2018: A Celebration of Women In The Theatre
We are Directors, Costume Designers, Choreographers, Playwright's, Scenic Designers, and Sound & Light Designers and Technicians. We are the Women In Theatre. Lincoln Theatre Alliance has declared 2018 A Celebration of Women In Theatre.
Throughout the year, your Lincoln Theatre Alliance member theatres will produce shows that are directed by women, written by women, or have a strong female lead, story, or point of view. We will celebrate the women that have paved the way for women like those pictured above; Claire Wilkinson, Lindsey Oelling, Judith K. Hart & Rhonda Lake, Becky Boesen, Maralee Maldavs, and Courtney Piccoli (pictured with Liza Piccoli).
Please check this page often so you can see a designated "2018 A Celebration of Women In Theatre" production.
Throughout the year, your Lincoln Theatre Alliance member theatres will produce shows that are directed by women, written by women, or have a strong female lead, story, or point of view. We will celebrate the women that have paved the way for women like those pictured above; Claire Wilkinson, Lindsey Oelling, Judith K. Hart & Rhonda Lake, Becky Boesen, Maralee Maldavs, and Courtney Piccoli (pictured with Liza Piccoli).
Please check this page often so you can see a designated "2018 A Celebration of Women In Theatre" production.
MARCH 2018
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The STAGE Theatre - "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE tells the story of an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents who vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. While six spellers enter, with only one leaving as winner - all find a sense of belonging and learn there is more to life than winning trophies. (And hey - at least the losers get a juice box).
With as much hilarity as it has heart, THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is recommended for ages 13+ as it contains adult humor and some coarse (but perfectly spelled) language. March 8 - 11 & 15 - 18, 2018 Conceived by Rebecca Feldman Book by Rachel Sheinkin Music & Lyrics by William Finn Additional Materials by Jay Reiss |
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Angel's Theatre Company - "Losing the Ring in the River"When Liz’s grandfather leaves his old pickup truck to her in his will, she and her mother, Emma, pay a visit to Grandma Clara’s farm to collect the strange bequest. Over pie, coffee and tomato canning, three generations of Nebraska women struggle with the dark secrets of their family history.
Three generations of women. Three generations of secrets. Can the bonds of a family withstand the truth? This performance includes adult content and themes. March 22 - 25 Play by Brigid Amos Based on the poetry of Marge Saiser |
APRIL 2018
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Lincoln Community Playhouse - "Mamma Mia"Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and the music of ABBA that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. April 27 - 29, May 4 - 6 & 11 -13 Book by Catherine Johnson Music & Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson |
JUNE 2018
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Lofte Community Theatre - "The Miracle Worker"This classic tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and mute Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, Helen is violent, spoiled, almost sub-human and treated by her family as such. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. This production is part of the Lincoln Theatre Alliance celebration of women in theater!
June 1 - 3 & 7 - 10 By William Gibson |
JULY 2018
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Pinewood Bowl, Inc - "Legally Blonde" A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and expolding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle geniously charms her into the prestgious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. July 12 - 15 & 19 - 22 Book by Heather Hach Music & Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe, Nell Benjamin Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture |
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Lincoln Community Playhouse - "Girls' Weekend"In this lightning-quick farce, four women travel to Dot's Northwoods cabin to consume copious amounts of wine, laugh at their lives, trade stories and chat about their book club's latest selection. However, after the third case of wine comes through the door, it becomes clear there will be more stewing than reviewing. When each woman hides a man on the premises and tells him to wait for the special porch light signal, the girls' weekend turns into madcap, door-slamming chaos.
Tickets start at $25 for adults and $15 for students. Tickets on sale to the public Monday, July 9. This production is recommended for adult audiences. July 20-22 & 27-29 Book by Karen Schaeffer |
September 2018
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Lofte Community Theatre - "Hilda's Yard"One ordinary family. One extraordinary day. Set in 1956, Sam and Hilda Fluck are finally on their own after their children Gary and Janey leave the nest. Then, on a September morning, their world changes when Gary loses his job and Janey leaves her husband. A heart-warming and hilarious look back in time.
This is our Director’s Choice. We suggest PG 13. September 7 - 9 & 13 - 16 By Norm Foster |
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Lincoln Community Playhouse - "Hello Dolly"HELLO, DOLLY!, the blockbuster Broadway hit, bursts with humor, romance, high-energy dancing, and some of the greatest songs in musical theater history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
The show’s memorable songs include “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Hello, Dolly!,” “Elegance,” and “It Only Takes a Moment.” September 14, 16, 21-23, 28, 30, 2018 Book by Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder |
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Nebraska Repertory Theatre - "An Act Of God""This time there will be no Moses. I’ve decided to give my commandments directly to the people of Lincoln, Nebraska."
The One with the first and last word on everything has finally arrived to set the record straight. After many millennia, and in just 90 minutes, God (assisted by devoted angels) answers some of the deepest questions that have plagued humanity since Creation. September 28 & 30, October 2-7, October 9-14 By God Adapted by David Javerbaum Directed by Michael Mendelson Warning: This performance contains adult content and themes. |
October 2018
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Community Players - "A Murder is Announced"An advertisement appears in a local paper stating when and where a murder will take place, and yet everyone is still shocked when it actually happens! Fortunately, Agatha Christie’s legendary sleuth Miss Marple is on the scene and on the case!
October 12-14 & 19-21 at Community Players October 26 - 28 at Lincoln Community Playhouse Book by Agatha Christie, Leslie Darbon |
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Lincoln Community Playhouse - "Black Coffee"Accomplished physicist Sir Claud Amory has constructed a workable formula for one of the most deadly weapons known to man – the atom bomb. Hercule Poirot, with the help of Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp, is called in after the formula is mysteriously stolen and Sir Claud is callously murdered.
A superbly crafted whodunit with endless red herrings, subplots of infamous spies and an astonishingly prophetic storyline about weapons created through ‘bombarding the atom’. October 19-21 and November 2-4 at Lincoln Community Playhouse October 26-28 at Beatrice Community Players Book by Agatha Christie |
November 2018 |
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Nebraska Repertory Theatre - "Mother Courage"Follow the fortunes of Mother Courage and her three children as they strive to make a living during the madness of war. In this new adaptation of the classic play, the drama unfolds during the height of the American Civil War. While Mother Courage profits from the spoils of war, she faces the ultimate sacrifice in this epic masterpiece of struggle and survival.
November 7-16 & 18 By Bertolt Brecht Book and Lyrics by Andy Park Music by Scott Lamps Translation by William Grange Directed by Andy Park Music Directed by Tobi Mattingly Warning: This performance contains adult content and themes. The STAGE Theater - "She Loves Me"Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and of all the twists and turns along the way!
Nov. 29 - Dec. 2 & 6 - 9, 2018 Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Based on a play by Miklós László |
December 2018
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Lincoln Community Playhouse - "A Little House Christmas"Ma, Pa, Mary, and Laura Ingalls gather the whole family together at their home to celebrate the holidays. When a natural disaster strikes, it seems like Santa won’t be able to make it! But Christmas is a time for miracles, and Laura and Mary are determined to help ensure Ma and Pa don’t have a gift-less holiday. Based on the Little House series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, A Little House Christmas is a perfect way for families to kick off the holiday season.
November 30-December 2, 7-9, 2018 Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder dapted by James DeVita |
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Lofte Community Theatre - "Nuncrackers"The Nunsense Christmas Musical, NUNCRACKERS, is presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. It stars the nuns you love, plus Father Virgil, and some of Mount Saint Helen’s most talented students. Featuring all new songs including Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain’t Comin’ to Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us and It’s Better to Give than to Receive, this show is filled with typical NUNSENSE humor, some of your favorite carols, and a “Secret Santa” audience participation. We’re certain this NUNSENSE Christmas Show will make you laugh, and maybe tug at your heartstrings. It’s the perfect way to insure that your holiday season is merry and bright!
December 1 - 2 & 7 - 9 & 13 - 16 Book, Music and Lyrics by Dan Goggin |