Wayne Bryan

Review: Musical Theatre West Ventures Back INTO THE WOODS in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Apr 3, 2025

For Musical Theatre West's new, winning large-scale production—now on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through April 13, 2025—director Kari Hayter and a company of terrific performers have revived the musical in an expected, true-to-the-classic staging, bursting with the color and aura of a storybook fairy tale come-to-life. While, sure, nothing necessarily new is presented in MTW's vibe, this lively, genuinely spirited presentation reminds old and new fans exactly why the show—for many theatergoers—continues to be a beloved show decades after it first conjured itself on stage.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Desert Theatricals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; Desert Theatricals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Desert Theatricals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Palm Springs Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Palm Springs Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos/Video: A CHRISTMAS STORY at The Lexington Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

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
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jun 25, 2024

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
by Kay Kudukis - May 31, 2024

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
by Kay Kudukis - Nov 5, 2023

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

Review: Musical Theatre West's Heartwarming THE SOUND OF MUSIC Blesses Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Oct 26, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

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
by Paula Makar - Aug 15, 2022

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
by Paula Makar - Jun 28, 2022

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
by Paula Makar - Jun 10, 2022

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
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2021

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
by Paula Makar - Sep 22, 2021

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
by Paula Makar - Aug 30, 2021

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
by Paula Makar - Jul 7, 2021

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!
by Alan Henry - Jul 1, 2021

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.