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

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

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

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

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

Thank you to all who joined us in Elmwood Park for our TAG Tailgate! After over a year of virtual meetings, it was the first time our board had gathered in person since the beginning of the pandemic, and we were thrilled that so many of you came out to join us. Although we know we’re not out of the … Read More

Dear Omaha Arts Community: Theatre Arts Guild is terminating its relationship with local arts organization Nebraska Shakespeare. For the past year, we have watched this organization actively harm members of our arts community who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), while making and breaking promises and commitments to change, and failing to hold themselves accountable to an … Read More

Attention all Omaha Theatre Artists! If you’re in need of a getaway, the Residence Inn – Downtown Omaha is the place to be! Come join us in our beautiful historic building…your home away from home. Now through January 31, 2021, we would love to offer you a special rate of $69 – any day of the week! Our spacious studio … Read More