Omaha Performing Arts Presents series artists are featured in unique performances specifically geared toward student audiences. These daytime shows by nationally and internationally touring artists in theater, music, and dance connect the arts to the classroom curriculum, bringing learning to vibrant life.

WEST SIDE STORY – Thursday, October 21, 2010
*This Broadway production will be full length.

Fifty years ago, one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s mesmerizing audiences across the country. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. This exhilarating revival is directed by Tony Award®-winner Arthur Laurents. With all the dazzle of Broadway and a story that remains as poignant and timely as ever, it's a perfect cultural event for student audiences.


DIAVOLO with the Omaha Symphony – Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Omaha Symphony joins adventurous movement troupe Diavolo on-stage to present “Fearful Symmetries.” Direct from its premiere with the L.A. Philharmonic, this audacious collaboration of staggering scale and innovation is set against a magnificent score by America’s most prominent composer, John Adams.



Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, The Nutcracker – Thursday, December 2, 2010 and  
Friday, December 3, 2010

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet returns to the Orpheum with a transcendent take on a cherished holiday institution. This once-in-a-lifetime project combines a world-renowned professional company and over 100 Omaha-area dancers, mixing traditional elements with astounding creativity. Unbelievable special effects and other charming surprises will get you into the spirit of the season.




Naturally 7 – Friday, January 14, 2011

Naturally 7 is an international phenomenon, having shared the stage with Michael Bublé and Quincy Jones. Creating the sound of a full band using only their voices, they take a cappella to the next level in a sleek repertoire of R&B, gospel, and pop.

Step Afrika! – Thursday, February 17, 2011

Step Afrika! celebrates stepping, an art form rooted in African tradition. Their intricate kicks, stomps and rhythms mix with spoken word to pound the floor and fill the air! Families, dance lovers, and world music fans will love the wondrous loudness of this leading step company.

Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater – Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Ailey dancers are celebrated for their virtuosic technique, explosive movement, and limber physiques. They nail blistering spins, jump turns that corkscrew midair, and floating, dove-like leaps. Subscribe now for premium seats – don’t miss Alvin Ailey’s spectacular return to the Orpheum!

Dan Zanes – Monday, March 28, 2011

Every Dan Zanes show is a hip hootenanny for the 21st century! Fans love his wry, rootsy pop songs, executed with a sweet sense of humor, multiculturalism, and a shambling groove music fans of all ages can call their own.

Stefon Harris and Blackout – Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Known for his expressive touch on the vibraphone, Stefon Harris also likes to bring the funk. This inventive collaboration with his quintet Blackout supplies in-your-face grooves along with sensitive solos.  Think Gershwin meets go-go –  this music is brittle, mysterious, sweet, and always incredible.

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