Entertainment

‘The Cher Show’ provides out-of-this-world experience at Century II

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

Cher has been a fixture in the entertainment world for multiple decades now, and last week gave me and my mom the closest opportunity I’ll probably ever have to seeing one of her concerts thanks to “The Cher Show,” whose national tour rolled through Wichita’s Century II last weekend.

“The Cher Show” is a jukebox musical that tells the story of the life and career of Cher featuring songs she has performed throughout her multi-decade career. The part of Cher is played by three actresses: one portraying her in the 1950s and 60s (nicknamed "Babe"), one for the 1970s (nicknamed "Lady"), and one for the 1980s and 90s (nicknamed "Star"). Throughout the show, the three interact and help each other out.

Coogler ventures to 1930s Mississippi in newest film ‘Sinners’

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

It might only be April, but director Ryan Coogler is wanting moviegoers to have some spookiness on the brain with his newest film, “Sinners.” The film takes place in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta and stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers who return to their hometown to start a juke joint with some friends and family, only to be confronted by a supernatural evil as opening night wears on.

Joey Dean and the Dry River Band competing for spot at upcoming Wango Tango concert

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

iHeartRadio’s annual Wango Tango concert will be coming up in just a couple weeks, and an area band has the chance to be part of the festivities.

Joey Dean and the Dry River Band are currently participating in the Next Music Star contest, and one artist or group will be flown to Hollywood to open for music superstars Doja Cat, Gwen Stefani, David Guetta, Katseye and more at the upcoming concert and win $10,000.

‘The Cher Show’ making its way to Century II

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

Those looking for a great show that honors a musical icon will soon have just that chance.

The Tony Award-winning show 'The Cher Show' will be making its way to Wichita's Century II the week of Sept. 19. Performances will be Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. "The Cher Show" is a jukebox musical that tells the story of the life and career of music legend Cher featuring songs she has performed throughout her career. The part of Cher is played by three actresses: one portraying her in the 1950s and 60s (nicknamed "Babe"), one for the 1970s (nicknamed "Lady"), and one for the 1980s and 90s (nicknamed "Star"). Throughout the show, the three interact and help each other out.

SCCC Drama to present ‘Godspell’

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

Those looking for a good and rousing show during this Easter season will soon have to look no further than Seward County Community College.

The Seward County Community College Drama Department will be presenting "Godspell," with performances taking place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10; 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, and all the performances will be in the Clifford and Irene Pepper Showcase Theater in the Shank Humanities Building on the SCCC campus. Tickets are $10 for community members and free for SCCC students with a student ID. Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, the show follows the last days of Jesus and includes dramatized versions of multiple well-known parables.