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Kechi Playhouse is happy to announce the third production of their 41st year: Will You Still Love Me in the Morning by Brian Clemens and Dennis Spooner, August 4-27.

Music Theatre Wichita hosts Musical Theatre for Adults classes beginning this month!

Join in for StarNight, an intimate cabaret-style concert experience featuring members of the Music Theatre Wichita 2023 Resident Ensemble. Laugh, cry, and get to know our fabulous company members a little bit better as they share songs and stories from their college lives and early careers.

Cats comes to Music Theatre Wichita in September. Performances run September 6-10, 2023 at Century II Concert Hall.

Ragtime comes to Music Theatre Wichita next month. Performances run August 16-20, 2023 at Century II Concert Hall.

Red, White, and Broadway is coming to Botanica and runs from July 1 to July 4th! It’s a new version of the patriotic musical review created by Artistic Director Brian J. Marcum that features singers Injoy Fountain, Daniel Gonzalez, Jennifer Marcum, Angelica McRae Breathett, and Rob Moye III, along MTW Resident Ensemble.

This classic fairy tale that has enchanted generations is an experience the whole family will cherish for years to come. Lavish sets, dazzling costumes, and the memorable songs you grew up with transport you back to the wonder of childhood while reminding you of life’s most important lessons.

WOW! What a fun show! I love some of the crazy lines that just pop up out of nowhere, like “Phil Collins can be kick ass sometimes!” Rock of Ages definitely lived up to its hype, and I was super fortunate to see this production. This well paced show boasted soooo many strong performances, I hardly know where to begin.

Join in for StarNight, an intimate cabaret-style concert experience featuring members of the Music Theatre Wichita 2023 Resident Ensemble. Laugh, cry, and get to know our fabulous company members a little bit better as they share songs and stories from their college lives and early careers. See these emerging artists before their big break – you’ll get to say you “knew them when!”

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, I had the excellent opportunity to sit down with Eric Sciotto, Director and Choreographer of Rock of Ages at MTWichita, and Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director at MTWichita. It was a wide ranging interview, with a very stream of consciousness feel, and they were gracious enough to grant me an hour over a lunch break during rehearsal last Tuesday. The energy was high, and I was able to get some excellent insight into Eric’s choreographic process. I also spoke to Brian about leading MTWichita into a new era.

Having wanted to start a Summer Theatre at Cowley College for the past five years, director of theatre Nick Albrecht is excited to announce the inaugural season of Summer Theatre thanks to a generous grant from the V.J. Wilkins Foundation and the hardworking staff at Cowley College.   The Summer Theatre will offer two productions as part of this first year: Guys & Dolls by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling, and Abe Burrows, and Seussical, the musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.  

Rock of Ages is coming to the Capitol Federal Amphitheater in Andover, KS. It’s running May 31 through June 4. The show starts at 7:30pm and tickets start at $25!

Attention Wichita Area Performers! The Crown Uptown and Injoy Fountain presents Broadway Bootcamp, featuring seven days of intense training from industry professionals in Voice, Acting, and Musical Theatre Dance followed by a Showcase at the end to bring it all together. Currently there are only 10 Spots Available!

When a mom and daughter do swap places, zaniness ensues in the musical, “Freaky Friday” that opens Theatre in the Park’s (TIP) 2023 OUTDOOR season on Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, located in Shawnee Mission Park, 7700 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS.

Wichita Grand Opera presents Barber Of Seville at the Mary Jane Teall Theater. Performances are May 25-26, 2023.

Over 50 years after the death of Louis Armstrong, the American icon’s only child, Sharon Preston-Folta, comes forward in the acclaimed PBS documentary, Little Satchmo. After living closely in the shadows of her father, Armstrong’s secret daughter reveals a family and their relationship that was kept entirely invisible - until now.

HAMILTON is coming to Century II in Wichita, KS!! Single tickets are on sale to the public at BroadwayWichita.com or by calling 1-316-755-7328. Tickets will be available for performances June 6–18, 2023.       

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. comes to Wichita in May. Performances run May 13 - June 18.

Welcome to the magical world of Cinderella, coming to Topeka this Fall! An enchanting story for all ages with a wonderful dose of humor, the majesty of classical ballet, and the promise of Happily Ever After.

Topeka Symphony Orchestra will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic American musical Oklahoma! in conjunction with Topeka Civic Theatre.

Experience the thrill of America‘s freedom and the spirit of liberty as the night sky illuminates with dazzling fireworks!

Stephen Fite Children's Concert comes to Topeka Performing Arts Center in April. The performance is set for April 26 at 10:15am.

Ballet Midwest Presents Sleeping Beauty at TPAC next month. Performances will run April 15-16.

Three of the voices that defined 90s country music – Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye – join forces in the Roots & Boots tour.