8Mar

Curtain up on 2023 MTW season 

8 Mar 2023 The Wichita Times

The 2023 season starts with “Rock of Ages,” May 31-June 4, the story of a Kansas girl seeking fame in Los Angeles. The outdoor extravaganza “Red White and Broadway,” July 1-4, combines Broadway tunes with patriotic songs and a fireworks finale. 

Disney’s beloved “Beauty and the Beast” takes the stage at Century II July 26-30. A special kids’ matinee is planned for July 27. “Ragtime,” a sweeping musical portrait of the early 20th century is Aug. 16-20. The season culminates with “Cats” Sept. 6-10.  

Single tickets go on sale in April. For info, go to mtwichita.org. 

8Mar

Exploration Place hosts dinosaurs, circus

8 Mar 2023 The Wichita Times

Wichita’s Exploration Place has turned back the clock 66 million years for Expedition: Dinosaur, which will invite visitors to walk among life-sized animatronic dinosaurs until May 7. A new live science show complements the exhibit. 

Circus! Science Under the Big Top will be in Wichita May 26-Sept. 4. The traveling exhibit reveals the science behind the circus through interactive exhibits, such as walking on a high wire. 

For hours and details, visit exploration.org.

21Feb

Botanica hosts ocean-debris sculptures 

21 Feb 2022 The Wichita Times

Fourteen oversized sculptures will be placed throughout Botanica’s gardens May 14-Oct. 23 for the traveling exhibition Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea.

Sculptures by Angela Pozzi and her team create giant sea life sculptures made entirely of marine debris collected from beaches. Their goal is to educate and illustrate what plastic pollution is doing to oceans and waterways. The exhibit is included with general admission. For details, visit botanica.org.

21Feb

‘Wizard of Oz’ among MTW shows

21 Feb 2022 The Wichita Times

Music Theatre Wichita launches its 2022 season May 18-22 with “Jersey Boys” under the stars at Capitol Federal Amphitheater. The rest of the season’s performances will be at Century II: “42nd Street,” June 15-19; “Kinky Boots,” July 6-10; “Wizard of Oz,” July 27-31; and “Drowsy Chaperone,” Aug. 17-21.

For half a century, MTW has produced Broadway-scale musicals incorporating theater professionals from across the county with local talent and a live orchestra. For season or single tickets, go to Mtwichita.org.