Shows in Omaha

KANEKO is one of Omaha's most extraordinary cultural institutions — an interdisciplinary arts center presenting innovative performances, visual art, and cultural programming that pushes the boundaries of what a Midwest arts organization can aspire to. KANEKO's remarkable commitment to presenting adventurous, internationally significant cultural programming in Omaha and its extraordinary physical facility (a converted warehouse) create a performing arts center of genuine cultural significance.

Omaha Performing Arts presents the most comprehensive performing arts programming in Nebraska — a series of outstanding Broadway touring productions, world-class concerts, and major cultural events at the Holland Center and Orpheum Theater. OPA's extraordinary programming breadth and its remarkable commitment to bringing world-class entertainment to Nebraska create a performing arts presenter of genuine state cultural significance.

Theatre Omaha is Nebraska's most important professional theater company — presenting outstanding theatrical productions that engage with contemporary American life. Nebraska's remarkable theatrical tradition (the state has produced important American playwrights and actors) and Theatre Omaha's consistent presentation of quality work create a theater company of genuine Nebraska performing arts significance.

Omaha Community Playhouse is the largest community theater in America — an Omaha institution where Henry Fonda began his acting career, presenting outstanding theatrical productions in the most impressively scaled community theater in the United States. OCP's extraordinary scope (multiple stages, thousands of volunteer participants) and its remarkable Henry Fonda heritage create a community theater of genuine American theatrical historical significance.

Omaha Symphony is Nebraska's most important classical music institution — presenting world-class orchestral concerts at the extraordinary Holland Performing Arts Center. The Omaha Symphony's remarkable artistic quality and Holland Center's exceptional acoustic design create a classical music experience that demonstrates Omaha's extraordinary cultural ambitions for a city of its size.

Opera Omaha is Nebraska's most important opera company — presenting outstanding world-class opera productions that consistently attract internationally renowned singers and conductors. Opera Omaha's remarkable artistic ambition and its extraordinary commitment to making opera accessible to all Nebraskans create an opera company of genuine Midwest performing arts significance.

Orpheum Theater is Omaha's most magnificent historic performance venue — a 1927 movie palace beautifully restored to host Broadway touring productions, major concerts, and the Omaha Symphony in a spectacular Neoclassical interior. Its extraordinary preservation and its role as the centerpiece of Omaha's performing arts infrastructure make it one of the finest historic theaters in the American Great Plains.

Rose Theater is one of America's most important theaters for young audiences — an Omaha institution consistently recognized among the finest children's theaters in the United States. Rose Theater's extraordinary commitment to creating world-class theater for children and families and its remarkable artistic quality create a theater company of genuine national significance in the field of young audiences performing arts.