Wichita Theater Reviews

Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Roxy's Downtown
by Susan Guntly - September 04, 2024

  The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a tale of longing, lust, discrimination, and abuse of power in 1547 Paris, is at Roxy’s for just one more weekend. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and book by Peter Parnell. Skillfully Directed by Rick Bumgardner with Music and Assistant Direction by ...

Review: BEAUTIFUL : THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Music Theatre Wichita
by Susan Guntly - August 26, 2024

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL : THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Music Theatre Wichita?...

Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at The Kechi Playhouse
by Paula Makar - August 19, 2024

If you’re looking for a swashbuckling good time, do yourself a favor and see the original RomCom, Cyrano de Bergerac, at The Kechi Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets. ...

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Wichita
by Paula Makar - August 04, 2024

On July 31, 2024, I had the privilege of seeing an incredibly scintillating production of MatildaThe Musical, presented by Music Theatre Wichita in the Century II Concert Hall. I’m ashamed to say I knew next to nothing about the book, but I have seen myriad clips of the musical numbers. ...

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - August 03, 2024

On July 24th, 2024, I had the great pleasure to see the storied musical Into the Woods at Roxy’s Downtown. This exceptional production runs until August 9, so hurry and get your tickets before they are completely sold out! I hear there are only a few select nights left. The piece moves at an engagin...

Review: TRAVESTIES at ICT Rep At The Welsbacher Theatre At The WSU Metroplex On Oliver & 29th
by Paula Makar - July 29, 2024

What did our critic think of TRAVESTIES at ICT Rep At The Welsbacher Theatre At The WSU Metroplex On Oliver & 29th? I had the unique pleasure of attending ICT Rep’s production of Tom Stoppard’s Travesties on its final performance. The comedy ran for one week, July 18-21st, at the Welsbacher Theatre...

Review: SLOW FOOD at Wichita Community Theatre
by Susan Guntly - July 24, 2024

What did our critic think of SLOW FOOD at Wichita Community Theatre?...

Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN at Music Theatre Of Wichita At Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - July 11, 2024

In continuing with MTWichita’s 2024 Season Theme “The Year of the Woman,” I had the privilege of seeing Disney’s Frozen on the Century II Concert Hall Stage. MTWichita is one of the first indoor regional theatres to produce Disney’s Frozen after the show closed on Broadway. This can be a challenge b...

Review: THE SUNSHINE BOYS at Roxy's Downtown
by Susan Guntly - June 26, 2024

What did our critic think of THE SUNSHINE BOYS at Roxy's Downtown?...

Review: 9 TO 5 at Music Theatre of Wichita at Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - June 16, 2024

What did our critic think of 9 TO 5 at Music Theatre Of Wichita At Century II Concert Hall?9 to 5 is one of my favorite shows - it’s entertaining, it’s full of comedic moments, and it has some great lessons in self love, trusting your instincts, and believing in yourself. It shows us not only how fa...

Review: GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall
by Paula Makar - June 05, 2024

What did our critic think of GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Music Theatre Wichita At Century II Concert Hall? There is a reason the musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable is a Golden Age classic. The text, suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee and written by Authur Laurents, is economical and succinct. Jule...

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Roxy's Downtown
by Susan Guntly - May 26, 2024

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE at Roxy's Downtown?...

Review: ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO AND GLORIA ESTEFAN at Century II Concert Hall
by Susan Guntly - March 20, 2024

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, giv...

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown
by Susan Guntly - February 28, 2024

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 dar...

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Century II Concert Hall
by Susan Guntly - January 31, 2024

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, ...

Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Forum Theatre
by Susan Guntly - December 13, 2023

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....

Review: CHANGING THE SHEETS at Origin Theatre
by Alison Bridget Chambers - December 04, 2023

CHANGING THE SHEETS makes its US debut at Origin Theatre’s 1st Irish Theatre Festival...

Review: THE LAST LIFEBOAT at Guild Hall Players
by Susan Guntly - December 04, 2023

Consider you are faced with imminent death by drowning in the icy black waters of the Atlantic, or taking your final opportunity to safety, a lifeboat, eager hands and faces beckoning you get in? It seems like an obvious decision, but this is a complicated tale....

Review: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Crown Arts Collaborative
by Susan Guntly - October 18, 2023

What did our critic think of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Crown Arts Collaborative?...

Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS : A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown
by Susan Guntly - October 03, 2023

What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS : A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown?...

Review: THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE at Wichita Community Theatre
by Susan Guntly - September 20, 2023

What did our critic think of THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE at Wichita Community Theatre?...

Review: CATS at Music Theatre Wichita
by Susan Guntly - September 13, 2023

What did our reviewer think of 'Cats' at Music Theatre Wichita?...

Review: DREAMGIRLS at Crown Arts Collaborative
by Susan Guntly - September 06, 2023

Crown Arts Collaborative presents the historical Kansas premiere of Dreamgirls by Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger. A coming-of-age story set in the tumultuous music scene of the 1960s, with a frank look into the brutally ambitious side of show business. The journey of a wide-eyed singing trio from Chicag...

Review: ROCK OF AGES at Music Theatre WIchita At The Capitol Federal Amphitheater In Andover, KS
by Paula Makar - June 20, 2023

WOW! What a fun show! I love some of the crazy lines that just pop up out of nowhere, like “Phil Collins can be kick ass sometimes!” Rock of Ages definitely lived up to its hype, and I was super fortunate to see this production. This well paced show boasted soooo many strong performances, I hardly k...

Review: THIS IS OUR YOUTH at Jabara Flexible Theatre In De Mattias Hall At Newman University
by Paula Makar - August 18, 2022

What did our critic think of THIS IS OUR YOUTH at Jabara Flexible Theatre In De Mattias Hall At Newman University?...