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The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestras Comes To Lincoln This February
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2025
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields will perform at the Lied Center on Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30pm. Renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world's greatest orchestral music, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world's finest chamber orchestras.
Review: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Bellevue Little Theatre Will Keep You Guessing
by Christine Swerczek - February 01, 2025
If you want something out of the ordinary to stimulate your brain, check out Bellevue Little Theatre’s production of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN. I guarantee that your mind will be spinning as you try to solve the mystery of the missing woman.
Review: WAITRESS at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - January 27, 2025
One of my favorite pieces of musical theatre opened at the Omaha Community Playhouse on January 24th. WAITRESS, featuring the prodigious music and lyrics of Sara Bareilles and book by Jessie Nelson, was adapted from Adrienne Shelly’s 2007 film script of the same name. Shelly wrote, directed and co-starred in the film, but was murdered in 2006 when she was only 40 years old. Sadly, Shelly never saw the film which opened three months later.
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to the Lied Center in February
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2025
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical will play in Lincoln at the Lied Center for 16 performances.
BEEHIVE: THE 60S MUSICAL to be Presented by Rave On Productions
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
Rave On Productions will present its upcoming production of Beehive: The 60s Musical, an electrifying tribute to the women who made the 1960s one of the most dynamic decades in music history. Learn more!
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards
by BWW Awards - January 17, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Musical Comedy CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES Opens TADA's 2025 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
The TADA Theatre kick offs its first show of the 2025 mainstage season with Church Basement Ladies! Running February 13-March 2 at The TADA Theatre. The cast includes Paige Allison as Vivian, Judy Welch as Mavis, Cris Rook as Karin, Olivia Engro as Signe and Harold Scott as Pastor Gunderson.
Sammi Cannold Will Direct RENT IN CONCERT at the Lied Center
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
RENT in Concert, directed by Broadway’s Sammi Cannold and conducted by Sarah Hicks, is a full symphonic concert evening performed with live vocalists and Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra.
All Female Tap Dance Band The Syncopated Ladies Announced At Lied Center
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2025
The Syncopated Ladies will be at the Lied Center on Thursday, January 23 at 7:30pm. Syncopated Ladies is the high-octane, high-impact female tap dance band created by Emmy Award-nominated tap dancer and choreographer Chloe Arnold, protege of Debbie Allen.
The RESET: an Immersive Sound Experience with Davin Youngs Comes to the Orpheum Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2025
Wellbeing and music meet in the world’s most iconic spaces and stages during The RESET. Sound healing artist Davin Youngs’ immersive experience fosters stillness, awareness, and community through innovative sound techniques and guided meditation.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards; CABARET at Lincoln Community Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Orpheum Theater On Sale
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2024
Tickets are now on sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT at Omaha's Orpheum Theater. SOME LIKE IT HOT is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. Learn more!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards; Lincoln Community Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards; ANASTASIA at Lincoln Community Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Tickets On Sale Now For The Return Of HADESTOWN at Orpheum Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2024
HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will return by popular demand to Omaha's Orpheum Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets On Sale Now KIMBERLY AKIMBO at The Orpheum Theater
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2024
Tickets are on sale now for the Nebraska premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The show will play Omaha's Orpheum Theater in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Omaha Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: GIRLS LIKE US: A LITTLE NAUGHTY, MOSTLY NICE at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Christine Swerczek - December 08, 2024
What did our critic think of GIRLS LIKE US: A LITTLE NAUGHTY, MOSTLY NICE at Omaha Community Playhouse?
THE MIDTOWN MEN Ring in the Holidays at the Lied Center
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2024
The Midtown Men, reuniting stars from the Broadway smash hit JERSEY BOYS, will ring in the Christmas season this year with their 'Holiday Hits' show.
The Illusionists Bring The Magic of the Holidays to Lincoln
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2024
Tis the season for The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays, an all-new installment of the world-famous, blockbuster touring magic spectacular The Illusionists. Learn more here!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Omaha Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards
by BWW Awards - November 27, 2024
Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Omaha Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert Returns to the Lied Center
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
It’s show time as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Come experience the sights and sounds of the Pride of all Nebraska.
RENT IN CONCERT Announced At The Lied Center
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2024
Tony nominees and Broadway veterans join emerging Nebraska talent for RENT in Concert at the Lied Center.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Set for The TADA Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2024
The TADA Theatre is presenting It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play! from December 5-8 and 12-15. Inspired by the classic film by Frank Capra, this theatrical production is performed in a new way. Learn more here!

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Nebraska Communities Playhouse (12/12 - 12/21)

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A Beautiful Noise in Omaha A Beautiful Noise
Orpheum Theater Omaha (2/10 - 2/15)
Alice by Heart in Omaha Alice by Heart
Annie L. McDonald Theatre (2/19 - 3/1)
Wicked in Omaha Wicked
Orpheum Theater Omaha (6/17 - 7/5)
Annie in Omaha Annie
Community Players, Inc. (6/4 - 6/14)
Jekyll & Hyde in Omaha Jekyll & Hyde
Nebraska Communities Playhouse (10/16 - 10/25)
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Omaha A Midsummer Night's Dream
Enid Miller Theatre (3/26 - 4/12)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Omaha SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Orpheum Theater Omaha (3/25 - 3/29)
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