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Papa John's Pizza Presents The 2009 Orpheum Film Series

Aliens

Thursday, July 16 - 7:00pm


Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students
Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs



Director: James Cameron
Year: 1986
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Paul Reiser and Bill Paxton
Run Time: 137 min
Rating: R

This Time There's More...

More than a half-century after the events of "Alien," Warrant Officer Ripley - the sole survivor of Nostromo - is discovered adrift in the shuttle she used to escape. By now, the Company, Ripley's employer, has colonized the planet where the alien was found. Intent on covering up its illegal actions of years before, the Company strips Ripley of her flight officer's license. But when transmissions from the colony stop without warning, she is called into action again - this time with a group of Space Marines. Now the alien menace is hundreds of times larger, more insidious and all but invincible. The sole survivor of the Nostromo re-enters a world of sudden, unspeakable horror.

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Power 93.9 Presents

Freaknic Jam

Wednesday, July 29 - 8:00pm


Reserved tickets are $16.50

Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.





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Papa John's Pizza Presents The 2009 Orpheum Icon Film Series

The Maltese Falcon & Casablanca

Friday, August 7 - 6:30pm


Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students
Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs



The Maltese Falcon

Director: John Huston
Year: 1941
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre and Barton MacLane
Run Time: 101 min
Rating: Unrated

It's thrilling...it's chilling...it's the most baffling mystery story in years!

Spade and Archer is the name of a San Fransico detective agency run by Sam Spade and Miles Archer. The two men are partners, but Sam doesn't like Miles much. A knockout, who goes by the name of Miss Wanderly, walks into their office; and by that night everything's changed. Miles is dead, and so is a man named Floyd Thursby. It seems Miss Wanderly is surrounded by dangerous men. Her only hope of protection comes from Sam, who is suspected by the police of murder. More murders are yet to come, and it will all be because of a statuette of a bird: The Maltese Falcon.

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Casablanca


Director: Michael Curtiz
Year: 1943
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Paul Henreid, Conrad Veidt, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre
Run Time: 102 min
Rating: Approved

They had a date with fate in Casablanca...

In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine, exiled American and former freedom fighter, runs the most popular nightspot in town. The cynical lone wolf Blaine comes into the possession of two valuable letters of transit. When Nazi Major Strasser arrives in Casablanca, the sycophantic police Captain Renault does what he can to please him, including detaining Czech underground leader Victor Laszlo.

Much to Rick's surprise, Lazslo arrives with Ilsa, Rick's one time love. Rick is very bitter towards Ilsa, who ran out on him in Paris, but when he learns she had good reason to, they plan to run off together again using the letters of transit. Well, that was their original plan....

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Papa John's Pizza Presents The 2009 Orpheum Icon Film Series

My Fair Lady & Roman Holiday

Saturday, August 8 - 6:30pm


Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students
Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs



My Fair Lady

Director: George Cukor
Year: 1964
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Gladys Cooper
Run Time: 170 min
Rating: Approved

The loveliest motion picture of them all!

A gloriously witty adaptation of the Broadway musical about Professer Henry Higgins, who takes a bet from Colonel Pickering that he can transform unrefined, dirty Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle into a lady, and fool everyone into thinking she really is one too! He does, and thus young aristocrat Freddy Eynsford-Hill falls madly in love with her. But when Higgins takes all the credit and forgets to acknowledge her efforts, Eliza angrily leaves him for Freddy, and suddenly Higgins realizes he's grown accustomed to her face and can't really live without it.

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Roman Holiday


Director: William Wyler
Year: 1953
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power and Harcourt Williams
Run Time: 118 min
Rating: Approved

Audrey Hepburn at her Oscar-winning best in an immortal comedy-romance!

Princess Anne embarks on a highly publicized tour of Europian capitals. When she and her royal entourage arrive in Rome, she begins to rebel against her restricted regimented schedule. One night Anne sneaks out of her room, hops into the back of a delivery truck and escapes her luxurious confinement. However, a sedative she was forced to take earlier starts to take effect, and the princess is soon fast asleep on a public bench. She is found by Joe Bradley, an American newspaper reporter stationed in Rome. He takes her back to his apartment. The next morning Joe dashes off to cover the Princess Anne press conference, unaware that she is sleeping on his couch. Once he realizes his good fortune, Joe promises his editor an exclusive interview with the princess.

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The Orpheum Theatre Presents

Brenda Lee

Friday, August 14 - 8:00pm


Reserved Tickets $75 - Includes a Meet & Greet, $55 - Rows B-J, $45 - Rows K-W, $30 - Mezzanine, $20 - Balcony

Meet & Greet tickets available by calling the Orpheum Theatre office at (316) 263-0884

All Other Reserved Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.



Brenda Lee - The Lady * The Legend

Country Music Hall of Fame - Inducted Brenda in 1997

Rockabilly Hall of Fame - Inducted Brenda in 1999

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Inducted Brenda in 2002

Brenda is the only woman in both the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. To be in all three speaks volumes for her enormous talent and influence on the music industry.

Don't Miss This Rockin' Show!

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Papa John's Pizza Presents The 2009 Orpheum Film Series

WOODSTOCK

Saturday, August 15 - 7:00pm


Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students
Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs



Director: Michael Wadleigh
Year: 1970
Starring: Richie Havens, Joan Baez, The Who, Sha-Na-Na, Joe Cocker, Country Joe and the Fish,
Arlo Guthrie, Crosby Stills & Nash, Ten Years After, Jimmy Hendrix, and Many, Many More
Run Time: 184 min
Rating: R

Love, Peace, Music and More!

An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.

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Dance Party Productions Presents

Bill Haley's Comets

Friday, August 28 - 7:30pm


Reserved tickets are $68.50 (1st Five Rows, Center Section), $48.50 (Front Orchestra), $37.50 (Rear Orchestra),
$29.50 (Mezzanine) & $19.50 (Balcony)

Tickets will be available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.



The Comets were formed in 1952. Together with the front man Bill Haley, they were the first rock ‘n’ roll band. They were leaders among the pioneers who fused Country & Western with Rhythm & Blues to create rock ‘n’ roll.

The five surviving members of the original lineup are alive and still rockin’!

This is going to be an evening not to be missed.

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National Geographic & New Balance Present

THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

Brought to you by BACKWOODS

Monday, September 7 - 7:00pm




Tickets $12 in advance
$15 at the door


Tickets available at Backwoods in Bradley Fair. Tickets are also available through Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.

Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Orpehum Theatre at 7pm on Monday, September 7, 2009. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets July 1 and be taken away to the most captivating places on earth.
The 2008/2009 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings films from the 33rd annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to about 285 communities around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year's world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you.
Be moved. Be inspired. Don't miss out. For more information visit www.backwoods.com or call (316) 267-0350. This Stop on the world tour is hosted by Backwoods.



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Papa John's Pizza Presents The 2009 Orpheum Film Series

Singin' in the Rain

Thursday, September 24 - 7:00pm


Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students
Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs



Directors: Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly
Year: 1952
Starring: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Cyd Charisse and Rita Moreno
Run Time: 103 min
Rating: Approved

Singin' Swingin' Glorious Feelin'

In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a famous on-screen romantic pair. Lina, however, mistakes the on-screen romance for real love. Don has worked hard to get where he is today, with his former partner Cosmo. When Don and Lina's latest film is transformed into a musical, Don has the perfect voice for the songs. But Lina - well, even with the best efforts of a diction coach, they still decide to dub over her voice. Kathy Selden is brought in, an aspiring actress, and while she is working on the movie, Don falls in love with her. Will Kathy continue to "aspire" or will she get the break she deserves?

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The Orpheum Theatre Presents

Johnny Rivers

Saturday, September 26 - 8:00pm


Reserved tickets are $85 (Special Meet & Greet), $55 Orchestra, $30 Mezzanine & $20 Balcony.

Meet & Greet tickets available calling the Orpheum Theatre office at (316) 263-0884

Other Reserve Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.





In 1964, when the British Invasion was in progress and American rockers were tough to find on the U.S. pop charts, Johnny Rivers was one of the first to regain a foothold; his first Top 10 record came right in the midst of Beatlemania.

His formula was much the same as the British style vintage American Rock n’ Roll and R&B played with a verve and simplicity that gave his music a contemporary edge. Over the next four years his funky, go-go rock gave him a steady stream of Top 10 records. His first #1 record came when, against the advice of the record company, he abruptly switched gears and began cutting ballads.

Johnny Rivers has 17 Gold records, 29 chart hits, Two Grammy Awards, sold more than 30 million records.

This is a concert you won’t want to miss.

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The Orpheum Theatre Presents

The Inaugural

Chair-i-ty

A Benefit for the Restoration of the Orpheum Theatre

At the Wichita Marriott Hotel

Wednesday, September 30 - 7:00pm


Tickets $30, Includes entry to the auction, open bar & heavy hors d' oeuvres


Artists are asked to participate by decorating a “chair” to be donated to the theatre for an auction. Each chair should be unique and must be an art form, of an interesting design and approximately 36 x 36 in size. Some ideas for chairs could include but not limited to; chairs of metal that have been welded, chairs that have been completely dismantled and re-formatted such as a “high chair”, a “lazy boy”, a “golf chair”, chairs made from motorcycle or old bicycle parts, sculptured chairs, etc. Please note: the Chair-i-ty Committee reserves the right to deny any chair at the time of delivery.

All chairs will be on display for the Final Friday Gallery Crawl Friday, September 25, 2009, at Abode Home, 1330 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas.

Generous cash prizes will be awarded to the top three designs based on color, creativity and the people’s choice award. All chairs will be auctioned to the highest bidder on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at the inaugural party. The Orpheum Theatre may choose to prominently display chairs at their discretion.



For a registration form please call the Orpheum Theatre at (316) 263-0884. The donation of a chair is tax-deductible. The value of the deduction is determined by the artist. Upon delivery, the chair becomes the sole property of the Orpheum Performing Arts Centre, Ltd.

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The Orpheum Theatre Presents

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Friday, October 2 - 8:00pm


Tickets $30, (Rows A - J), $25 (Rows K - W, Mezzanine and Balcony)

Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.



The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and '40s. A matchless string of hit records, the constant impact of radio broadcasts, and the drawing power at theatres, hotels, and dance pavilions built and sustained the momentum of popularity.

The 19-member band continues to play many of the original Miller arrangements that keep exciting fans who have not heard them played for a while. Additionally, they are also playing more modern selections in the big-band style, carefully selecting only those newer tunes that lend themselves naturally to the Miller style and sound, carefully selected pieces that will stay around for a while. The entire repertoire which now exceeds 1,700 compositions keeps the band popular with both young and old.

Most of the band's shows are sell-outs. It has proven staying power, and its popularity has never seemed to wane. Indeed, the Glenn Miller Orchestra today is still the most sought after big-band in the world just as it was in Glenn's day.

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The Orpheum Theatre Presents

Patty Loveless

Saturday, October 10 - 8:00pm


Reserved tickets are $34.50

Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.



Always, Patty Loveless connects. Going heart to heart with her listeners, she sings their joys and sorrows. She connects to the ache or tenderness of each song’s lyrics and she takes the connection back – all the way to the soul of country music. Born and bred country, Patty lives that soul.

In 1989, Patty took home the American Music Award for Favorite New Artist, in 1993 CMA’s Vocal Event of the Year, 1995 CMA’s Album of the Year, 1996 CMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year, Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist and in 1998 Grammy for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals as well as a Grammy for Vocal Event of the Year.

If you love country music, you’ll love this concert.

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Joe Bonamassa

Performing Live

Thursday, October 15 - 8:00pm


Reserved Tickets $47.50 Rows A-M and Rows AA-AC,
$37.00 Rows N-W and Rows AD-AG,
$31.50 Balcony

INTERNET SPECIAL – From June 5 thru September 8 if you buy 3 tickets you get one free. You will need to buy these online by clicking on the Select-A-seat link below and enter the special code JB4PAK to receive this special offer.

Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.



As Joe Bonamassa grows his reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players, he is also evolving into a charismatic blues-rock star and a singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. His ability to connect with live concert audiences is transformational, and his new album, The Ballad Of John Henry, brings that energy to his recorded music more powerfully than ever before.

The ninth solo album and seventh studio release of his career – as well as his fourth consecutive with producer Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin and The Black Crowes) – the disc adds a heavy dose of “swamp” to Bonamassa’s virtuoso mix of ‘60’s-era British blues-rock and roots-influenced Delta sounds. It shows off Bonamassa’s vocal range as much as his instrumental voodoo, and the artist says, “I feel this is my strongest work to date.”

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Emerald City Chorus Sweet Adelines International Presents

Emerald City Chorus & Friends

Saturday, October 17 - 7:30pm


Tickets are $12.00 (Auditorium), $10 (Mezzanine & Balcony)

Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.



The Emerald City Chorus Sweet Adelines, a group of 35+ energetic, goal oriented singers are preparing for their very first show at the historic Orpheum Theatre.

Led by two very talented directors, Judy Alterman and Dana Evans, Emerald City Chorus will present EMERALD CITY CHORUS & FRIENDS. The evening, featuring a few of their friends, will be fun for all. Every one in the chorus is excited to be performing on the stage at the Orpheum. Many members have fond memories of their childhood days spent at this magnificent venue!

Immediately following the show, the Chorus will feature delicious pie and coffee/tea at their Afterglow. The Afterglow will be held in the theatre and the $4 tickets will be available in advance from a chorus member or at the door and even after the show.

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Papa John's Pizza Presents The 2009 Orpheum Film Series

The Shining

Saturday, October 31 - 7:00pm


Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students
Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs



Director: Stanley Kubrick
Year: 1980
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers
Run Time: 146 min
Rating: R

A Masterpiece Of Modern Horror!

Jack Torrance becomes the caretaker of the Overlook Hotel up in the secluded mountains of Colorado. Jack, being a family man, takes his wife and son to the hotel to keep him company throughout the long and isolated nights. During their stay strange things occur when Jack's son Danny sees gruesome images powered by a force called "The Shining." Along with Jack's writer's block and demons of the hotel haunting him Jack has a complete mental breakdown and the situation takes a sinister turn for the worst.

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Papa John's Pizza Presents The 2009 Orpheum Film Series

A Christmas Carol

Thursday, November 19 - 7:00pm


Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students
Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs



Director: Clive Donner
Year: 1984
Starring: George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence, Edward Woodward and Michael Michael Carter
Run Time: 100 min
Rating: Unrated

A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!

A made for television version of the Charles Dickens classic of the same name. An old man who hates Christmas is taught the true meaning and spirit of Christmas by ghosts who show him his own past and present. He is also shown what the future holds for him if he doesn't change his behavior.

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Presenting

Christmas Express: A Rockin' Holiday Concert!

Saturday, November 28 - 8:00pm


Featuring:


Ticket Availability And On Sale Date To Be Announced

Don't miss this "All Christmas Music" concert!

Sponsored By:



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Village Tours & Travel Presents

The Baldknobbers

Wednesday, December 16 - 1:00pm and 7:30pm


Tickets on Sale Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Tickets are $22 (Auditorium), $17 (Mezzanine & Balcony)

Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.



Family entertainment and fun are an important part of the Branson tradition. The Baldknobbers Jamboree, now celebrating their golden anniversary, started the tradition, in 1959 when the four Mabe brothers began entertaining visitors coming to Branson.

The tri-lakes area has been a popular tourist destination since the publishing of the Shepherd on the Hills in 1907. The family legacy continues to wow audiences with a variety of country music and hilarious comedy. The highly successful Baldknobbers Jamboree, owned by The Mabe Family is the longest continuously running show in Branson, Missouri.

Today’s Baldknobers Show is a musical powerhouse featuring a talented cast of dynamic singers, musicians, comedians and entertainers as they perform your favorite country classics, hot new country hits, toe tappin’ gospel and lots of side-splitting comedy.

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Papa John's Pizza Presents The 2009 Orpheum Film Series

A Christmas Story

Thursday, December 17 - 7:00pm


Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students
Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs



Director: Bob Clark
Year: 1983
Starring: Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Ian Petrella and Scott Schwartz
Run Time: 94 min
Rating: PG

A Tribute to the Original, Traditional, One-Hundred-Percent,
Red Blooded, Two-Fisted, All-American Christmas!

Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the 40s, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself.

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DOWNTOWN WICHITA-YES, LIFE DOES HAPPEN HERE. We are pleased to be in the heart of downtown, being located at the corner of Broadway and First Street we can boast that we are definitely 'Lighting Up Broadway!'


Did you know the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation sponsors a web site that provides a variety of information about downtown-businesses, happenings, special events, restaurants. Just click on their logo and learn everything you wanted to know about downtown. The site even includes an interactive map.




Programs are presented in part by the Kansas Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency and the City of Wichita.







The Orpheum Theatre is a member of the League of Historic American Theatres.





The Orpheum Performing Arts Centre, Ltd.
316-263-0884 phone
316-263-8641 fax
wichitaorpheum.com