One of Nebraska’s “truly unique” festivals is moving to Falconwood Park for its 13th year. Power & Progress relocates from Columbus, Nebraska to Bellevue in 2025. The move comes after calling Camp Pawnee home for 12 years and its needs to move to a bigger facility due to the growth that the event has experienced in the past 3 years. … Read More
New Mexico-Based Artist Paula Wilson Receives Bemis Center’s Ree Kaneko Award
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is pleased to announce multidisciplinary artist Paula Wilson as the 2024 recipient of its annual Ree Kaneko Award. As part of Bemis Center’s Alumni Program, this prestigious award provides $25,000 in financial support to increase the capacity of a Bemis alum’s practice. Wilson — known for her dynamic, layered, and often monumental works — presented … Read More
March 3, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Documents also attached CONTACT: Quinn Metal Corbin, She/Her Great Plains Theatre Commons Manager q.corbin@gptcplays.com Great Plains Theatre Commons Announces 2025 New Play Festival Playwrights The annual festival will invite 10 playwrights to develop new works this spring for their 20th anniversary featuring Pulitzer and Tony Award-winner, Doug Wright as the keynote speaker. OMAHA, NEBRASKA: … Read More
The Old Man and The Old Moon Opens March 7 at Omaha Community Playhouse
OMAHA, NEB., (February 26, 2025) – A unique theater experience weaving imaginative storytelling, shadow puppetry, and indie folk music takes the stage at the Omaha Community Playhouse. “The Old Man and the Old Moon” runs March 7-30, with performances Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre. Directed by Susan Baer Collins, … Read More
Omaha Community Playhouse Names Brandon Box-Higdem New Associate Artistic Director OMAHA, Neb., (February 17, 2025) – Omaha Community Playhouse, one of the largest non-profit community theatres in the nation, announces the appointment of Brandon Box-Higdem as Associate Artistic Director, effective in May 2025. An actor, director, and educator, Brandon is no stranger to many in the Omaha theatre community or … Read More
Council Bluffs to Host Film Premiere Honoring Native American History, Issues Proclamation, and Presents Key to the City
The City of Council Bluffs/PACE is proud to announce the premiere of “The Negotiator: Billy Caldwell” on February 21, 2025, at the Pottawattamie Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (PACE) venue in Council Bluffs. The film explores the life and legacy of Billy Caldwell, a notable figure in Native American history, offering insights into his role as a negotiator, leader, and advocate … Read More
Dot Opens February 21st at Omaha Community Playhouse
OMAHA, NEB., February 10, 2025 – A play by Academy Award nominated actor, director, and playwright Colman Domingo takes the stage at the Omaha Community Playhouse. Dot, directed by TammyRa’, opens February 21 and runs through March 23 in the Howard Drew Theatre. Performances are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale … Read More
In Memoriam: David Catherall
David Catherall passed away in April and his birthday was October 8th. He was nominated by TAG for his choreography in the 2010 Omaha Community Playhouse production of Footloose and Chanticleer Community Theatre 2008 production of Oklahoma. He won an OEA for Best Featured Dancer in Creighton’s 2009 production of Westside Story. A seasoned performer, David was heavily involved in … Read More
In Memoriam: David Catalan
by Shery Fletcher SNAP! Productions would not be in existence without David Catalan. He introduced the idea of educating our community about AIDS and other LGBTQIA+ issues through the arts. In February of 1992, he set about to bringing awareness by mounting a production of “Safe Sex” at the Firehouse Dinner Theater. SNAP! Productions was born. The proceeds of the … Read More
Pre-Halloween Costume Sale at BLT!
Bellevue Little Theatre will hold a pre-Halloween costume sale at the theatre, 203 W. Mission Ave. in Bellevue on Oct. 8, 9, 15,16 from noon to 4 pm. Reasonably priced costumes for the family will be available. Masks are requested, and limited entry will be practiced. For information contact cyberma609@aol.com. All proceeds will go toward the ‘Light the House’ campaign … Read More