Reactions/Responses/Reviews of productions at LTA Member Theaters.
By Dr. Rachele Stoops Fiddler on the Roof, Lincoln Community Playhouse, Friday February 14, 2025 Even if you’ve never seen Fiddler on the Roof, you’ve probably encountered references to it in modern culture. The vigorous notes of the opening song, ‘Tradition’ , and the poignancy of ‘Sunrise, Sunset’ have been woven into conversations and artistry…
By Regina Hinkley I and You, Theatrix, Friday February 14, 2025 “Thank You? For tonight. For being so…nice.” If you’re in the mood to take a trip back to 2013, feel free to arrive right as the house opens at Theatrix’s I and You, written by Laura Gunderson. You’ll be treated to a teenager’s messy…
By Marikita Saure White Christmas, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Friday December 6, 2024 NCP has another classic hit in their 2024 season–the nostalgic White Christmas. Whether or not you are familiar with the movie, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get all the delights that this show has to offer. If you haven’t already…
By Sam Pynes Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, Community Players in Beatrice, Final Dress Rehearsal, Thursday December 5 2024 I’m always a little apprehensive when it comes to plays and movies that seek to continue or riff on beloved stories. So often, in the attempt to make a statement about the work, or the time-period…
By Regina Hinkley Crimes of the Heart, Theatrix, December 5, 2024 “Because it’s a human need. To talk about our lives. It’s an important human need.” Sitting in the front row of the opening night of Crimes of the Heart, a few things immediately stood out to me. One, the set in front of me…
By Amber C. Nore It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, The TADA Theatre, December 5, 2024 Enjoy the magic of It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at The TADA Theatre. Inspired by the classic film by Frank Capra, this gem of a theatrical production is performed in a new and entertaining way. …
By Lisa Steiner The China Shop, Lincoln Community Playhouse, November 9, 2024 Lincoln Community Playhouse is producing the World Premier of The China Shop, written by Richard Manley. This is a part of the American Association of Community Theatre’s NewPlayFest 2024. This festival allows new playwrights an opportunity to get their work from page to…
(Pictured: Sarah Enriquez as Columbia in The TADA Theatre’s production of The Rocky Horror Show) By Amber C. Nore Give yourself over to absolute pleasure! I have been doing “The Time Warp” dance for over twenty years, and was thrilled to attend a matinee performance on opening weekend of The Rocky Horror Show at TADA Theatre!…
By Jamie Bullins The Lied Center for Performing Arts, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:30 pm. “If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.” Oh, nostalgia, my sweet, sweet friend. I cannot count how many times I’ve seen the film, even the 2nd and 3rd installment. So, there was only the slimmest of…
By Rachele Stoops and Micayla Brown Dear Evan Hansen, The Lied Center for Performing Arts, Friday September 27th If you go: Dear Evan Hansen runs at The Lied Center September 27-29. Ticket information at https://www.liedcenter.org As always, if you liked this content and want more, please join our email list and like us on Facebook!