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Omaha Performing Arts Announces 2012-2013 Season Lineup: Joan Rivers, SHREK and More

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Blockbuster Broadway hits, critically acclaimed dance companies, family-friendly entertainment, comedians and world-class musicians are among Omaha Performing Arts' 2012-2013 Season lineup. With five great series – Broadway, Dance, Family, Jazz and the newly named Showcase series, formerly Popular – as well as a broad selection of Season Extras, Omaha Performing Arts offers a diverse lineup of artists and ensembles with more than 105 performance dates.

Omaha Performing Arts' 2012-2013 Season is packed with well-known arts and entertainment names, including premier dance company The Joffrey Ballet performing The Rite of Spring in honor of the work's 100th anniversary, and world-renowned jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Iconic comedienne and actress Joan Rivers will appear, and Broadway enthusiasts will enjoy productions such as SHREK THE MUSICAL and Billy Elliot the Musical.

Season Tickets for the five Omaha Performing Arts series will go on sale Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at OmahaPerformingArts.org/SeasonTickets. Season Ticket packages, each containing three to five performances, start as low as $52 and as low as $148 for Broadway Season Ticket packages. Patrons may add Season Extras and the Broadway special to their Season Ticket order at a savings of at least 15% over the single ticket price. For more information about Omaha Performing Arts' Season Tickets, visitOmahaPerformingArts.org/SeasonTickets or call 402-345-0606 or toll-free at 866-434-8587. Groups of 10 or more may also purchase tickets to the 2012-2013 Season starting Tuesday, May 8, 2012. For more information on Group Sales, visitOmahaPerformingArts.org/Groups or call 402-661-8516. Single Tickets for the 2012-2013 Omaha Performing Arts season will go on sale Friday, September 7, 2012.

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