Theatre in Omaha, Nebraska

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Theatre in Omaha has existed since the founding of the city in 1856. Nationally notable actors have come from the city. There are active community theatres, and some theatres and acting companies have reached national prominence.

Theatres

Omaha is home to the

Blue Barn Theatre, Holland Performing Arts Center, Ralston Community Theatre, and Papillion-LaVista Community Theatre[2]

The

Near North Side community. The Chanticleer Community Theater in neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa also serves the greater metropolitan area. The Grande Olde Players Theater Company has been performing throughout the city for some time, as well. The Shelterbelt Theatre
focuses on the development of original theatrical works and provides practical theater education to playwrights, performers, creative and technical staff.

Actors and actresses

These are actors who were either born in Omaha or lived there for an extensive period of time.

See also

References

  1. ^ (nd) OCP History. Omaha Community Playhouse. Retrieved 6/7/07.
  2. ^ Hassebroek, A. (2006) "Holland Center Further Energized Omaha's Lively Culture." Omaha World Herald. 10/15/06. Retrieved 6/7/07.

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