May Theatre

By Diana Morton | May 1, 2024

Forum Theatre, at the Wilke Center, 1st United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway. “Harvey,” family-friendly classic about the relationship between Elwood P. Dowd and his invisible, furry best friend. Th-Sat, 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. Now through May 12. Tickets $23-$25. Opening night ticket $18. 316-618-0444

Guild Hall Players, St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas. “I Never Sang for My Father,” by Robert Anderson. An elderly couple’s return from a winter in Florida tests their son in this heartwarming story about family, aging and loss. 8 pm May 24-26 and 7 pm May 27. Tickets $12; Students $10. 316-683-5686

Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. “Planes, Trains, and Autoimmune Diseases,” by Scott Noah, followed by a new musical review. Now through May 11. Dinner 6:15 pm, show begins 7:50 pm. Now through May 11. Tickets, dinner & show $36-40; show only $26-30. 316-263-0222  

“Reno County 911,” by Carol Hughes, followed by a new musical review. May 24–July 26. Tickets, dinner & show $36-40; show only $26-30. 316-263-0222

Music Theatre Wichita, Century II Concert Hall. “Gypsy.” Mama Rose’s unwavering determination steals the spotlight in classic musical featuring the compositions of Jule Styne and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. May 22–26. Contact box office for times and prices. 316-265-3107 

Roxy’s Downtown, 412 E. Douglas, cabaret-style theatre. “Cabaret.” In a 1920s nightclub, the tumultuous lives of Berlin’s natives and expats slowly yield to the Third Reich. 8pm Thu-Sat, 2:00 pm matinee Sat, Now through May 4. Tickets $40. 316-265-4400

“Legally Blonde.” Elle Woods’ life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Elle realizes her own potential after charming her way into the school. 8 pm Thu–Sat, 2:00 pm matinee Sat, May 16–June 8. Tickets $40. 316-265-4400

Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. “Bad Seed,” by Maxwell Anderson, directed by Mary Tush Green. A child’s mysterious drowning during a picnic is at the center of this drama set in the South. 8 pm Thu-Sat, 2 pm Sun, Now – May 5. Tickets $16-18. 316-686-1282

Contact Diana Morton at dianamorton12@sbcglobal.net

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