‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
Omaha Community Playhouse Celebrates Halloween
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha Community Playhouse opens a new performance this week apropos of Halloween. The Mystery of Irma Vep was once one of the most performed plays in the United States, giving audiences absurdist comedy, vampires, werewolves, literary and cinematic references, and cross-dressing from playwright, Charles Ludlam.
BlueBarn Theatre Opens 33rd Season
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The BlueBarn Theatre opens their 33rd season this week with Heroes of the Fourth Turning a recent play written by Will Arbery. They are proud to have two performance spaces, but this year’s theme celebrates a return to the main stage.
Wildlife Photography Comes to Life at The Rose, ‘How to Build an Ark: Searching for Joel Sartore’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Showing now at the Rose Theater, How to Build an Ark: Searching for Joel Sartore. Sartore is a National Geographic photographer, environmental activist, and a Nebraskan. His work has been woven into an inspiring and educational adventure on stage.
Omaha Community Playhouse Reopens with ‘Grounded’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
The Omaha Community Playhouse will have their first show back in the theater since the Pandemic. This Friday, they will present Grounded, a one-woman performance about a fighter pilot who is grounded after an unexpected pregnancy. Upon returning to the Air Force years later, she will not fly F-16s, but drones instead.
The Rose Announces New Season
By Corbin Hirschhorn
The Rose Theater has recently announced plans for their 2020-2021 season. Like many organizations, the Rose had a difficult year due to COVID, but adapting to the pandemic has opened the door to new opportunities.
Omaha Community Playhouse Presents Audio Drama, ‘One Way to Mars’
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—Tonight, Omaha Community Playhouse will present a
piece of theater off the stage in the form of audio drama. One Way to Mars, with composition and sound design by Tim Vallier
and book and lyrics by Mallory Vallier, is a sci-fi story reimagining the
classic Scottish ballad, “The Daemon Lover.” Both works share themes
of romance, tragedy and adventure.
