PLAYHOUSE AND GERE LIBRARY HOLD DISCUSSION GROUP ON THE MOUNTAINTOP JANUARY 29
Lincoln Community Playhouse and Gere Library will host a pre show and post show discussion of The Mountaintop by Katori Hall on Sunday, January 29th beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Gere LIbrary. Cast and crew members will provide an introduction to the play and then will reconvene after the 2:00 p.m. performance to Gere Library for a…
On Your Feet Or In Your Seat
By Jillian Carter On Your Feet, The Lied Center, Friday, January 27, 2023 Walking into On Your Feet at the Lied Center, the atmosphere was set for a concert, with haze over the seats, cut through by huge stage lights perfect for a big 80s or 90s performance. I was excited and ready to relive…
No Body is Hilarious Like Jimmy!
By Katie Vyskocil No Body Like Jimmy, Olde Glory Theatre, Friday January 27, 2023 As I was sitting in the theater waiting for this show to start, I couldn’t help but re-read the title of the production: No Body Like Jimmy. As the story went on, I soon realized the emphasis of “No Body.” Eloise…
Antoine and Essex Deliver a Powerful Performance
By Lisa Steiner The Mountaintop, Lincoln Community Playhouse, Friday January 27, 2023 As I sit down to write this review, I don’t really even have much to say. I don’t really even want to say much; but not because it doesn’t deserve high praise. This is not an example of “if you don’t have anything…
The TADA Theatre To Open Its 15th Anniversary Season With COMPANY
The award-winning TADA Theatre will open its Fantastic Fifteenth Season by paying tribute to one of the greatest musical theatre composers that the industry has ever had, Stephen Sondheim. The musical is a show that he himself called “by far the work I am most proud of”: the musical masterpiece Company! The show’s title has multiple…
Broadway Legend Brian Stokes Mitchell Levitates Lincoln Audience
By Andy Dillehay Brian Stokes Mitchell, The Lied Center, January 21, 2023 On a snowy Saturday night, the Lied Center for Performing Arts was abuzz with excitement as concertgoers awaited Brian Stokes Mitchell’s Nebraska debut. As people made their way to their seats, there was a sense of camaraderie; a connection amongst the audience. While…
Audition Notice: Into the Woods at NCP Feb 3-4
Register here: http://www.neplayhouse.com/audition The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker…
Godspell Sr. Auditions February 14 & 16 at Lincoln Community Playhouse
Auditions for Godspell Sr., the next production of the Playhouse’s Radio Active Players, will be February 14 and 16 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Playhouse. Actors ages 50 and over are encouraged to participate and bring a prepared song of 36 measures to auditions. An accompanist will be provided, please bring sheet music. There will also be readings from the…
tick, tick…BOOM! Video Auditions In February
The TADA Theatre is now accepting video auditions for Jonathan Larson’s musical tick, tick…BOOM! FOR THE AUDITION: Please send in a video of a song no longer than 1 minute in length showcasing your vocal dynamics along with a resume and headshot to casting@tadaproductions.info along with the audition form on the website http://www.tadatheatre.info no later…
Playhouse hosts registration for the Penguin Project Newsies Jr. on January 30th
Lincoln Community Playhouse will have a registration and first meeting for The Penguin Project Newsies Jr. on Monday, January 30th from 6:30-7:15 pm at the Playhouse, 2500 S. 56th Street. All participants and a parent/guardian (regardless of past participation) are required to attend this registration meeting. The Penguin Project shows are performed by students with special needs…