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‘Small but very mighty’: Nebraska’s theater scene generates support for up-and-coming Black actors

by Leo Adam Biga September 13, 2025September 12, 2025

When playwright Beaufield Berry recently needed actors in New York City for a reading of her musical about Black cowgirls, the Omaha native did what most people would do: She put out a call online. Among those who auditioned: two fellow Omahans. At the reading, Berry noticed even more faces from back home in the […]

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Preparing for ‘Hamilton’: What it takes to bring traveling shows to Omaha’s Orpheum

by Arthur Jones May 16, 2025October 6, 2025
Posted inTheater

Omaha Entertainment and Arts awards recognize artists for lifetime achievements and stewardship 

by Leo Adam Biga January 31, 2025June 13, 2025
Posted inCulture

Stars who got their start at the Playhouse celebrate its centennial 

by Leo Adam Biga January 24, 2025May 1, 2025
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Craig Ferguson at The Admiral

by Matt Casas August 18, 2023
Posted inCulture, Music, Theater

‘We Are a Refuge’: River City Mixed Chorus Sings In Defiance of Nebraska’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

by Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter July 13, 2023
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“Footloose” at UNO Weber Building and Gene Leahy Mall Pavilion

by Matt Casas June 26, 2023
Posted inTheater

‘6 Guns Runnin’: A Black Cowgirl Musical’ Comes to Life on the Stage

by Tom Knoblauch June 9, 2023April 3, 2025
Posted inCulture

A Stage for New Plays

by Leo Adam Biga May 26, 2023April 3, 2025
Posted inTheater

“Dance Nation” at BlueBarn Theater

by Matt Casas May 24, 2023

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