Opera Omaha is always a pleasure to visit, and their 2024-2025 season promises more Opera to Go, Opera in Conversation, Opera Outdoors, Poetry in Music and so much more. Plus they will have three productions in their season, with an additional family friendly opera that we will let Allison Swenson, General Manager and Katrina Thurman, DIrector of A…

You've probably seen it - either the Table Grace Cafe at 1611-1/2 Farnam Street, or even something online for Table Grace The Musical. But what are they? Well, it's both of those things - and yet, so much more! We sit down with Simone Weber, CEO and Musical Missionary with Table Grace and find out "What is this musical?" "Why is it at three venues?…

BVT's 57th Season has arrived! And if you haven't ever heard of Brownville Village Theatre before you are in for a treat. And if you have heard of them, you're still in for a treat! BVT is always a-buzz with activity and rightfully so. They produce five full shows during the Summer. Beginning in July you can see all five in one weekend if you want …

We talk with a few of the young actors in this musical, Shemar "Mar" Toussaint, McKenna Cottone, and Nick Knipe. They are the young stars of "Heathers The Muscial" at SNAP! Productions which opens June 7th. Productions will run until June 23rd with one Industry Night (pay what you can) on June 17th. Our guests are having a blast and working hard at…

Today on our podcast, we're thrilled to have the accomplished and talented Chris Scott, Director of "Barefoot in the Park" at Bellevue Little Theatre, joining us for a chat about this timeless Neil Simon classic play. "Barefoot in the Park" is a Neil Simon masterpiece known for its perfect blend of comedy and heartfelt moments. Chris Scott talks wi…

Today on our podcast, we're diving into the exciting world of Rave On Productions with Kimberly Faith Hickman, Artistic and Education Director. Get ready to hear about all the buzz surrounding their summer lineup! First up, after wowing audiences in Omaha, Rave On Productions is bringing their Omaha Series production, The Awesome 80's Prom to the R…

We were lucky to catch three of the seven women in BLUEBARN's production of "POTUS" or "Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive". This production, Directed by Susan Clement, opened May 23rd and will be showing every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until June 23rd! We talk about how their first weekend went and what…

We had a fun visit with Rachel Robbins, Producer, Director, Actor, and Theatre Educator of Popcorn Productions, LLC's Melodramas and her team of actors: Ian Cullin, Samantha Desh, Shade Ingraham, Elizabeth Maack, and Collette Williams. We also spoke to their Lighting and Sound Designer, Zach Wasserman, as well as one of the youngest ensemble member…

Our first Directors Roundtable begins with two talented and charismatic Professors of Theatre: Jamie Bullins from UNL and Ron Zank from UNO! Their expertise and contribution to local theatre made them wonderful guests of our Directors Roundtable. We are so excited to bring you this podcast. We have been working toward this idea for quite some time.…

We sat down with Director Todd Brooks, Stage Manager Krista Freimuth, and Actor Adam Fulbright to talk about Chanticleer's upcoming production "A Chorus Line." This is a cohesive cast who are working hard but having the time of their lives, which of course, is everything community theatre should be. This is going to be a fun production, with a live…

We had the distinct pleasure of meeting Thom Davis, Dramaturg and Vice President of the Board of Directors for Voices in Alliance (VIA Omaha). VIA Omaha produced “The Inheritance Part 1” in October 2023 during their first season, and now are able to begin their 2nd Season with “The Inheritance Part 2.” It's important to note that you can still easi…

The 2024 Spring Platte River Art Show at Mahoney State Park is "The Most Prestigious Art Show on the River!" You’ll find this seasonal event at the Peter Kiewitt Lodge in the upper level, May 4th and 5th. It's free to attend and you will find regional artists with many different kinds of art mediums. Enjoy the day out at the state park as well. We …

Today our episode is with an Omaha theatre legendary favorite, the talented Dick Mueller. This is one of those podcasts you simply won't want to miss if you love theatre in Nebraska. The Firehouse Dinner Theatre, founded and produced by Dick Mueller was a Old Market staple. Mr. Mueller opened the Firehouse Dinner Theatre May 12th 1972. Back in its …

Is an egg is as close to Jesus as a person can get? We had a "sunny-side-up of a time" with Director Kaitlyn Rudeen, and Actors Julie Fitzgerald Ryan and Sarah Dighans while talking about their upcoming production: 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche, which opens April 5th at SNAP! Productions Omaha at Ghost Light Theatre in Bellevue. This is a zany comedy …

The Theatre Arts Guild Omaha (TAG) has been around for over 50 years, but through a series of events, including the pandemic, TAG is in jeopardy of dissolving. We talk with Dylan Peck, current President of TAG, and discuss what might happen to the organization going forward. Dylan has been keeping the organization going in hopes it will be able to …

Join us for a lovely conversation with Quinn Corbin, Manager of the Great Plains Theatre Commons. GPTC has been known for many years for their annual Conference and Playwrighting Festival, but did you know they also have Season Productions? Quinn tells us about all of their programs, and how GPTC supports local and national playwrights and shares a…

What a pleasure to talk to Don Keelan-White and BevVan Phillips, who are in the dramatic and memorable production On Golden Pond at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE (Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment) at the Hoff Fmily Arts and Culture Center in Council Bluffs. These two lovely Creatives have such a great perspective of their roles in…

The Omaha Fringe Festival is gearing up for 2024, and to kick it off, they had an in-person lottery draw of 20 Artists plus 6 Alternate Artists on Saturday, March 3rd. We joined them prior to the lottery, and were able to talk separately with Nic Jansen, President of the Board, and Lara Marsh, former Board Member and current Artistic Director. Frin…

Friends, Romans, Party People! What a perfectly delightful conversation with the talented Jay Hayden, Actor and Co-Conspirator of Old School Shakespeare Omaha's production of "Julius Caesar." OSSO productions consist of serious actors, no director and one rehearsal. One! OSSO brings Shakespeare to life in a new time for us to enjoy. Jay gives us al…

What happens in an old movie house with a 35 mm projector with three misfit employees? You'll find out in The Flick by Annie Baker. This play has a small cast of four UNL Theatre Students: Mekhi Mitchell plays Avery, Luke Stursma plays Sam, Sofia Drelizharz plays Rose, and Jackson Wells plays Skylar/The Dreaming Man. Today, we speak with Mekhi, and…

OmniArts Nebraska is gearing up to open their first production of the year, and their 12th season in 2024. This production isn't holding anything back and we spoke to two of the talented individuals involved in this play: Christian Novotny, Director - and Reed Westerhoff, who plays the main character, John. This play, though visually simplistic in …

We spoke with Moira Mangiameli, Director of "Boy" at Snap Productions at the Ghost Light Theatre, and Actor Jey Nelson, who plays Samantha and Adam as the lead role in Boy, which is opening February 2nd. Moiria and Jey talk to us about this complex play written by Anna Zeigler. The play is based on a true story of a person who was born male and due…

Don't shoot your eye out, or lick an icy pole, or get in a fight with the Bumpuses! Instead, come to see A Christmas Story, The Musical at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE in the Hoff Family Arts Center. We talked with Lara Marsh, Director of this festive and nostalgic production and she gives us some great insight on how it's come together! "…

Find out all about the upcoming "Holiday Lites: Winter's Wonderful Gifts", which is another creative collaboration between Brigit Saint Brigit Theatre Company and Benson Theatre! Playwright Actor, and Director, Murphy Scott Wulfgar puts some new touches in this holiday play from last year. Maddie Radcliff, Deputy Director at the Benson Theatre, and…

We talk with Maddie Radcliff, Deputy Director, and Beaufield Berry, Marketing Manager at Benson Theatre about their fun events coming up this week! On November 10th, Benson celebrates the "42nd Asbury Short Film Concert." This is New York City’s longest running short film exhibition & touring show and you will be treated to a line-up of the best sh…

It's the beginning of our 5th Season here at the Platte River Bard, and today we talk with Voices in Alliance about their upcoming production, "The Inheritance Part 1", which opens November 3rd and runs through Nov 12th. Voices In Alliance is a theatre company in Omaha which began in 2022. We talk with their Producing Artistic Director, Randall T. …

Today we feature the Platte River Art Show being held in Ashland at the Mahoney State Park this weekend, October 13-15th. We had the opportunity to talk to their Event Producer and Photographer, Nia Karmann, to tell us everything that will be happening at Mahoney State Park. Admission is free so come out and enjoy celebrating the visual arts this w…

Exciting things are happening in the new Snap! Production space at 2221 Thurston Circle in Bellevue, Nebraska! On October 6th, Snap! Productions will premiere "American Idiot" for the first time in the Omaha area. This will be a large talented cast to bring you all of the great music by Green Day and many stories throughout. We visited the new spac…

SNAP! Productions has unveiled their new season! After overcoming some obstacles in recent years they are also on the cusp of unveiling their new space! We find out about the amazing work they are doing for theatre, talk about their upcoming season shows, and discuss their meaningful mission statement. You won't want to miss everything being planne…

We had an enjoyable conversation with Rafael Untalan, Director of the upcoming production "Sense and Sensibility" which opens September 28th through October 7th at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre in Lincoln. Mr. Untalan is an Assistant Professor at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, as well as an Actor with acting and directing credits to…

We were so honored to talk with Hank Stratton, the new Executive Director of the Nebraska Rep and the Director of UNL's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. We had a fun discussion about their new season, which is packed with a variety of productions! And it wasn't just their season, we had the opportunity to get to learn more about Mr. Stratt…

We were honored to talk with Kevin Doncaster, Founder of Warhawk PTSD Service Dogs, and also Jimmy Weber. Both of these men are veterans of our military and have served overseas. Along with two other musicians, Jimmy Weber will be performing at the Benson Theatre on September 21st at 7PM. The event is called "Chords for Canines" and the event will …

We talk with Director, Todd Uhrmacher and Actor, Riley Pope about their production of The Prom! This is a newer Broadway play, based on a real story and it is full of high energy, music, and dancing! It is also the Nebraska Premiere of this play, so what a great chance to get to go see it! Learn more about it here with our fun conversation with Ril…

We spoke with the Director and a few of the large cast of Oliver, Jr. at Chanticleer Community Theater at the Hoff Center at PACE! Director Denise Putnam, Actors Lilly Ozello, Dean Patrick Pope and Moyer McDermott tell us about their experience, and even some great advice, in this exciting production! We love to talk with the younger folks who are …

Angels Theatre Company just announced their 2023-2024 Season and we had the honor of talking with Timothy Scholl, Executive Director! Angels offers a wide array of programming for new works. They have their full-length season productions, which are newer plays written by local playwrights. The Solo Tales and Ales program allows the Playwriting Coll…

We are happy once again to get the scoop on the upcoming Omaha Fringe Festival 2023 which will be held August 10-13th, 2023! We talked with Tamar Neumann, Executive Director and Jason Levering, Artistic Director of the Omaha Fringe Festival. Be sure to check out the Fringe participants appearance at the August 5th Omaha Farmer's Market, and also on…

Brownville Village Theatre in Brownville, Nebraska is abuzz again, and they are bringing us 5 fabulous shows this summer! Not only are they having their 56th season, they will also have a special lawn party on July 7th for the World Premiere of Death at Downton. You can dress up in your favorite 1920's garb, and meet the writer of Death and Downton…

Join us for a very fun and totally off-the-rails conversation with one of our favorite Creatives! Jamie Bullins, who is a master of all theatre related trades, heads up the Angels Theatre Company's Playwriting Collective and is gearing up for their 8th Annual First Flight Festival. The First Flight Festival will feature 12 locally written plays, mo…

Artistic Director, Kevin Colbert of the Lofte Community Theatre and Actor, Jennifer Gilg talk with us about their upcoming play, Wit, ("W;t") written by Margaret Edson. This play won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize, and is a heartfelt play is about a strong and intelligent woman, Vivian Bearing (played by Jennifer Gilg) who realizes she is in the last two …

The Musical Theatre Senior Showcase will be April 28th and 29th at 7PM at the Creighton University, Lied Center for Performing Arts. We talked with the four Musical Theatre Seniors who are performing: Bratyon Matuska, Kiley Melean, Evan Peterson, Leticia Taveras. These students have had a unique experience in college studying for theatre during the…

Join us for a listing of what's happening in Eastern Nebraska in theatre. And we feature the Platte River Art Show being held in Ashland at the Mahoney State Park this weekend, April 28-30th. We had the opportunity at the last minute to talk to their Event Producer and Photographer, Nia Karmann, so check out the feature that is included in this mon…

Benson Theatre is bringing us a fresh take on a Shakespearean classic, Twelfth Night, which is an adapted play by Ryan Kathman, MFA. This production will be just one weekend on April 28th, 29th and 30th. And to make the experience of this wonderful production even more unique, Ryan Kathman adapted this play for two actors. Ryan and Delaney Jackson …

Experience the Renaissance Festival of Nebraska this season, May 6 & 7, and 13 & 14th at the Bellevue Berry Farm. We talk with Producer Howard Coffin. Howard gives us an entertaining "How To" of attending Ren Fair. The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska (also known as RenFest Nebraska) is not just a place where you can buy great things and great food…

We are basking in the after-glow of The Marriage of Figaro, and the best part is there's even more opera-goodness coming in Opera Omaha's 2023-24 Season! We spoke with Lauren Medici, Director of Engagement Programs and Kurt Howard, Producing Director at Opera Omaha. We have the line up of everything they have in store for us, so don't miss this ama…

We talk with Seth Fox, Curator and Laura Kelly, Storyteller of Musing: A Storytelling Series at the Bluebarn Theatre on April 19th. The Storytelling Series has been a fantastic success and we always love to hear about the process of pitching an idea and creating a personal story into an interesting and meaningful piece. This event is free, and all …

What a lovely conversation with two talented Creatives, Ellen Struve and Amy Lane, PhD. You'll hear their incredible friendship and collaboration on Ellen's staged reading of Old Bat. This play is co-produced by Benson Theatre and the Great Play Theatre Commons PlayFest and is a free staged reading on March 23rd and 24th at the Benson Theatre. This…

The excitement is brewing! Opera Omaha is ending this season with The Marriage of Figaro, and we had a lovely conversation with Michael Adams and Mary Feminear, who play the Count and the Countess in this beloved opera. Mary and Michael are married in real life as well as their characters onstage, and it made for a great interview. Our conversation…

We are back with all of the March theatre events and news that we could find in the area to share with you. We also have some special music from Blixt, from their production "Puddin' and the Grumble" so please join us to find out all of the projects talented Creatives are bringing to our area! ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCASTLi…

We talk with Mackenzie Zielke, Director of Into the Woods which opens March 10th at the Chanticleer Community Theater at the Pottawattamie Arts and Cultural Entertainment Center. Mackenzie talks with us about her extensive musical and teaching background, her commitment to inclusive casting, and her experience with this specific show which has guid…

Emily A. Rollie Ph.D., Director of Men on Boats at UNO Theatre talks about this history reimagined production made up of non-binary and female cast members! In addition, we learned about her other role as an Intimacy Choreographer, which is timely and a newer concept to the theatre stage. Dr. Rollie also serves as an Educator and Faculty Member of …