J. Isaiah Smith News

Review: PRETTY FIRE at Omaha Community Playhouse

by Analisa Swerczek — May 18, 2023

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

BLUEBARN Theatre Presents A Workshop Preview Of BUFFALO WOMEN, A Black Cowgirl Musical Dramedy

by A.A. Cristi — June 14, 2021

BLUEBARN THEATRE will present the Bonfire Series finale, a workshop preview of next season's world premiere event: Buffalo Women, A Black Cowgirl Musical Dramedy

BWW Review: THE DRAWER BOY Enters Final Weekend at Omaha Community Playhouse

by Analisa Swerczek — April 28, 2021

BroadwayWorld reviews Michael Healey's critically acclaimed play 'The Drawer Boy' at Omaha Community Playhouse.

BLUEBARN Theatre Announces THE BONFIRE SERIES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 12, 2021

BLUEBARN THEATRE has announced the artists and schedule for: THE BONFIRE SERIES.

Omaha Community Playhouse Announces Streaming Events

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 1, 2020

The Omaha Community Playhouse will offer free online streaming of entertainments by local composers J.

Omaha Community Playhouse Celebrates Volunteers at 2018/19 Awards Night Function

by A.A. Cristi — July 1, 2019

The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) held its annual Awards Night celebration on Monday, July 1 to honor those who volunteered as cast and crew in the 201819 season.

BWW Review: RAGTIME Packs a Punch at Omaha Community Playhouse

by Christine Swerczek — June 1, 2019

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Photo Flash: RAGTIME Comes to Omaha Community Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — May 17, 2019

Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime will open Friday, May 31 at the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP).

BWW Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Omaha Community Playhouse is a Big, Bright, Beautiful Show

by Christine Swerczek — September 14, 2018

What's big and green and lives at the Omaha Community Playhouse? SHREK THE MUSICAL opens tonight and runs through October 14.

BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Omaha Community Playhouse

by Christine Swerczek — June 2, 2018

There's forecasted rain at the Omaha Community Playhouse as SINGIN' IN THE RAIN opens for a June run.

Photo Flash: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Comes to Omaha Community Playhouse

by Julie Musbach — May 18, 2018

Singin' In The Rain, based on the beloved movie musical, will run June 1 - 24, 2018 at the Omaha Community Playhouse in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre.

BWW Review: CURIOUS GEORGE & THE GOLDEN MEATBALL Serves Up Fun

by Christine Swerczek — April 21, 2018

CURIOUS GEORGE & THE GOLDEN MEATBALL tells the story of a monkey, his pal in yellow, and their adventures as they cook up a mean meatball in the Golden Meatball contest in Rome.

Omaha Community Playhouse to Host a Fundraiser Celebrating The Golden Age Of Hollywood

by Stephi Wild — March 8, 2018

The Omaha Community Playhouse is holding its annual fundraiser, Celebrating the Golden Age of Hollywood, on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 6-9 p.

BWW Review: PARADE Marches Into Uncomfortable Territory

by Christine Swerczek — February 9, 2018

The Omaha Community Playhouse once again takes on a serious subject.

Photo Flash: PARADE Opens Next Month at the Omaha Community Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2018

Parade, the true story of a Jewish man wrongfully accused of murdering a young girl in a small Southern town, will run at the Omaha Community Playhouse February 9 - March 11, 2018 in the Howard Drew Theatre.