September 2007 - Vol. 1, Issue 6

Mainstage Opens with
Thoroughly Modern Millie
By Richard Morris (from his original screenplay) and Dick Scanlan
Additional songs by Scanlan (lyrics) and Jeanine Tesori (music)

September 14 – October 14, 2007 • A Mainstage Series Production
Tickets on sale to the public September 4, 2007

This 2002 Tony Award winner for Best Musical hits the Playhouse Mainstage with a blast of the Roaring ‘20s! A small town Kansas girl goes to New York in search of a new life. She trades her country girl image for that of a Flapper – and taps and Charlestons her way into your heart! Charming and sophisticated, with a wonderful musical score, you won’t want to miss it!
Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Tickets for Rave On!
Tickets for the farewell tour of Rave On! go ON SALE September 1, 2007. 

Billy McGuigan and crew return to heat up the Howard Drew Theatre with this ever-popular musical revue of Buddy Holly’s classic rock-n-roll hits. Your last chance to hear and see the fabulous Rave On! at the Playhouse. Don’t miss it – order your tickets NOW!
(Rave On! is a special event and not included in a season subscription package)
TM/© 2005 Buddy Holly by CMG Worldwide/ www.CMGWorldwide.com
Sponsored by LAMP RYNEARSON
Rave On! A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Holly
By Billy McGuigan and Chris Acker
December 7 – December 31, 2007
A Special Event in the Howard Drew Theatre

Crowns - a HIT !
Friday, August 24, 2007 to Sunday, September 23, 2007
Tickets ON SALE NOW! - Hurry, they're going fast!!!

Gospel music and dance underscore this celebratory musical play which explores African American history as seen through the eyes of a young black woman from Brooklyn. After a life-altering tragedy, she journeys to the South to stay with her aunt. As she meets the “hat queens,” she begins to see how her own fiercely independent spirit is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of her people. Crowns is a moving and thrilling event to open the 2007/2008 season at the Playhouse.

Hats are sponsored by THE PLAYHOUSE PRODUCERS

It Doesn’t Get Any Luckier Than This! 
Introducing Lucky 7 Tickets:

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 553-0800 and ask to purchase a Lucky 7 ticket.  Students must show their school’s student identification when picking up the ticket at the Will Call window.  Each student is limited to one ticket per production.  Offer valid only during the opening weekend performances of a regular season production.  Special events are excluded from this offer.

Backstage Volunteers

Interested in volunteering at the Nation’s largest community theatre?  Click here to download a volunteer interest form.

Buy a Brick!

Want to immortalize yourself or a loved one? Give a unique gift? Send a special message? You can do all this AND support the Omaha Community Playhouse with your purchase of a brick for $200. Your unique message (up to 2 lines – 14 characters each) will be engraved and installed permanently in the OCP lobby! For more information contact the Development Department at 553-4890x127.

A Christmas Carol Auditions

The Omaha Community Playhouse seeks individuals from the community to fill the roles in its upcoming production of A Christmas Carol. The role of Ebenezer Scrooge has been cast. Those auditioning should enter through the west “Stage Door” entrance and proceed to the check-in table.  For more information, call 553-4890.

CHILDREN: Saturday, September 15, 2007 @ 1:00 p.m.
ADULTS: Monday, September 17, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. or Tuesday, September 18, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m.
Requirements: Prepare 16 measures of a song

Discuss the Productions

Have you ever seen a show and wished you could discuss the production with the cast?  Well now you can.  Please consider attending one of our FOUR Talk Backs this season!
 
You can ask questions about the story, audition process, rehearsals, how a production all comes together, etc.
 
Talk Backs begin 5 minutes after the performance on the evenings indicated below.  There is no additional cost for the discussion.  For more information please call (402) 553-4890 ext. 110.
 
CROWNS
Friday, September 7, 2007
 
MATT AND BEN
Friday, November 2, 2007
 
COMPANY
Friday, February 22, 2008
 
THE CRUCIBLE
Friday, May 16, 2008

House an Actor...

Each year, the Nebraska Theatre Caravan produces two professional tours of A Christmas Carol. Just as it does in Omaha, our version of this timeless tale reaches families around the country and puts the holiday spirit into their hearts.  Actors and technicians for these tours come from around the U.S. and need a place to stay while they are rehearsing in Omaha.  Company members come to town in early November and depart prior to Thanksgiving.  It is an enriching experience to share a few weeks with these people who live a nomadic life.  For details please contact Lara Marsh, Artistic Coordinator, at (402) 553-4890 ext. 135

THE PRODUCERS

The Playhouse Producers host four luncheons a season – each of which will educate and entertain members about backstage elements of an upcoming production.
Dues for the season include all luncheons with a standing invitation to bring one guest at no charge!  You can join the Producers Club any time – fees will simply be prorated. 

For more information call 553-4890 ext 110. CLICK HERE for the schedule.

Bring A Group and Save Money!

Do something different for your next office party, social event or family gathering: see a live theatre production at the Playhouse!  Groups of 15 or more save up to $9 per ticket and can enjoy a pre-show party in one of our beautiful spaces.  Contact the Director of Sales at 402-553-4890 x147 or knewman@omahaplayhouse.com to reserve seats on the performance date of your choice and receive information on hosting a party prior to the show.

Does Your Business Want to Reward Clients and Employees in a Unique Way?

BizTix could be the answer!  BizTix is a cost-effective entertainment program the Playhouse offers to local businesses and is the perfect solution for businesses incurring entertainment expenses or seeking creative ways to reward employees or customers.   For $1000, BizTix subscribers receive 10 tickets to each of our 9 regular season productions and 10 Bonus Certificates.  Bonus Certificates may be redeemed for a production in the 2007-2008 Fonda-McGuire Series, a November 2007 performance of A Christmas Carol, or the summer 2008 production (TBA.)  As an added benefit, your business is listed as a BizTix subscriber in each one of our programs.
Contact the Director of Sales at 402-553-4890 x147 or knewman@omahaplayhouse.com for more information.