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Photos: First Look at CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Pinewood Performing Artsby Blair Ingenthron - Omaha
(07/13/2023) - 'Catch Me If You Can' runs July 13-16 and 20-23 at Lincoln's Pinewood Performing Arts in Pioneers Park. Check out photos here!
Photos: First Look at FENCES at Omaha Community Playhouseby Blair Ingenthron - Omaha
(01/21/2023) - August Wilson’s Fences opened Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). The production runs January 20-February 12, 2023, Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Check out photos from the production below!
Review: FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL at Bellevue Little Theatreby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(09/25/2022) - What did our critic think of FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL at Bellevue Little Theatre?
Photos: Meet the Company of the LES MISERABLES National Tourby Jennifer Broski - Broadway
(09/20/2022) - Cameron Mackintosh's production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, is about to hit the road. The show will relaunch its tour of North America in October 2022 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH and will play more than 60 week-long and multi-week engagements through the next two years and beyond.
Photos: NEWSIES at Pinewood Performing Artsby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(07/22/2022) - Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day. Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. Get a first look at the show!
Photos: First Look at THE GIVER At Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(04/21/2022) - Get a first look at the Omaha Community Playhouse production of The Giver.
Photos: The Omaha Community Playhouse's Production of THE COLOR PURPLEby Marissa Tomeo - Omaha
(03/04/2022) - The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) production of The Color Purple opens today, Friday, March 4, 2022. The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre through March 27 with performances Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets are on sale now starting at $25 with prices varying by performance. Tickets may be purchased at the OCP Box Office, 6915 Cass St., Omaha, NE 68132, by phone at (402) 553-0800 or online at OmahaPlayhouse.com.
Photos: First Look at BRIGHT STAR at Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(01/27/2022) - The Omaha Community Playhouse production of Steve Martin’s and Edie Brickell’s Bright Star will open Friday, February 4, 2022. The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre through February 13 with performances Wednesdays through Sundays.
Photos: First Look at the National Tour of OKLAHOMA!by Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(11/11/2021) - The North American tour of Rogers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! began performances at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on November 9, 2021 and will continue to play over 25 cities during the 2021-2022 season including stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Chicago and Nashville, and more.
Photos: Get a First Look at the National Tour of THE PROM!by Chloe Rabinowitz - Broadway
(11/02/2021) - The National Tour of the 2019 Drama Desk Award winner for Outstanding Musical THE PROM begins performances tonight at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.
Photo: First Look At Kyla Stone As Anya In ANASTASIA On Tourby BWW Staff - Broadway
(10/19/2021) - BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kyla Stone as Anya in the non-equity National Tour of ANASTASIA!
Photos: Get A First Look At The New Cast Of RENT On Tourby BWW Staff - Broadway
(10/18/2021) - BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new cast of the RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Non-Equity Tour, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson.
Photos: First Look at HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING At BLUEBARN Theatreby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(10/11/2021) - Get a first look at Heroes of the Fourth Turning by Will Arbery playing at BLUEBARN Theatre through October 24!
Photos: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Opening Friday at Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(09/13/2021) - The Omaha Community Playhouse production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express will open Friday, September 17, 2021.
Photo Flash: DON'T STOP ME NOW! A CELEBRATION OF ROCK MUSICALS at Omaha Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(08/31/2020) - Don’t Stop Me Now! A Celebration of Rock Musicals opened Friday, August 28 at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Photo Flash: Meet the Stars of NATIVE GARDENS at Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(02/07/2020) - Native Gardens will open Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). The show will run in the Howard Drew Theatre from Feb. 14 through March 15. Performances will be held Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Photo Flash: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens Next Week At Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(11/08/2019) - The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) production of A Christmas Carol will open Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre at OCP from Nov. 15 through Dec. 23.
Photo Flash: Omaha Playhouse Presents ANNIEby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(09/05/2019) - Heartwarming musical Annie will open Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre from Sept. 13 through Oct. 13. Performances will be held Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Photo Coverage: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Pinewood Bowl, Lincolnby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(07/21/2019) -
Tara Vaughan's SHE ROCKS Opens June 13 At OCPby Julie Musbach - Omaha
(06/03/2019) - Tara Vaughan's She Rocks will open Thursday, June 13 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). The show will run in the Howard Drew Theatre from June 13 through June 30. Performances will be held Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Photo Flash: RAGTIME Comes to Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(05/17/2019) - Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime will open Friday, May 31 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre from May 31 through June 30. Performances will be held Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
BWW Interview: Layne Roate of SCHOOL OF ROCK at Orpheum Theatreby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(04/19/2019) - SCHOOL OF ROCK is heading to the Orpheum on April 23-28. Here to talk about the musical and his personal road to touring with a hit show is Layne Roate, who plays the roommate Ned Schneebly.
Photo Coverage: INDECENT Ends a Memorable Run at the Bluebarn Theatreby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(04/15/2019) - Bluebarn Theatre ended a highly successful run of Paula Vogel's INDECENT yesterday in Omaha. The play relates the controversial production of Sholem Asch's play 'God of Vengeance' on Broadway in 1923. The cast of the original Broadway production was arrested on the grounds of obscenity. Bluebarn with its cast and crew magnificently turned out one of the most beautifully produced plays in Omaha.
Photo Flash: First Look At THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY At Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(02/28/2019) - The Bridges of Madison County will open Friday, March 1 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre from March 1 through March 24. Performances will be held Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Photo Flash: MAKING GOD LAUGH Will Make You Laugh (and Cry) at Florence Community Theaterby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(02/22/2019) - The Florentine Players have come up with a gem. MAKING GOD LAUGH by Sean Grennan plays FEB 22 and FEB 23 at 7:00 pm, and again on Sunday, FEB 24 at 2:00 pm. Thirty years of a family's life covered in three acts with all their flaws and imperfection will make you laugh until the tears take over. Tickets are available by calling 531-600-8634 or sending email to info@florencetheater.org.
Photo Flash: Omaha Community Playhouse Presents THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTYby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(02/15/2019) - The Bridges of Madison County will open Friday, March 1 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP). The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre from March 1 through March 24. Performances will be held Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
OF MICE AND MEN at Omaha Community Playhouseby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(02/15/2019) - Migrant ranch workers in California during the Great Depression, George-an intelligent but uneducated man-and Lennie-a large man with the mind of a child-dream of making enough money to buy their own land. When a crime is accidentally committed, the two men are faced with a moral predicament in one of the most powerful and devastating stories of the 20th century.
Photo Flash: Omaha Community Playhouse Presents OF MICE AND MENby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(02/01/2019) - Of Mice and Men will open Friday, Feb. 15 at the Omaha Community Playhouse. The show will run in the Howard Drew Theatre from Feb. 15 through March 17, 2019. Performances will be held Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Photo Flash: SHE KILLS MONSTERS Comes to Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(10/04/2018) - She Kills Monsters is opening next week at the Omaha Community Playhouse. The show will run in the Howard Drew Theatre from Friday, October 12 through Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Photo Flash: Tony Award-Winning Musical FUN HOME Opening This Week at Omaha Community Playhouseby A.A. Cristi - Omaha
(08/14/2018) - Fun Home-winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize-will be showing at the Omaha Community Playhouse in the Howard Drew Theatre from Aug. 17 through Sept. 16.
BWW Interview: Roxanne Wach, Director of FUN HOME at Omaha Community Playhouseby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(08/12/2018) - FUN HOME, winner of five Tony Awards in 2015, is coming to Omaha! The Omaha Community Playhouse will run this powerfully emotive musical from August 17 through September 16, 2018. I recently spoke with the director of FUN HOME, Roxanne Wach.
BWW Interview: LEGALLY BLONDE at The Pinewood Bowl In Lincolnby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(07/10/2018) - I have never been to the Pinewood Bowl in Lincoln, Nebraska. Lincoln, our neighbor to the west, is a short 40 minute drive from Omaha on a good day. When the Huskers are playing, that is another story.
Photo Coverage: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND in Loving Colorby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(07/02/2018) - SNAP! Productions under the direction of Michal Simpson and South High Magnet School under the direction of Rebecca Noble collaborated on an amazing production of the Tony-Award winning musical, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. The hugely successful production has earned the rave reviews throughout the Omaha metropolitan area. I am only sorry that the show cannot go on, because we all love to hear this story!
Photo Flash: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Comes to Omaha Community Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Omaha
(05/18/2018) - Singin' In The Rain, based on the beloved movie musical, will run June 1 - 24, 2018 at the Omaha Community Playhouse in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre.
by Julie Musbach - Omaha
(05/18/2018) - Singin' In The Rain, based on the beloved movie musical, will run June 1 - 24, 2018 at the Omaha Community Playhouse in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre.
BWW Interview: Camille Metoyer Moten: A Triumph!by Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(05/16/2018) - Omaha, Nebraska is teeming with talent. And once in awhile you come across a person who is more than a performer in the spotlight; she is a light. Camille Metoyer Moten is a singer, actress, author, and inspirational human being. She will appear in her own show at the Omaha Community Playhouse on June 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm and on June 10 at 2:00 pm.
BWW Interview: Jon Robert Hall Plays Fiyero in WICKED at Orpheumby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(05/15/2018) - WICKED, quite possibly 'The Best Musical of the Decade' returns to Omaha's Orpheum Theatre May 16. Jon Robert Hall, who plays Fiyero in the national tour, is a man of many talents. Take a look.
Photo Coverage: Omaha Community Playhouse Reveals its 2018-2019 Season to a Packed Houseby Christine Swerczek - Omaha
(03/15/2018) - Omaha Community Playhouse revealed its 2018-2019 Season to an eager audience on Tuesday night. From SHREK to OF MICE AND MEN, there will be something for everyone.
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