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Performing Artists Repertory Theatre

Sharing the art of theatre by producing plays and musical theatre of superb quality and richness for audiences of diverse ages and cultures.

Our Mission Statement

Performing Artists Repertory Theatre is a non-profit company organized to share the art of theatre by producing plays and musical theatre of superb quality and richness for audiences of diverse ages and cultures. It also provides a source of theatre education and working opportunities to the theatre artists to learn and practice the craft of acting. The company will educate,

entertain, and provide thought-provoking material by mounting productions that make an essential contribution to the quality of life in our city. The company will serve the local community. Our History

Performing Artists Repertory Theatre (PART) was founded by Gordon Cantiello (CEO-President) in 2010. Gordon has been teaching and acting most of his life. Originally from Amsterdam, New York, Mr. Cantiello holds an Associate of Arts degree from Fulton-Montgomery Community College, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ricker College, a Master of Fine Arts degree from Schiller International University, Berlin, Germany and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from San Diego State University. He also served as Artistic Director for The Coronado Playhouse and The Theatre in Old Town. As an actor he performed at the Bert Wheeler Theatre, The Hudson Guild Theatre, Priscilla Beach Theatre, Mac-Haydn Theatre, Saratoga Music Theatre, and The Lake Placid Center for the Arts. He studied acting from the Uta Hagen-Herbert Bergdorf Studios in New York City, and privately from Wayne Westland. He has produced such shows as Side by Side by Sondheim, Celebration, Beehive, Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Reunion, Suds, Always...Patsy Cline, The World Goes Round, I Am My Own Wife, The Last Five Years, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Mamma Mia, He is an active member of American Alliance for Theatre Education.

04/11/2026

Edit: New Performance Dates: July 10 and 11 at 7 PM, and July 12 at 2 PM and 6 PM.

Performing Artists Repertory Theatre is proud to announce its next production, BEEHIVE The 1960s Musical by Larry Gallagher. Performances Dates: July 10 and 11 at 7 PM, and July 12 at 2 PM and 6 PM. Doors open one hour before curtain. Seats are limited. Tickets: 402-706-0778.

BEEHIVE by Larry Gallagher pays homage to the remarkable women who made an indelible impact on the 1960s music scene. BEEHIVE is presented through special arrangements with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

03/09/2026

PART Theatre's production of "Every Brilliant Thing" March 20-29 is the rare kind of theater that feels both deeply personal and joyfully communal. Performed by Omaha favorite Chris Berger, this one-person show turns the audience into part of the story—creating a shared experience that is spontaneous, funny, and unexpectedly moving.

The play begins with a child’s list of “every brilliant thing” that makes life worth living—small, ordinary joys that gradually add up to something profound. Along the way, laughter and emotion weave together in a way that reminds us how powerful simple moments can be.

If you enjoy theater that’s intimate, uplifting, and a little different from the usual sit-back-and-watch experience, Every Brilliant Thing offers exactly that: a warm, human evening that leaves audiences smiling, thinking, and maybe even making their own list.

And because it’s interactive and performed in an intimate setting, every performance is unique.

📞 Tickets: 402-706-0778

02/17/2026

PART Patrons react to AN ACT OF GOD at the PART Theatre
“Lucas Jackson, Chris Berger, and J.J. Davis deliver a spot-on performance. Joe Myrotic sound design enhances key moments, and when Lucas recounts the crucifixion, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Great production - warm and intimate." Tiffany White-Welchen
"Just when you think you know where this show is going, it changes - and then changes again.
Funny, charming, and thought-provoking. Go see An Act of God at PART for irreverent answers and some truly poignant moments from Lucas Jackson as God.” Connie Lee
"Lucas Jackson is brilliant. I roared with laughter. Hilarious yet thought-provoking, the production challenges us to examine what we believe about ourselves and our relationships." Gregg Learned
"Performing Artists Repertory Theatre's An Act of God is a fast-paced, irreverent reimagining of the Almighty addressing humanity. With rapid-fire satire on faith and modern morality, the production delivers both provocation and heart.
A daring show that proves powerful messages are best delivered through laughter." Shannelle
Pokorny
"Lucas Jackson was superb." Maureen Waldron
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02/09/2026

Need a Valentine’s plan that actually makes you laugh? 💘

The hit comedy AN ACT OF GOD by David Javerbaum opens this weekend at the PART Theatre—and audiences are already responding. Big laughs, smart takes, and the cozy charm of our intimate space? Yes, please.

Sunday is SOLD OUT, but you can still catch it:
Friday, Feb 13 & Saturday, Feb 14 at 7:00 PM

Make it a date night, a friend night, or a “treat yourself” night—AN ACT OF GOD delivers laugh-out-loud comedy with a side of thoughtful reflection.

Tickets: 402-706-0778
Don’t wait—these seats won’t last!

02/02/2026

It's not often that I take on the task of directing two shows at the same time--AN ACT OF GOD and EVERY BRILLIANT THING--but I simply couldn't pass up this opportunity.

Why? Because a new Broadway production of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, starring Daniel Radcilffe, is being mounted at the very same time. Had we not produced it now, it likely would have been a year or more before the rights became available again. We are incredibly fortunate, as New York producers rarely grant community theatres permission to produce a show concurrently with a Broadway run.

Both productions are exceptionally well written and are performed exquisitely by Lucas Jackson, JJ Davis, and Chris Berger - Chris is cast in both productions. You truly won't want to miss either of these shows, each presented in our intimate cabaret-style space. Tickets are still available at a very reasonable price.

Tickets: 402-706-0778

Gordon Cantiello

01/24/2026

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01/22/2026

Love is in the air...and so is divine judgement. This Valentine's Day, treat your favorite person to a night of laughter, wit, and heavenly comedy at the PART Theatre with the comedy hit AN ACT OF GOD by David Javerbaum.

Direct from the mind behind The Daily Show, AN ACT OF GOD finds the Almighty returning to earth to deliver an updated set of commandments --assisted by a pair of long-suffering angels. It's smart, fearless, and outrageously funny...basically everything a great Valentine's date should be.

Why is this a perfect Valentine's night out?

Laugh-out-loud comedy you'll quote all the way home.

A bold, clever show that sparks conversation.

A shared experience that beats dinner and a movie.

Give the gift of laughter. Chocolate melts. Flowers fade. But a night of laughing together? That's eternal. Valentine's Day performances are popular, and tickets won't last until The Second Coming.

For tickets call: 402-706-0778. Celebrate love, laughter, and a little divine mischief--live on stage. We promise even God approves.

Our PART Boutique will be open before and after each performance and through the month of February - Saturday's and Sunday's from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Address

3636 California Street
Omaha, NE
68131

Website

http://performingartistsrepertorytheatre.org/

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