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Poster for a high school production of Hadestown, featuring dramatic imagery of the Underworld and young performers from the Omaha Public Schools Summer Theater Academy.

June 17th, 2025

Omaha Public Schools Presents: The Summer Musical – Hadestown

Omaha Public Schools has recognized the importance of theatre within the community, and encourages students with having a district-wide summer musical.

Poster for Titanic the Musical. The title appears in large letters on the left. To the right, the main cast stands together, gazing into the distance with hopeful and solemn expressions, evoking the spirit and drama of the story.

May 28th, 2025

Titanic Wraps Playhouse’s 100th Season

Based upon the ship that was told to be unsinkable, Titanic the Musical retells the story of the Titanic’s maiden voyage as well as its untimely demise.

Painting from Sensorium Ex Opera: To Have a Voice Is Everything showing a man in a chair, women behind him, and an owl to the side.

May 19th, 2025

Revolutionary Opera to Debut in Omaha

This visionary production pushes the boundaries of what it means to have a voice, paving the way for future artists with disabilities.

The character Lucha sits peacefully in a vibrant bed of flowers, surrounded by colorful blooms, with the text “American Mariachi” above her.

May 12th, 2025

American Mariachi: Omaha Community Playhouse’s First All Hispanic Production

American Mariachi takes audiences into a 1970s Mexican American community, where Lucha cares for her ailing mother but dreams of something more.

May 8th, 2025

‘PTP:’ Film Streams and Common Senses Festival Explore Inclusion with “Sensorium Ex”

Film Streams and the Common Senses Festival have partnered this year to present a series of films exploring sensory experience, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts.

Actors perform a lively beachside scene from Escape to Margaritaville, dressed in tropical outfits with colorful lights and palm tree backdrops.

May 2nd, 2025

Transporting Audiences to Paradise: Omaha Playhouse Presents Escape to Margaritaville

The Omaha Community Playhouse’s *Escape to Margaritaville* blends tropical vibes and classic Jimmy Buffett hits in a feel-good musical about love, change, and finding your own paradise.

Students, faculty, and staff from the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media gathered onstage around a large “CFAM20” sign.

April 15th, 2025

UNO’s CFAM Marks 20 Years of Art, Expression and Growth

Founded in 1908 as the Municipal University of Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Omaha has grown into a key institution in Nebraska’s public higher education system.

A lively crowd watches a singer at Omaha Broadway Bar, with a piano player in the background under warm stage lighting.

April 14th, 2025

Omaha Broadway Bar Brings New Musical Theater Experience

Omaha Broadway Bar launched in September 2024 and quickly became a local favorite. What started as a monthly show now happens nearly every week.

Poster for the Omaha Community Playhouse Season 101 featuring portraits of the artistic directors.

March 20th, 2025

Omaha Community Playhouse Unveils 101st Season Lineup

The Omaha Community Playhouse has announced its highly anticipated 2025-26 season, marking the first in its second century of theatrical excellence. Dubbed “Season 101,” the lineup blends nostalgia, beloved classics, and milestone celebrations, reaffirming OCP’s legacy as a cornerstone of Omaha’s arts community.

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