Music Theatre Wichita’s longest-serving employee celebrates 50 years of curtains
Among (many) other contributions, Mary Sue Dymak helped build the production company’s robust theatrical rentals program.
May 27, 2025Theater
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The Orpheum is about to close its doors for a yearlong restoration project. Here's are three ways you can support the historic downtown Wichita theater.
#1: Take home a seat Beginning in June, the Orpheum will close for significant interior restorations — including all new seating. But first, “Seat Week: Preparing for Intermission,” running May 27-29, invites Orpheum fans to take a seat — literally. For three days this week, you can select a seat and
May 25, 2025
A zesty dish for adults: 'Cafe Puttanesca' at Roxy's Downtown
Roxy's is the fourth company approved to produce the musical since it debuted 21 years ago. Performances run through May 17 at the downtown Wichita theater.
May 07, 2025
Stage as sanctuary: In troubling times, theater is a refuge for Kansas high school students
The joyful environment of the annual Kansas Thespians Festival testifies to theater’s value as a refuge and life tutor for teenagers.
April 29, 2025
At Wichita Community Theatre, Shakespeare that’s ‘easy to enjoy’
Set against the backdrop of WWII, “Into the Breeches” is a comedic love letter to the Bard. The eight-show production begins this week and runs through May 4.
April 22, 2025
Finding acceptance at the William Inge Theatre Festival
Independence, Kansas, celebrates a queer playwright and his work every year. It's a wholesome experience for all, regardless of identity.
April 10, 2025
Drama in the court: ICTRep presents 'Witness for the Prosecution' at the Historic Sedgwick County Courthouse
The Wichita theater company uses a real courtroom to dramatic effect in the Agatha Christie legal thriller. The nearly sold-out show runs through April 6.
April 01, 2025
Small-town subversion: 'Book of Days' at Wichita Community Theatre
The College Hill theater delivers a strong production of Lanford Wilson’s powerful play, on stage through Sunday.
March 18, 2025
Wichita State celebrates 50 years of its student playwriting competition with bloody 'The Angel of Death'
The national competition has developed shows by young playwrights for half a century. This year's winner is on stage this week.
March 06, 2025