Volunteers are an essential element to the success of the McPherson Opera House. We have many volunteer opportunities available and are always on the lookout for assistance.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Oct17-2026
The Isaacs
Award-winning family group The Isaacs have spent over five decades crafting the rich harmonies and genre-blending sound that set them apart. Led by matriarch Lily and her children Ben, Sonya, and Becky, the group celebrates its 50th anniversary with the same passion that began their journey in 1971. Recent highlights include touring with Reba McEntire […]
Oct21-2026
Black Jacket Symphony presents Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet
Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Bon Jovi’s Slipper When Wet album live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of greatest hits. Over the past thirteen years, the […]
Nov10-2026
National Geographic Live presents: Wild Cats Revealed with Sandesh Kadur
Lions and tigers around the world are easily recognizable and thoroughly documented, but filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer Sandesh Kadur is on a mission to highlight his home country’s lesser-known felines to help protect their future. An unmatched diversity of wild cats live in India, from the towering Himalaya mountains to arid plains to dense […]
Nov13-2026
Chris Knight with special guest Rambler Kane
About Chris Knight: After 28 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. That brutally honest, no-frills philosophy fits his Americana-fueled, backwoods-grown merger of folk, country, and rock. It’s been at the backbone of nine studio albums, beginning with 1998’s acclaimed self-titled debut […]
Dec3-2026
47th annual Community Carol-Along & Variety Show
The 46th Annual Community Carol-Along & Variety Show is a holiday tradition that brings neighbors and friends together for a night of music, laughter, and cheer. Local performers take the stage with a mix of variety acts, while the audience joins in carols between each performance—filling the Opera House with the sound of the season. Cookies, refreshments, […]
Dec11-2026
The Gatlin Brothers Country & Christmas – Farewell Celebration
Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin—the Grammy Award-winning Gatlin Brothers—have been entertaining audiences for more than seven decades with their signature blend of country and gospel music. Their remarkable career includes a Grammy-winning hit, “Broken Lady,” the chart-topping classic “All the Gold in California,” seven No. 1 singles, 32 Top 40 hits, 24 studio albums, and […]
Dec13-2026
Christmas with the Kings
Bring in the holidays with Christmas with the Kings! An evening of jazzy Christmas classics featuring the powerful vocals of Michele King, arranged and accompanied by band leader Sammie King, and Chuck James on drums. The Kings have brought holiday cheer to the Opera House stage for over a decade, making them beloved local favorites. […]
Dec17-2026
The Midtown Men Holiday Hits: Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of The Jersey Boys
The Midtown Men, reuniting stars from the Broadway smash hit JERSEY BOYS, will ring in the Christmas season this year with their “Holiday Hits” show. This evening of songs and stories will feature iconic Yuletide classics such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Let It Snow,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” as well as their signature […]
Dec18-2026
McPherson Community Brass Choir Christmas Concert
Celebrate the season with the McPherson Community Brass Choir at the Opera House! Featuring musicians from their twenties to eighties — from trained professionals to those rediscovering their instruments — this ensemble fills the hall with the warm, festive sound of brass. Enjoy beloved carols and holiday favorites in a joyful evening of Christmas spirit. […]
Dec19-2026
ELVIS: Reflections of the King starring Joseph Hall
Celebrate the holiday season with Joseph Hall’s Reflections of the King, a spectacular tribute to Elvis Presley at the McPherson Opera House. Backed by The Roundabouts Band, Hall delivers a high-energy concert featuring many of Elvis’ greatest hits, along with a selection of the King’s beloved Christmas classics that are sure to add a festive […]
Jan30-2027
Smoky Valley Bluegrass Band
Get ready for some toe-tappin’ tunes and down-home pickin’ as the Smoky Valley Bluegrass Band takes the stage at the McPherson Opera House! A local favorite! Tickets $20.00 (all-in pricing) Children 12 years and under $10.00 A fundraiser for the McPherson Opera House!
Feb9-2027
Heart by Heart
Steve Fossen and Michael Derosier, bassist and drummer for the band Heart during the 1970s and early 1980s, are now touring as Heart By Heart. “Our mission is to perform the classic Heart music as faithfully as we can,” Fossen says. The band features vocalist Somar Macek, guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Lizzy Daymont and guitarist Chad Quist. Heart […]
Oct8-2026
Hocus Pocus (1993)
After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in […]
Oct30-2026
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let’s do the time warp again! Join us for a fabulously outrageous night celebrating The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Kick things off in the Ballroom pre-party with specialty cocktails, a photo booth, and a costume contest. Then head to the theatre for the traditional pre-show rituals before the cult classic hits the big screen. This […]
Nov5-2026
Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
Big Enos (Pat McCormick) wants to drink Coors at a truck show, but in 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors east of the Mississippi River without a permit. Truck driver Bo “Bandit” Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks […]
Dec10-2026
White Christmas (1954)
Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, two army buddies, become a top-notch musical comedy team after the war and are now the toast of Broadway. While on the road in Florida, the stars become involved with two aspiring singers, the sister act of Betty and Judy. Despite some romantic complications between the couples, everything ends on […]
Dec20-2026
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have […]
Dec22-2026
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin,Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show […]
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What can you do at the McPherson Opera House?
Host your next event at the McPherson Opera House for an artfully decorated setting, high-tech conveniences, and exceptional service. Centrally located off Interstate 135 – 50 miles north of Wichita – the McPherson Opera House offers a convenient destination for your next business meeting, family reunion, wedding reception, or other event. Please explore the Rental Facilities page for more information.
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Then and now of the Auditorium
Although the auditorium looks much as it might have after the 1913 remodel, everything, in fact, is new. The most dramatic change was rebuilding the second balcony, which restored the space to the much more pleasing architectural ensemble intended by the original architect, George Shaffer of Abilene.
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View the McPherson Opera House now
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