The Forum Theatre

Mama, He's Crazy: The Words & Music of The Judds
2027-03-20 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-03-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | The Forum, 141 S Ellis, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
Mama, He’s Crazy
THE WORDS & MUSIC OF THE JUDDS
March 19 – 21, 2027
“Wynonna and I couldn’t talk to each other, but, low and behold, we could sing together.” Naomi Judd
In the 1980s, The Judds—the mother-daughter duo of Naomi and Wynonna—became country music’s most successful pair, releasing six RCA albums and earning 14 No. 1 singles, starting with their breakout hit, “Mama, He’s Crazy.” Their musical journey began in rural Kentucky. It was on that mountaintop that Wynonna learned to play guitar, and the two began to harmonize, blending Appalachian folk, bluegrass, and pop. Naomi, convinced of Wynonna’s talent, moved the family to Nashville., a contract soon followed. Wynonna’s powerful, blues-inflected voice appealed to audiences of all ages, established her as one of Country’s finest female duets. Seven years, eight CMA awards, five GRAMMY’s, and 20 million+ record sales later, Naomi retired for health reasons and the duo split, ending with a 1991 farewell tour. The last show was televised, drawing the largest Pay-per-View audience of all time.

Little Shop of Horrors
2027-04-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-04-16 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-04-17 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-04-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2027-04-22 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-04-23 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-04-24 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-04-25 14:00 - 15:30 and 4 more dates
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS APRIL 15 - MAY 2, 2027
Music by Alan Menken
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, and the Outer Critic Circle Award.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has devoured the hearts of audiences around the world for more than 30 years, following the story of floral assistant Seymour Krelborn as he stumbles across a new breed of carnivorous plant that promises to grant him fame, fortune and all his desires – as long as the blood keeps flowing. How far will you go for fame and fortune?

Purple Rain: The Words & Music of Prince
2027-05-14 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-05-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2027-05-16 14:00 - 15:30 | The Forum, 141 S Ellis, Wichita, KS, 67211, United States
PURPLE RAIN
THE WORDS & MUSIC OF PRINCE
May 14- 16, 2027
“There’s always a rainbow at the end of rain.” -- Prince
Prince, a singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, pioneered the Minneapolis Sound, blending genres like R&B, funk, rock, pop, punk, and new wave in the 1980s. Known for his versatility, he often played all instruments on his recordings. His music evolved from funk and soul to incorporate disco, jazz, punk, metal, and hip-hop, consistently featuring energetic tracks and soulful ballads. Over nearly forty years, Prince sold over 100 million albums and earned seven Grammys and an Oscar. His most popular songs include “1999”, “When Doves Cry”, “Purple Rain”, “Kiss”, and “Let’s Go Crazy.”

The Birth of Soul: The Words & Music of Ray Charles
2028-01-04 20:00 - 21:30
THE BIRTH OF SOUL:THE WORDS & MUSIC OF RAY CHARLES
January 8 – 10, 2027

Ray Charles Robinson is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians of the 20th century. Charles pioneered the soul music genre during the 1950s by combining elements of blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel into his music. He overcame his childhood blindness to become one of the greatest musicians of all times. Referred to as "a genius" by his fellow musician, his version of GEORGIA ON MY MIND is and will always remain a beloved classic and jazz inspiration.
