behind me were singing along to every song, and I was tempted to as well! It was such a feel-good production.

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.

Road To Reopening: How MT Wichita Responded To The Pandemic, Kansas Weather, & More!

BroadwayWorld is checking in with theaters around the country as they prepare to reopen this summer. Next in our series we check in with MT Wichita's Managing Director Angela Cassette and Artistic Director Brian J. Marcum.

BWW Review: MIRETTE at Music Theatre Wichita

Mirette is based on the Caldecott Award-winning book Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully. The musical runs June 16-20 at the Century II Convention Hall, with excellent socially distanced seating. If you have children, RUN, don’t walk, to purchase tickets for this delightfully charming treasure. It’s the kind of show that will turn children into lifelong theatre goers. The story is simple, the characters are timeless archetypes, the message is positive, and the artistic value is high despite the impositions of strict COVID19 restrictions.

Music Theatre Wichita Announces Three New Online Education Video Series For February

Music Theatre Wichita has announced three new video series coming in February.

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.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 22-23- with Terrence Mann, Andrea Martin and More!

Today (August 22-23) in live streaming: Rachel Bay Jones sings with Seth Rudetsky, the Pippin cast reunites on Stars in the House, and so much more!

VIDEO: Regional Spotlight Shines on Music Theatre Wichita on STARS IN THE HOUSE

Stars in the House continues today (2pm) for Regional Theatre Spotlight On: Music Theatre Wichita - Wichita, KS.  Host Wayne Bryan is joined by Paula Leggett Chase, Vincent Corazza, Thomas W. Douglas, Kim Huber, Damon Kirsche, Brian J. Marcum, Karen Robu and Thom Sesma. 

Lexington Theatre Company Launches New Podcast CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS

The Lexington Theatre Company debuts another element of the #CreativeAtHome initiative with its new podcast, a?oeCreative Conversations.a??