Events

Ballet Wichita presents the 51st Nutcracker
Dec 6-2025

Ballet Wichita presents the 51st Nutcracker

Experience the magic of the season with Ballet Wichita’s 51st annual production of The Nutcracker. A beloved holiday tradition, this enchanting performance brings Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and a cast of talented dancers to life in a dazzling celebration for all ages. Tickets $28.15 – $48.10 (all-in pricing)   &n...
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White Christmas (1954)
Dec 11-2025

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 o...
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Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute
Dec 12-2025

Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute

Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute brings to life the legendary music of rock’s most iconic duo. Award-winning singer-songwriters Sean Altman (Rockapella) and Jack Skuller (Buddy Holly Prize) deliver pitch-perfect harmonies, charm, and energy as they guide audiences through Simon & Garfunkel’s evolution—from teen ...
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McPherson Community Brass Choir Christmas Concert
Dec 13-2025

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 joy...
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Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
Dec 14-2025

Grand Ol’ Christmas Show

Don’t touch that dial…broadcasting live from the Grand Ol’ Radio Network on 1225 AM, N-O-EL Radio, it’s Will Hearn’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show! Brought to you by The Grand Ol’ Production Company and a cast of the best artists and entertainers in Texas like Dalton Flake, the Dirty River Jazz Band, Americana standout Blue Wate...
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Menotti: Amahl and the Night Visitors
Dec 17-2025

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...
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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Dec 18-2025

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in midtown Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers a...
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Christmas with the Kings
Dec 19-2025

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 ...
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The Lovin’ Spoonful
Feb 27-2026

The Lovin’ Spoonful

The Lovin’ Spoonful, formed in 1965 in New York’s Greenwich Village, quickly became America’s answer to the Beatles with seven consecutive top 10 Billboard hits, including “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” and “Summer in the City.” They were a staple on iconic TV shows like The Ed Sullivan Show and Shindig! Today, foun...
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