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Welcome back, Huskers! Every August, the Lied Center’s Big Red Lied Experience (BRLX) kicks off the new school year with a FREE concert featuring a rising star. This year, the concert is outside and the community is invited!

On August 17, 2023, the public will get their first access to single event tickets for the Lied Center's 2023-2024 season featuring more than 30 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

Discover a unique perspective of John Lennon during his 'LOST WEEKEND' era through a collection of candid photos taken by May Pang. This special exhibition at RBRG Gallery showcases intimate moments and offers a glimpse into Lennon's life. Don't miss your chance to see these captivating photographs and purchase your own piece of history.

Get all the details on BLUEBARN Theatre's Season 35: *SPARK*. Find out what shows are coming up and when you can catch them at BLUEBARN Theatre. Discover the exciting lineup and plan your theater experiences today.

What did our critic think of SUITE SURRENDER at Florentine Players? SUITE SURRENDER, written by Michael McKeever and produced by the Florentine Players in arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. is directed by Sara Scheidies with assistant director/stage manager Kaitlin Maher.

The Blues Brothers come to the Lied Center For the Performing Arts next month. The performance is set for Friday, September 22, 2023 at 7:30PM.

Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Lied Center for Performing Arts announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance on August 2, 2023 in Lincoln at the Lied Center. 

Experience the hilarity and thought-provoking moments of The Holy O, a unique solo comedy performance at Omaha Fringe. Don't miss this playful and heartwarming show that explores the connection of body, spirit, and sexuality. Get your tickets now at Omaha Fringe.

Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits is on stage at The TADA Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska's Historic Haymarket District, August 8-25.

'Catch Me If You Can' runs July 13-16 and 20-23 at Lincoln's Pinewood Performing Arts in Pioneers Park. Check out photos here!

Billy McGuigan, a highly accomplished entertainer renowned for his internationally touring shows, including Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience, Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience and Billy McGuigan's Pop Rock Orchestra, will be honored with induction into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame.

What did our critic think of YOU'LL LAUGHALOT AT SPAMALOT at Ralston Community Theatre?

Pinewood Performing Arts, Lincoln's premier musical theatre community non-profit,will present this year's summer production of Catch Me If You Can: The Musical.

Discover the journey of Fortune Feimster, from her influences in the entertainment industry to crafting her comedy material and starring in Netflix specials. Get the inside scoop on her new series, Fubar, and find out if she would consider a stage role on Broadway. Don't miss this exclusive interview with the talented comedian and actress.

The summer concert tradition continues as TADA Productions, Inc. and The Mill invite you to the sensational outdoor musical celebration TADASTOCK 4 on Saturday July 15th.

Hank Stratton, head of acting/musical theatre at the University of Arizona and the artistic director of the Arizona Repertory Theatre, has been named the director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and executive director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre. He begins his appointment Aug. 1.

Katie Broman, executive director, Omaha Community Playhouse, has decided to leave OCP. Broman will continue to lead OCP until an interim executive director is on board and a leadership transition is underway.

Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and the Lied Center for Performing Arts announced today that tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney’s Aladdin will go on sale to the public on Thursday, June 22 at 11am. 

DANCE NATION by Clare Barron is now playing at BlueBarn Theatre. Performances run May 25 – June 25, 2023.

What did our critic think of DANCE NATION at BlueBarn Theatre?

The award-winning TADA Theatre kicks off its summer series June 15th with the upbeat and entertaining production of 8 Track: The Sounds of the 70's!

What did our critic think of PRETTY FIRE at Omaha Community Playhouse?

The Lied Center’s 2023-2024 season will feature more than 30 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

BLUEBARN THEATRE presents Dance Nation by Clare Barron and directed by: Susan Clement with dramaturg Bindi Kang and choreography by Melanie Epps, May 25th - June 25th.

What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Lied Center For The Performing Arts?