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Photo Flash: Music Theatre Wichita Presents PIPPIN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2018


Music Theatre Wichita continues its 2018 Season with one of the first regional productions of the newly revised Pippin, reflecting the changes composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz and librettist Roger O. Hirson introduced in the 2013 Broadway revival. Directed and choreographed by Emmy-nominated Al Blackstone ("So You Think You Can Dance"), the lavish production features a 32-member cast in an all-new staging. The fourth of five self-produced musicals in MTWichita's 2018 season, the run continues through July 29. Disney's The Little Mermaid will conclude the season August 8-18.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At PIPPIN At MT Wichita
by Alan Henry - Jul 26, 2018


Music Theatre Wichita continues its 2018 Season with one of the first regional productions of the newly revised Pippin, reflecting the changes composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz and librettist Roger O. Hirson introduced in the 2013 Broadway revival. Directed and choreographed by Emmy-nominated Al Blackstone ("So You Think You Can Dance"), the lavish production features a 32-member cast in an all-new staging. The fourth of five self-produced musicals in MTWichita's 2018 season, the run continues through July 29. Disney's The Little Mermaid will conclude the season August 8-18.

Photo Flash: Music Theatre Wichita Presents FREAKY FRIDAY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2018


Music Theatre Wichita continues its 2018 Season with the new Disney musical Freaky Friday. The third of five locally produced Broadway-scale productions, Freaky Friday plays July 11-15 at the Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS.

Photo Flash Music Theatre Wichita Presents GUYS AND DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2018


Music Theatre Wichita continues its 2018 Season with a fresh take on the classic musical Guys and Dolls. The second of five locally produced Broadway-scale productions, Guys and Dolls plays June 27-July 1 at the Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS.

VIDEO: Music Theatre Wichita Presents GUYS AND DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2018


Music Theatre Wichita continues its 2018 Season with a fresh take on the classic musical Guys and Dolls. The second of five locally produced Broadway-scale productions, Guys and Dolls plays June 27-July 1 at the Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS.

Music Theatre Wichita Continues Season with GUYS AND DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2018


Music Theatre Wichita continues its 2018 Season with a fresh take on the classic musical Guys and Dolls. The second of five locally produced Broadway-scale productions, Guys and Dolls plays June 27-July 1 at the Century II Concert Hall in downtown Wichita, KS.

Stars from CURSED CHILD, MEAN GIRLS, and More Face Off at BOY BANDS VS. GIRL GROUPS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jun 18, 2018


FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a battle of the bands! Broadway's hottest stars unite for one night only to bring you songs from your favorite Boy Bands and Girl Groups. Who would win in a singoff between The Backstreet Boys and The Spice Girls? Are you Team One Direction or Team Pussycat Dolls? Join us and root for your favorites!

Carole Cook, Carrie St. Louis, and More Next Week at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Jun 15, 2018


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Broadway Kids Jam Releases MEAN GIRLS Medley Featuring Three Songs From The Tony Nominated Broadway Show
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2018


Broadway Kids Jam has released their latest jam, 'Mean Girls Medley' from the new Broadway musical, Mean Girls. This jam features Sami Bray (1984, How the Grinch Stole Christmas), Carly Gendell (School of Rock), Hudson Loverro (A Bronx Tale, Ragtime/Ellis Island), Molly Richardson (Matilda), Mckayla Twiggs (Anastasia, Les Miserables, Once), Joshua Turchin (The Pill, TrevorLIVE LA, A Christmas Story the Musical) and Shaina Turchin.

Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE Celebrates Broadway Debuts with Riza Takahashi, Benjamin Rivera & Alicia Charles!
by Broadway's Backbone - Jun 13, 2018


In this episode: Victoria Bailey, Executive Director of TDF, talks about TKTS celebrating 45 years and parent company TDF celebrating 50 years in 2018. TDF (Theatre Development Fund) is an organization that believes the performing arts should be available to everybody. They sell the idea of going to all theatre, not shows in particular and that Broadway is for everyone. Victoria Bailey has been with the company for 17 years, started at Yale, and was the GM at MTC for 19 years. She believes that theatre creates empathy for lives different than our own, that TDF/TKTS has created theatre goers for generations, and is a prime example of having a successful life in the arts separate from the footlights.

VIDEO: Watch MEAN GIRLS Star Ashley Park Create 'Mean Moves' on TRL
by Macon Prickett - Jun 5, 2018


Broadway star Ashley Park visits TRL and invents the Fetch Step, Burn Book Boogie, and You Can't Sit With Us. #TRL airs weekdays at 8am. Check out the clip below!

MEAN GIRLS Earns Highest Cast Album Debut on Billboard 200 in Over a Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2018


Billboard has reported that the Mean Girls cast album has debuted at Number One on the cast albums chart and Number 42 on the all-genre Billboard 200, making it the highest debut for a cast album in over a year.

MEAN GIRLS Writers Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond Take Over Spotify's BEST OF BROADWAY Playlist
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018


Calling all plastics, cool moms and wannabes! Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond, creators of Tony nominated Mean Girls The Musical, are taking over Spotify's groolest "Best of Broadway" playlist to share 68 hidden gems about songs from the Broadway show and discuss their favorite show tunes. Listen to the podcast HERE!

Tony Danza, Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, Paulo Szot, and More Feature This June at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2018


This June, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

MEAN GIRLS and Young Women's Leadership Network Partner On Annual 'Fearless Leaders' Initiative
by Julie Musbach - May 29, 2018


The 12-time Tony Award-nominated Best Musical Mean Girls will partner with Young Women's Leadership Network (YWLN) on 'Fearless Leaders' annual initiative beginning this September.

Shonica Gooden, Matt Bogart, Jenni Barber Announced for Music Theatre Wichita's 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018


Casting is announced today for Music Theatre Wichita's 47th Season, which includes including Sister Act, Guys and Dolls, Disney's Freaky Friday, Pippin, and Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Broadway By Design: Scott Pask, Finn Ross, Adam Young & Gregg Barnes Bring MEAN GIRLS from Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2018


In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Tony nominees Scott Pask, Finn Ross and Adam Young, and Gregg Barnes, who acted as scenic, video and costume designers for Broadway's totally fetch new musical, Mean Girls.

The MEAN GIRLS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Officially Out Today!
by Macon Prickett - May 18, 2018


Atlantic Records is celebrating today's digital release of "MEAN GIRLS ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING," the official companion to the Tony Award®-nominated new musical comedy based on the iconic film. The album is available now at all DSPs and streaming services; physical CDs arrive in stores nationwide on Friday, June 8th.

VIDEO: Tina Fey Talks MEAN GIRLS, Reads a Letter to Her Future Self, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2018


Tina Fey, writer of Mean Girls, appeared on The Tonight Show last night! She chatted about the show's dozen Tony nominations, and Jimmy Fallon reminds her of the punk song she asked him to to write for the movie soundtrack. Hear it in the first clip below!

VIDEO: Preview Tina Fey's Return to SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this Saturday, May 19
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018


Mean Girls writer Tina Fey hosts Saturday Night Live on May 19, 2018, with musical guest Nicki Minaj. Check out the promo below!

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