Get ready for our 102nd Anniversary Edition of Thirst & Broadway: Happy Hour Theatre Tour! Have you ever wanted to go behind-the-scenes at the historic Orpheum Theatre? Join us for an elevated happy hour tour of the theatre and learn about the theatre’s rich history and architecture. We will also share a special announcement for the Orpheum Theatre’s future that you won’t want to miss. Surrounding the tours, entertainment will be throughout the evening with performances by The Bodo Ensemble, Regina Klenjoski Dance Company (RKDC), artwork by Michael Kline, and more.

Happy hour includes a cash bar, featuring our signature cocktail, Eberson’s Elixir, and complimentary light hors d’oeuvres. Concessions and merchandise will also be available for purchase.

Schedule:

4:30 p.m. – Doors open / artwork by Michael Kline on display
5:00 p.m. – The Bodo Ensemble performs on stage
5:30 p.m. – Welcome & Special Announcement
5:45 p.m. – Regina Klenjoski Dance Company performs on stage
6:00 p.m. – First tour begins
6:30 p.m. – The Bodo Ensemble returns to the stage
7:00 p.m. – Second tour begins

About The Bodo Ensemble:
Music by Craig Owens and the Bodo Ensemble explores contemporary composition methods, global percussion, and diverse rhythms, all infused with the improvisational flair of jazz’s post-bop tradition. Members of the current Bodo lineup include Kurt Aiken, Bill Glenn, David Lord, Ellen Johnson Mosley, and Craig Owens. bodoensemble.com

About Regina Klenjoski Dance Company:
Regina Klenjoski Dance Company (RKDC), founded in Los Angeles in 1999 and based in Wichita since 2014, is a renowned contemporary dance company celebrated for its innovative choreography and interdisciplinary approach. Under the artistic leadership of Regina Klenjoski, RKDC has earned multiple awards and accolades, including five National Endowment for the Arts grants, and is dedicated to engaging communities through dynamic performances and educational programs. rkdc.org

About Michael Kline:
Michael Kline is the lead illustrator for Kids Discover, an award-winning educational children’s magazine and web resource in New York. Between contracts he stays busy creating visual oddities from styrofoam, acrylics, and other found objects in his studio in Riverside, in Wichita. Michael Kline Imagery