The Events Calendar by Oh My! Omaha

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  • A Holly Jolly Backline

    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    There is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with music and laughter! Join two two-time OEAA-winning musical improv duo, Pandemic! @the Disco as they improvise a one-hour holiday-themed musical guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit! Come join us for this one-night-only special event. This holiday extravaganza features Matt Johnson, Robyn Helwig, Will Meinen,...

  • Backline’s Best

    Backline’s Best
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    Looking for the best improv on a Friday night? You're in the right place! Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out. Cost is $10 online, $13 at the door.

  • Improv Night

    Improv Night
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    Improv Night is held weekly at Backline Comedy. Tickets are $10 in advance. Dec. 5 - A night of improv comedy featuring teams Tears on the Podium and Frabjous Day, followed by a brief intermission then Structured Chaos to close out the night.  Dec. 12 - Your destination for improv comedy featuring some great local groups. This evening...

    $10
  • Open Mic Night

    Open Mic Night
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    It's your favorite comedy open mic, at the same place, on the same day at an earlier time, and with a new updated format! Presenting comedians of all experience levels, coming from near and far, this long running open mic is a favorite of the Omaha Comedy Scene. Each comedian who signs up in advance gets four...

    Free
  • Mic Drop: Comedy Battle

    Mic Drop: Comedy Battle
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    Mic drop is a 1 v1 tournament style competition. The contestants are seeded 1-8 and battle it out with their best stand up performance through three rounds where each round someone is eliminated until they're two comics left who go at to become champion. Cost is $10 online, $13 at the door.

  • The Strangers

    The Strangers
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    "The Strangers" is a 2-person improv show featuring Timmy Tamisiea and Will Meinen; two people who at one time didn't know each other and now they do! Timmy trained and taught in Chicago and LA and continues to perform around the country with the Westside Comedy theater. Will got his start at The Backline, and trained/performed...

  • Date Night

    Date Night
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    Gather up your special someone (or any someone) and come see great two-person teams improvising their little hearts out. Whether you actually bring a date, this show will be just as fun to watch alone or with a group of friends. Who knows, maybe you'll meet a future date here.

    $10 – $13
  • 2025 2-Person Improv Competition Semi-Finals

    2025 2-Person Improv Competition Semi-Finals
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    The two-person improv creates some of the best magic you'll ever see on our stage and this annual competition has been part of the scene since 2011. Come watch a number of Omaha's best two-person improv teams and vote for your favorite as we find out who will be the best in 2025 with the finals in January. Tickets...

  • Dad Jokes

    Dad Jokes
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    Dad Jokes (featuring Michael Johnson, Michael Smith, Justin Edmonds, Taylor Grote, and Rachel Ware) has been voted as one of the best improv shows at The Backline. They don't tell 'jokes' and they aren't your dad, but you'll love them just the same. Their show is some of the best longform improv comedy you can...

  • Backline’s Best

    Backline’s Best
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    Looking for the best improv on a Friday night? You're in the right place! Start your night off with laughter as we showcase Omaha's finest improvised acts. These stellar teams have limited four-month runs, so catch them lighting up our stage before they rotate out. Cost is $10 online, $13 at the door.

  • Do You Duo?

    Do You Duo?
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    Do You Duo? is a free for long-form improvisers to get some stage time in at The Backline. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Sign up on this event, or at the event, to be included. Sign ups are due by Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. to be included in the debut show. What to expect: Show up at the Backline...

    Free
  • Improv Night

    Improv Night
    The Backline Comedy Theatre 1618 Harney St., Omaha, Nebraska

    Improv Night is held weekly at Backline Comedy. Tickets are $10 in advance. Dec. 5 - A night of improv comedy featuring teams Tears on the Podium and Frabjous Day, followed by a brief intermission then Structured Chaos to close out the night.  Dec. 12 - Your destination for improv comedy featuring some great local groups. This evening...

    $10