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Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Omaha Community Playhouse Keeps You on Your Toes!


by Christine Swerczek - April 17, 2026

When you think of DIAL M FOR MURDER, you may be old enough to remember Alfred Hitchcock's suspenseful movie starring Grace Kelly and Ray Milland in 1954. If the play is new to you, you will enjoy Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Frederick Knott’s screenplay on a more modern level. Either way, thi...

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL is Next to Perfection at SNAP! Productions


by Christine Swerczek - April 06, 2026

At first glance, Next to Normal is the quintessential domestic scenario.  We see a suburban family with a seemingly normal life in “Just Another Day.” Diana is the perfect wife, has the perfect husband (albeit he can be a bit boring,) and an angsty teenage daughter who feels invisible. It’s t...

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at SNAP! Productions Will Take You on a Wild Ride


by Christine Swerczek - March 23, 2026

SNAP! Productions has booked us a seat on a roller coaster and it’s an extreme ride! Hang on, because the ups and downs will leave you breathless! Read the review here....

Review: THUNDER AND TURF: ONCE UPON A TIME IN IRELAND at Brigit Saint Brigit


by Christine Swerczek - March 20, 2026

Brigit Saint Brigit never fails to roll out theatre unlike any other community theatre in the metro. It is impossible to attend without being educated while being entertained. Their most recent offering is THUNDER AND TURF: ONCE UPON A TIME IN IRELAND....

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Bellevue Little Theatre is Bigger Than Life


by Christine Swerczek - March 18, 2026

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF now playing at the Bellevue Little Theatre is a big production in a small space and it does not disappoint! Director Laureen Pickle with her creative crew has pulled off an incredible piece of theatre with all the heart and soul of a big Broadway production. You need to see it to...

Review: ALICE BY HEART at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre


by Christine Swerczek - February 24, 2026

Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre’s current production of ALICE BY HEART explores a teenager's coping with grief and the realism of war-torn London through fantasy.  The musical based on the 1865 children’s classic “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is written by Steven Sater and Jessi...

Review: THE CHOIR OF MAN at The Arts Center At Iowa Western


by Christine Swerczek - February 22, 2026

What did our critic think of THE CHOIR OF MAN at The Arts Center At Iowa Western?...

Review: HAIR at Omaha Community Playhouse: Peace Isn't Easy


by Christine Swerczek - February 14, 2026

Omaha Community Playhouse's HAIR delivers a magnetic, immersive 1960s experience with standout vocals, vibrant choreography, and themes that still provoke today....

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Orpheum Theatre


by Christine Swerczek - February 11, 2026

What did our critic think of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Orpheum Theatre?...

Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Bellevue Little Theatre Packs a Punch


by Christine Swerczek - January 17, 2026

What did our critic think of OTHER DESERT CITIES at Bellevue Little Theatre?...

Past Shows

Suffs
May 5 – May 10, 2026

A musical event one hundred years in the making, SUFFS brings to life a complicated chapter in the ongoing battle for the right to vote:...

An Evening With KENNY G
Apr 8

Kenny G, the iconic Grammy award-winning saxophonist and best-selling instrumental artist, will perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska, on April...

Stars of American Ballet
Mar 19

Stars of American Ballet features principal and soloist dancers from the New York City Ballet, delivering a breathtaking evening of both contemporary and classical dance....

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Dec 23

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, created by Chip Davis, returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts on December 23, 2025. Celebrated as America's favorite holiday tradition...

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
Mar 12

Join Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute for an unforgettable night of classic Beatles music! You'll enjoy note-perfect renditions of...

Videos


Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella in Omaha Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Lofte Community Theatre (7/18-8/02)
Lupillo Rivera in Omaha Lupillo Rivera
Liberty First Credit Union Arena (7/10-7/10)
Nebraskaland Days Festival: Treaty Oak Revival, 49 Winchester, & The Wilder Blue in Omaha Nebraskaland Days Festival: Treaty Oak Revival, 49 Winchester, & The Wilder Blue
Wild West Arena (6/26-6/27)
Wicked in Omaha Wicked
Orpheum Theater Omaha (6/17-7/05)
Express Yourself: An 80's Celebration in Omaha Express Yourself: An 80's Celebration
Holland Center (6/27-6/27)
James and the Giant Peach in Omaha James and the Giant Peach
Nebraska Communities Playhouse (6/19-6/28)
Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show: Chris Stapleton & Nikki Lane in Omaha Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show: Chris Stapleton & Nikki Lane
Pinnacle Bank Arena (10/07-10/07)
Derek Hough at Orpheum Theatre in Omaha Derek Hough at Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre (7/08-7/08)
Arsenic and Old Lace in Omaha Arsenic and Old Lace
Lofte Community Theatre (10/16-10/25)
Disney's Frozen in Omaha Disney's Frozen
Nebraska Communities Playhouse (12/11-12/20)