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Lofty Production of W;t Provides Scholarly Insight into Cancer Journey
By Deanna Walz W;t, Lofte Community Theatre, Friday, May 5, 2023 The Lofte Theatre in Manley is well known for its fun, frothy comedies like Doublewide, Texas and Noises Off (which I had the pleasure of acting in this past fall.) Pulitzer Prize winning, W;t, written by Margaret Edson is something completely different. Funny, dry,…
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Murders? Hot Dog!
By Rachele Stoops The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Lincoln Community Playhouse, Friday, May 5, 2023 It was a lovely spring evening when my husband and I joined the audience for the opening night performance of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at the Lincoln Community Playhouse, but on stage, snow (and death) was piling…
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The Play That Goes Wrong Gets it Right
By Sam Pynes The Play That Goes Wrong, Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Wednesday May 3, 2023 7:30PM Dear Mr. Editor, I am so sorry that this review is so late. I hope I catch you before you go to print. Please cut this part out. I tripped over a dog outside the theater last night which…
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Into the Woods, Worth the Journey
By Katie Pynes Anetsberger Into The Woods, The Nebraska Communities Playhouse, April 28, 2023 7:30PM I may be the last person in the theatre world to attend a performance of Into the Woods, but I’m grateful that this was my first experience. I think I’ve seen just about every cast member of this production in…
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Opportunity to Perform with ABT at The Lied Center
American Ballet Theatre is looking for extras for the production of Giselle on May 2 & 3, 2023. Auditions are this Sunday, May 30th and no dance experience is required. They need all ages and body types, and the performers will be appearing in full costume on stage with one of the top dance companies in the world!…
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Audition Notice: Angels First Flight Auditions May 19 & 20
It’s time to audition for the Angel Theatre Company’s 8th Annual First Flight Festival! Auditions are May 19th (6:00 – 9:00 PM) and May 20th (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln. No preparation needed. Auditioning actors will read from provided sides. Please note that this year ATC will be casting…
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Touring Production of “Jagged Little Pill” Shines on Lied Audience
By Julia Doerr Jagged Little Pill, The Lied Center for Performing Arts, Tuesday April 25, 2023 Inspired by and incorporating the music and lyrics of Alanis Morissette, this play by Diablo Cody is a shiny thing, sometimes illuminating its array of modern problems and sometimes burning an image onto the audience’s collective retina. “Jagged Little…
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Extraordinary Performances in Ordinary Days
By Katie Pynes Anetsberger Ordinary Days, Theatrix, April 20, 2023 7:30PM At the end of my own ordinary day, I was honored to be a guest at the performance of Ordinary Days, put on by the entirely student-run organization Theatrix at UNL. As a former theatre student myself, I appreciated all of the hard work…
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Lincoln Community Playhouse Presents Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 May 5-7, 12-14
Lincoln Community Playhouse will present The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, a comedy by John Bishop, on May 5-7 and 12-14. Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and may be reserved at lincolnplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 402-489-7529 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. The creative team responsible…
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Madagascar has the Audience on Their Feet, Singing and Dancing
By Katie Vyskocil Madagascar The Musical, The Lied Center for Performing Arts, Saturday April 15, 2023, 3PM I was instantly transported into the world of Madagascar as soon as this production began. Madagascar The Musical follows Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, & Melman the Giraffe who are all best friends and…