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Review: JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Omaha Community Playhouse is a party!
by Christine Swerczek - April 28, 2025
I hadn’t planned on reviewing Omaha Community Playhouse’s current offering on the Hawks Mainstage, but I just can’t suppress the urge. Jimmy Buffett’s ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is just too fun to let it slip away!
Take3 Comes to the Lied Center
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2025
Where ROCK meets BACH, featuring the music of popular artists, including The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elvis, Neil Diamond, Imagine Dragons, and more. Learn more about the show here!
SONGS FROM THE BIG SCREEN to Take Place At The TADA Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
Songs From The Big Screen is coming to TADA! This special cabaret at The TADA Theatre features an array of them from over the years! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the May event.
Interview: Mackenzie Zielke of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - April 12, 2025
Jimmy Buffett’s music is set to send you off on a tropical adventure at the Omaha Community Playhouse April 18 through May 11 on the Hawks Mainstage Theatre.
Itzhak Perlman Returns to the Lied
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
Itzhak Perlman will perform at the Lied Center in April. In this recital, he is joined by his musical partner of 25 years, pianist Rohan De Silva. Learn more here!
Nebraska Premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Opens This Week at Lincoln Southwest High School
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
The magic of the Wizarding World is coming to Lincoln Southwest High School's Silver Hawk Theatre with the Nebraska high school premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition).
Alton Brown Coming to Lincoln's Lied Center for Performing Arts for Final Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2025
Fans in Lincoln will get their chance to see “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite” when it visits the Lied Center for Performing Arts on April 15 for one show only at 7:30pm. 
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Orpheum Theatre is Unstoppable!
by Christine Swerczek - March 28, 2025
The film “Some Like it Hot” conjures up visions of blonde Marilyn Monroe with her two musician sidekicks, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, in prohibition era Chicago. The musicians dressed as women join an all women band to avoid a mafia boss when they witness a murder.
SUFFS, FROZEN, and More Set For Lied Center's 2025/26 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2025
The Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Glenn Korff Broadway Series. The season will kick off with Disney's Frozen and continue with Suffs, The Music Man, A Christmas Story, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. 
THE BARRICADE BOYS Bring A Broadway Party To Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2025
Direct from London, hear the music and inspiring stories from The Barricade Boys' time touring the world and performing on stage in the biggest West End shows, including Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and more.
New Version Of PETE 'N' KEELY to Make Regional Premiere At The TADA Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2025
The TADA Theatre will bring Nebraska audiences the regional premiere of the musical comedy Pete 'n' Keely, following its latest incarnation at Carnegie Hall. Learn more!
EMINENT DOMAIN Comes to the Lied Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2025
 The Lied Center willpartner with Lincoln’s Angels Theatre Company (ATC) to present EMINENT DOMAIN, a premiere play by Laura Leininger-Campbell.
Lincoln Southwest's Silver Hawk Theatre to Present Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2025
Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, the event will be performed over two weekends, with evening performances April 3-5 and 10-12, 2025, at 7:00 PM, and afternoon matinees April 6 and 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert Brings Broadway Stars to Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
Jerry Herman’s songs have lit up Broadway for decades with toe-tapping, soul-stirring musical showstoppers. Now he’s sharing his great musical legacy with a new generation of music lovers.
ANNIE Comes to the Lied Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2025
Leapin’ Lizards! An all-new tour of the Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts this month. Learn more about the upcoming engagement here!
Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD At Lincoln Southwest High School
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2025
The magic of the Wizarding World is coming to Lincoln Southwest High School’s Silver Hawk Theatre with the Nebraska high school premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition). Check out photo portraits of the cast!
MURPHY'S CELTIC LEGACY Comes to Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2025
Murphy’s Celtic Legacy is a spectacular production breathing new life into Irish dance, fusing it with contemporary choreography, world class performances and an epic original soundtrack.
Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Nebraska Wesleyan University
by Christine Swerczek - February 26, 2025
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical, based on Rick Riordan’s popular novel of the same name, is playing at Nebraska Wesleyan University’s McDonald Theatre through March 2. With music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and book by Joe Tracz, this production has something for adults and children alike.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to the Lied Center Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2025
 The ghost-with-the-most will make his Lincoln debut in this edgy and irreverent new Broadway musical comedy. BEETLEJUICE will play the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Comic Matt Geiler To Make Special Appearance At The TADA Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2025
National headlining comedian Matt Geiler from America's Got Talent will appear at The TADA Theatre for two night's only on March 7 and 8. Matt's masterful and unique act consists of quickly improvising hilarious songs from audience suggestions resulting in no show ever being the same one twice.
The Virtuosic and Hilarious Mnozil Brass Return to Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2025
Mnozil Brass has been entertaining fans around the globe for 30 years with their comedic brilliance, sensational programs, and impeccable playing. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, Mnozil Brass have created the Jubilee tour featuring new works along with their greatest hits.
Kerfuffle’s THE CONDUCTORS Comes to the Lied Center
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2025
All aboard the magic train!  Where should we go? Who shall we visit? The conductors are on a search for treasure in this play specifically designed for very young children.
Czech National Symphony Orchestra Comes To Lincoln With Spectacular Guest Soloists
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2025
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra takes the Lied Center stage with a breathtaking program including American pianist Maxim Lando and the Nebraska return of superstar violinist Sandy Cameron. 
Review: APPROPRIATE: Uncovered and Uncomfortable at Bluebarn Theatre
by Christine Swerczek - February 08, 2025
What did our critic think of APPROPRIATE: UNCOVERED AND UNCOMFORTABLE at Bluebarn Theatre?
Lied Center To Present Bilingual Musical Fun For The Whole Family With 123 Andres
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2025
123 Andrés will perform at the Lied Center on Sunday, February 23 at 4:00pm.  Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high energy shows.

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The Cottage in Omaha The Cottage
Community Players, Inc. (4/10 - 4/19)
A Christmas Carol
Community Players, Inc. (12/11 - 12/14)
A Beautiful Noise in Omaha A Beautiful Noise
Orpheum Theater Omaha (2/10 - 2/15)
Anastasia in Omaha Anastasia
Annie L. McDonald Theatre (12/4 - 12/14)
& Juliet in Omaha & Juliet
Orpheum Theater Omaha (3/3 - 3/8)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Omaha SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Orpheum Theater Omaha (3/25 - 3/29)
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Omaha A Midsummer Night's Dream
Enid Miller Theatre (3/26 - 4/12)
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