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What’s better than experiencing a phenomenal live performance? Sharing the fun with a group of friends andfamily! Groups of 15 or more for both Omaha Performing Arts Presents and Broadway performances enjoy:
  • The ability to order tickets before the general public and enjoy priority seating
  • Reduced ticket prices for many events
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  • Complimentary motor coach or bus parking
  • Concierge services tailored to the needs of your group
  • Flexible payment arrangements
  • Lobby rental space available for gathering before and after performances
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October 2009

Omaha Steaks Classical Series

Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues
with special guest Randy Sabien
Friday, October 23, 2009
8:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


If you’re a fan of Beethoven, B.B. King, or just great music, you’ll love Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues. It’s an irresistible new sound grounded in virtuosity – smart, subtle, seamless, and a blast. Exhilarating!

Sponsored by 


 

Jazz Series

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Thursday, October 29, 2009
7:30 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


This slinky salsa group brings the urgent tempos of New York, Puerto Rico, and Cuba to the Holland stage. The Orchestra’s blistering hot swing is tight, sassy – and has been known to turn a staid concert “hall into a perpetual-motion dance machine” (Sacramento Bee).
Additional support provided by Woodmen of the World and 
  

 

November 2009

Broadway Series

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS

November 1-7, 2009
Orpheum Theater • Slosburg Hall


Join us as IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE
CHRISTMAS kicks off its national tour in Omaha. This holiday tradition features a
brand new Irving Berlin musical opening
and hits such as “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,”
and “White Christmas.”

™ and © 2009 Paramount Pictures and ™ and © 2009 The Estate of Irving Berlin. All rights reserved.



First National Bank Popular Entertainers Series

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

Thursday, November 12, 2009
7:30 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


Want another “Taste of Honey”? With eight Grammy® Awards and 30 gold and platinum records between them, you’ll fall in love with Herb and Lani. Enjoy legendary chemistry and a masterful line-up from two stars who propelled Latino music into the pop limelight.

Sponsored by



1200 CLUB

Lionel Loueke Trio
Friday, November 13, 2009
8:00 PM


Deftly executed modern jazz woven with clear vision, wicked improv, mouth clicks, and propulsive West African beats.

 


Shaolin Warriors

Sunday, November 15, 2009
7:00 PM
Orpheum Theater • Slosburg Hall


With sharp spears and elegant ferocity, you’ll love this spectacular glimpse into the meditative and dangerous arts of the monks who invented kung fu.

Supported in part by David M. Mangelsen's and

    

 

December 2009

First National Bank Popular Entertainers Series

The Ten Tenors

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
7:30 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


With 10 electric voices and 77 million fans on four continents, these Australian chart toppers balance mischief and a classic aesthetic for a playful operatic sound!

Additional support provided by Midlands Choice
 


Jazz Series

Holiday Classics with Jane Monheit

Friday, December 4, 2009
8:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


Escape this holiday season with the marvelous Jane Monheit, whose acclaimed dewy vocals bring Ella Fitzgerald to mind. Soak up your favorite seasonal standards from one of the jazz world’s foremost vocalists.

Sponsored by


1200 CLUB

Gary Mauer and Elizabeth Southard

Friday, December 11, 2009
8:00 PM


These star-crossed Phantom of the Opera lovers are also husband-and-wife off the stage. A romantic evening of Broadway standards by the best in the biz.

 Sponsored by



1200 CLUB

Jesse Cook

Saturday, December 12, 2009
8:00 PM


Cook plays a hot mix of jazz and Cuban rumba with smoldering charisma. Called a flamenco guitar “genius,” his soulful fretwork is intoxicating.

January 2010

 

Omaha Steaks Classical Series

Cantus

Saturday, January 9, 2010
8:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


Cantus’ adventurous repertoire spans many periods and genres – including chant, Renaissance music, contemporary works, folk, spirituals, world music, and pop. Ten men that sound “50 voices strong” (L.A. Times) perform pristine, diverse chamber music – from Schubert and Poulenc to Curtis Mayfield.

Cantus
Saturday, January 9, 2010
8:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall

Cantus’ adventurous repertoire spans many periods and genres – including chant, Renaissance music, contemporary works, folk, spirituals, world music, and pop. Ten men that sound “50 voices strong” (L.A. Times) perform pristine, diverse chamber music – from Schubert and Poulenc to Curtis Mayfield.

Sponsored by
  

  



 


Broadway Series

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

January 12-17, 2010Orpheum Theater • Slosburg Hall


LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE takes on a new frontier in this uplifting musical starring Melissa Gilbert asMa Ingalls, who played Laura in the
much-loved television series.


1200 CLUB

Backstage Pass to the Hit Songwriters Starring Maia Sharp and Jim Photoglo

Friday, January 15, 2010
8:00 PM


An intimate set from two songwriters to the stars. Hear favorites by Faith Hill, the Dixie Chicks, and more – performed with sincerity, originality, and verve.



Dance Series

Pilobolus Dance Theater

Saturday, January 23, 2010
8:00 PM
Orpheum Theater • Slosburg Hall

There’s nothing like the witty visual poetry of Pilobolus! They’ve mesmerized packed audiences at the Oscars and abroad with unique shadow dances and colorful
on-stage whimsy.

Sponsored by the Douglas County Visitor Improvement Fund and
  




ScrapArtsMusic

Friday, January 29, 2010
8:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


Metal. Muscle. Music. Movement! ScrapArtsMusic is a witty knock-out for the whole family that starts where STOMP and Blue Man Group leave off. Five performers plus industrial scraps add up to pure magic!

 

 

Sponsored by

Additional support provided by Oriental Trading Company and
  



February 2010

1200 CLUB

Alison Brown Quartet

Friday, February 12, 2010
8:00 PM


This quintet of newgrass luminaries creates an exquisite blend of Celtic, folk, and jazz – with an affectionate focus on the five-string banjo.



1200 CLUB

An Evening with Lucie Arnaz

Sunday, February 14, 2010
7:00 PM


The beloved Lucie Arnaz presents a smoky selection of Broadway, pop, and Latin hits. A Valentine’s evening full of big love stories and songs.


 
Jazz Series

Béla Fleck, The Africa Project
Collaborations with Amazing African Musicians
Saturday, February 20, 2010
8:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


The king of bluegrass took his banjo to Africa – and this is the boundary-breaking result! It’s jazz like you’ve never heard it before. Rooted in flutes, marimb aand xylophone, The Africa Project pulses with a beating heart.
Sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and
  

March 2010

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Thursday, March 4, 2010
7:30 PM
Orpheum Theater • Slosburg Hall


Expert footwork, swoops and swooshes, and sizzling attitude make for a lively, can’t-miss show. This premier flamenco troupe brings down the house in sell-out shows around the world!

Supported in part by
  


1200 CLUB

Randy Sabien and The Fiddlehead Band

Friday, March 5, 2010
8:00 PM


Five-alarm fun – straight-ahead jazz fused with blues, calypso, and swing. These mischievous fiddle veterans dart from mellow to cookin’ –you’ll jump out of your seat!
Broadway Series

THE COLOR PURPLE

March 16-21, 2010
Orpheum Theater • Slosburg Hall


THE COLOR PURPLE is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer
Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world.


Omaha Steaks Classical Series

Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott

Saturday, March 20, 2010
8:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


Yo-Yo Ma’s unfailingly beautiful sound is always elegant, understated, and out of this world. On this astonishing March evening, Ma will be accompanied by the incredible Kathryn Stott on piano in a repertoire that includes Schubert, Shostakovich, Piazzolla, Gismonti/Carneiro, and Franck.

Sponsored in part by Ballantyne-Strong, Inc.

 


The World Famous
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Sunday, March 21, 2010
2:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


Nobody does big band better. Last time the Orchestra joined us at the Holland, the show sold out quickly! Don’t miss the mellow brass and swinging sound you love.

Sponsored by
 
April 2010



Ryan Montbleau Band
Friday, April 9, 2010
8:00 PM


Catchy, sophisticated folk tinged with soul and R&B. Sweet, clever, and uplifting – led by an open-hearted storyteller.


First National Bank Popular Entertainers Series

Kathy Mattea
Moving Mountains
Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:00 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


Mattea returns to the Holland for another smash performance! Known for her captivating soprano, Mattea takes on real mountain music – gritty, brash, and timeless – with heft and soul.

Sponsored by


Broadway Series

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

April 27-May 2, 2010
Orpheum Theater • Slosburg Hall

“An Elle of a Show!” (TIME magazine). Sorority sister Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde, puts down her credit cards, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law.
May 2010

First National Bank Popular Entertainers Series

An Evening with Garrison Keillor

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
7:30 PM
Holland Center • Kiewit Hall


His famous soothing voice, Midwestern musings, and dry humor have earned Garrison Keillor a Peabody, a spot in the Radio Hall of Fame, and the hearts of millions of Prairie Home Companion listeners every week.



1200 CLUB

Enter the Haggis

Friday, May 7, 2010
8:00 PM


Rousing Celtic rock with frenetic hooks – a high-octane explosion of pop, funk, and good old-fashioned entertainment.

Sponsored by

1200 CLUB
The Four Bitchin' Babes®

Saturday, May 8, 2010 • 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 9, 2010 • 2:00 PM


Sharp social commentary, a pinch of PMS, and outrageously fun harmonies from four gifted singer-songwriters. A perfect Mother’s Day gift!


Dance Series

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Saturday, May 22, 2010
8:00 PM
Orpheum Theater • Slosburg Hall


One of the top modern-dance repertory companies in the world, Hubbard has a sleek and spicy energy that’s just plain fun for dance buffs and newbies alike.

Supported in part by
  

The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports these programs through a matching grant funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization, or how you can support the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, at www.nebraskaculturalendowment.org.

 These presentations are supported by Mid-America Arts Alliance with generous underwriting by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Nebraska Arts Council, and foundations, corporations and individuals throughout Arkansas, Kansas Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.






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