Theater
| 20th Century Center - Louise C. Murdock Theatre |
536 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 263-1665
www.murdocktheatre.com
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412 1/2 E. Douglas, 2nd floor
Wichita, Ks 67202
(316) 265-4400
www.cabaretoldtown.com
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| Century II (Mary Jane Teall Theatre) |
225 W. Douglas
Wichita, KS
(316) 219-4TIX
www.wichitatix.com
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105 West Main
P.O. Box 217
Pretty Prairie, Ks 67570
(620) 459-4600
(620) 459-6461 (for reservations)
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3207 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 681-1566
www.crownuptown.com
Crown Uptown offers the best holiday parties in town! We are booking reservations now, so call our box office at 316.681.1566 about hosting your next holiday party with us! Visit our website at www.crownuptown.com for more information or see our virtual town at www.360Wichita.com.
Disney's high School Musical
June 11, 2009 - August 2, 2009
Thursday evenings with three select matinees on June 18th, July 19th and July 23. Tickets range from $26.95 + tax to $33.95 + tax per person and include a four-entree buffet meal and the show. Children 12 and under are $14.95 + tax. Group rates are available.
2100 University
Wichita, KS
Contact Lisa Hittle at (316) 295-5616 or hittll@friends.edu
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N. Oliver and 61st Street
Kechi, Ks 67206
(316) 744-2152
www.kechiplayhouse.com
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| Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival |
Wilner Auditorium
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260
(316) 978-3233
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234 N. Mosley
Wichita, Ks 67202
(316) 263-0222
www.mosleystreet.com
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| Music Theatre for Young People |
P.O. Box 8030
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 262-6897
www.mtypks.org
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Century II Convention Center
225 W. Douglas
Wichita, Ks 67202
(316) 265-3252
(316) 265-3107 (for tickets)
www.musictheatreofwichita.org
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3100 McCormick Ave
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 942-4291 ext. 2281
www.newmanu.edu
Newman University will kick-off its year-long 75th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 11. The following is submitted to you for possible publication. If you have any questions, please call 316.942.4291 ext. 2164.
| The Orpheum Performing Arts Centre |
200 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 263-0884
www.wichitaorpheum.com
For a list of movies playing at the Orpheum, please visit the Film page.
Johnny Rivers
Saturday, September 26 - 8:00pm
Reserve Meet & Greet tickets are $85 and available now by calling the Orpheum Theatre office at (316) 263-0884. Other Reserved tickets are $55 Orchestra, $30 Mezzanine & $20 Balcony. These tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs. In 1964, when the British Invasion was in progress and American rockers were tough to find on the U.S. pop charts, Johnny Rivers was one of the first to regain a foothold; his first Top 10 record came right in the midst of Beatlemania. His formula was much the same as the British style vintage American Rock n’ Roll and R&B played with a verve and simplicity that gave his music a contemporary edge. Over the next four years his funky, go-go rock gave him a steady stream of Top 10 records. His first #1 record came when, against the advice of the record company, he abruptly switched gears and began cutting ballads. Johnny Rivers has 17 Gold records, 29 chart hits, Two Grammy Awards, sold more than 30 million records.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Friday, October 2 - 8:00pm
Tickets $30, (Auditorium), $25 (Mezzanine and Balcony)
Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.
The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and '40s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts, and the drawing power at theatres, hotels, and dance pavilions built and sustained the momentum of popularity.
The 19-member band continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements that keep exciting fans who have not heard them played for a while. Additionally, they are also playing more modern selections in the big-band style, carefully selecting only those newer tunes that lend themselves naturally to the Miller style and sound, carefully selected pieces that will stay around for a while. The entire repertoire which now exceeds 1,700 compositions keeps the band popular with both young and old.
Most of the band's shows are sell-outs. It has proven staying power, and its popularity has never seemed to wane. Indeed, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big-band in the world just as it was in Glenn's day.
Patty Loveless
Saturday, October 10 - 8:00pm
Reserved tickets are $34.50
Tickets will be available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.
Always, Patty Loveless connects. Going heart to heart with her listeners, she sings their joys and sorrows. She connects to the ache or tenderness of each song’s lyrics and she takes the connection back – all the way to the soul of country music. Born and bred country, Patty lives that soul. In 1989, Patty took home the American Music Award for Favorite New Artist, in 1993 CMA’s Vocal Event of the Year, 1995 CMA’s Album of the Year, 1996 CMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year, Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist and in 1998 Grammy for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals as well as a Grammy for Vocal Event of the Year. If you love country music, you’ll love this concert.
Joe Bonamassa
Thursday, October 15 - 8:00pm
Reserved tickets are $47.50, $37.00 and $31.50
On Sale Friday, June 5th
INTERNET SPECIAL – From June 5 thru September 8 if you buy 3 tickets you get one free. You will need to buy these online by clicking on the Select-A-seat link below and enter the special code JB4PAK to receive this special offer. Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.
As Joe Bonamassa grows his reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players, he is also evolving into a charismatic blues-rock star and a singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. His ability to connect with live concert audiences is transformational, and his new album, The Ballad Of John Henry, brings that energy to his recorded music more powerfully than ever before. The ninth solo album and seventh studio release of his career – as well as his fourth consecutive with producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin and The Black Crowes) – the disc adds a heavy dose of “swamp” to Bonamassa’s virtuoso mix of ‘60’s-era British blues-rock and roots-influenced Delta sounds. It shows off Bonamassa’s vocal range as much as his instrumental voodoo, and the artist says, “I feel this is my strongest work to date.”
Join Us For These Upcoming Events:
Aliens
Thursday, July 16 - 7:00pm
Maltese Falcon & Casablanca
Friday, August 7 - 6:30pm
My Fair Lady & Roman Holiday
Saturday, August 8 - 6:30pm
Brenda Lee
Friday, August 14 - 8:00pm
Brenda is the only woman in both the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. To be in all three speaks volumes for her enormous talent and influence on the music industry. Brenda Lee - The Lady * The Legend; Country Music Hall of Fame - Inducted Brenda in 1997; Rockabilly Hall of Fame - Inducted Brenda in 1999; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Inducted Brenda in 2002
Woodstock
Saturday, August 15 - 7:00pm
The Comets
Friday, August 28 - 7:30pm
Heart of America Men’s Chorus
Sing for the Cure, a song cycle that was composed for the Susan G. Komen For the Cure in 2000.
Saturday Sept. 19, 2009; 8 pm
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009; 4 pm
Orpheum Theatre
200 N Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67202
Advance tickets are $18 available at www.hoamc.org. . Season ticket and group rates are available. More information at www.hoamc.org
| Praire Pines Dinner Theatre |
4055 N. Tyler Rd
(316) 303-2037
ppfestivals@aol.com
prairiepinesfestivals.com/theatre.html
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Various venues
(316) 613-3385
www.theatreonconsignment.com
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Century II Convention Center, Concert Hall
(316) 219-4TIX (4849) - tickets
www.wichitatix.com - tickets
www.theaterleague.org
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| Voices - Reader's Theatre |
Wichita Public Library’s Central branch
Kris Schindler
(316) 558-5158 (office)
kris@start-thinking.com
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| Wichita Center for the Arts |
9112 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206
(316) 634-2787
www.wcfta.com
2008 Season
Center Theatre presents dinner and theatre. This year a dinner will be added to the performances. The price for dinner and theatre is $100 per person. Call for details.
Contact: Joe Emery
(316) 267-2796
twokiller@cox.net
www.wichitachamberchorale.com
Cabaret 2009
Tuesday June 9, 7:30pm
Cabaret Oldtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas
Tickets: $25, available at the door, by calling 316 267 2796, or at www.wichitachamberchorale.com
Wichita annual fundraiser for the Wichita Chamber Chorale, an evening of pop, jazz, and show tunes, free hors d'oeuvres. Preshow music by the Lower Room Band, 7pm.
| Wichita Children's Theatre and Dance Center |
201 Lulu
Wichita, Ks 67211
(316) 262-2282
www.wctdc.com
Call for ticket prices and performance times.
2008 Mainstage Season
For reservations, call 262-2282.
Heather Muller Black Box Series
Our resident young adult actors performing for adult audiences. For reservations, call (316) 262-2282.
| Wichita Community Theatre |
258 N. Fountain
Wichita, KS 67208
(316) 686-1282
www.wichitacommunitytheatre.com
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Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 683-3444
Fax: (316) 263-2126
www.WichitaGrandOpera.org
Wichita Grand Opera 2008-2009 Season
(WICHITA, KS – July 11, 2008) – “Last season was Wichita Grand Opera’s most successful season ever,” says General Director Parvan Bakardiev, “and we anticipate the 2008-2009 season to be an even greater success.” Mr. Bakardiev announced today that the 2008-2009 season will feature another collection of exceptional stars in the greatest love stories ever written for both opera and ballet.
| Wichita State University Theatre Department |
Wilner Auditorium
1845 Fairmount
wichita, KS 67260
316-978-3233