The Presenters' STAGE PARTY Set for 8/21 at Orpheum Theater

The Presenters' biennial event, Stage Party, will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Omaha's Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St. Stage Party supports Omaha Performing Arts' Education and Community Engagement programs, including Nebraska High School Theatre Awards and master classes.

The party will be held on the stage at the Orpheum Theater, and will include cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres. There will also be surprise performances and live entertainment including featured performances by stars from the Nebraska High School Theatre Awards program. This year's Stage Party celebrates KINKY BOOTS, the first production in Omaha Performing Arts' 2015-2016 Broadway Series. Honorary Chairs for Stage Party are Jill and Terry Petersen. Event Chairs are Catherine Mahoney, Amy Thomas and Michele Zadalis.

The Presenters support the endeavors of Omaha Performing Arts through fundraising efforts and through a shared passion and appreciation for the performing arts in Omaha. The Presenters President is Beth Wilson.

Stage Party is open to the public. Tickets are $125; a portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible. To make a reservation to attend, go online to OmahaPerformingArts.org. Reservations must be received by August 12. For more information, please contact Nicole Tromler at (402) 661.8454 or ntromler@omahaperformingarts.org.

Stage Party is generously sponsored by Jill and Terry Petersen, Beth and Tim Wilson, Mark Edward Private Jeweller, Guckenheimer, Renaissance Financial, Union Bank & Trust, Hotel Deco XV, Heritage Food and Wine, and THE PRESENTERS.