By Andy Dillehay Doublewide, Texas, The Lofte Community Theatre, March 24, 2023 The Lofte Community Theatre kicked off its 2023 season with a heaping dose of down-home fun. Directed by The Lofte’s artistic director, Kevin Colbert, Doublewide, Texas is a fast-paced crowd pleaser. Written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, this production feels…
By Andy Dillehay Animal Engine’s Henrietta Solway, Carson Theater in The Lied Center, February 25, 2023 2PM Animal Engine’s Henrietta Solway is the product of collective creation. Inspired by the works of Willa Cather, this imaginative piece was created and performed by Carrie Brown, Katie Hartman, and Karim Muasher. Filled with original text, music, and…
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…
By Andy Dillehay Chicago, The Lied Center, Tuesday October 25, 2022, 7:30PM Murder. Fame. Exploitation. With topics such as these, one wouldn’t expect to have a rollicking good time at the theatre. But that’s the magic of Kander & Ebb’s satirical musical Chicago. Celebrating 25 years on Broadway, and claiming the spot as the longest-running…
By Andy Dillehay Ordinary Days, Community Players, Friday September 9, 2022 7:30PM. The Beatrice Community Players kicked off their 2022-2023 mainstage season with a charming, heartfelt, and hilarious musical, Ordinary Days, written by Adam Gwon. Ordinary Days takes place over the course of a few ordinary days, following four characters as their lives intertwine. Swift and sweet,…
By Andy Dillehay Church Basement Ladies, Lied Center April 16, 2022 2PM On a sunny April Saturday afternoon, the beautiful Lied Center was packed like the pews on Easter Sunday. From the moment you see the sea foam green walls of the church basement, you can almost smell the casseroles (or “hot dishes” as they’re…
