Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A Timeless Fairytale
December 11 4:54 PM
Heather Akerberg
A traditional fairytale first published in France in the mid-18th century, “Beauty and the Beast” is an enduring story of love and friendship that has been translated into hundreds of versions worldwide.
THE UNIVERSAL APPEAL OF FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
April 11 2:33 PM
Heather Akerberg
A central theme in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, tradition assists all of the characters in navigating their lives. Tradition dictates that, to find a suitable partner for marriage, a matchmaker must be consulted. Tradition also regulates dress, food consumption and who can interact with whom—especially in regard to Jewish/Russian relations. While Tevye, the lead character, upholds these traditions, the old ways are coming into question more frequently.
BROADWAY PROFESSIONALS OFFER MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING TO OMAHA
December 5 1:45 PM
Heather Akerberg
Omaha Performing Arts has partnered with Broadway Dreams Foundation, a comprehensive musical theatre training organization with a faculty of high-profile Broadway professionals, to bring a variety of highly personalized workshops to Omaha.