By Marikita Saure Guys & Dolls, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Friday February 13, 2026 Some shows can feel like a gamble. Guys and Dolls is not one of them. From the moment the curtain rose at Nebraska Communities Playhouse, it was clear this production wasn’t just rolling the dice — it stacked the deck. With brassy…
Nebraska Communities Playhouse proves once again why its productions are worth the drive to Hickman, as the Broadway musical version of A Christmas Carol is a must-see. NCP always lights up the lobby with festive holiday décor and even had cast members singing Christmas carols before the show, immediately setting the tone for a joyful…
By Katie Pynes Anetsberger A Christmas Carol, The Nebraska Communities Playhouse, December 12, 2025 7:30PM Well, they did it again.The Nebraska Communities Playhouse continues to lead as the premiere community theatre experience in the Lincoln area. From the beautiful sets, lighting and staging, to the heartfelt, endearing and hilarious performances, I was drawn in from…
By Rachele Stoops Walnut Ridge, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Friday October 10, 2025 Something brand new is happening in Hickman, Nebraska, and it’s a great show!! Walnut Ridge, A New Musical, is playing at Nebraska Communities Playhouse in Hickman. Written by Lee Black, Gina Boe (NCP’s co-executive director), and Tony Wood, Walnut Ridge has the feel…
By Dylan Warren Pirated!, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Friday August 15, 2025 Move over Three Stooges and Charlie Chaplin, Pirated! crashes in with a raucous and roaring good time and explodes with chaotic Buster Keaton-esque shenanigans. Pirated! is the story of one Roger Marshal of Marshall Pictures attempting to create a cinematic masterpiece of The Pirates…
By Dylan Warren Next to Normal, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Friday April 25, 2025 Timely, heavy, and beautiful are three words I can best use to describe Next to Normal. This rock musical brings to us an electrifying conversation of mental illness and intense grief. This story is about the Goodman family trying to live their…
By Marikita Saure Oklahoma!, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Friday February 28th, 2025 There’s no denying that Oklahoma is a well loved musical classic both onstage and onscreen. It was clear there was a lot of excitement in the theatre before the show; greeting the audience with a cozy and familiar set and scene that could be…
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 Barb Dorn The Wizard of Oz, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Opening Night Friday September 6, 2024 The old Twister movie – memorized. The new Twisters movie – seen it three times already. Wizard of Oz movie – never watched it. As a child I was terrified of tornadoes (you don’t face your fears, you ride…
By Marikita Saure The Wizard of Oz, Nebraska Communities Playhouse, Final Dress Rehearsal Thursday September 5, 2024 Soar over the rainbow with a delightful portrayal of the classic story of The Wizard of Oz! The Nebraska Communities Playhouse strikes again with this wonderful and well known story, soaring over the rainbow and into the land…