‘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.
‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Presented Virtually
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Rose Theater will virtually present a Christmas classic starting today, It’s a Wonderful Life. The holiday favorite will be streamed online throughout the month.
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.
The Rose Theater Summer Camp Goes Online
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Rose’s summer camps will go digital from May 26 to June 19. These camps will offer kids a fun and interactive theater experience through an online platform that brings all the excitement and creativity of a Rose camp right to your home! Teaching Artist and Early Education Director, Stephanie Jacobson.
‘Red Summer’ Opens Bluebarn’s Season
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha, NE—The Bluebarn Theatre opens its 31st season with a somber, yet enlightening story from Omaha’s history. Red Summer, by playwright and novelist Beaufield Berry brings to the stage the life of Will Brown, who was tragically lynched in this city 100 years ago. Berry’s play is not just about the brutality of Brown’s murder, however, examining his life and relationships during a complicated time in America’s history.
