About Us

The Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre is Wichita's most popular and the only year round professional theatre in the area. We have the finest professional talent from across the country. Enjoy Broadway-style musicals, comedies and celebrity guest artists.

Established in 1977, the Crown Uptown is located in a historic 1928 vaudeville theatre. It was designed by the famous Boller Brothers and was Wichita's first fully atmospheric theatre.

Before the show, guests enjoy a four-entrée buffet with eight sides, a salad bar and soup. Our buffet selections change throughout the year to provide a variety of seasonal choices. It's important to us that only the freshest and most flavorful items are included. Coffee and iced tea are complimentary. Crown Uptown guests may also enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a delicious dessert or a cocktail at their table. When the house lights dim, the magic begins!

We do weddings and wedding parties...WE CATER!!

OUR 2008-09 DINNER THEATRE SEASON!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Sept 18 – Nov. 9, 2008

In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Its celebrated score features songs like "Tradition," "Sunrise, Sunset," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Matchmaker," to name a few. Performances are Thursday thru Sunday evenings with three select Thursday matinees on Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and Oct. 23.

All new! Meredith Willson’s HERE’S LOVE – Nov. 13 – Dec. 23, 2008

The Miracle On 34^th Street MusicalMeredith Willson’s musical version of the movie, Miracle On 34^th Street. The author of "The Music Man" and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," tells the classic story about a white-bearded gentleman claiming to be the real Santa Claus, spreading a wave of love throughout New York City and convincing a divorced, cynical single mother, her somber daughter and the entire state of New York that Santa Claus is no myth. Songs include "Pinecones and Hollyberries," "It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" and many more. Performances are Thursday thru Sunday evenings with two select Thursday matinees on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11.

All new! CLUB MOROCCO – Dec. 31 – Feb. 8, 2009

Club Morocco is a high-flying, swing music musical, a film-noir-mystery spoof that celebrates the sounds and the style of a by-gone era. The show takes place in a 40’s style club – an oasis of swing in a jagged town of broken dreams and features a cast of talented singers, dancers and a live, onstage band. Songs include "Minnie the Moocher;" "I Get a Kick Out of You;" "Jump, Jive and Wail;" "I’ve Got Rhythm;" "Sing, Sing, Sing;" "Embraceable You" and many more! Performances are Thursday thru Sunday evenings with two select Thursday matinees on Jan. 15 and Jan. 22.

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS – Feb. 12 – Apr. 12, 2009

"Goin’ courting" has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie. A young bride living in the 1850s Oregon wilderness plans to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage. Bursting with the rambunctious energy of the original film, "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" is all boisterous fun and romance that harkens back to the glory days of the movie musical. Performances are Thursday thru Sunday evenings with three select Thursday matinees on Feb. 19, Mar. 12 and Mar. 26.

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN – Apr. 16 – Jun. 7, 2009

Smoke On The Mountain takes place in the summer of 1938 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in North Carolina, located just west of Hickory near the Blue Ridge Mountains. The show presents a Saturday night gospel sing featuring the "Sanders Family" singers. With a cast of seven and the audience as the congregation, the "Sanders Family" takes the stage and good ol’ gospel music fills the air. Songs include "Whispering Hope," "When The Roll is Called Up Yonder," "I’ll Fly Away" and many more! Performances are Thursday thru Sunday evenings with three select Thursday matinees on Apr. 30, May 14 and May 21.

HIT MUSICAL TBA OCT. 1^ST! – Jun. 11 – Aug. 2, 2009

Due to licensing restrictions, we cannot announce this show until October 1^st. This huge musical has taken the country by storm and is based on a recent smash hit movie! A great show for the entire family! erformances are Thursday thru Sunday evenings with three select Thursday matinees on Jun. 18, Jul. 9 and Jul. 23.

VIAGRA FALLS – Aug. 6 – Sept. 13, 2009

"A scale of 1 to 10, this show’s a 12!" – Carol Burnett

This laugh out loud comedy is a rare treat! Widowers Charley, who turns 77, and his best friend Moe, want to do something special to celebrate. This includes the help of a few call girls and some black-market Viagra. Trouble is, Moe doesn’t want to participate and Charley has a deep, dark secret he’d rather not share. This extremely funny comedy by one of Carol Burnett’s writers examines the importance of good friendships, emotions that don’t diminish with age and the idea of feeling wanted makes the difference between living and just existing. Performances are Thursday thru Sunday evenings with three select Thursday matinees on Aug. 13, Aug. 20 and Aug. 27.

Please note: In order to provide the finest in live entertainment, all shows and/or dates and prices may change without notice.

To order tickets, call the Crown Uptown Box Office at 316.681.1566.  You can visit our website at www.crownuptown.com for more information.

OUR 2008-09 CHILDREN'S THEATRE SEASON

SANTA’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS - Nov. 29 - Dec. 20, 2008

Christmas Eve is in trouble when a Wizard kidnaps Mrs. Santa! It’s up to Santa’s elves to save the day in this delightful holiday musical comedy for all ages!

CINDERELLA - Mar. 6 - Apr. 11, 2009

One of the most popular of all the Grimm’s Fairy Tales. This is the musical comedy about Cinderella and her stepmother and stepsisters.

ALADDIN - Apr. 24 - May 22, 2009

Aladdin and his friends have an eye for excitement! A musical comedy based on the Tales of the Arabian Nights book.

_{PINOCCHIO - Jun. 26 - Aug. 1, 2009}

The classic musical comedy telling of the marionette who wants to be a real boy. Based on the book by Carlo Collodi.

Please note: In order to provide the finest in live entertainment, all shows and/or dates and prices may change without notice.