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Manhattan Arts Center is a nonprofit arts organization in Manhattan, Kansas offering theatre, visual arts, education exhibitions, and community programs.

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Honk Jr.

Director: Mackenzie Brown

Performances: November 6th - 8th

This delightful adaptation of the beloved fable and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special.

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.

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We believe that arts education enhances the lives of all who participate. With this in mind, we continue to nurture the creative abilities of Manhattan's residents, for you are our future artists, playwrights, actors, singers, and story tellers. We provide classes in visual and performance arts, and open studios for all ages.
 
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Our exhibitions enrich the community by presenting the best in contemporary art. We actively engage audiences through multi-disciplinary exhibitions that question and inspire.

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  • The Nutcracker

    December 5 - 7, 2026

     
    The Nutcracker

    Music: Tchaikovsky

    Directed By Sam DeChant, In Collaborations with K-State School of Dance, and Washington Dance Studio.

    Performances: December 4th - 13th

    Set on Christmas Eve at the foot of a Christmas Tree in a child's imagination, featuring a Nutcracker Doll. It follows young Clara, who receives a nutcracker doll from her godfather Drosselmeyer at a Christmas party. The doll comes to life, fights the Mouse King, and takes Clara on a magical journey to the Land of Sweet 

    al ballet reimagined to feature Manhattan's various dance programs. Using the original music by Tchaikovsky each dance studio will be featured using original choreography. Dancers of all ages will be showcased in this classic Christmas story! 

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Supporting MAC helps us fulfill our mission to "Enrich the community through a variety of art experiences and education." Your generosity ensures that theatre, music, and art activities are accessible to all, contributing to the exceptional quality of life in our community.