February 2008 Vol. 1, Issue 10

Playhouse Shows and Events...

Same Time, Next Year
By Bernard Slade
January 18 – February 10, 2008 •
A Mainstage Series Production
One of the most romantic comedies ever to hit Broadway, Same Time, Next Year follows a love affair between two people who rendezvous once a year. Twenty-five years of manners, morals and attitudes are hilariously mirrored by the lovers as we watch. Very funny and genuinely romantic, this play remains one of the most widely produced plays in history.
Sponsored by UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER

Company
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
February 8 – March 16, 2008 •
In the Howard Drew Theatre
The clashing sounds and pulsing rhythms of New York City underscore this landmark “concept musical,” considered by many to have inaugurated the modern era of musical theatre. Bobby is everybody’s favorite friend and he’s single. Join Bobby and his unforgettable married friends as they try to find him the perfect girl and figure out what makes a perfect relationship. This winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical is an honest, sophisticated look at relationships, with a brilliant and energetic score containing many of Sondheim’s best-known songs including “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive.”
Sponsored in part by GALE & JUDY WICKERSHAM, DR. JACK & KATHY LEWIS, JOANNE & BOB BERKSHIRE and BROADMOOR
Orchestra Sponsored by Whitmore Charitable Trust

Discuss Company - Would you like to learn more about Company?  Join us Friday, February 22nd after the show for an open forum with the talented cast.  There is no additional cost for the discussion.  Reserve your show tickets today!

Cliffhanger
By James Yaffe
February 29 – March 22, 2008 •
A Mainstage Series Production
An ingenious thriller mingling suspense and humor. A seemingly mild-mannered professor of philosophy is driven to murder to protect his reputation and career. He attempts to devise a fool-proof cover-up, but complications arise, and you’ll be watching from the edge of your seat as he tries to disentangle himself from his web of deceit! Suspenseful, funny and full of unexpected twists!

Congratulations 2007 Omaha Entertainment Award Winners

Musical Director – Jim Boggess (Urinetown)
Musical, Actress – Erika Hall (Always…Patsy Cline)
Musical, Actor – Seth Fox (The Full Monty)
Backstage Excellence – OCP Crew (Peter Pan)
Best Debut – Keonna Crawford (Crowns)
Best Supporting Actress – Jane Noseworthy (Urinetown)
Best Youth Actor – Joey Galda (Kimberly Akimbo)
Best Youth Actress – Bailey Newman (Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge)

Upcoming Events...

Interested in a Theatre Career?
The Omaha Community Playhouse
Is Proud To Announce Its
3rd Annual
Theatre Career Fair

Feb. 5, 2008
9am-4pm

Talk to Omaha area and regional theatres, businesses, and colleges!  Apply for summer work!  Get face time with key members of the Omaha theatre circuit!

Omaha Community Playhouse
Tuesday, February 5
Come any time between 9am - 4pm!
RSVP to or get details from:
Lara Marsh at 553-4890 ext. 135
or
lmarsh@omahaplayhouse.com

Destination World’s Fare
Pack your suitcases!  Act II, the Omaha Community Playhouse Guild, is excited to announce that the theme for the 2008 Benefit will once again be “Destination World’s Fare”.  Join us on Saturday, March 29th, as we travel the world in search of the finest cuisine and entertainment, all while supporting the largest community theatre in the nation. 

This year’s event will feature the following destinations:

*Traveling buffet showcasing the cuisine of Athens, Coney Island, Frankfurt, Madrid, Tokyo and Venice – each located throughout the Playhouse and catered by some of Omaha’s finest restaurants
*Open bar – including new drinks especially for our Gala
*A German Beer Garden in our tented outdoor plaza
*Carnival games and attractions of the Coney Island Boardwalk
*A full evening of entertainment, including karaoke, flamenco dancers, and a Mainstage performance hosted by “The Weisenheimers Comedy Troupe” and featuring some of the Playhouse’s most beloved and electrifying performers!

Make your reservations today!  CLICK HERE  to “book your flight” or call 553-4890 ext. 145 for more information

Curtain Club Party
Join us at the Playhouse on February 14, at 6:30pm for our social series dedicated to our Rising Star subscribers.  Prior to the performance you will enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for only $5!  Following the party, you will sit in a block of premium seats to enjoy the performance.  Please call the Director of Sales at 402-553-4890 x147 by Tuesday, February 12, to purchase your party and performance tickets. 

Night Out Party for the GLBT Community
Meet up at the Playhouse at 6:30pm on February 21.  Prior to the performance you will enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and following the party you will sit in a block of premium seats to enjoy the performance.  The party is included in the price of your performance ticket ($38) unless you are a Rising Star subscriber.  Rising Stars pay $5 pay to attend.  Please call the Director of Sales at 402-553-4890 x147 by Tuesday, February 19, to purchase your party and performance tickets. 

Upcoming Auditions
Do you have a passion to perform? Audition for a show at the Omaha Community Playhouse!