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September 13, 2019
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2019-2020 Season Ticket
An absolute entertainment bargain. Receive a 20% discount and choose your favorite seats, and they’ll be held for all 10 shows. Got a date conflict with a particular show? No problem. Give the tickets to a friend as a gift. The 10-show package consists of the shows listed below. Give ‘Em Hell Harry! TRU Sandi [&hellip...
October 3, 2019
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Manhattan Short Film Festival
The latest collection of the juried short films from filmmakers around the world will be screened once again at the Opera House and give the audience a chance to vote for their favorites. Votes are combined with results from hundreds of theatres worldwide to determine the final winners.
October 4, 2019
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The Sound of Music
A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of [&hel...
October 10, 2019
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United States Air Force Academy Band Presents: The Falconair...
Featuring an evening of an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire that celebrates our national heritage. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Daniel L. Price, the United States Air Force Academy Band proudly represents the Air Force Academy and its mission to educate, train, and inspire men and wome...
October 11, 2019
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The Peanut Butter Falcon
After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally. Adults $6 Children 12 and under $4 Tickets at the door
October 18, 2019
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let’s do the time warp again! The cult classic film screens at the McPherson Opera House for the first time! General admission tickets are $10. For $15, you’ll receive a “Rocky Prop Bag” along with your admission! Doors open at 9:00 pm. The movie starts at 10:00 pm. Arrive by 9:30 pm for pre-show rit...
October 25, 2019
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Give ‘Em Hell Harry!
Broadway veteran Ray Wills captures the spirit and spunk of Harry S. Truman in this one-man, autobiographical play about the life of the former US President. As described by the Wichita Eagle’s Bob Curtright, “Truman was famous for his plain-spoken zingers, and Wills makes them sharper and funnier by tossing them off as a m...
October 26, 2019
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Tru
Actor Tom Frye delivers a brilliant portrayal of the wealth-obsessed writer, Truman Capote. Despite its doleful tales of depression and alcoholism, the one-man show is often hilarious, as when Frye breaks into an inspired imitation of Toulouse Lautrec at a disco. “Frye is a sweetly wistful Capote, a fey funny man trapped in...
November 1, 2019
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Downton Abbey
Excitement is high at Downton Abbey when the Crawley family learns that King George V and Queen Mary are coming to visit. But trouble soon arises when Mrs. Patmore, Daisy and the rest of the servants learn that the king and queen travel with their own chefs and attendants — setting the stage for an […]
November 8, 2019
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Slaid Cleaves
The music of Austin-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Slaid Cleaves is rooted in country and traditional folk songs, but it is unusual enough to have held interest in a sea of singer/songwriters across the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Influenced by artists such as Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Chuck Berry, Bruc...
November 14, 2019
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McPherson Community Theatre Presents: Play On!
Written by Rick Abbot, Play On! is the hilarious story of a theatre group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final […]
November 22, 2019
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Judy
Thirty years after starring in “The Wizard of Oz,” beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Tick...
November 23, 2019
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Joseph Hall: Elvis Rock ‘N Remember Christmas Show
Joseph Hall has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006. He starred on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in 2008, making six TV appearances, viewed by more than 90 million people, and placing as one of the top 10 finalists. Joseph has performed all over the world, from Las Vegas, Nevada to [&hel...
December 3, 2019
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas
Backed by his band, legendary singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey celebrates the season with his treasured Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas®. The acclaimed artist remains as passionate about the message as ever– encouraging the spirit of giving, charity and forgiving, that is the true spirit of Christmas. The ...
December 7, 2019
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Sandi Patty
As one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy® awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and eleven million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as “The Voice.” Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history, with 40 Do...
December 8, 2019
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Smallfoot
Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed — a human. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale. Hoping to prove them wrong, Migo embarks on an epic journey to […...
December 13, 2019
McPherson Opera Hous...
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McPherson High School Presents: A Christmas Carol
Uniquely presented in “living black and white” – with some colorful surprises. Performances and contributions by McPherson High School Choir, Orchestra and Band, and Art departments will also be featured on these two special evenings.
December 15, 2019
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Wichita Grand Opera Presents: All is Calm
A legendary incident of World War I occurred on Christmas Eve in 1914, when gunfire suddenly went quiet along stretches of the Western Front as British and German troops spontaneously observed an informal holiday truce during which time they climbed out of their trenches and met each other halfway across No Man’s Land. “All...
December 19, 2019
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Lightwire Theatre – A Very Electric Christmas
Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas! A show for all ages that tells the magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits. In the story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird named Max and his family head south [...
December 20, 2019
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Cool Yule
With Sammie King’s InsideOut Jazz Band Christmas time at the Opera House just wouldn’t be the same without these amazing local musicians to help us celebrate the season. Featuring classic holiday tunes, the best of big band swing, and the fabulous vocals of Michele King. All Proceeds Benefit the McPherson Opera House
December 21, 2019
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
The Grinch
The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbours in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realises there is one w...
January 18, 2020
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Blast of Bluegrass
An annual favorite featuring the amazing talent of bluegrass musicians from all over Central Kansas. Performing traditional and contemporary bluegrass tunes are the Smoky Valley Bluegrass Band – Don Alvord, guitar; Dan Bruce, banjo; Matt Dudte, fiddle; Mason Ruble, bass; Wayne Ruble, mandolin; Dave Ruble, banjo; and R...
January 24, 2020
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Ford v Ferrari
American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans i...
February 15, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
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MCT Musical Revue
McPherson Community Theatre’s Musical Revue: A Night of Broadway McPherson Community Theatre presents “A Night of Broadway” – an evening filled with some of the greatest and most memorable music and tuneful skits performed along the Great White Way, including songs from Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, Cinderella, Dear Evan Ha...
February 22, 2020
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The Gatlin Brothers
The Grammy Award-winning trio has been dazzling audiences for more than sixty years with a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All The Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Ma...
February 29, 2020
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Jim Brickman
Music lovers will experience the sounds of award-winning hit-maker, pianist and recording artist as he brings one of the most entertaining and romantic concert events of the year with the 25th Anniversary Greatest Hits LIVE concert for One Night Only! The award-winning songwriter and pianist presents his most entertaining r...
February 29, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Jim Brickman VIP Meet & Greet
Complete your evening with Jim Brickman at this special after-show meet-and-greet event! A limited number of tickets are available that provide exclusive access to the Grand Ballroom for hors d’oeuvres, desserts, adult beverages and, of course, meeting the wildly talented Jim Brickman! Each ticket is $75, all inclusiv...
March 6, 2020
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JoJo Rabbit
Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend — Adolf Hitler — Jojo must confront his blind nationalism as World War II continues to rage on. Tickets $6 at the door Rating: R
March 7, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
— CANCELED– What’s Old is What’s New...
Performance and VIP Meet & Greet Featuring Demetra George and Eduardo Villa Two incredible international artists combine to bring the best loved music in the world, from Opera to Broadway and Pop, to the McPherson Opera House stage. Demetra George (Mustafoglu), Honorary PhD, and Eduardo Villa. Demetra George is one...
April 24, 2020
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Free
POSTPONED – Petty Cash
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the performances scheduled for April 24 have been postponed. We are currently working with the production company to schedule new dates.
October 23, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Film lovers around the world will to view and vote on the nine finalists’ films in the 23rd Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Final Nine screen simultaneously across the world during a one-month period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballot...
November 19, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Every Brilliant Thing
You’re six years old. Mom’s in hospital. Dad says she’s “done something stupid.” She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. 1. Ice cream. 2. Kung Fu movies. 3. Burning things. 4. Laughing so hard you shoot […]
December 5, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
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The Grinch (2018)
The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbours in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realises there is one w...
December 6, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
A Christmas Story
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cr...
December 12, 2020
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
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...
December 13, 2020
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Last Christmas
Nothing seems to go right for young Kate, a frustrated Londoner who works as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. But things soon take a turn for the better when she meets Tom — a handsome charmer who seems too good to be true. As the city transforms into the most wonderful time of […]
December 19, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
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The Polar Express
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey...
December 20, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
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White Christmas (1954)
Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his ...
December 22, 2020
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) & Shrek the halls...
Double Feature Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer- 47 Mins Intermission 8 Mins Shrek the halls- 30 Mins FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR (limited tickets available) Mask Required Masks required while transitioning the building until patrons reach their seat. Free movies at the Opera House are part of the “Home for the ...
February 4, 2021
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Logan Mize virtual album release concert
VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE Logan Mize is an accomplished country singer/songwriter from Clearwater, Kansas, who has deep musical roots to his family tree. His great uncle was Billy Mize, largely known for crafting and evolving the legendary Bakersfield sound, which included musical pioneers Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. In 2010, s...
March 19, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
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The Croods: A New Age
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans — a family that’s a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors ...
April 16, 2021
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Free
McPherson High School Thespian Troupe #3796 Presents: Thornt...
A landmark in American drama, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town tells the story of a small town, Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, in order to tell us the story of every town, the whole world over. Narrated by the “Stage Manager”, we follow the Gibbs and Webb families, residents of Grover’s Corners, through t...
May 15, 2021
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Santa Fe Trail (1940)
After graduating from West Point, Jeb Stuart (Errol Flynn) and George Custer (Ronald Reagan) are both stationed to Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. Once there, they find that the violent abolitionist John Brown (Raymond Massey) has laid waste to the state, killing anyone who gets in the way of his anti-slavery crusade. While the...
May 28, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
Summer Movie Pass
Save 50% with a 10$ Summer movie pass! • Raya and the Last Dragon – June 3-5, 2021 • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – June 17-18, 2021 • The Emoji Movie – July 1-2, 2021 • Jumanji: The Next Level – July 15-16, 2021 • The Angry Birds Movie 2 – August 5-6, 2021
June 3, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Raya and the Last Dragon
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it’s up to a lone warrior to track down the ...
June 17, 2021
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into the one and only Spider-Man. When he meets Peter Parker, he soon realizes that there are many others who share his special, high-flying talents. Miles must now use his newfound skills to ...
July 1, 2021
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The Emoji Movie
Hidden inside a smartphone, the bustling city of Textopolis is home to all emojis. Each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene, an exuberant emoji with multiple expressions. Determined to become “normal” like the other emojis, Gene enlists the help of his best friend Hi-5 and a notorious code brea...
July 15, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Jumanji: The Next Level
When Spencer goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the game to bring him home. But the game is now broken — and fighting back. Everything the friends know about Jumanji is about to change, as they soon discover there’s more obstacles and more danger to overcome...
July 17, 2021
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Free
Elvis Rock N’ Remember
Joseph Hall, born in 1984 has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006. He starred on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2008, making 6 TV appearances, viewed by more than 90 million people and placing as one of the top 10 finalists! Sharon Osbourne was impressed enough to tell him, ” I’ve […]
July 18, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
MCT Summer Stage Camp 2021
McPherson Community Theatre (MCT) is excited to be able to announce our choice of Peter Pan Jr. for MCT Summer Stage 2021. Peter Pan Jr. will be a fabulous show for all experience levels. We still have room for more campers and have plenty of fun parts for both boys and girls aged 10-15. This […]
July 24, 2021
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Peter Pan Jr
In Peter Pan JR. Wendy, Michael and John Darling meet and befriend Peter Pan when the mysterious boy and a fairy named Tinker Bell enter their nursery in search of Peter’s lost shadow. Peter whisks his new friends away to Neverland, an island with “hardly any space between one adventure and the other.” There, [&helli...
July 29, 2021
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Swiss Family Robinson
A Musical Adventure Book, Music and Lyrics by John Kennedy Emily Montrose may have traveled the world, but when she sets out to join her father in Australia, little did she know, she’d be captured by pirates, shipwrecked, marooned, and left alone on an exotic tropical island. Nothing she couldn’t handle. Until … she ...
August 5, 2021
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The Angry Birds Movie 2
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine way of life.After picking their best ...
September 12, 2021
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2021 Banff Mountain Film Festival
Experience high-adrenaline action, and films that will transport you across the globe in search of adventure. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, a program of The Banff Centre in Canada, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious mountain film festivals in the world. From approximately 400 films entered into t...
September 20, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
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The Lettermen
For more than 50 years, The Lettermen– Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack, each of whom are entertainers in their own right—have kept the meaning of harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic blend of music which is as popular with their fans today as it was in 1961 when they recorded their first [&helli...
September 30, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
Manhattan Short Film Festival 2021
Film lovers around the world will to view and vote on the nine finalists’ films in the 23rd Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Final Nine screen simultaneously across the world during a one-month period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballot...
October 9, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
Blackwood Quartet: The Gospel Side of Elvis
Incredible songs, amazing stories, and the history of a legend all come together in one inspirational, uplifting show. The Blackwood Family is the first family of Gospel Music, winning 8 Grammy Awards, 27 Dove Awards, and have sold over 60 million albums. The Blackwood Quartet is uniquely positioned to present the Gospel mu...
October 22, 2021
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Ryan & Ryan: Piano Duo
A dynamic father-son piano duo that blends classic and contemporary music into an enthralling concert experience. Enjoy some of the world’s best piano music in Ryan & Ryan’s Kickin’ the Clouds Away program. Including jazz, ragtime, classical, and even gospel song arrangements by members of the duo, this concert is sure ...
November 6, 2021
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CATAPULT
An America’s Got Talent finalist from Season 8, Catapult is a magical production that features incredible dancers who work behind a screen to create shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us. With the arc of an arm, the point of a toe or the twist of a torso, Catapult’s dancers stretch their bodies, […]
November 18, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
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MHS Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace, is a clever combination of the farcical and the macabre comedy, centers on two elderly sisters who are famous in their Brooklyn neighborhood for their numerous acts of charity. Unfortunately, however, their charity includes poisoning lonely old men who come to their home looking for lodging. The two wo...
November 27, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
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A Benefit Concert For the Fallis family Featuring; PARAMOUNT
Join us for an evening with the band PARAMOUNT as we raise funds to help support Diane Fallis’s family. PARAMOUNT performs high-energy sing-with-us 80s anthems from Journey, REO Speedwagon, Def Leppard, Poison, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, and much more, delivering a Live Experience deserving of the decade called… &#...
December 5, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Sing
Dapper Koala Buster Moon presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. An eternal optimist, and a bit of a scoundrel, he loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Facing the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he takes one final chance to restore his fading jewel to […]
December 9, 2021
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Steel Magnolias
The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich [...
December 17, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Cool Yule 2021
With Sammie King’s InsideOut Jazz Band Christmas time at the Opera House just wouldn’t be the same without these amazing local musicians to help us celebrate the season. Featuring classic holiday tunes, the best of big band swing, and the fabulous vocals of Michele King. Tickets: $20 All Proceeds Benefit the McPherson Opera...
December 18, 2021
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
Abominable
After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. But to do so, they must stay one step ahead of a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the beast for […]
December 23, 2021
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Dolittle
Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his furry friends embark on an epic adventure [&hel...
February 12, 2022
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SELAH
With more than half-a-billion streams, over 4 million albums sold, and 8 GMA Dove Awards to their credit, Selah’s Allan Hall, Amy Perry and Todd Smith have earned a reputation for not only delivering compelling new anthems but also for reviving great hymns of faith. With their soaring harmonies and distinctive lead vocals, ...
February 25, 2022
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West Side Story
Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks — two rival gangs vying for control of the streets. Rating: PG-13 Adults: $6 Child: $4
February 28, 2022
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2022 Progressive Dinner Party
Enjoy appetizers at the McPherson Museum Sponsored by: Home State Bank Dinner at the Mcpherson Community Building Sponsored by: Nex-Tech Wireless & First Bank Kansas Dessert at the McPherson Opera House in the Grand Ballroom Sponsored by: Peoples Bank & Trust Limited Tickets Available! A Fundraiser for the activitie...
March 11, 2022
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Encanto
The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift — every child except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals last hope when she discovers that [&hellip...
March 24, 2022
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Celtic Angels Ireland
Through their shared zeal and passion for Ireland’s musical traditions, the Celtic Angels bring Ireland to the Opera House stage for the price of a concert ticket! Celebrating their cherished heritage through Irish dance, music, and song, the Angels are joined by the amazing Celtic Knight Dancers, featuring two former lea...
March 26, 2022
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Ballet Folklorico de Topeka
Celebrate the Mexican Heritage of the Santa Fe Trail! Mexican commerce played a major role in the Santa Fe Trade 1821-1880. The Quivira Chapter, Santa Fe Trail Association, brings you Mexican dancers from Ballet Folklorico de Topeka. Ballet Folklorico de Topeka is part of JUSTICIA, INC., a non-profit organization with the ...
April 28, 2022
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Sound of Music
Let your heart sing once more when a free-spirited young woman is sent to take care of seven precocious children of a widowed naval captain. one of the best-loved musicals of all time and based on the true story of Maria and the von Trapp family. The Sound of Music features cherished songs like “My Favorite […...
May 21, 2022
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Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
The Boxmasters are an American rock ‘n’ roll band founded in Bellflower, California, in 2007 by Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew. The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly,...
June 4, 2022
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Kelley Hunt
Celebrated Roots/Blues/Americana singer songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist, recording artist Kelley Hunt brings to life selections from her vast catalog of original music and her unique arrangements of other songs in acoustic ensemble format. Kelley, joined by a singer, acoustic bassist and drummer/percussionist, delivers ...
June 16, 2022
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The Little Mermaid
Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian, the [...
July 16, 2022
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Elvis Rock N’ Remember
Joseph Hall, born in 1984 has been paying tribute to the legacy of Elvis Presley since 2006. He starred on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2008, making 6 TV appearances, viewed by more than 90 million people and placing as one of the top 10 finalists! Sharon Osbourne was impressed enough to tell him, ” I’ve […]
September 22, 2022
McPherson Opera Hous...
Free
Aaron Tippin 25th Anniversary Tour
See Aaron Tippin perform in a unique acoustic trio as he celebrates his 25th-anniversary tour! Tippin’s traditional sound and focus on working-class themes made him one of the most popular acts of the 1990s. Tippin’s major career hits include “Kiss This,” “My Blue Angel,” “There Ain...
September 29, 2022
McPherson Opera Hous...
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Manhattan Short Film Festival 2022
Film lovers around the world will view and vote on the Ten finalists’ films in the 25th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival, a worldwide event taking place in over 400 venues across six continents between September 22 and October 2, 2022. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Final Ten screen simultaneou...
October 6, 2022
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The Odd Couple
Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer, is thrown out by his wife and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar’s problems – careless spending, excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with spoiled food – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly incapabl...
November 4, 2022
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Winter Dance Party
John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment feat...
November 7, 2022
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Vienna Boys Choir
The Vienna Boys Choir, renowned as one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world for over 5 centuries, is a frequent visitor to North America, performing throughout the country in everything from houses of worship to great concert venues like New York’s Carnegie Hall and Chicago’s Symphony Hall. The enormously popular chor...
December 1, 2022
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43rd Annual Community Carol Along
Get into the holiday spirit with this FREE long-time Christmas tradition! Join in on singing everyone’s favorite timeless Christmas carols and enjoying featured local community groups performing on the beautiful Opera House stage. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Made possible by: Home State Bank.
December 3, 2022
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Cool Yule 2022
With Sammie King’s InsideOut Jazz Band Christmas time at the Opera House just wouldn’t be the same without these amazing local musicians to help us celebrate the season. Featuring classic holiday tunes, the best of big band swing, and the fabulous vocals of Michele King. Tickets: $20 All Proceeds Benefit the McPherson Opera...
December 4, 2022
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Merry Madagascar
Santa and his reindeer crash on the island of Madagascar, and Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and the penguins must save Christmas. FREE ADMISSION Free movies at the Opera House are part of the “Home for the Holiday’s” Promotion courtesy of:
December 15, 2022
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Menotti: Amahl and the Night Visitors
Broadcast on NBC every year at Christmas time for more than a decade, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” remains one of the most frequently performed operas in the United States today. Music On Site visits the McPherson Opera House to present this timeless classic live with opera stars from around the country. This heartwarming...
December 17, 2022
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Polar Express
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey...
December 18, 2022
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Wichita Grand Opera Presents: All is Calm
A legendary incident of World War I occurred on Christmas Eve in 1914, when gunfire suddenly went quiet along stretches of the Western Front as British and German troops spontaneously observed an informal holiday truce during which time they climbed out of their trenches and met each other halfway across No Man’s Land. “All...
December 23, 2022
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ELF
Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James [&he...
January 14, 2023
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Dailey & Vincent
Five-time GRAMMY® Award winners, four-time DOVE Award winners, and Grand Ole Opry Members Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent (and their world-class band) offer a unique and modernized spin on ‘American music’ – “the best of country, bluegrass and gospel this side of heaven.” (USA Today) The duo has played across the glob...
January 21, 2023
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Sarah Watson & Dr. Brett Janssen Recital
Sarah Watson, Soprano, has been on national and international stages in a variety of opera, musical theatre, and concert performances. Sarah is based in Houston, TX, where she teaches on the voice faculty of San Jacinto College. Collaborating with Watson is Dr. Brett Janssen, piano, of McPherson. Watson and Janssen will ...
February 3, 2023
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ELVIS
From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley maintains a complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, over the course of 20 years. Central to Presley’s journey and happiness is one of the most influential people in his life — Pr...
February 10, 2023
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The Whale
An obese and reclusive English teacher tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. Rating: R Adults: $6
February 16, 2023
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Sail On!
Sail On brings a young look and authentic sound reminiscent of the original Beach Boys during the prime of their career. The group’s harmonies capture the sound of the iconic band and transport the audience to the beach for an evening of memories and Fun, Fun, Fun. Energetic and youthful tribute to “America̵...
February 18, 2023
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Steel Skarecrow
First formed in 2017, Steel Skarecrow combines 90s country and southern soul with a modern feel to produce a unique sound while maintaining their country roots. Each song tells a story, with top-notch musicianship and three-part harmonies. The band’s first two singles climbed into the top 70 on the Texas charts, with...
February 24, 2023
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A Man Called Otto
When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down. Rating: PG-13 Adults: $6 Children :4
March 3, 2023
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The Fabelmans
Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. Rating: PG-13, Run Time: 2h 31m Adults: $6 Children: $4