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Enjoy a weekend of 1960s rock ‘n’ roll, shopping, animation and dancing along with all of your favorite Sesame Street characters.
Read on for more information on FetchToto’s top 5 weekend picks. Make sure to also check out other Kansas events on FetchToto’s Events Calendar: http://events.fetchtoto.com/
1) “Jersey Boys” – Theater League Broadway Series
Date: January 29 – February 10
Times:
7:30 PM - Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sunday
8:00 PM - Friday & Saturday
2:00 PM- Saturday & Sunday
Where: Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita
Cost: $40 - $130
Info: http://directory.fetchtoto.com/events/?perfid=4143785
Why you should go: One of Broadway’s biggest success stories will be performing at Century II for two nearly two weeks in a row. The popular, Tony-award winning musical ‘Jersey Boys’ is based on the real-life story of 1960s rock ’n’ roll group Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys tells the rags-to-riches story of four blue-collar boys from New Jersey – Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi – working their way from the streets of Newark to becoming one of the biggest musical acts of their era. The musical includes a number of hit songs that led the band to world-wide fame, including “Sherry,” “Walk like a Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night),” and many other familiar songs.
Before you consider taking the whole family to the musical, note that Jersey Boys is not recommended for all ages. The performance contains profane “authentic” Jersey language, sexual situations, drug references, gun shots, smoke and strobe lights. It’s recommended for ages 12 and older. Click here to preview a video about the language used in Jersey Boys.
2) Sesame Street Live “Can’t Stop Singing
Date & Time:
Friday, February 1, 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 2, 10:30 AM, 2:00 & 5:30 PM
Sunday, February 3, 1:00 & 4:30 PM
Where: INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita
Cost: $17 - $60
Info: http://www.intrustbankarena.com/events.asp?id=11&pid=425&task=display
PHOTOS: http://www.fetchtoto.com/toto-photos-sesame-street-live-20120309,0,2091417.photogallery
Why you should go: All the loveable Sesame Street characters are making their way back to INTRUST Bank for another exciting musical performance, “Can’t Stop Singing.” In this year’s story, Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand and turns Sesame Street into a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage.
What makes this event even more enjoyable is that your kids can start enjoying themselves before the show even begins. Sesame Street Live’s “Play Zone” allows your child to experience all of their favorite things on Sesame Street, like sitting in Big Bird’s nest, hanging out in Oscar’s trash can, playing in Zoe’s dance studio, and experiencing Elmo’s World. It’s rumored that some of the Sesame Street characters will even make an appearance during this time. The Play Zone is FREE with your ticket and opens an hour before the show begins.
3) Animation
Date: February 2 – April 28
Time: Tue-Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun Noon - 5:00 PM
Where: Exploration Place, 300 N McLean Blvd., Wichita
Cost: Adults $9.50, seniors $8, Youth (3-11) $6, 2 & under are FREE
Info: http://www.exploration.org/animation.html
