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May29-2026
A Lamb Chop Celebration
CANCELLED We know many of you were looking forward to A Lamb Chop Celebration featuring Mallory Lewis at the McPherson Opera House on May 29, and we share in your disappointment. Due to ongoing complications with TSA and international air travel, Mallory Lewis, who lives outside the United States, has made the decision to cancel […]
Jun19-2026
Willy Wonka
Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” musical bursts onto the stage with a whimsical blend of imagination, humor, and heart. Based on Dahl’s beloved story, this enchanting production follows young Charlie Bucket as he wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Audiences join Charlie and a cast of unforgettable characters—from the eccentric, top-hat-wearing […]
Jul18-2026
Alice in Wonderland presented by Ballet Wichita
Ballet Wichita is bringing a fully original production of Alice in Wonderland to the stage this summer — and nearly everything you’ll see has been built from scratch. The choreography is new, created by Company Director Katie Andrusak, weaving together classical ballet, neoclassical technique, and tap with moments of genuine comedy throughout. Costumes are being […]
Jul21-2026
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Experience the timeless sound of The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra — the most popular and sought-after big band in the world, one night only at the McPherson Opera House on Tuesday, July 21st. On their national tour, this spirited ensemble brings to life the unforgettable hits that defined the Swing Era, including “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” […]
Jun4-2026
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
Based on the play by Tennessee Williams, this renowned drama follows troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) as she leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella Kowalski (Kim Hunter), and her husband, Stanley (Marlon Brando), in New Orleans. Blanche’s flirtatious Southern-belle presence causes problems for Stella and Stanley, who already have […]
Jun11-2026
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka’s magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children – but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all […]
Jul2-2026
A League of Their Own (1992)
As America’s stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey (Garry Marshall). Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis) and Kit Keller (Lori Petty) spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino (Jon Lovitz) and grumpy has-been […]
Jul9-2026
Jaws (1975)
When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, but mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) overrules him, fearing that the loss of tourist revenue will cripple the town. Ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) […]
Aug6-2026
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
In 1866, Professor Pierre M. Aronnax (Paul Lukas) and his assistant Conseil (Peter Lorre), stranded in San Francisco by reports of a giant sea monster attacking ships in the Pacific Ocean, are invited to join an expedition to search for the creature. During the search, they and harpooner Ned Land (Kirk Douglas) are thrown overboard […]
Aug6-2026
American Flyers (1985)
When Dr. Marcus Sommers (Kevin Costner) realizes that he and his troubled, estranged brother David (David Grant) may be prone to a fatal brain disease that runs in their family, he decides to make peace with his sibling, and invites him on a trip to the Rockies. There, the brothers bond over their shared enthusiasm […]