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October 3, 2024
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Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024
Film lovers around the world will view and vote on the ten finalists’ films in the 26th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival, a worldwide event taking place in over 400 venues across six continents between September 28 and October 8, 2023. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Final Ten screen simultaneou...
October 18, 2024
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Double feature: Beetlejuice (1988) & Beetlejuice Beetle...
Experience these films as they were meant to be seen—on the big screen, fully immersed in cutting-edge 4K projection and Dolby surround sound! Starts at 6:30 p.m. Beetlejuice (1988) followed by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Year: 1988 & 2024 Rating: PG & PG-13 Run Time: 3h 31m (including 15 min intermission) Adults...
October 20, 2024
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, the ...
October 25, 2024
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let’s do the time warp again! Get ready for a night of thrills with the cult-classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Enjoy a pre-party in the Encore Room featuring specialty cocktails, a photo booth, and a costume contest. 8:00 pm – Pre-party in the Encore Room 9:30 pm – pre-show rituals in theatre 10:00 […...
November 3, 2024
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McPherson Opera House 2024 Variety Show Fundraiser!
Join Us for an Evening of Extraordinary Talent at the McPherson Opera House! Get ready for a night of music and entertainment at the McPherson Opera House’s Variety Show Fundraiser! This lively event showcases incredible local talent, including performances by The Waiters, McPherson College Saxophone Quartet, and the Fallis...
December 1, 2024
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The Polar Express (20th anniversary)
Wear your comfiest pajamas and grab a warm cup of hot chocolate from the concession stand as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this beloved holiday movie! A young boy who has grown skeptical of Santa Claus is shocked to see a train stop outside his window on Christmas Eve, destined for the North Pole. […]
December 4, 2024
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The Wizards of Winter
Performing their Holiday Rock Opera “The Christmas Dream”, this outstanding ensemble, includes members that have performed with The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rainbow, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, Blue Oyster Cult and other classic rock giants, along with Broadway and Theater veterans! Weaving a story based around their latest...
December 7, 2024
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Arthur Christmas
Everyone knows that, each Christmas, Santa Claus delivers presents to every last child on Earth. What everyone doesn’t know is that Santa accomplishes the feat with a very high-tech operation beneath the North Pole. But when the unthinkable happens, and Santa misses one child out of hundreds of millions, someone has t...
December 11, 2024
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45th 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 The Citizens State Bank. &...
December 15, 2024
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Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas
For three decades, Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas has been an extraordinary blend of music, encompassing his numerous best-selling Christmas albums, alongside his beloved country and pop hits. This vibrant holiday celebration takes the form of a captivating multi-media production, featuring Murphey’s ...
December 19, 2024
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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 20, 2024
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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 ...
December 21, 2024
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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...
February 7, 2025
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Wicked
Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.Year: 2...
February 13, 2025
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Artrageous
Artrageous is a troupe of misfit artists, singers, dancers and musicians who started as friends doing street theatre in Vancouver. Imagine witnessing the creativity of an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. Combined with captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting music, Artrageous ta...
February 22, 2025
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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...
March 29, 2025
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Joseph Hall: Reflections of the King, Elvis Tribute Show
Featuring for the 1st time in McPherson with his Edge of Reality band! 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 […]
April 3, 2025
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The King and I
It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a “barbarian” by those in the West, and he seeks […]
April 4, 2025
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Culture Shield Presents: Jamie Winship
Jamie Winship: Author of Living Fearless and Founder of Identity Exchange Discovering who YOU are and who WE are together! In his talk, Jamie will delve into the transformative power of understanding one’s identity, sharing insights from his work across various sectors, including professional sports, business, educati...
April 18, 2025
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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!
April 25, 2025
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The Everly Set
In 1957, teens Phil and Don Everly supercharged the vocal sound of Rock’n’Roll with “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie”, unleashing the sparkling vocal harmonies that would influence The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Hollies, The Eagles, Peter Paul & Mary, and the Bee Gees. Now, six decades l...
May 2, 2025
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Becoming Led Zeppelin
Interviews, performances and never-before-seen footage provide insight into the origins of Led Zeppelin and their meteoric rise to musical stardom. Rating: PG-13 Run Time: 2h 1m Adults: $6 children $4 Tickets available at the door
May 5, 2025
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Taste of Ireland
After premiering Off-Broadway last season, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ returns to stages across the USA in 2025, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former Wor...
May 8, 2025
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Caddyshack
Danny Noonan (Michael O’Keefe), a teen down on his luck, works as a caddy at the snob-infested Bushwood Country Club to raise money for his college education. In an attempt to gain votes for a college scholarship reserved for caddies, Noonan volunteers to caddy for a prominent and influential club member (Ted Knight)....
May 23, 2025
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Arrival From Sweden: The Music of Abba
ARRIVAL from Sweden, founded in 1995 by Vicky Zetterberg-Norbäck and ABBA’s Rutger Gunnarsson, has become one of the world’s leading ABBA tribute bands. With tours in over 80 countries and performances alongside more than 120 symphony orchestras, the band has sold millions of tickets, filling arenas of up to 50,000 seats. T...
May 29, 2025
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Staggerwing
Presented by Opera Kansas Music by Lisa DeSpain Libretto by Rachel J. Peters Winner of the 2020 Zepick Modern Opera Commission (Opera Kansas) STAGGERWING celebrates the historic flight of Louise Thaden and Blanche Noyes as they compete in – and win – the 1936 Bendix Trophy Air Race – the first year female ...
June 5, 2025
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A Star is Born (1954)
Hollywood actor Norman Maine (James Mason) is a celebrity whose star is on the wane, but when he meets aspiring actress Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland), he is inspired to help her, and soon the two appear in a musical together. Now known as Vicki Lester, she marries Norman and finds herself in demand, while his […]
June 20, 2025
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Chicago
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the he...
July 10, 2025
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Dirty Harry (1971)
Cop Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) attempts to track down a psychopathic rooftop killer before a kidnapped girl dies. When he is found Harry abuses the murderer’s civil rights putting him back on the streets. Once he is released he hijacks a school bus and Harry must go after him again. The only way to stop […...
July 11, 2025
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How to Train Your Dragon
On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path to...
July 24, 2025
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All About Eve (1950)
Backstage story revolving around aspiring actress Eve Harrington. Tattered and forlorn, Eve shows up in the dressing room of Broadway mega-star Margo Channing, telling a melancholy life story to Margo and her friends. Margo takes Eve under her wing, and it appears that Eve is a conniver that uses Margo. Year: 1950 Rating: N...
July 25, 2025
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Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
Desperately single and plagued by writer’s block, Agathe gets invited to the Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England. Caught in an unexpected romantic triangle, she must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself. Rating: R Run Time: 1h 34m Adults: $6 Tickets available at the door F...
August 7, 2025
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Field of Dreams (1989)
When Iowa farmer Ray hears a mysterious voice one night in his cornfield saying “If you build it, he will come,” he feels the need to act. Despite taunts of lunacy, Ray builds a baseball diamond on his land, supported by his wife, Annie. Afterward, the ghosts of great players start emerging from the crops [&hell...
August 21, 2025
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The Neverending Story (1984)
On his way to school, Bastian (Barret Oliver) ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called “The Neverending Story,” Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by “The Nothing,” a darkness that destroys everything ...
August 29, 2025
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Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
In a career spanning over 50 years, dozens of albums, and too many shows to count, Marty Stuart still charts a course through new territory at every chance possible. Joined by his longtime band The Fabulous Superlatives, the five-time GRAMMY© Award winner, Country Music Hall of Famer, Congress of Country Music Founder, and ...
September 11, 2025
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Sunset Boulevard (1950)
An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended. She hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but he soon finds out he is wrong. The screenwriters ambivalence about their relationship and her unwillingness to let go leads to a [&he...
September 25, 2025
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A Night with Granger & Amber
** Canceled ** We know many of you were looking forward to A Night with Granger & Amber at the McPherson Opera House, and we share in your disappointment. Unfortunately, Granger’s team has made the difficult decision to cancel their tour, which includes our scheduled performance. We understand how disheartening this new...
September 26, 2025
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Salina Symphony: Fiddle Fusion
Kick off the beauty of autumn with the Salina Symphony at this chamber concert blending classical elegance with folk fire. Enjoy the timeless beauty of a Mozart string quartet alongside the modern brilliance of Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte. Then, kick up your heels to a lively set of traditional Scottish fiddle tunes and other...
October 2, 2025
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Manhattan Short Film Festival 2025
Film lovers around the world will view and vote on the ten finalists’ films in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival, a worldwide event taking place in over 400 venues across six continents between September 25 and October 5, 2025. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The Final Ten screen simultaneou...
October 9, 2025
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The Birds 1963
Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) meets Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) in a San Francisco pet store and decides to follow him home. She brings with her the gift of two love birds and they strike up a romance. One day birds start attacking children at Mitch’s sisters party. A huge assault starts on the town by […]
October 10, 2025
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Los Luzeros De Rioverde
Los Luzeros de Rioverde are a sibling group of young prodigies redefining Norteño music. Born in Houston, Texas and proudly rooted in Mexican heritage, Yaxeni (accordion), Ricardo (bajoquinto), Ailyn (bass), and Francisco (drums) began performing as children and quickly rose to fame through viral videos and national TV appe...
October 17, 2025
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Dial M for Murder
A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, […...
October 30, 2025
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The Texas Tenors
The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest-selling artist in America’s Got Talent history. Since their 2009 debut, they’ve released five studio albums, earned three Emmy Awards, and performed over 2,500 concerts worldwide. Their albums Outside the Lines, Rise, and A Collection of Broadway and Ame...
November 6, 2025
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The Breakfast Club (1985)
Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast Allison, brainy Brian and Andrew, the jock. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently — ...
November 13, 2025
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The Sound of Music (1965)
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...
November 18, 2025
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Riders in the Sky
For more than forty years, Grammy Award-winning Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing Western music. While remaining true to the integrity of the genre, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding it with their own legendary wacky hum...
November 22, 2025
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Mac Powell: An acoustic night of hits, stories & faith
Mac Powell, originally from Alabama, moved to Atlanta in high school and soon co-founded the Christian rock band Third Day. Over nearly three decades, the band sold more than 10 million albums, earned four Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, 24 Dove Awards, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. After the...
December 11, 2025
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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...
January 1, 2030
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Classic Film Series Pass
Do you love free popcorn and saving money? Then consider getting our Classic Film Pass for just $30! Each pass comes with six punches, each entitling you to one admission and a free popcorn. You can use these punches in any combination you like: attend all six films solo, enjoy three films with a partner, […]