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Chicken & Biscuits
2024-05-01 19:30, 2024-05-02 19:30, 2024-05-03 19:30, 2024-05-04 19:30, 2024-05-05 14:00, 2024-05-08 19:30, 2024-05-09 19:30, 2024-05-10 19:30 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
Who knew a funeral could be so fun? Laughter and love seep from this uproarious new family comedy. When the Jenkins family comes together to celebrate the life of their patriarch, skeletons in the closet are revealed. Family members at odds are challenged to accept each other for who they are—the good, the bad, the ugly and the hilarious. Love and commitment to family is at the heart of Chicken & Biscuits.
Disclaimer: Contains mild adult language.

The Florentine Players’ 59th Annual Melodrama
2024-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Florence City Hall, 2864 State St, Omaha, NE, 68112, United States
Join us for an unforgettable twist on the traditional melodrama with “The Great Kowalski Road Trip: All Roads Lead to Florence”! Get ready for a time-traveling adventure filled with laughs, drama and fun! There are six performances: May 9-11and 16-18 at 7 p.m.
Show Summary: The Kowalski family is off on what could be the last family vacation before the kids go off to college. On their way to see Mt. Rushmore, their plans derail when their car breaks down just outside Florence. Unbeknownst to them, their car not only broke down, but they managed to travel back in time! They seek roadside assistance in historic 1870 Florence and encounter a wild cast of characters. The family quickly realizes they are now part of an old-style melodrama, complete with hero, heroine and villain. Will the Kowalski family find a way to get back to modern times?
Tickets can be purchased via florentineplayers.com or call 402-455-6341 to make a reservation.

A Chorus Line
2024-05-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Chanticleer Community Theater, 1001 S 6th St., Council Bluffs, IA, 51503, United States
A Chorus Line examines one day in the lives of seventeen dancers, all vying for a spot in the “chorus line” of a Broadway musical. After the first round of cuts, Zach, the director and choreographer, asks each dancer to speak about themselves. Discomfort opens into revelation, confession leads to redemption, and within the bright, outwardly homogenous chorus, the audience begins to see each dancer’s individuality. From Cassie, the star who just needs the “music and the mirror and the chance to dance,” to Val, a small-town girl with a brand-new big-town body, to Mike, who took his sister’s place in dance class, saying “I can do that.” Based on real Broadway dancers’ stories, as told to fellow dancer and choreographer Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line is funny, heartbreaking, and refreshingly honest.

Whatever Happens
2024-05-09 20:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Blackstone Theater, 3624 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Bill Frenzer (comedy legend & Ogden Edsl’s “Dead Puppies Aren’t Much Fun” co-creator) is back from LA with his first one-man show. “Whatever Happens” combines a mad bit of free-form improv, music, random half-truths and….well… WHATEVER HAPPENS! Each show is different, so don’t miss this zany good time at the Blackstone Theater!

The Inheritance, Part 2
2024-05-10 19:00, 2024-05-11 19:00, 2024-05-12 14:00, 2024-05-15 19:00, 2024-05-16 19:00, 2024-05-17 19:00 | Bancroft Street Market, 2702 S 10th St, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Voices in Alliance is excited to announce the Omaha premiere of “The Inheritance, Part 2,” the poetic and powerful sequel to “The Inheritance, Part 1” written by the acclaimed playwright Matthew López. Directed by the award-winning Randall Stevens, the play continues the gripping narrative established by its predecessor, exploring the themes of legacy and the complex nature of human relationships. This eagerly anticipated production will be staged at the Bancroft Street Market, running from May 10 through May 19.
“The Inheritance, Part 2” resumes the intriguing tale where Part 1 left off, centering on the intertwined stories of Eric, Toby, Henry, Leo, and their companions in a hauntingly beautiful exploration of self-discovery, self-deception, and self-destruction.
Randall Stevens, who is also the theatre’s Founder and Producing Artistic Director, expressed his excitement about bringing this seminal work to Omaha audiences, stating, “The cast, crew, and I are thrilled to continue this story on stage. Matthew López’s two-part piece is among the most beautiful and powerful that I’ve had the honor to direct.”
While the play is indeed a sequel to the production that Voices in Alliance presented last November, Stevens mentions that there is no need to have attended to understand and fully engage with the piece. “We offer a comprehensive overview of Part 1 on our website, and López excels in captivating both returning theatergoers and newcomers alike. His storytelling is so seamless that no one will miss a beat.”
“The Inheritance, Part 2” marks the fourth production by the theatre as it begins its second season in Omaha. Upcoming productions include “Plot Points in Our Sexual Development” by Miranda Rose Hall from August 15-25 and “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties” by Jen Silverman from November 7-17.
“I founded Voices in Alliance because I felt there was a need in our community that was not being met,” Stevens says. “This play speaks to our mission and has really resonated with our patrons. We are thrilled to bring this Tony Award-winning epic piece of queer theatre to Omaha.”
Tickets are $25 and available for purchase at VIAOmaha.org. “The Inheritance, Part 2” contains explicit sexual language and discussion of drug use and is only recommended for audiences over the age of 18.

The Met in HD | Madama Butterfly
2024-05-11 11:30 | Ruth Sokolof Theatre, 1340 Mike Fahey Street, Omaha, NE, United States
About the Opera
Puccini’s enduring opera follows the tragic tale of Cio Cio San, a young Japanese girl who falls in love with American naval officer Pinkerton, with devastating consequences.
About the Creators and Cast
Three extraordinary sopranos—Aleksandra Kurzak, Eleonora Buratto, and Asmik Grigorian (in her highly anticipated Met debut)—tackle the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenors Ma hew Polenzani and Jonathan Tetelman co-star as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-sopranos Elizabeth DeShong and Eve Gigliotti share the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritones Davide Luciano and Lucas Meachem are the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.

Chicken & Biscuits - Audio-Described Performance
2024-05-11 19:30 | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
Who knew a funeral could be so fun? Laughter and love seep from this uproarious new family comedy. When the Jenkins family comes together to celebrate the life of their patriarch, skeletons in the closet are revealed. Family members at odds are challenged to accept each other for who they are—the good, the bad, the ugly and the hilarious. Love and commitment to family is at the heart of Chicken & Biscuits.
Disclaimer: Contains mild adult language.
OCP will offer an audio-described performance of Chicken & Biscuits for those who are blind or visually impaired on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Please call the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800 for more information.

Sweet
2024-05-17 19:00 | The Union for Contemporary Art, 2423 North 24th Street, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
By: Harrison David Rivers
The Union for Contemporary Art in partnership with Great Plains Theater Commons
Directed by Denise Chapman
Synopsis
The Baker sisters have always been the best of friends, but when the neighbor boy returns home from college, desire threatens to tear them apart.
