There is simply nothing better than a courtroom drama. Admittedly, as an attorney, I am biased. Nevertheless, as far as I am concerned, drama is at its best in the courtroom, ranging from “To Kill a Mockingbird” to “Witness for the Prosecution,” court marshal classics like “A Few Good Men” and “The Caine Mutiny,” and even musicals like “Chicago.” Where … Read More

Congratulations to all of the nominees. The 2016 winners are: OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTRESS-COMEDY/DRAMA-Kaitlyn McClincy-Jenny, The Christians The Blue Barn Theatre OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR-COMEDY/DRAMA-Bill Hutson–Jay, The Christians The Blue Barn Theatre OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTRESS-MUSICAL-Zhomontee Watson-The Washing Machine, Caroline, or Change. The Omaha Community Playhouse OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR-MUSICAL–Nik Whitcomb-The Dryer/The Bus, Caroline, or Change The Omaha Community Playhouse OUTSTANDING YOUTH ACTRESS–Emma Johnson-Jane … Read More

The Performing Artists Repertory Theatre (PART) has finally found a home. PART was founded by Gordon Cantiello in 2010, and remained itinerant until last June, when it landed a permanent space in the Crossroads Mall. “Tuesdays with Morrie,” which opens this June, will be PART’s fourth offering in its new home. Based on the bestselling memoir, the play relives sports … Read More

“I don’t suppose you have a copy of Shakespeare or the Bible?” In the dead of night, next to a battlefield during the Civil War, this was the question a sleepless Abraham Lincoln asked his aide. “He used the bard to win a court case, found solace in the speeches when his son Willie died, and carried a volume of … Read More

Created as a special tribute to Fred Simon (former Omaha Steaks CEO and longtime champion of the Arts in Omaha) and in honor of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and the inaugural tour of his First Folio from the Folger Shakespeare Library, we are proud to present: Tyger’s Hart. With this production, Brigit Saint Brigit celebrates the legacy of–and … Read More

“Whether to kill yourself or not is one of the most important decisions a teenager can make.” If you agree with Miss Fleming, you will definitely want to return to Westerburg High School for “Heathers: The Musical” at the Blue Barn Theatre. Based on the 1989 cult classic film, “Heathers” is the story of Veronica, who is admitted to the … Read More

by Suzanne Withem, Contributor TAG is thrilled to announce the six winners of this year’s Annual Scholarship Competition: Ben Adams, Anna Marie Becker, Cheyenne Hanson, Brianna Welna, Jade Miralles, and Esmeralda Moreno-Villanueva Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Ben Adams ($1000 scholarship winner) is an actor, director, set designer, and playwright interested in theatre for social change who is … Read More