Opening Weekend Ticket Deals

Live theatre is undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating types of entertainment, but sometimes our pocketbooks could use a little help. Throughout the season, the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) offers special deals on holidays or as part of a promotion, but there are some staple opening weekend discounts that you may not know about.

$7 Sundays
Enjoy $7 tickets on Sunday Nights during the opening weekend of the remaining 2010-11 shows in the Howard and Rhonda Hawks Mainstage Theatre! Tickets are available in person at the Box Office window starting at 4 p.m. on the day of the show, and you might want to bring a lawn chair! Some people start camping out early to get those coveted tickets. Seats are limited and subject to availability and OCP does not accept advanced reservations for this special offer. Cash and check are the accepted forms of payment, and this offer is not valid on previous purchases.

The remaining 2010-11 shows for $7 Sunday tickets are:

The Odd Couple
Sunday, January 23, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Nunsense
Sunday, March 6, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias
Sunday, April 17, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Guys and Dolls
Sunday, May 29, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Lucky 7s
High school and full-time college students are eligible to see an opening weekend performance of a regular season production for only $7! Students should call the Box Office at (402) 553-0800, or visit the Box Office to purchase a Lucky 7 ticket. Students must show their school’s student ID when picking up the ticket at the will call window. Each student is limited to one ticket per production. Special events are excluded from this offer.

Educator Nights
A special event just for educators and support staff, Educator Nights feature a pre-show appetizer and cocktail reception and “meet and greet” with a member of the production team or cast when possible. Educator Nights are for the Sunday evening performance of opening weekend for mainstage shows. Educators can enjoy both the pre-show party and the show for only $15. The reception begins an hour before the show. To reserve a ticket for Educator Night, call the director of Sales at (402) 553-4890, ext. 147 or email mkarbowski@omahaplayhouse.com

Take advantage of these great deals and see exquisite theatre in the country’s largest community theatre!

Which Came First?

With our 86th season underway, I can't help but notice a trend in this season's productions. Many of the plays we are doing are not only for the stage; they are also movies, books and television series. So it got me thinking...which came first? I didn't know the answer to most of these. In fact, I didn't know some of the plays were also movies at all. Did you?

Here's a run down of some of this season's shows and if the play was the original or was inspired by a different medium. I put the answers further down in the post so you can test your knowledge.

Footloose, The Musical: Everyone knows Kevin Bacon for his iconic role as Ren in the movie Footloose, but did Ren dance into our hearts first on the big screen or on the stage?

A Thousand Clowns: Murray and Nick captured audiences with their rendition of Yes Sir, That's My Baby, but where did they perform it first? In the play or the movie?

The Odd Couple: Where did Felix and Oscar have their first lovers' quarrel? Was in the play, the film or the television series?

Steel Magnolias: Ouiser! The film is loaded with a superstar cast including Julia Roberts, Sally Field and Dolly Parton, among others, but did were those superstars inspired by the stage production or vice versa?

Tuesdays with Morrie: This touching story of Morrie and Mitch is tough to even think about without getting inspired and a little choked up, but who was weeping first? Book readers, movie goers or play patrons?

Guys & Dolls: A classic no doubt, but did these guys and dolls make their debut in the play or the movie?



Which Came First? Answer Key
Footloose, The Musical: The movie. The 1984 hit movie was adapted for the stage in 1998.

A Thousand Clowns: The play. Herb Gardner wrote the play in 1962 and then adapted it for film in 1965.

The Odd Couple: The play. Neil Simon's play hit Broadway in 1965, the movie followed in 1968 and the television series ran from 1970 to 1975.

Steel Magnolias: The play. Surprised? I was. The 1989 film was based off the 1987 off-Broadway production by Robert Harling.

Tuesdays with Morrie: The book. This Mitch Albom bestseller was published in 1997, followed by the 1999 movie, followed by the 2002 stage production.

Guys & Dolls: The play. This Tony Award-winning musical debuted in 1950 on stage and 1955 on the big screen.

Now that you know which came first, be sure not to miss any of these hits at the Playhouse this season!

Interview with Wingert

A few weeks ago, director Susie Baer Collins had the privilege of being on Dave Wingert's morning show on KGOR to discuss The Lady with All the Answers. The video below is the audio from that interview paired with images from the play, the lobby display and promo photos.

Enjoy!

Opening Night--The Lady with All the Answers

Tonight is opening night of The Lady with All the Answers and opening night of the 2010-11 season! To get you excited for the play, here are some great feature articles and photos from the play!

Omaha World-Herald Article

Sioux City Journal Article







Get your tickets here.

The Lady with All the Answers

Commercial for the 2010-11 season opener The Lady with All the Answers

Playhouse Partners Make a Difference!

Did you know that our productions and programs are not entirely paid for by ticket sales? Generous donors help make up the difference so that the Playhouse’s high-quality entertainment and educational opportunities can remain affordable for the community.

The Playhouse would like to thank and recognize the following sponsors of our upcoming fall productions. Please thank these generous donors if you see them, or patronize their businesses. Their support is pivotal to the success of the Omaha Community Playhouse!

The Lady With All The Answers
Sponsored by: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Interstate Printing Company
Lobby Display Sponsor: Omaha World-Herald

Footloose, The Musical
Sponsored by: Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc., Tenaska, Ron & Teri Quinn and Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc.
Orchestra Sponsor: KPMG
Media Sponsor: COX

A Thousand Clowns
Sponsored by: Enterprise Bank and “Friend of the Playhouse”

A Christmas Carol
Sponsored by: First National Bank
Orchestra Sponsor: Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Snow and Special Effects Sponsor: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Media Sponsor: COX

Yesterday and Today
Sponsored by: Security National Bank

If you would like more information on how you or your business can become a show sponsor, contact Alena Furlong, Development Director, at 553-4890, ext. 127 or afurlong@omahaplayhouse.com.

The 2010-2011 Season Begins With YOU!

The past year has enlightened, challenged and inspired us. Your passion for the Playhouse and commitment to our community presence has allowed us to renew our focus while creating exceptional stage productions and impactful educational programming.

The 2010-2011 Season, a season you helped select, is now on sale! Don't miss the opportunity to see this sensational season as a season subscriber. Season subscribers enjoy early box office openings, save money on tickets, get discounts on Playhouse classes and space rentals and receive special offers at participating local businesses.

Click here to see the production listing and dates.

Click here to download the editable PDF. Email completed form to info@omahaplayhouse.com.

Please contact info@omahaplayhouse.com or 402-553-0800 with questions about our 2010-2011 Season subscriptions.