Omaha Newsroom BWW Interview: Rob Lindley of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour is Still an Iowa Boy at Heart
by Christine Swerczek on November 16, 2018 in Omaha Rob Lindley, performing the role of Monsieur Andre' in the National Tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, has local roots. Currently based in Chicago, Lindley spent his youth in Northwest Iowa. I spoke with him this week about growing up in a small town and making it in the big city. PHANTOM is Lindley's first national tour, but it is not his first time on stage. A Jeff Award winner and five time nominee, Lindley has performed a wide variety of roles in FUN HOME, SECRET GARDEN, CAROLINE OR CHANGE, CAROUSEL and many more. He is an accomplished vocalist, actor, and director. (more...)  Jim Brickman Brings A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS To Omaha
by BWW News Desk on November 15, 2018 in Omaha Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Special Guests Vocalists Anne Cochran & John Trones and Electric Violinist Tracy Silverman. (more...)  Omaha Fashion Week Announces Designer Lineup For February 2019
by BWW News Desk on November 14, 2018 in Omaha The producers of Omaha Fashion Week (OFW) announced the designers who have been selected to show collections during the next season of OFW, February 25-March 2, 2019. Last week, designers pitched their ideas to a panel of industry experts brought together by OFW. The experts scored each designer and provided feedback that was used to make final decisions. The designers were scored on innovation, construction, marketability, concept, and the overall presentation. (more...)  A CHRISTMAS CAROL Opens Friday At Omaha Community Playhouse
by BWW News Desk on November 13, 2018 in Omaha A Christmas Carol opens this Friday, November 16 at the Omaha Community Playhouse. The show will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre from November 16 through December 23. (more...)  Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards!
by BWW News Desk on November 12, 2018 in Omaha Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites. (more...)  BWW Review: COME BACK TO THE FIVE AND DIME, JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre
by Christine Swerczek on November 12, 2018 in Omaha Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre takes us back and forth between 1955 and 1975 to the Five and Dime in McCarthy, Texas. The Disciples of Jimmy Dean are meeting to commemorate his untimely death in a car crash. Instead of contributing any new Jimmy Dean memorabilia to their collection, they uncover secrets long kept and truths about themselves. (more...)  BWW Review: CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN is Precious Time Well Spent at Bellevue Little Theatre
by Christine Swerczek on November 11, 2018 in Omaha Don't be too busy to see CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN at Bellevue Little Theatre. It is time well spent! (more...)  BWW Review: NEWSIES Stop the Press at Midland University Theatre
by Christine Swerczek on November 09, 2018 in Omaha Stop the press! Midland University Arts brought a newsworthy event to the Kimmel Theatre last night. NEWSIES, The Broadway Musical, opened to an enthusiastic packed house. 'Fake news' has it that the show running through November 11th is nearly sold out. But don't let that stop you. Check out ticket availability and book your seat to see this uplifting, toe tapping production. (more...) Tickets On Sale This Friday For John Mellencamp At The Orpheum Theater
by BWW News Desk on November 07, 2018 in Omaha JOHN MELLENCAMP has announced additional dates to the 2019 tour of "The John Mellencamp Show" which features the rock icon's classics plus some new material. Being hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music's most authentic and crowd-pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp has added an additional 13 dates to his 2019 tour. (more...) NEWSOBYS UNITED TOUR Coming To Orpheum Theater Today
by BWW News Desk on November 08, 2018 in Omaha Playing to capacity audiences during a history-making string of spring and summer shows, the unprecedented "Newsboys United Tour" has been extended through the end of the year. Encompassing 40 more U.S. cities this fall, an initial slate of dates was announced today, including Omaha. The group will play the Orpheum Theater Today, November 8, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Additional shows are forthcoming. (more...)  Tickets on Sale Thursday for ALADDIN in Omaha
by BWW News Desk on November 05, 2018 in Omaha Disney Theatrical Productions and Omaha Performing Arts announced today tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. The hit Broadway musical will begin performances in Omaha at the Orpheum Theater on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 for a limited engagement of two weeks through Sunday, January 27. The opening night is Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 P.M. (more...)  BWW Review: GOOSEBUMPS: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM at The Rose Theater May Give You Shivers!
by Christine Swerczek on November 05, 2018 in Omaha GOOSEBUMPS: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM may not give you the shivers because it is scary, but those beautiful young voices may raise a few goosebumps! (more...)  BWW Review: THE SECRET GARDEN is Dark and Lovely at University of Nebraska Omaha
by Christine Swerczek on November 02, 2018 in Omaha THE SECRET GARDEN, a musical based on the Victorian novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett is the second in a string of works in University of Nebraska, Omaha's 2018-2019 season featuring all female playwrights. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 11/2 - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, FUN HOME and More!
by BWW Special on November 02, 2018 in Omaha BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, FUN HOME and More! (more...)  BWW Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre and the Power of Words
by Christine Swerczek on October 30, 2018 in Omaha Nebraska Wesleyan University's gender blind production of JULIUS CAESAR is running for one more weekend. It is yet another quality production by the NWU theatre department. I am constantly impressed with their vision, their implementation, and their overall excellence. These actors are being trained well in their art. The performance is powerful...a word too weak in its description. (more...)  BWW Review: EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL is Live at TADA THEATRE
by Christine Swerczek on October 26, 2018 in Omaha Walking dead. Live music. Madcap comedy. Mix them together in a quaint theatre, add a splatter zone, and you have a recipe for an unusually entertaining night. (more...)  BWW Previews: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is About to Bring Pandemonium to Omaha!
by Christine Swerczek on October 26, 2018 in Omaha THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, a Tony Award winner that surprised even the critics with its overwhelming success on Broadway, will open at the Orpheum on October 30 and run through November 4, 2018. (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 10/26 - FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, A BRONX TALE, and More!
by BWW Special on October 26, 2018 in Omaha BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, A BRONX TALE, and More! (more...)  BWW Review: Tara Vaughan: SHE ROCKS! the Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek on October 24, 2018 in Omaha Tara Vaughan, a young, fresh singer-songwriter is rocking the Omaha Community Playhouse with a cornucopia of hits from all female artists crossing the decades. Vaughan is gifted with a mellow, throaty voice that reminds one of honey and whiskey...sweet but with a bit of a bite that leaves you breathless. (more...) One Week Left To Submit Nominations for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards!
by BWW News Desk on October 22, 2018 in Omaha Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31. (more...)  OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS
by Christine Swerczek on October 22, 2018 in Omaha Omaha Performing Arts warns of potential problems with third party ticket sellers. (more...)  Now Playing Onstage in Omaha - Week of 10/20/2018
by BWW on October 20, 2018 in Omaha Upcoming Shows - Week of 10/20/2018 for Omaha (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 10/19 - COME FROM AWAY, TITANIC, HUNCHBACK and More!
by BWW Special on October 19, 2018 in Omaha BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature COME FROM AWAY, TITANIC, HUNCHBACK and more! (more...)  BWW Review: Shattered by THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Brigit St Brigit Theatre Company
by Christine Swerczek on October 13, 2018 in Omaha Sometimes a production is more than a play. It's a slice of humanity with all its warts and blemishes. Brigit St Brigit Theatre Company took Tennessee Williams' powerful WIngfield family drama to the stage at the Jewish Community Center tonight and left me desolate. THE GLASS MENAGERIE studies a mother, a son, and a daughter with their complex relationship of love and control. (more...)  BWW Review: SHE KILLS MONSTERS at Omaha Community Playhouse - You Might Die Laughing
by Christine Swerczek on October 12, 2018 in Omaha SHE KILLS MONSTERS may not make your top ten list for most heartfelt play of the year, but it will definitely make you laugh. And we all need to laugh more. (more...) |
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