Omaha Community Playhouse

06/07/2026

AUDITION REMINDER. Auditions for COME FROM AWAY, our 2026-27 season opener, are just days away.

To sign up for an audition time, please complete our online form.

COME FROM AWAY is the inspiring true story of 7,000 strangers from around the globe stranded in Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, proving community can become home when humanity leads the way.

AUDITION DATES:

June 13, 1-4 p.m.
June 14, 6-10 p.m.
June 15, 6-10 p.m.

Callbacks (by invitation): June 20, 1-4 p.m.

👉FULL AUDITION DETAILS & SIGN UP: https://omahaplayhouse.com/get-involved/upcoming-auditions/

06/06/2026

The Crew. The show would not go on without our team running lights, operating sound, dressing actors, pinning wigs, setting props, shifting scenery, pulling the fly rail, and calling cues.

More than 40 crew members work behind the scenes of MARY POPPINS. Some are with the show every night and others for select performances. All are rehearsed, know their roles, and are dedicated to making sure the show runs as planned, smoothly, and safely.

Big and boisterous applause to this passionate group of theatre makers whose faces may not be seen by the audience but whose work certainly is. Thank you, MARY POPPINS Crew!

06/06/2026

We stand with our friends at The Rose. Theatre is for everyone.

06/05/2026

It takes a community to raise the curtain, and we wouldn’t have made it to Cherry Tree Lane without the generosity of our Sponsors. We’re grateful to our MARY POPPINS partners who have made this extraordinary season finale possible.

From the tip of Mary’s magical umbrella to the depths of her famous carpet bag, thank you!

SPONSORS:

Presenting Sponsor: Kiewit Corporation
Producing Partner: Mutual of Omaha
Costume & Make-Up Sponsor: The Rismiller Family Charitable Fund
Spotlight Sponsor: Morrie’s Bellevue Subaru
Hawks Mainstage Series Sponsor: Immanuel Communities
Artist Spotlight Sponsor: CHI Health
Opening Night Celebration Sponsor: Bruce & Pam Friedlander
Media Sponsor: KETV NewsWatch 7
Radio Sponsor: KVNO
Costume Care Sponsor: Max I. Walker

MARY POPPINS is on the Hawks Mainstage through June 28. Get your tickets now before they fly away!

🎟 TICKETS: https://omahaplayhouse.com/productions/cameron-mackintosh-and-disneys-mary-poppins/

06/04/2026

Registration is now open for a new offering for our youth artists!

This year's Conservatory Production, Puffs, gives students entering grades 9–12 the chance to be part of a fully produced show through either the Acting Track or Tech Track. Whether they're interested in performing or working behind the scenes, they'll gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.

Register today: https://omahaplayhouse.com/education/production-classes/

06/03/2026

Our own Mary Poppins, Lauren Krupski, joined host Genevieve Randall on Nebraska Public Media's FRIDAY LIVE last week. Listen to the interview! You'll hear Lauren at the 8:33 mark in the recording.

Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversation about the arts and humanities across Nebraska.

06/03/2026

Today is World Bicycle Day and we have a bicyclist on our staff who commutes to work at OCP rain, shine, or snow. John Gibilisco - our longtime Resident Sound Designer & Production Electrician - sold his car and solely took to his bike several years ago. He documents his adventures on his YouTube channel Pedaling Past 60.

We love his recent video highlighting a new route to OCP and our extraordinary Volunteer Greeter, Steve Rosenberg, who meets John at the door each day. They are quite the duo.

Thank you, John, for inspiring us all to live better, get moving, and enjoy the sunshine (or sleet or hail, depending on the day!).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnWFyCXioQ8&t=6s

I took the morning off to handle a few things in life and decided to turn a simple work errand into a longer bike ride through Omaha. Starting near the South...

06/03/2026

We're back on-stage TONIGHT with the joyful, whimsical adventure of MARY POPPINS! Come fly with us - get your tickets now!

MARY POPPINS
May 29 - June 28 | Hawks Mainstage Theatre

🎟TICKETS: https://omahaplayhouse.com/productions/cameron-mackintosh-and-disneys-mary-poppins/

06/02/2026

The Omaha Community Playhouse is excited to announce applications are now open for our 2026–2027 Directing Fellowship.

Designed for emerging and developing directors, this season-long program provides hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to develop the artistic and leadership skills necessary to direct theatre in today’s collaborative environment.

👉LEARN MORE & APPLY: https://omahaplayhouse.com/education/directingfellowship/