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Czech Claritnetist Jaroslav Škuta, Pianist Šárka Stehnova in concert
2025-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 113 N 18th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join us for a magical concert featuring Jaroslav Škuta, clarinetist and Šárka Stehnová, pianist! July 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Škuta, clarinetist, is based in Prague, currently serving as a member of the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra Prague and the North Czech Theatre of Opera and Ballet.
Ms. Stehnová is a Czech-Vietnamese pianist, collaborator and educator based in Lincoln, NE. She holds a DMA from UNL where she studied with Steinway Artist Dr. Mark Clinton.

Top Cominc
2025-07-11 21:30 - 22:30 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Laugh plenty and have some delicious drinks downtown this weekend!
Hosted by Joslyne DeBonis, a stellar lineup of the area’s best standup comics bring their most fire material in this competition to become the Top Comic in Omaha (and win a cash prize!) If you want to see the best Omaha has to offer fight it out with everything they have, then you are going to want to see this show. This show is great for showing up with friends, as a date, or even just all by yourself.
No matter what, you’ll laugh harder than you have in years. See you there!

Matt Geiler's Mixtape
2025-07-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-27 19:00 - 20:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Improv and Internet legend Matt Geiler (America’s Got Talent, Comedy Show Show, Wayne Brady LIVE) improvises a fast, funny, and interactive concert from your suggestions. Matt’s off-the-cuff riffs, freestyles, and music are created on the spot. The audience throws out topics and titles and Matt instantly transforms them into hilarious songs and jams. If you’re a fan of fast-paced musical improv, you’ll love this one-of-a-kind comedy concert.

Happy National Day!
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
An Improv Theme and Variations Show
Every day is a national holiday for something … and a reason for festivities and revelry! Join us for this party-filled improv show, as rotating groups of talented local improvisors commemorate the special occasions of each unique performance day! Will they celebrate National Folding Laundry Day? National First Love Day? National Lazy Mom’s Day? You’ll get to choose the theme (and variations) for each improv group’s holiday adventure!

Exposure Hour
2025-09-19 21:30 - 22:30 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join us for exposure hour! This is where the great exposure underwear show and power our meet: everyone does their strongest five minute sets in their underwear!

King Louie's Court
2025-10-03 21:30 - 22:30 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Hear ye, hear ye! In King Louie’s Court, we are all royalty!
Treat yourself to the Midwest-Touring team that the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards are calling “Outstandingly Nominated!” Winners of the Backline Annual Improv Duo Competition 1 years in a row, King Louie brings the same playful energy they teach in their dynamic workshops to this celebration of Improv Comedy. With movement, grace, and ever changing fluidity, King Louie creates a tapestry of characters and stories!
Will you be lucky enough to be crowned “King of Show”? Join King Louie and their Court to find out!

Comedy After Dark
2025-10-04 21:30 - 22:30 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Comedy After Dark is Omaha’s longest running comedy series for a reason!
The first Saturday of each month you can catch this uncensored, unapologetic, wild ride of a Stand Up Comedy showcase. Brought to you by savvy veterans of the local comedy scene (Chuck & Bill Comedy) and their misfit associates. Expect BIG laughs and COLD drinks as always.. but take precaution if you are easily offended. This may not be the show for you. See our calendar for a list of suitable alternatives.
CAPACITY ALERT: This show often sells out online prior to showtime so purchase tickets in advance. Ticketed customers get seating priority over walk up traffic if there is a full house.
This show is Rated R for graphic language and adult situations.

Soulful Sounds in Omaha
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
“OMAHA, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN & VINTAGE GLAMOUR? ?️?
Step into a world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections! ??
As seen on HBO and Amazon, this NYC-based Jazzy R&B duo delivers a sound fans of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday will adore, with a fresh twist of timeless soul and modern charm. ??
Whether you’re in Gatsby glam or your own stylish flair, get ready for a Roaring 20s revival with a modern unplugged edge. Expect dynamic duets, clever comedy, and captivating freestyles with the chemistry of Lucy and Ricky. ?????
And as a cute gesture, there will be complimentary refreshments to enjoy throughout the show! ??
Over 30,000 fans have attended their sold-out shows across the U.S. and abroad, and with hundreds of five-star reviews, it’s clear this experience is striking a chord with audiences everywhere. ?⭐??
Tickets are selling quickly for this playful couple’s performance on Sunday, November 2nd, at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. ?️
Located steps from Aksarben Village and UNO, this beautifully restored hall, renowned for its sleek architecture and warm acoustics, sets the perfect stage for a Harlem Nights-inspired evening of soulful music, captivating storytelling, and timeless elegance! ?✨
* Your purchase helps support the Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring. * ”

Backline's Best
2025-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Looking to see the best improv in Omaha on a Friday night? This is where to watch it!
Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha’s finest improvised acts. These stellar teams only have limited 4-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out!
Recognized as a premier training hub for improv in the heart of America, The Backline invites you to experience the magic firsthand!

The wUw Show Experience
2025-11-22 21:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-22 22:30 - 23:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
An experience like no other comedy show on Earth!
The “What U Want” Show gives every audience whatever they want the show to be! This one-of-a-kind experience is for folks looking to have a fun and wild night as we play drinking games with the audience, they give us challenges to complete, and we all learn a little something about the world and ourselves. Hosted by Dr. Oakes and Ol’ Toddilocks with improvised music by Robyn Helwig. This show was created during lockdown during the pandemic and has been nominated for Best Comedy Ensemble in the OEAAwards and has even performed in the Countdown Fest in Florida.
Check out our videos on Youtube and TikTok by searching #wUwShow

2026 2-Person Improv Competition
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
2-person improv creates some of the best magic you’ll ever see on our stage and this annual competition has been part of our scene since 2011! Come watch a number of Omaha’s best 2-person improv teams and vote for your favorite as we find out who will be the best in 2026 with the finals in January! The winning team will get their own one-time weekend slot with the potential of a monthly show like The Strangers and King Louie!
The top two of 4 teams in Qualifying Rounds will make it to the next rounds of Semi-Finals.
Qualifying Rounds
11/13 – 7pm – 4 Teams
11/22 – 7pm – 4 Teams
11/29 – 8pm – 4 Teams
12/4 – 7pm – 4 Teams
Semi-Finals
1/8 – 7pm – 4 Teams
1/17 – 7pm – 4 Teams
Finals
1/23 – 9:30pm – 4 Teams

Date Night
2025-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | The Backline Comedy Theatre, 1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Date Night is here!
Scoop up your sweetie (or anyone, really!) and start your Saturday night off right! Date Night features some of Omaha’s best two-person improv teams, shaping this into a full hour of fun and laughs you won’t soon forget. No date? No worries! This show is just as fun to watch alone or with a group of friends. Who knows, maybe you’ll meet a future date here!
