Interview: Tyler Jordan Wesley of THE OUTSIDERS at Orpheum
I’ve always been in love with musicals and movie musicals—whether it was Disney, Hairspray, or Dreamgirls.
Nebraska Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Omaha — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Opens at The TADA Theatre in October
The award-winning TADA Theatre will present Little Shop of Horrors, the sci-fi horror comedy and beloved rock musical, beginning October 16.
Bluebarn Theatre Will Present WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
BLUEBARN Theatre will present WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schreck, running September 25 through October 12, 2025.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Launch New North American Tour at Lied Center
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will kick off a brand-new North American Tour with its launch at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, NE, October 8–11, 2025.
Review: GREASE at Omaha Community Playhouse
The Omaha Community Playhouse’s production of Grease, directed by Vincent Orduña , is a high-energy celebration of teen spirit and rock ‘n’ roll at Rydell High.
Alex Lubischer's PIVOT to be Presented at Angels Theatre Company
Angels Theatre Company will present PIVOT by Alex Lubischer as the first production of its 2025-26 Season.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: PIVOT at Shelterbelt Theatre
Pivot, written by Alex Lubischer, is a beautifully real portrayal of the ways we handle grief and handle each other in those moments where nothing seems to makes sense anymore.
The TADA Theatre to Present Cabaret BITS OF BROADWAY
The TADA Theatre will present the cabaret Bits Of Broadway! Taking place on the Showcase Stage, with table seating and beverages, this evening includes highlights from some of the top Broadway shows.
BroadwayWorld Launches Stage Mag 2.0, Adding Print-Ready Programs to Free Digital Platform
BroadwayWorld’s industry-leading, completely free digital show program service, Stage Mag, announced the launch of Stage Mag 2.
BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
HEATHERS Will Launch Tour of the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well.
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK National Tour
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK is getting ready to kick off from Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH, before continuing to 30+ cities in its first year, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
THE WIZ, & JULIET, and More on Sale at The Orpheum Theater
Tickets are now on sale for five of the shows in Omaha Performing Arts' 2025/2026 Broadway season.
GREASE Comes to the Omaha Community Playhouse in September
Shake, rattle, and roll! The ultimate feel-good blast from the past.
Pentatonix Sets 'Christmas in the City Tour' for This November
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocal quintet Pentatonix has officially unveiled their Christmas in the City Tour, which kicks off this November and runs until December 22.
CHICAGO Reveals Cast For 2025-2026 Tour
The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago.
Cast Set For SIX 2025-26 North American Tour
All new casting has been announced for the 2025-2026 North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical SIX.
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
Review: THE RIVER BRIDE at Omaha Community Playhouse Makes Magic
What did our critic think of THE RIVER BRIDE at Omaha Community Playhouse? Omaha Community Playhouse has once again delivered up something new and different---a story built on Brazilian folklore.
Review: END OF THE RAINBOW IS STUNNING! at Performing Artists Repertory Theatre
END OF THE RAINBOW, the story of iconic Judy Garland’s last months of her short 47 years will throw you for a loop.
Isaiah Bailey, Jordan Lee Gilbert and Daniel Lopez to Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour
The principal cast has been revealed for the upcoming North American Tour of the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.
Disney’s FROZEN to Bring Broadway Magic to the Lied Center in August 2025
Disney’s smash-hit Broadway musical Frozen will melt hearts when it arrives at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, NE, for a limited 13-performance engagement from August 15 to 24, 2025.
SUFFS North American Tour Cast & Cities Announced
Casting and cities have been announced for the North American Tour of SUFFS.
Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour
Casting and cities has been announces for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical.
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Anything Goes (2022 Revision) Nebraska Communities Playhouse (8/21-8/30) |
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The Producers Nebraska Communities Playhouse (2/19-3/07) |
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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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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Lied Center for Performing Arts (4/13-4/18) |
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Eureka Day Enid Miller Theatre (2/18-2/21) |
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Christmas at Leon's Lofte Community Theatre (12/05-12/20) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Lincoln Theatre Royal (5/20-5/20) |
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The Merry Wives of Windsor (Florida) Outdoors - Old Main Amphitheatre (4/01-4/11) |
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A Few Good Men Lofte Community Theatre (9/04-9/13) |
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The Book of Mormon Orpheum Theater Omaha (5/18-5/23) |