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Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Sets Omaha Engagement in January 2027
Disney's Beauty and the Beast will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater January 20-27, 2027.
Tickets To MAYBE HAPPY ENDING On Sale For Omaha's Orpheum Theater
The Tony Award-winning musical will present original Broadway cast members Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon in the touring production at the Orpheum Theater.
RISE: SONGS OF RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE Will Come to BLUEBARN Theatre
BLUEBARN Theatre will present Rise: Songs of Resistance and Resilience, a new musical performance written and directed by Jill Anderson, at the theater's outdoor Porchyard in Omaha, Nebraska.
Submissions Are Open For BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
Get your audition book ready and start warming up your vocal cords—your moment in the spotlight is almost here! Next On Stage, BroadwayWorld’s nationwide competition for high school and college students, is back for Season 7, and we’re raising the curtain on our biggest season yet.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Second Year Cast Set For THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
Nolan White will lead THE OUTSIDERS national tour as Ponyboy Curtis when the second year begins September 19 in Denver, with stops including Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle and San Francisco.
Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M.
Photos: MYSTIC PIZZA Tour in Rehearsals; Full Cast Revealed
The complete cast has been announced for Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, with all new rehearsal photos also being released.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
John Rubinstein and More Will Join THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
New casting has been announced for the second year of the North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK, including John Rubinstein, Angela Birchett, Makena Jackson, and more.
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU Cabaret To Be Presented By TADA Theatre
The TADA Theatre continues its 18th year of its cabaret series, with 'Let Us Entertain You' on the Showcase Stage, which is the second stage at The TADA Theatre.
Video: The JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Is Getting Ready to Hit the Road
Jersey Boys is getting ready to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
Video: Watch the JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Perform 'My Boyfriend's Back' in Rehearsals
Jersey Boys is getting redy to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
Exclusive: New Cast and Dates Announced for THE WIZ National Tour
Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road.
Full Cast Announced for BOOP! THE MUSICAL National Tour
BOOP! The Musical has just announced the full cast for the upcoming North American Tour.
MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE Sets US Tour Cast, to Open in Wichita in October
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute has announced full principal casting for its 2026/2027 US National Tour, which will open October 9, 2026, at the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita, Kansas.
Tickets to BEETLEJUICE Tour on Sale for Omaha's Orpheum Theater
Tickets are now on sale for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, set to play three performances at Omaha's Orpheum Theater in November, with prices starting at $43.
Video: Watch the ‘Demented’ Cast of OH, MARY! Get Ready to Hit the Road
Oh, Mary! is hitting the road—and its new company is ready to unleash Mary Todd Lincoln on the rest of America.
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CLUE Tour to Launch Los Angeles Run In September; Tour Dates Announced
The North American tour of CLUE will open its third season at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles September 8-12, 2026, before visiting Memphis, St.
DEATH BECOMES HER National Tour to Play Omaha's Orpheum Theater
Tickets are now on sale for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy's engagement at the Orpheum Theater, with prices starting at $44.
THE TOXIC AVENGER Will Come to TADA Theatre in October
The Toxic Avenger will come to TADA Theatre in October.
Cast Set For New Version of THE BODYGUARD on North American Tour
The full cast has been set for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical, which will launch in October.
Full Cast Set For MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon will reprise their Broadway roles as the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour launches in Baltimore on September 13, 2026, with over 30 additional cities to follow.
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Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show: Chris Stapleton & Nikki Lane Pinnacle Bank Arena (10/07-10/07) |
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Come From Away Omaha Community Playhouse (9/11-10/11) |
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Jekyll & Hyde Nebraska Communities Playhouse (10/16-10/25) |
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Underdog: The Other, Other Bronte Enid Miller Theatre (10/02-10/11) |
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Sister Act Annie L. McDonald Theatre (10/29-11/08) |
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Eureka Day Enid Miller Theatre (2/18-2/21) |
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Mamma Mia! Lied Center for Performing Arts (12/15-12/20) |
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Arsenic and Old Lace Lofte Community Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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The Producers Nebraska Communities Playhouse (2/19-3/07) |
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Cabaret Annie L. McDonald Theatre (4/22-5/02) |
