Theater Archives

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield Directed by Cain Ingram Free Admission Weber Fine Arts Room 006 February 13-14 | 7:30pm February 15 | 2:00pm

February 13th, 2026

Student Production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Leaves Audiences Thrilled

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is a fully student-run production at UNO reimagines Shakespeare’s greatest works in this comedy.

Promotional poster for BlueBarn Theatre’s production of The Heart Sellers featuring two birds sitting on a fork against a red dotted background.

February 6th, 2026

BlueBarn Theatre Explores Identity and Belonging in The Heart Sellers

The Heart Sellers explores immigrant identity and belonging in 1970s America at BlueBarn Theatre.

Frozen Charlottes by Kim Louise at the Shelterbelt Theatre Jan 29-Feb 15 Thu/Fri 7PM Sat 2PM Sun 6PM Four women fear for their safety during Charls Starkweather's 198 killing spree in Nebraska. While confined together during a city-wide lockdown, the women grapple with issues of identity, race, neurodiversity and power, and discover that the threats inside the home may be more menacing than the dangers outside.

January 26th, 2026

Local Playwright Premieres Frozen Charlottes at Shelterbelt Theatre

Frozen Charlottes, premiering at Shelterbelt Theatre, is a new play by local playwright Kim Louise that explores women’s identities, societal expectations, and the possibility of moving forward beyond the past.

Poster for Bellevue Little Theatre’s production Other Desert Cities featuring silhouetted palm tree shadows and a bright sun centered against a minimalist background.

January 20th, 2026

Other Desert Cities Takes the Stage at Bellevue Little Theatre

Bellevue Little Theatre’s Other Desert Cities is a drama take follows the story of a novelist and her family qualms.

Berniece, played by Faushia Raquel Weeden, stands on the left facing Boy Willie, played by Brandon Williams, on the right in a scene from an Omaha Community Playhouse production.

January 14th, 2026

A Conflict Carved in Wood: Omaha Community Playhouse Opens The Piano Lesson

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson at the Omaha Community Playhouse explores family conflict, legacy, and the lasting impact of history through a powerful story centered on a treasured heirloom.

A large Christmas tree stands in front of a shopping mall in a poster for Lofte Community Theatre’s production of One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall.

December 22nd, 2025

Rural Theatre in the Heartland: Lofte Community Theatre Presents One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall

Lofte Community Theatre is presenting One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall, a contemporary holiday vignette show that explores real-life struggles and heartfelt moments of the season.

Late Nite Catechism By Vicky Quade and Maripat Donovan

December 19th, 2025

Omaha Community Playhouse’s Immersive Show: Late Nite Catechism

The Omaha Community Playhouse is presenting Late Nite Catechism, an immersive one-woman comedy that blends scripted theater with audience interaction, offering a unique experience every night.