The Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Nebraska’s Actors’ Equity Association professional regional theatre, has announced its 2019-2020 season. Season packages are now available by contacting the Lied Center Ticket Office at 402.472.4747 or 800.432.3231 or at the ticket office window at 301 North 12th St. in Lincoln between the hours of 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Tickets are available online 24 hours at http://go.unl.edu/repseason. Season tickets, including tickets to five productions and a special invitation to the OUR TOWN WORKSHOP, are the best value at $150 regular and $75 for students and members of OLLI. Individual tickets, available in August, are $39 regular and $19.50 for students/OLLI.
Subject matter may not be suitable for all audience members. Please visit http://www.nebraskarep.org for more information.
The Nebraska Repertory Theatre is produced in partnership with the Lied Center for Performing Arts with support from the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and Swanson Russell.
Artistic Director Andy Park says of the season, “Theatre has a way of shining a light on our lives. While we watch characters struggle or triumph on stage, we contemplate big questions and consider our own position in life. This season, The Rep explores themes of personal identity, coming of age, reflecting on the past and living in the moment.”
The “Find Yourself at The Rep” season includes:
THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE
October 2 – 13, 2019
By Matthew Lopez
Directed by Steve Scott
Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater
“A hilarious comedy with a huge heart.”
He’s young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knocking at the door, and he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby! To make matters even more desperate, Casey is fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a small, run-down bar. When the bar owner brings in a drag show to replace his act, Casey finds that he has a whole lot to learn about show business – and himself. Find out what happens when the “The King” becomes a queen!
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
November 6 – 17, 2019
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Andy Park
Temple Building
“A moving and timeless classic.”
Revisit one of the most beloved plays of the 20th Century, Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. This riveting “memory play” follows the fragile Wingfield family: Tom, an aspiring poet; his painfully shy sister Laura; and their mother Amanda, a faded southern belle. Dreams and reality collide in this play of exquisite beauty.
THE HOLIDAY CABARET
December 12 – 21, 2019
Directed by Andy Park
Temple Building
“A night of holiday music and comedy.”
Don’t miss The Rep’s annual holiday celebration, The Holiday Cabaret! Enjoy holiday music performed by favorite Rep performers, emerging artists and surprise guests. Get into the holiday spirit and join us for this toe-tapping, uplifting night of song, good cheer and revelry.
A THOUSAND WORDS
February 12 – 23, 2020
Directed by Andy Park
Temple Building
“A powerful and innovative world premiere.”
It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, Join Nebraska Rep on an incredible and deeply revealing journey that explores the power of a photograph to capture a moment in time. There are no actors in this groundbreaking production – only real people with meaningful photos and stories that you’ll have to experience firsthand to believe.
OUR TOWN Workshop
March 23, 2020
Play by Thornton Wilder
Music by Craig Woerz
Directed by Arthur Feinsod
Temple Building
“A profound look at life.”
Nebraska Rep is excited to invite Our Town director and Thornton Wilder scholar Dr. Arthur Feinsod; and composer and founder of Media Storm Craig Woerz; to workshop a new score for Thornton Wilder’s classic play Our Town. Our Town is a moving and profound look at life in the small town of Grover’s Corners. This poignant American tale explores friendship, love, and death, but most importantly, what it truly means to live. Season ticket holders will get an exclusive invitation to The Rep’s Our Town Workshop presentation, featuring readings from the play, live musical selections from the new score, and a chance to meet the creative team.
PIPPIN
April 1 – 12, 2020
Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Melissa Zaremba
Lied Center’s Johnny Carson Theater
“A magical musical spectacle.”
The winner of four Tony Awards, Pippin is the story of a young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Magic, mystery and music invite disaster as Pippin is led closer and closer to an unforgettable Grand Finale. With humor, romance, illusion and heart, Pippin explores one of life’s most important questions: “Who am I?”
For more information, visit https://go.unl.edu/mk7b.