The American Theatre Guild – Broadway in Wichita, Century II, “Water for Elephants.” Musical adapted from a popular novel about a young man who jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him, only to find love and a new home with a traveling circus. Mon – Wed, Jan 12 – 14, 7:30 pm. 816-421-7500
Forum Theatre, 330 N. Broadway, “Words & Music: Madonna the Material Girl.” Madonna set new trends in music and fashion, becoming a superstar in the process. This show explores her effect on culture and catalogue of hit songs. Jan 10, 8 pm; Jan 11, 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets: $27-$30 each. There is a 10% military discount and half-price student tickets with a valid student ID. 316-618-0444
Roxy’s Downtown, 412 E. Douglas, cabaret-style theater, “The Golden Girls.” Your favorite girls are back for their ninth season. Join Tom, Scott, Kyle, Monte and Christine for all new episodes. Doors open at 6:30 pm; show begins at 7:30 pm Wed -Sat. and Sat. matinée 2 pm. Tickets $40. 316-265-4400
Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain, “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” by John Bishop. The creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop (in which three chorus girls were murdered by the mysterious “Stage Door Slasher”) assemble for a backer’s audition of their new show. As a blizzard cuts off contact with the outside world, the Slasher starts to strike again. Jan 22 – Feb 1. 8 pm with Sat and Sun matinees, 2 pm. Tickets $18 for adults, $16 for military/senior/students. 316-686-1282
Contact Diana Morton at dianamorton12@sbcglobal.net
