Omaha Theatre + Broadway News

HAIRSPRAY Plays Omaha Community Playhouse, 5/25-6/24

(5/10/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will present Hairspray May 25-June 24, 2012.

The Lied Center for Performing Arts Receives NEA Grant

(5/9/2012) The Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for support of its annual statewide education outreach program, Arts Across Nebraska.

Photo Flash: Promo Poster Released for Omaha Regional Premiere of SPRING AWAKENING

(5/8/2012) Omaha's Regional Premiere production of the hit musical Spring Awakening opens this Friday at the Blue Barn Theatre, located in downtown Omaha. Winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling the Blue Barn Box Office at (402) 345-1576.

CHICAGO, PETER PAN, AMERICAN IDIOT and More Highlight Lied Center's 2012-13 Season

(5/8/2012) The Lied Center for Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced its 23nd season of world-class performing artists. The 2012-13 season includes 52 performances of 36 shows from a wide range of categories including Broadway, popular music, comedy, dance, classical music, world music and jazz, family offerings and theater. More than half of the 36 scheduled shows will make their first appearance at the Lied Center. See below for details.

Voting Opens for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards - Vote Now on the Best of the New York Season!

(5/3/2012) The TONY Awards Nominators had their say earlier this week and now it's your turn! We're pleased to announce that voting has now opened for the 10th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards!

Omaha Performing Arts Center Presents BILLY ELLIOT, SAVION GLOVER, & More Dance, Broadway, and Concert Shows 2012-2013

(4/27/2012) Omaha Performing Arts recently announced its 2012/2013 Season, which includes Blockbuster Broadway hits, critically acclaimed dance companies, family-friendly entertainment, comedians and world-class musicians. With five great series – Broadway, Dance, Family, Jazz and Showcase (formerly Popular) – as well as a broad selection of Season Extras, Omaha Performing Arts offers a variety of world-renowned artists and ensembles with more than 100 performance dates.

Omaha Community Playhouse Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Opening Tonight

(4/27/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) presents A Streetcar Named Desire tonight April 27–May 27, 2012.

Idaho Fall Arts Council Presents Mutual of Omaha's WILD KINGDOM Tonight

(4/27/2012) For more than thirty years, Peter Gros and his animal friends have entertained children and adults alike. In this live stage show tonight, April 27 at 7:30 PM, Gros highlights his wildlife adventures with a mix of video clips, audience participation, and exotic animals. He includes stories that deal with issues of conservation, travel, and wildlife filming.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Orpheum Theatre, 4/24-29

(4/24/2012) “Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as… a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,” announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance and changing traditions in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, at the Orpheum Theater April 24-29. The Tony Award®-winning musical will be presented by Omaha Performing Arts as part of its Broadway series.

Omaha Performing Arts Announces 2012-2013 Season Lineup: Joan Rivers, SHREK and More

(4/20/2012) Blockbuster Broadway hits, critically acclaimed dance companies, family-friendly entertainment, comedians and world-class musicians are among Omaha Performing Arts’ 2012-2013 Season lineup. With five great series – Broadway, Dance, Family, Jazz and the newly named Showcase series, formerly Popular – as well as a broad selection of Season Extras, Omaha Performing Arts offers a diverse lineup of artists and ensembles with more than 105 performance dates.

Wild Kingdom's Peter Gros to Appear on LIVE! with Kelly, 4/20

(4/20/2012) Peter Gros, co-host of the original Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, will appear as a special guest on Live with Kelly this Friday, April 20th on NBC. Check your local listings.

Omaha Community Playhouse Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Opening 4/27

(4/12/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will present A Streetcar Named Desire April 27–May 27, 2012.

MEMPHIS Announces National Tour Stops Through 2013!

(4/3/2012) Hockadoo! The 2010 Tony winning Best Musical MEMPHIS will continue to blow the roof off of theatres across the country into the 2012 -2013 season. The season will kick off on September 11th in Portland, OR at the Keller Auditorium, and a return engagement is scheduled in the city where it all began – Memphis, TN at the Orpheum Theatre. On Wednesday, March 14th MEMPHIS celebrated its’ 1,000th performance on Broadway where it continues to bring audiences to their feet on a daily basis.

Omaha Community Playhouse Presents LEND ME A TENOR, 4/13-5/6

(3/30/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will present Lend Me A Tenor by Ken Ludwig, April 13–May 6, 2012. Lend Me A Tenor is a side-splitting comedy. When a fiery-tempered, world famous Italian opera star comes to town, he finds himself in a compromising situation giving an unexpected star the chance of a lifetime. Confusion and utter chaos ensue as the audience is in on the ultimate game of who’s who. Passion, double entendres, mistaken identities and absolute hilarity send this award-winning farce to comedic heights!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Orpheum Theatre, 4/24-29

(3/19/2012) “Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as… a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,” announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance and changing traditions in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, at the Orpheum Theater April 24-29. The Tony Award®-winning musical will be presented by Omaha Performing Arts as part of its Broadway series.

BlueBarn Theatre to Present SPRING AWAKENING, 5/11-6/17

(3/19/2012) The Blue Barn Theatre presents SPRING AWAKENING for its regional debut for a month-long engagement. The production is scheduled to perform Thursdays through Sundays from May 11 through June 17th. For more information and tickets to SPRING AWAKENING, visit www.bluebarn.org.

The Fantasticks Closes At The Omaha Community Playhouse, 3/18

(3/18/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will present The Fantasticks through March 18, 2012.

CLICK CLACK MOO: Cows That Type Plays the Rose Theatre, 3/30-4/15

(3/16/2012) With barnyard literacy rates on the rise, the tables are about to turn in Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, March 30 - April 15 at The Rose. After the cows find an old typewriter they take a stand for better working conditions. Will Farmer Brown negotiate? Find out in this musical based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book.

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Omaha Community Playhouse 2012-2013 Season to Include LEGALLY BLONDE, WIZARD OF OZ and more

(3/12/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) is announcing the 2012-13 season. ‘FIND YOUR STAGE’ is the new tagline and programming approach used to describe the upcoming season.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to Omaha, Thru 3/11

(3/11/2012) In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer – and in L.A.’s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. It’s ROCK OF AGES, presented by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America at Omaha’s Orpheum Theater through Sunday, March 11, 2012.

BWW Q&A w/ ROCK OF AGES' Phil Peterson

(3/5/2012) ROCK OF AGES is a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake and many more. This five-time Tony®-nominated musical, with a star-studded motion picture in the works, is rockin' its way across the USA.

Ohama Playhouse Announces ALTAR BOYZ for 3/2

(3/2/2012) ALTAR BOYZ will open on March 2, 2012 at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Forever Flamenco Launches 9th Year With the LA Premiere of Compañía Manuel de la Cruz, 2/19

(2/19/2012) Forever Flamenco! launches its ninth year with the Los Angeles debut of internationally acclaimed Compañía Manuel de la Cruz, presented by The Fountain Theatre in association with Vida Flamenca. Celebrated by critics everywhere for his deeply emotional performances, Manuel de la Cruz is recognized as one of today’s most exciting Flamenco dancers. Under his artistic direction, de la Cruz brings to the stage the fiery guitarist Jason McGuire “El Rubio” of San Francisco’s Caminos Flamencos; the raw grief and soul of Gypsy cantaor (singer) José Cortés from Almeria, Spain; and sultry dancers Fanny Ara and Melissa Cruz – all complimented by Gerardo Morales on cajón. Compañía Manuel de la Cruz captures the essence, purity, and integrity of one of the world's most complex and mysterious art forms.

Ohama Playhouse Announces ALTAR BOYZ for 3/2

(2/17/2012) ALTAR BOYZ will open on March 2, 2012 at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

CATS Plays at the Orpheum Theater, 2/17-19

(2/17/2012) CATS returns to the Orpheum Theater Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19 for five performances. CATS is being presented by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America.

The Omaha Community Playhouse Presents ON GOLDEN POND, 1/20-2/12

(2/12/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) presents ON GOLDEN POND January 20–February 12, 2012.

Omaha Community Playhouse Presents THE FANTASTICKS, 2/10-3/18

(2/10/2012) Omaha Community Playhouse presents The Fantasticks as part of its Fonda-McGuire Series in the Howard Drew Theatre from February 10- March 18, 2012.

The Fantasticks Open At The Omaha Community Playhouse 2/10-3/18

(2/10/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will present The Fantasticks Feb. 10—March 18, 2012.

ROCK OF AGES Comes to Omaha, 3/6-11

(2/3/2012) In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer – and in L.A.’s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. It’s ROCK OF AGES, presented by Omaha Performing Arts and Broadway Across America at Omaha’s Orpheum Theater Tuesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 11, 2012.

The Rose Theater Presents THE ADVENTURES OF NATE THE GREAT, 2/3-19

(2/3/2012) The Rose Theater presents The Adventures of Nate the Great from February 3-19, 2012.

Reservations Now Open For Friends of Lied 2012 Gala Held 1/28

(1/28/2012) Reservations are being taken for the Friends of Lied 2012 gala Jan. 28 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Lied Center for Performing Arts.

The Fantasticks Open At The Omaha Community Playhouse 2/10-3/18

(1/27/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will present The Fantasticks Feb. 10—March 18, 2012.

BWW Launches Non-Equity Audition Center with Free Listings

(1/27/2012) We've unveiled a Non Equity Auditions section of the site which now contains free listings for audition opportunities around the country with all the same features that our Equity center includes like our search, chart view, daily and instant email alerts and more.

Omaha Performing Arts Presents Parsons Dance

(1/27/2012) Omaha Performing Arts presents Parsons Dance on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 8:00 PM at Orpheum Theater's Slosburg Hall.

Craig Ferguson To Perform at Orpheum Theater January 25

(1/25/2012) TV’s Craig Ferguson takes a break from his Emmy®- nominated and Peabody Award-winning Late, Late Show (seen locally on Action 3 News, weeknights at 11:35 p.m.) for a live performance at Omaha’s Orpheum Theater on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Scottish actor, who recently portrayed “Owl” in the remake of Disney’s classic Winnie The Pooh and played the boss on The Drew Carey Show, has set all-time viewer records for his time slot since taking the helm of the CBS talk show in 2005.

Omaha Performing Arts Presents Popa Chubby 1/21

(1/21/2012) Omaha Performing Arts presents Popa Chubby on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8:00 PM at the Holland Center, 1200 Club.

Q&A with Blue Man Group's Kalen Allmandinger

(1/20/2012) Q&A with Blue Man Group's Kalen Allmandinger

The Omaha Community Playhouse Presents ON GOLDEN POND, 1/20-2/12

(1/20/2012) The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) presents ON GOLDEN POND January 20–February 12, 2012.