Wichita Theatre Newsroom

Les Violons du Roy  with Jonathan Cohen, Music Director and Miloš, Guitar comes to Yardley Hall  in May. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

The Midwest Trust Center will welcome two L.A.-based powerhouses - Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar for an evening of music and dance. 

Known for its irreverent sketch comedy and sometimes downright bad taste, The Dead Martin Variety Hour is the brainchild of Don Winsor, a Wichita native who now lives on the other side of the world (Australia) with his wife and 3 children. The cult classic musical comedy variety show, which had been housed at Roxy’s Downtown for the last decade, makes a comeback for a one night only on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11pm. The event that promises to be nothing less than a wild and wooly night of crazy comedy. The show features some of Wichita’s most outrageous acts and beloved yet off the wall comedic characters.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to Yardley Hall  this month. Performances are on 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Alice: Dreaming of Wonderland comes to Midwest Trust Center this month. There are two performances on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Yardley Hall.

Imagine waiting to see a living legend in concert. Anticipation builds, the lights dim, and then you hear the familiar and timeless beginnings of “The Rhythm is Going to Get You,” and you absolutely want to get up and dance!  Starting strong, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, gives a story of love, family bonds, iconic pop hits, classic love songs and beloved latin beats! With book by Alexander Dinelaris, and music by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine, it’s a dance party with a backstory!

Broadway in Wichita has revealed its upcoming 2024-25 season lineup. The season kicks off in December with Chicago. The season continues for a total of 5 shows, through April 2025.

Due to overwhelming popularity, the internationally-acclaimed hit theater show The Simon & Garfunkel Story will add a  2 PM matinee performance in Overland Park, KS, on Sunday, April 28, at The Midwest Trust Center in addition to the previously sold out 7 PM performance.

What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown? Join Roxy’s for an ambitious and stunning production of Jekyll & Hyde. A dazzling cast of singer/actors, a layered and luxurious ten-piece orchestra, and a cat walk thrusting the action into the audience’s lap, the mood is set, and a dark tale of polarities unfolds, lovingly directed by Rick Bumgardner and Jackson Dorris.

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Orpheum Theatre on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:00pm. Learn more about the performance here!

Roxy’s Downtown is thrilled to present the musical sensation Jekyll & Hyde, opening on Thursday, February 22. This timeless tale about the struggle between good and evil blends the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson with a mesmerizing score by multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse.

'SHOUT! The Mod Musical' is hitting the stage at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center next month. 

Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees comes to the Forum Theatre in May. Performances will take place May 25 @ 8:00 pm and May 26 @ 8:00 pm.

Harvey comes to the Forum Theatre in April. Performances run April 25 @ 8:00 pm - May 12 @ 2:00 pm.

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Century II Concert Hall? A Tuesday morning in September, a transatlantic flight from Paris to Dallas is unexpectedly rerouted, and the passengers aren’t told where they are landing. Parked on the tarmac for hours, the mini liquor bottles are exhausted, all the in-flight films are watched, and passengers are itchy to breathe fresh air, stretch their legs, and to know, what is going on?

Don’t Rock the Jukebox: A Boot Scootin’ Boogie Back to the Future…The 1990’s Country comes to the Forum Theatre in March. Performances are on March 23 at 8pm, and March 24 at 2pm and 7pm.

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards!  See who was selected audience favorite in Wichita! winners include MT Wichita, Roxy's Downtown, and more!

The Full Monty comes to the Forum Theatre next month. Performances run February 22 – March 10.

Don’t Rock the Jukebox: A Boot Scootin’ Boogie Back to the Future…The 1990’s Country comes to the Forum Theatre in March. The performances will take place on March 23 at 8pm and 24 at 2pm. Learn more about the show here!

Harvey comes to the Forum Theatre next month. Written by Mary Chase, performances run February 22 – March 10.

Here's Little Richard: The Architect of Rock and Roll comes to the Forum Theatre in January. Performances are on January 13 at 8pm and 14 at 2pm.

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita 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!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Wichita Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

If you have an affinity for elf culture, don’t be a cotton headed ninny muggins and miss Elf the Musical at The Forum Theatre, running through December 23rd. Endearing and twinkly, this show has everything on your holiday wish list, if smiling is your favorite.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A New Holiday Tradition at the Forum Theatre! Everyone’s favorite elf is back at the Forum Theatre December 7-23, to spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear in Elf the Musical!