The latest theatre news from Omaha — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Evil Dead In Concert, a new live-to-film production, will launch September 22 in Buffalo, New York, beginning a run of 50 cities this fall, including a special three-night event in Los Angeles for Halloween.
Celebrate Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday with Carson Tonight at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska, on October 23, 2025.
It's time to freshen up your book and warm up those pipes! Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, is officially back for Season 6, and this season will be bigger and better than ever! Submit a video to enter the competition!
The Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced its 2025–2026 Live Webcast Season, offering a $99 package with access to nine performances including Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Soweto Gospel Choir, Olga Kern, Sons of Serendip, and more.
The Lied Center will present a reimagined production of Hamlet on October 17, 2025.
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
Performances are now underway for the North American Tour of SUFFS, which officially opened in Seattle, WA at The 5th Avenue Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025.
What did our critic think of DOUBT: A PARABLE at Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Co.
I’ve always been in love with musicals and movie musicals—whether it was Disney, Hairspray, or Dreamgirls.
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 by Heidi Schreck, running September 25 through October 12, 2025.
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.
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.
Angels Theatre Company will present PIVOT by Alex Lubischer as the first production of its 2025-26 Season.
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.
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 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’s industry-leading, completely free digital show program service, Stage Mag, announced the launch of Stage Mag 2.
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
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.
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.
Tickets are now on sale for five of the shows in Omaha Performing Arts' 2025/2026 Broadway season.
Shake, rattle, and roll! The ultimate feel-good blast from the past.
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.
The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago.
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Anything Goes (2022 Revision) Nebraska Communities Playhouse (8/21-8/30) |
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Disney's Frozen Nebraska Communities Playhouse (12/11-12/20) |
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A Year with Frog and Toad Annie L. McDonald Theatre (1/29-2/07) |
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Cabaret Annie L. McDonald Theatre (4/22-5/02) |
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The Merry Wives of Windsor (Florida) Outdoors - Old Main Amphitheatre (4/01-4/11) |
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The Producers Nebraska Communities Playhouse (2/19-3/07) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Lincoln Theatre Royal (5/20-5/20) |
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Sister Act Annie L. McDonald Theatre (10/29-11/08) |
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Weird Al Yankovic Baxter Arena (7/28-7/28) |
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Dear World Annie L. McDonald Theatre (9/18-9/20) |
