Wichita Children's Theatre to visit surrounding areas!

 

At these WPAA shows, Wichita Children's Theatre Professional Touring Company will present "The Three Little Pigs" to many area schools. We meet the three Pigs as they have a family meeting and decide that it's time they moved out of their mom's house and started lives of their own. One by one they meet up with a kindly merchant who sells them materials to build their new homes.

This program will be presented October 20th at 8:30 a.m. in Quinter. 12:30 p.m. in Hoxie. On October 21st at 9:00

Philip Daniel to Perform in Northwest Kansas

 Philip Daniel, film/dance composer and touring artist from Lincoln, Nebraska will be the next WPAA artist in concert. He will do school workshops for students in St. Francis at 10:00 a.m. and Colby at 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th. The evening of the 16th, he will perform a concert in the Cultural Arts Center in Colby for the general public. The workshops and the concert will be free to all those in attendance thanks to the

Sons of the Pioneers Coming on Sunday, October 12th!

Oakley High School auditorium will be the WPAA next program with THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS, returning to entertain.  The program will start at 3 PM. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door or by WPAA season ticket which can also be purchased that day at the door.

We thank Dane G. Hansen and Logan County Community Foundation for their grants for this program along with area sponsors.

The Sons of the Pioneers, the most influential and revered of all western music groups, celebrate an unparalleled 91 continuous years of performance, thrilling audiences with enchanting harmonies and picturesque images of the majestic American West. In 2025, the legendary group extends its remarkable run through nine decades, carrying the legacy of the outfit’s landmark, Grammy-honored music to new ears. Originals like “Cool Water,” “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” and “The Timber Trail” have come to define western music itself and are also deeply rooted in American culture. When Roy Rogers (then Leonard Slye) and gifted songwriters Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer

DIVA 3 to Open the 25/26 Season in Colby

 

Western Plains Arts Association opens our 2025-2026 season  at the Cultural Arts Center in Colby on Sunday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. with DIVA 3, an ensemble of superb singers. Three female singers with powerhouse voices sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering the 1960's through the 1990's with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, ABBA, and many more!

Individual members of the group have all starred in shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Since its inception in 2013, the group has gone on to perform not only at several hotels and casinos throughout their hometown of Las Vegas, but also performing arts centers across the United States, as well as international waters as a headlining guest

Doug Gabriel to Perform in Hoxie!

Doug Gabriel -The Ultimate Variety Show coming from Branson will be the final WPAA performance this Spring. 
They are coming to Hoxie High School Auditorium April 27th at 3:00 PM to share this high-energy production.
It is sure to leave you wanting more with its incredible cast of talented artists performing your favorite songs and scenes from well-known Broadway shows. You'll be amazed as skilled singers, musicians and comedians take center stage for a truly unforgettable experience. 
From beloved slow ballads to upbeat classics, this show has something for everyone. 

"The Church Ladies of Manhattan" in St. Francis

Saturday, April 5th at the St. Francis High School Auditorium, WPAA will have in concert “The Church Ladies of Manhattan, Kansas”.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM BEGINS AT 7:30 PM.
The Church Ladies are a harmony based acoustic trio who will entertain you with polished performances of bluegrass, country, folk, rock, and gospel. They are an energetic and entertaining ensemble. Hailing from three rural Kansas communities, our hearts are steeped in the prairie. Admission is by season ticket or at the door. This season’s programs are made possible through the

Fly Dance Company in Oakley!

March 30th at 3:00 PM at the Oakley High School Auditorium, WPAA will have in concert the “Fly Dance Company”. Contemporary Americana will be reflected as they cross street dance with classical choreographic principles and the technique of hip hop.

Fly Dance Company selects pieces with an emphasis on variety, high energy, and fun entertainment. The audience will be engaged from beginning to end, and leave uplifted by dancers who will have given their all to earn their love.