Gutenberg! The Musical! at The TADA Theatre
Dates: 8/14/2026 - 8/30/2026
📍 Theatre: The TADA Theatre
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Gutenberg! The Musical! follows Bud and Doug, a pair of aspiring playwrights who pitch their idea for a big, splashy musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg to potential investors in the audience, playing every role themselves with only a trunk full of baseball caps and a creative imagination. The production features an updated script and score, blending comedic energy, fun-filled music, and historical fiction. Jax Barkhaus stars as Bud Davenport and Cole Peterson as Doug Simon, with a special surprise guest appearing as a Broadway producer at each performance. The show is directed by Robert D. Rook, with musical direction by Daniel Ikpeama and choreography by Cris Rook.
Cast and Creative Team for Gutenberg! The Musical! at The TADA Theatre
Cast
Jax Barkhaus
Bud Davenport
Cole Peterson
Doug Simon
Creative Team
Robert D. Rook
Director
Daniel Ikpeama
Musical Director
Cris Rook
Choreographer
Candyce Martin
Production Manager
Kevin Welch
Technical Coordinator
Melissa Walburn
Hat Coordinator
News About Gutenberg! The Musical! at The TADA Theatre
GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! to Open at TADA Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska
July 14, 2026 Gutenberg! The Musical! will make its Lincoln debut at The TADA Theatre, featuring Jax Barkhaus and Cole Peterson with a special surprise guest Broadway producer at each performance.About the Theatre
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