For a recent episode of The Oh My! Omaha podcast, we had two cast members of “The Awesome 80s Prom” on the show: Erin Stoll and Billy McGuigan. Dee and I figured we talk with the two of them about Omaha theater since they are staples of the scene here. And we did, but we also covered a lot of random and fun topics, as well. Like birds, burgers and sushi.
Give the episode a listen!
“The Awesome 80s Prom” is in Omaha for one more weekend (the show’s run ends May 19, 2024). However, if you miss it, Rave On Productions will present “The Awesome 80s Prom” June 6-8, 2024 at the Rococo Theater in Lincoln, Neb.
Helpful links
Dee and I talked about a lot of places on the episode. If you’re curious about them, and want to learn more, click on the links below!
- Sternburg Museum of Natural History (Hays, Kan.)
- World’s Largest Easel (Goodland, Kan.)
- The Sphere (Las Vegas)
- Meow Wolf – Mega Mart (Las Vegas)
- Meow Wolf – Convergence Station (Denver)
- Rave On Productions (“Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience” was mentioned, and that show will be at The Slowdown in Omaha Nov. 29 through Dec. 29, 2024).
- Omaha Community Playhouse
- Old Market
- McGuigan Arts Academy
- Omaha Performing Arts Broadway Series
- Birding and the Merlin Bird ID app and the book, “Birds of Nebraska”
- Billy’s favorite restaurants in Omaha
- Pitch Pizzeria
- Memoir
- Tupelo Honey
We asked Billy and Erin to share some of their recommendations for pre-show or post-show dining. And since “The Awesome 80s Prom” is held at The Waiting Room Lounge in Benson, they shared their favorite Benson spots:
