Editor’s Note: If you’re visiting this page in 2018, you’re probably looking for information on “Disney’s Newsies” at The Rose June 1-17, 2018. Head over to my post with a roundup of Family-Friendly Things To Do In Omaha. I have “Newsies” 2018 performance details there. Thanks! In celebration of “Disney’s Newsies” opening Tuesday in …
Since its premiere in 1939, “The Wizard of Oz” has enchanted generations of children – mine included. So I was pretty excited when I heard the North American touring production of “The Wizard of Oz” was coming to Omaha’s Orpheum Theater. It opens Dec. 8, and I’m taking my family to it! Omaha Performing Arts …
Every so often, a show comes to Omaha that has Girls Night Out stamped all over it. The latest show to fall into this category is “Dirty Dancing.” I can say “Nobody puts Baby in a corner” to Mr. Wonderful and all I get in return is a blank stare. Say the same thing to …
If you’ve been lucky enough to go to a cirque-type show in the past, you’ve probably had the following thoughts: How’d they do that? Is that humanly possible? I think I’m enjoying this more than my kids! If you haven’t seen a cirque-type show, check out this clip. Whoa, right? That’s “Cirque Mechanics – Pedal …
If you’re a child of the 80s, you know who Cyndi Lauper is. You know her music. You know her style. If you loved her music then, Listen up. “Kinky Boots” is coming to Omaha’s Orpheum Theater next week and she wrote the score! I haven’t seen it yet – YET! – but I’ve had …
“Mamma Mia” is one of those Broadway shows that have been around for decades and every time you meet a woman who hasn’t seen it, you’re a little surprised. But they’re out there, so I’m guessing when the Broadway touring production stops in Omaha April 24-26, there will be pockets of newbies having a ball …