The BLUEBARN Theatre is Omaha's professional regional theatre company, producing a full season of contemporary plays and new works in its innovative, one of a kind, convertible indoor/outdoor space.
Founded in 1924, Omaha Community Playhouse provides services to the public through three primary components, including Howard and Rhonda Hawks Mainstage Theatre and Howard Drew Theatre productions, Education & Outreach department and Nebraska Theatre Caravan. The Playhouse offers opportunities in performing, technical work, and support categories to more than 2,000 community volunteers. Omaha Community Playhouse's education and outreach department offer a variety of classes for adults and children in the form of workshops, residencies, study materials, tours and special events. The Nebraska Theatre Caravan is the professional touring wing of the Playhouse and has carried the Playhouse banner to over 160 communities in Nebraska and to over 600 communities in 49 US states and four provinces in Canada.
Live Theatre Live Music Private Events Wedding Venue An intimate space with with a beautiful green space available for use in the warm season. Many wonderful examples of period pieces that invite you back to a magical time in our history. Book your next event at the 40th Street Theatre to create your very own magical memories.
Opera Omaha
Opera Omaha, the only professional opera company in Nebraska, began in 1958 as the Omaha Civic Opera Society, a volunteer association, and with tremendous community support became fully professional by 1970. Opera Omaha produces a season of original mainstage productions, presented at the historic Orpheum Theater, and smaller productions and musical events throughout the community. Opera Omaha is internationally known for its productions of eight world premieres and four American premieres of classical masterpieces, and is highly regarded regionally for an extensive education and outreach program that annually reaches as many as 33,000 people from elementary school through adulthood.
