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The Midtown Men bring the holiday spirit to the Lied Center with a special performance featuring iconic classics. This celebrated vocal group, which reunites stars ...


Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny brings to life two cherished children's stories through enchanting puppetry by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. This production captures ...


RENT in Concert, directed by Sammi Cannold, brings Jonathan Larson's iconic musical to life with a full symphonic experience featuring live vocalists and Lincoln's Symphony ...


Syncopated Ladies Live! showcases the dynamic talents of the all-female tap dance group, created by Emmy Award-nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold. Known for their viral performances ...


The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the world's premier chamber orchestras, will perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on ...


123 Andrés is an engaging performance by the GRAMMY®- and Latin GRAMMY®-winning duo, featuring Christina and Andrés. The show combines fresh, original songs in Spanish ...


The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, known for its exceptional artistry, will perform on February 26, 2025, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. The evening ...


Kerfuffle’s The Conductors is a delightful play designed for very young children, running from February 28 to March 1, 2025. This engaging production invites children ...


Mnozil Brass returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts on March 1, 2025, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Known for blending brass music with comedy, ...

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
3/4 - 3/9/2025


It's showtime, folks! The ghost-with-the-most makes his Broadway return in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film. BEETLEJUICE tells ...

Beetlejuice The Musical
3/4 - 3/9/2025


Beetlejuice The Musical brings the ghost-with-the-most to life in Lincoln, Nebraska. Based on Tim Burton's classic film, the story follows Lydia Deetz, a uniquely eccentric ...


Murphy’s Celtic Legacy presents an enchanting experience of Irish music and dance, celebrating the vibrant heritage of the Murphy clan. Audiences will be captivated by ...

Annie
3/21 - 3/22/2025


Annie returns to the stage in a delightful new production, reminding audiences of the enduring power of hope and family. Directed by Jenn Thompson, the ...


The Barricade Boys bring a dynamic blend of musical theater and popular music to the Lied Center. Featuring four performers who have all taken the ...

Eminent Domain
3/20 - 3/30/2025


Eminent Domain explores the deep connections between Nebraska farmers and their land through the story of Rob McLeod, who faces a threat beneath his property. ...


Parsons Dance brings an exhilarating showcase of contemporary choreography that captivates audiences with its dynamic movements and brilliant athleticism. Known for its stunning ensemble work, ...


The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain presents an evening filled with witty banter and toe-tapping music that reimagines popular classics. Known for their playful performances ...

Metro Jazz Quintet
11/8 - 4/12/2025


Metro Jazz Quintet will perform a series of intimate jazz concerts at the Lied Center Commons, featuring talented musicians from Nebraska. The performances will include ...


Alton Brown brings his culinary expertise to the stage with Live! Last Bite – The Final Tour. In this engaging performance, he reflects on his ...


An Evening with Itzhak Perlman features the celebrated violinist, recognized as one of the greatest virtuosos of our time. Perlman, who has received numerous accolades ...


Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson presents an engaging Earth Day event featuring "The Cosmic Perspective." Tyson will explore the impact of a cosmic view on ...

Take3
5/4


Take3 brings a unique blend of rock and classical music to the Lied Center for Performing Arts. This trio, composed of talented musicians trained at ...


Experience the sounds of ABBA with Arrival From Sweden, hailed as the most authentic ABBA tribute group in the world. Since 1995, they have captivated ...

Mystic Pizza
6/14 - 6/15/2025


Mystic Pizza is a new musical adaptation of the beloved 1988 film, exploring the lives of three working-class girls in a small-town pizza joint. As ...


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The Illusionists Bring The Magic of the Holidays to Lincoln


by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2024

Tis the season for The Illusionists – Magic Of The Holidays, an all-new installment of the world-famous, blockbuster touring magic spectacular The Illusionists. Learn more here!...

Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert Returns to the Lied Center


by Stephi Wild - November 26, 2024

It’s show time as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert returns to the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Come experience the sights and sounds of the Pride of all Nebraska....

Capitol Fools Come to the Lied Center


by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2024

The Lied Center for Performing Arts has announced the musical political parodies presented by the now defunct comedy troupe, the Capitol Steps, will continue as the Capitol Fools, a new group created by former members of the Capitol Steps. ...

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Lied Ceter For Performing Arts


by Analisa Swerczek - October 10, 2024

Audiences in Lincoln, Nebraska are abuzz with news of the current sit down of Back to the Future: The Musical currently playing at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Adapted from the 1985 Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, Back to the Future, the show blends original music seamlessly wi...

Preservation Hall Brings New Orleans Jazz to Lincoln


by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2024

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years and marches Crescent City tradition forward in their brilliant stage performances....

Tickets on Sale this Month to MOULIN ROUGE! at the Lied Center


by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2024

 The Lied Center for Performing Arts announced that tickets for the Lincoln debut of the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, will go on sale Tuesday, September 24 at 11am. ...

A HOUSE DIVIDED Brings Political Drama To The Lied Center


by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2024

A HOUSE DIVIDED, a political drama, will be performed at the Lied Center. ...

Single Tickets for the Lied Center's 2024-2025 Season On Sale Next Week


by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2024

Tickets for BEETLEJUICE, RENT, Itzhak Perlman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more go on sale August 13 at the Lied Center. Don't miss these exciting performances and events....

BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE LITTLE MERMAID, And DEAR EVAN HANSEN On Sale This Week At Lied Center


by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2024

The Lied Center has announced its fall Broadway lineup, featuring shows like BACK TO THE FUTURE. Tickets are now on sale for an exciting season of performances....

MOULIN ROUGE! Comes To Lied Center for the Performing Arts In February 2025


by A.A. Cristi - June 10, 2024

The acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE! will be performing at the Lied Center in Lincoln. Don't miss this spectacular show featuring stunning performances and unforgettable music....

Past Shows


The Midtown Men bring the holiday spirit to the Lied Center with a special performance featuring iconic classics. This celebrated vocal group, which reunites stars ...


The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays returns to Lincoln for a festive evening of breathtaking performances on December 17, 2024. This mind-blowing spectacle features some ...

Disney’s The Little Mermaid
11/12 - 11/17/2024


Disney's The Little Mermaid will enchant audiences at the Lied Center for Performing Arts from November 12 to 17, 2024. This heartwarming tale follows Ariel, ...


Yunchan Lim, the youngest Gold Award winner in history at the Van Cliburn International Competition, will make his Nebraska debut at the Lied Center for ...


Yunchan Lim, at just 18 years old, makes his highly anticipated debut at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on November 1, 2024. The youngest ...


Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert brings Walt Disney Animation Studios' acclaimed film to life in a unique concert format. Experience the beloved story of the ...


Capitol Fools brings a fresh twist to political satire, continuing the legacy of the Capitol Steps. Featuring co-creator members and a talented cast, the show ...


Carson Tonight celebrates Johnny Carson's legacy on his 99th birthday with a special variety show featuring beloved artists from his iconic late-night television era. Hosted ...


The Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Lied Center for the first time since 2006 to perform a vibrant show on October 18, 2024. ...

Back to the Future: The Musical


Marty McFly is a rock 'n' roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett ...


Step Afrika! will return to the Lied Center, presenting The Migration, a vibrant showcase of stepping, gospel music, and tap dance. Inspired by Jacob Lawrence’s ...

Dear Evan Hansen
9/27 - 9/29/2024


Dear Evan Hansen runs from September 27 to September 29, 2024, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. This Tony and Grammy-winning musical follows Evan ...

Dear Evan Hansen (Non-Equity)


Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a ...

A House Divided
9/17 - 9/22/2024


A House Divided is a world premiere production by Christina Kirk that explores a pivotal moment in 1863 when Abraham Lincoln's family is tested by ...

To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
6/11 - 6/12/2024


Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Broadway for the first time in a new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin and ...

Mean Girls
Mean Girls
4/12 - 4/14/2024


Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY ("30 Rock"), composer JEFF RICHMOND ...

The Cher Show
The Cher Show
4/2 - 4/3/2024


For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one ...

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
2/1 - 2/4/2024


Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to ...

Les Miserables
Les Miserables
1/9 - 1/14/2024


Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to ...

Aladdin
Aladdin
10/3 - 10/8/2023


You won't need a magic lamp to experience this crown-pleasing musical. Disney's beloved story about the Diamond in the Rough is brought to thrilling theatrical ...

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute


Join Emmy Award-winning Beatles tribute band The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute for an unforgettable night of classic Beatles music! You'll enjoy note-perfect renditions of ...

Rent
Rent
3/1 - 3/3/2019


In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan ...

The King and I
The King and I
2/1 - 2/2/2019


Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I directed by Tony Award® Winner Bartlett Sher won four 2015 Tony ...

The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
12/11 - 12/16/2018


THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning ...

The Color Purple
The Color Purple
4/10 - 4/15/2018


THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as "a direct hit to the heart" (The Hollywood Reporter), this ...

Kinky Boots National Tour
Kinky Boots National Tour
3/9 - 3/11/2018


Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling ...

Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys
2/8 - 2/10/2018


How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? Find out at Broadway's runaway smash-hit, Jersey Boys. The Tony ...

The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
1/12 - 1/14/2018


A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Jack O'Brien, will tour North America beginning September 2015. The spirited, romantic and beloved ...

Into the Woods
Into the Woods
2/16 - 2/17/2017


The acclaimed Fiasco Theater production that became New York’s surprise hit of the season is hitting the road. Unanimously acclaimed, extended twice at the Roundabout’s ...

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


Getting away with murder can be so much fun... and there's no better proof than the knock-'em-dead hit show that's earned unanimous raves and won ...

Million Dollar Quartet


Million Dollar Quartet is the electrifying new musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, ...

Peter and the Starcatcher


PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, the swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan, takes a hilarious romp through the Neverland you never knew. PETER AND THE STARCATCHER is ...

Rock of Ages


In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker�and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love ...

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The Addams Family in Omaha The Addams Family
Community Players, Inc. (2/14 - 2/23)
MJ in Omaha MJ
Orpheum Theater Omaha (6/10 - 6/15)
Steel Magnolias in Omaha Steel Magnolias
Chanticleer Community Theater (5/9 - 5/18)
White Christmas the Musical in Omaha White Christmas the Musical
Chanticleer Community Theater (12/12 - 12/22)
Kimberly Akimbo in Omaha Kimberly Akimbo
Orpheum Theater Omaha (2/11 - 2/16)
Eminent Domain in Omaha Eminent Domain
Angels Theatre Company (3/20 - 3/30)
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