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2013 William Inge Theatre Festival Honors Its Namesake, Now thru May 4 (5/1/2013) - The William Inge Theatre Festival has a long rich history of honoring great living playwrights, acknowledging these too-often underappreciated creative heroes of the stage. But the 32nd annual Inge Festival in 2013 changes pace: honoring its namesake American icon William Inge, to celebrate the centennial of his birth. The William Inge Theatre Festival at Independence Community College takes place today, May 1-4 of 2013, in Inge's rural hometown of Independence, Kansas, where, annually, Broadway and Hollywood artists meet on the prairie to mingle with visitors from more than 24 states.

Wakarusa Releases Daily Schedule for the 2013 Festival (4/26/2013) - Wakarusa just released their daily music schedule featuring a knock-out double-bill headliner performing each night of the 4-day festival including The Black Crowes and STS9 on Thursday,Umphrey's McGee and Dispatch on Friday, Gogol Bordello and Widespread Panic on Saturday night and closing out the festival Sunday night, Amon Tobin & Snoop Lion. A lineup befitting a 10 year anniversary, Wakarusa is set to open their doors to over 30,000 music fans from May 30th - June 2nd in Ozark, Arkansas.

Shirley Knight Performs at the Inge Festival This May (4/19/2013) - The 32nd annual William Inge Theatre Festival takes place May 1-4, and celebrates the Centennial year of the birth of the Pulitzer Prize and Oscar-winning writer. The Inge Festival-the official Theatre Festival of the State of Kansas-takes place in Inge's hometown of Independence, and is sponsored by the William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College.

KCAT Announces 2013-2014 Season (3/14/2013) - Kansas City Actors Theatre announces its 2013-2014 Season, beginning with a summer of American Masterworks.

KMBC TV9's Bryan Busby Returns to RIGHT BETWEEN THE EARS Tonight (2/23/2013) - KMBC TV9 chief meteorologist announces yet another guest appearance at the next live performance of Right Between the Ears - tonight, February 23 at 8:00pm at Liberty Hall in Lawrence.

KMBC TV9's Bryan Busby Returns to RIGHT BETWEEN THE EARS, 2/23 (2/12/2013) - KMBC TV9 chief meteorologist announces yet another guest appearance at the next live performance of Right Between the Ears - Saturday, February 23 at 8:00pm at Liberty Hall in Lawrence.

BWW's Top Wichita Theatre Stories of 2012 (12/26/2012) - BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Wichita in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Scott Johnson Headlines Special Performance at Liberty Hall Tonight (12/14/2012) - Scott Johnson, a New York City comedian and University of Kansas alumnus, returns to his hometown Lawrence, Kansas, for a special one night only performance at the historic Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall has hosted many legends over the years such as Iggy Pop and Morrissey and Johnson will soon join those ranks. Johnson headlines his own hilarious comedy special, appropriately entitled, The Prodigal Son Returns. The show is comprised of stand-up, sketch, and improvisation. Johnson will be joined onstage by fellow New York City comedian and friend, Mark Stetson.

Scott Johnson Headlines Special Performance at Liberty Hall, 12/14 (12/11/2012) - Scott Johnson, a New York City comedian and University of Kansas alumnus, returns to his hometown Lawrence, Kansas, for a special one night only performance at the historic Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall has hosted many legends over the years such as Iggy Pop and Morrissey and Johnson will soon join those ranks. Johnson headlines his own hilarious comedy special, appropriately entitled, The Prodigal Son Returns. The show is comprised of stand-up, sketch, and improvisation. Johnson will be joined onstage by fellow New York City comedian and friend, Mark Stetson.

The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College Receives NEA Grant (12/4/2012) - The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College (ICC) has landed a prestigious award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) of $50,000.

Sean McDermott, Cady Huffman, Nellie McKay Featured in Two Readings at Inge Center Today, 11/3 (11/3/2012) - Nellie McKay, Cady Huffman, Sean McDermott, and additional guest artists contribute their talents to the public reading of a new play and musical at the William Inge Center for the Arts. The readings are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 3 at the William Inge Theatre at Independence Community College, Independence, Kansas.

Sean McDermott, Cady Huffman, Nellie McKay Featured in Two Readings at Inge Center, 11/3 (11/1/2012) - Nellie McKay, Cady Huffman, and Sean McDermott and additional guest artists contribute their talents to the public reading of a new play and musical at the William Inge Center for the Arts. The readings are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat. Nov. 3 at the William Inge Theatre at Independence Community College, Independence, Kansas.

Disney's THE LION KING is Highest-Grossing Theatrical Production in Wichita History (10/1/2012) - Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out, record-breaking engagement in Wichita, which concluded on Sunday, September 30 at the Century II Concert Hall. The premiere four-week engagement grossed over $4.3 million at the box office and entertained more than 60,000 patrons, making it the highest-grossing theatrical production in Wichita history.

Wichita Theatre Opens ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Tonight, 9/14 (9/14/2012) - The Wichita Theatre presents ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, tonight, September 14-29.

THE LION KING Opens Tonight in Wichita (9/7/2012) - The Wichita premiere of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, September 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at Century II Concert Hall for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, September 30, 2012. In Wichita, THE LION KING plays Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Friday nights at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., with a special matinee performance on Thursday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. There will not be an evening performance on Sunday, September 30. "Thus far sales have exceeded our expectations, but there are still great seats available! Thanks to this amazing Broadway touring company and the City of Wichita, which has done such a beautiful job getting Century II ready for THE LION KING," said Mark Edleman, President of Theater League.