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“Little Shop of Horrors” is Anything but Horrible
By Julia Doerr Little Shop of Horrors, Lincoln Community Playhouse, Friday September 22, 2023 The current production of Little Shop of Horrors at Lincoln Community Playhouse is a perfect lead-in to the spooky month of October. It features the traditional staples of a musical—singing, dancing, and romance—rendered unique by its offbeat characters, satirical storyline, and macabre humor. I’d…
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A Monster of a Show Brought to Life at NCP
By Sam Pynes Young Frankenstein, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Thursday September 14, 2023, Final Dress Rehearsal Watching this show brought back a distinct memory of a family summer cabin trip as a kid. A bunch of siblings and cousins had spent the day on the lake, and most were now bundled into sleeping bags scattered about…
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Classic Whodunit Amuses and Delights
By Sheri Berger The Mousetrap, The Lofte Community Theatre, Friday September 1, 2023 Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned sleuthy Agatha Christie mystery with many red herrings? It’s a wonderful choice for this time of year, when autumn begins lovely colors and spooky stories start to emerge. I encourage you to read this article and…
“A NIGHT OF MARVELOUS MAGIC” TO TAKE PLACE ON THE SHOWCASE STAGE AT THE TADA THEATRE
The TADA Theatre continues its Showcase Stage Series with “A Night Of Marvelous Magic” for two shows only on September 8 & 9. Sit back and relax with a nice glass of wine at your table and enjoy two fantastic magicians during this special event. In this 90-minute parlor show, David Michael Fox and Theron Christensen, both experienced…
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“This Moon’s Got Its Own Gravitational Pull, Lady”
By Rachele Stoops Space Princess Wars, Community Players, Thursday July 20, 2023 What do you get when you mash storylines from two wildly popular adventure movies together with forty-one or forty-two (I counted twice and got different numbers each time) extremely talented kids? Pretty much the best thing I’ve ever seen. Playwright Don Zolidis has…
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Casting For The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Now Taking Place
The TADA Theatre is currently casting the award-winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The casting process will take place from July 11-August 11. Actors interested should simply email TADA Casting at casting@tadaproductions.info a photo, list of stage credits and a video no longer than one minute singing a song that best showcases…
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THE STRUGGLE IS REAL, 9 TO 5 AND BEYOND!
By Jamie Bullins 9 to 5, Lofte Community Theatre, Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7:00 pm. There may not be a lot going on in Manley, NE. It’s not a hopping metropolis most likely. Now, this is actually only like the third time I’ve ever set foot in Manley, so, I don’t want to judge it…
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First Flight Has Left The Ground
Sometimes all it takes to try something new is the encouragement of a friend – just ask two new cast members in Angels Theatre Company’s First Flight Festival. Dallas McGee, recently retired from the Department of Urban Development, always had an interest in acting. “I got involved with ATC after Diane Gonzales, a friend and…
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Angels Theatre Company Announces Eighth Annual First Flight Festival July 13-23, 2023
Angels Theatre Company (ATC) is pleased to present the Eighth Annual First Flight Festival, featuring the work of the Angels Playwriting Collective. The First Flight Festival opens July 13, 2023 in the Studio Theatre at UNL’s Temple Building. All the plays are new original short plays or monologues written by members of the Angels Playwriting…