Cabaret Theatre
presents Twenty Years of Cabaret
Twenty Years of Cabaret!
Twenty years ago, four friends gathered to produce the Midwest premiere of a charming, off-Broadway musical called Closer Than Ever, a series of musical vignettes about the baby boomer generation. Starring Jerry Brabec, Camille Metoyer Moten, Rebecca Noble, and Paul Tranisi, the show ran for 11 weeks at the Regency Marriott, and Cabaret Theatre was born.
Following the success of Closer Than Ever, in 1992 Cabaret Theatre introduced its first “girls” Christmas show, a tradition that has continued for most of the 20 years since. Beth Asbjörnson, Camille Metoyer Moten, Phyllis Noble, and Rebecca Noble have garnered an impressive reputation for sophisticated song stylings, an unmatched blend, and exceptional solo voices.
Next came Thanks For The Memories featuring the music of WWII. Frank DeGeorge, Sue Perkins, Don Kalal, and Phyllis Noble traveled throughout the state of Nebraska and the Midwest, playing to standing room only crowds who enthusiastically rose to their feet at the conclusion of each performance.
Jerry, Camille, Becky and Paul hit the road in 1995 with I Wish You Love, a revue featuring a wide range of songs from jazz standards to Broadway to the music of James Taylor and the Beatles.
A new show, written in 2003, capitalized on the group’s love of vocal jazz and close, intricate harmonies. The Look of Love featured sophisticated 5-part harmonies by Keith Allerton, Beth Asbjörnson, Camille Metoyer Moten, Jerry Brabec, and Rebecca Noble.
Since 1991, there have been 48 original musical revues, performances in 5 Midwestern states, and visits to 46 arts councils. The group has entertained at more than 300 events that include weddings, company parties, holiday celebrations, the Nebraska State Fair, the Nebraska Realtor’s Association, law firms, Nebraska Humane Society Galas, Aksarben Coronations, and the 50th anniversary of SAC.
Twenty Years of Cabaret will be performed in the beautiful setting of Rick’s Café Boatyard, on Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 PM. The singers will be joined by three of their favorite pianists: Nancy Edwards, Jim Fritzler, and Mitch Fuller.
Tickets are $20 for the show. Food and drink is available throughout the evening, but is not included in the ticket price. To make reservations, please call Liz at Rick’s Café Boatyard, 402-345-4545.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
presents Spring Awakening
NWU TO PERFORM TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL “SPRING AWAKENING”
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Wesleyan University theatre will kick off its spring season with the Tony Award-winning musical, “Spring Awakening.”
The production — once banned in Germany due to its frank exploration of sexuality, rebellion and death — will open at Nebraska Wesleyan’s McDonald Theatre on February 9. The modern adaptation of the 1891 play explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood.
The play runs February 9-11 and February 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee shows on February 12 and February 19 at 2 p.m. McDonald Theatre is located at 51st Street and Huntington Ave.
Nebraska Wesleyan’s version of “Spring Awakening” was choreographed by actress and NWU alumna Emily Kinney, who starred in the role of Anna on Broadway’s run of “Spring Awakening.”
Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7.50 for students. For tickets, contact the theatre box office at 402.465.2384 or order online at www.nebrwesleyan.edu. Due to explicit content, this show is not recommended for students under 18 years.
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Current & Upcoming Shows
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Lofte Community Theatre
presents
Elvis and Rave On! .
The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley is proud to announce that it will be hosting two visiting artists in 2012. Back by popular demand, Nebraska native, Joseph Hall will amaze you with his life performance as Elvis Presley. Last year, Mr. Hall's Lofte concert sold out so quickly, that many did not get the opportunity to see him. This year Lofte has two opportunities for you to attend this event. On Saturday, February 18, you can see Elvis at either 2pm or 7pm. All seats are reserved and tickets are $20. Be advised, this event has been selling very well. We strongly suggest that you make your reservations soon.
Another popular touring show is coming to the Lofte on April 21st. "Rave On!" features America's premiere Buddy Holly tribute artist and Nebraska native, Billy McGuigan. In this electrifying show, audiences will experience the thrills of a Buddy Holly concert re-imagined with hits such as "Peggy Sue," "It's So Easy," and "That'll Be the Day."
"Rave On!" has run for sold-out crowds several times in Omaha and we're proud to bring this popular show to Cass County. Showtime is 7pm on Saturday, April 21st. All seats are reserved and cost $28. As of the end of December, there are only 200 tickets left. We strongly suggest that you make your reservations today.
The Lofte Theatre is located just east of the village of Manley. If you have any questions or wish to purchase tickets, please call the box office at (402) 234-2553.
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presents
Lights, Camera, Murder! .
_*LIGHTS, CAMERA, MURDER!*_
While shooting a movie on location, the director of a low-budget
film is found dead in his condo. The suspects include his inebriated wife, the shady producer, the disgruntled writer, the ex-big-time action star, the fading B-movie queen and the beautiful young starlet. Was it murder... an accident... or just an incredible publicity stunt?
CAST:
Ron Chvala
Erika Zedina
Stephanie June
Don Noel
Diane Watson
Mark Kocsis
Written and directed by L. R. Nogg
Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
Location: Rick's Cafe Boatyard
Doors open at 5:00pm for cocktails and dinner.
Show starts at 7:30pm
Normal Show price $20. To get in at the TAG discount rate of $10, call to make your reservation on or after February 1 and mention you are a TAG member.
Food and drink at menu prices.
Call Rick's for reservations 402-345-4545
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Creighton Performing Arts
presents
Gone the Rainbow, Return the Dove .
Gone the Rainbow, Return the Dove, an original play by Theatre faculty member, Michael McCandless, will present its collegiate premiere at Creighton, February 8-11, 2012, 7:30pm, and February 12, 2012, 2pm, in the Studio Theatre of the Lied Education Center for the Arts, 24th and Cass Streets. Tuesday, February 7 will be a TAG Night Out.
Gone the Rainbow, Return the Dove presents Americans at war from a uniquely personal perspective. The title is derived from an 18th century Irish song about a woman who laments her lover going off to war, and her fears of never seeing him again. Based on original letters and diaries written to and from battle zones, the play dramatizes the lives of individuals from the American Revolution to present-day Afghanistan.
The scenes are interwoven with tragic, poignant, intimate, and humorous portrayals of ordinary people caught up in armed human conflict. The letters, some authentic, some invented, are fragments of lives, of specific time.
Interspersed throughout each era are dances and songs - a musical “Greek chorus” of sorts – songs, which have become part of our association with a particular era and wartime life.
The purpose of the play is to present war, not on a grand, historical scale, but from the intimate reflections of those entangled in the web of armed tragedy. The play honors the resiliency of the individual. It is neither an angry anti-war protest, nor does it present a message thick with blind patriotism. With a cast of 16 college actors, the play covers 235 years of wartime America, with over 70 roles, and over 100 costume pieces.
The cast includes the following Creighton Students:
Kathleen Franco Michael Conroy
Shannon Lampkin Austin Spillane
Elizabeth Dagle Daniel Christensen
Emma Rasmussen Josh Allen
Mary Kate Lentino Matt Lincoln
Elizabeth Mark Matthew Price
Alli Derr Justin Edmonds
Brynn Martin Abdullah Norain
Written and directed: Michael McCandless
Scene Design: Jake McCoy
Costume Design: Lindsay Pape
Lighting Design: Bill Van Deest
Ticket prices: $10, general audience; $8, senior citizens; $5, students.
Reservations: (402) 280-1448 or www.boxoffice.creighton.edu <http://www.boxoffice.creighton.edu>
**** Please note: there is a brief scene in this play which contains language that may not be suitable for all audiences.
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presents
Love Letters .
Metropolitan Community Church presents Love Letters
Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
Love Letters is a sweet, simple, romantic play about on-paper soul mates. Andy and Melissa begin exchanging letters in second grade and continue over the course of 50 years. Love Letters tells their story as they grow up, grow apart, and still keep connected. This fund-raiser for the church, directed by M. Michele Phillips, features Dan Adams and Sherry Josand Fletcher. The church is located at 819 S. 22nd St. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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