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L’Histoire du Soldat

A new and exciting initiative through the Kearney Symphony Orchestra – Chamber music in the tri-cities area. Coming in April, performances of Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat” in Hastings and Kearney, conducted by Alison Gaines, featuring violinist Ting-Lan Chen, Kearney area actors, David Rozema, Brette Ensz and Ryan Wuellner, and musical artists from across Nebraska. There is no charge for the performances (freewill offering), and the program lasts one-hour. For more information, email: kso@unk.edu. Please consider attending this unique musical and theatrical experience!

This performance will be presented in The World Theatre on Sunday, April 7 @ 3:00pm. This event is most appropriate for children ages 12 and older and for adults.

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo LIVE

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour through pre-historic Australia. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, Erth’s DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE’s puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run and hide – but don’t! Because you won’t want to miss a minute of this fun, unique, entertaining and educational live show created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia.

Henrietta Solway

Henrietta Solway is a new, original story inspired by Nebraska author Willa Cather’s most ambitious and vibrant characters and stories from across her career. Written and performed by Animal Engine Theater, this work is performed with just three actors portraying more than 60 different characters. They create the sights and sounds of small town Nebraska, Coney Island, and the Mesa with minimal props, music, and costuming. This work was commissioned by the National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud.

This performance is free and open to the public. This program is presented with support from Humanities Nebraska.

Henrietta Solway: Afternoon Matinee

Henrietta Solway is a new, original story inspired by Nebraska author Willa Cather’s most ambitious and vibrant characters and stories from across her career. Written and performed by Animal Engine Theater, this work is performed with just three actors portraying more than 60 different characters. They create the sights and sounds of small town Nebraska, Coney Island, and the Mesa with minimal props, music, and costuming. This work was commissioned by the National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud.

This performance is free and open to the public. This program is presented with support from Humanities Nebraska.

UNK Theatre presents…LUCKY STIFF

The University Theatre at Kearney presents
LUCKY STIFF
book & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
music by Stephen Flaherty
May 3, 5, 6 @ 7:30pm & May 7 @ 2:00pm
Miriam Drake Theatre

General Admission Tickets are $15, with discounts available for students, seniors, and groups (10+). For reservations, contact the UNK Theatre Box Office at (308) 865-8417 or boxoffice@unk.edu

A little murder, a lot of money, and non-stop mayhem in Monte Carlo.

LUCKY STIFF is a madcap, hilarious romp of a musical that follows Harry Witherspoon’s journey from England to Monte Carlo…with a rather unusual traveling companion. Based on Michael Butterworth’s novel, The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo, Harry receives the unexpected news that he has inherited a fortune from his late Uncle Anthony, on the condition that he takes Anthony’s dead body on a special trip to Monte Carlo. If Harry fails, the money will go to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn. However, also hot on the tail of Uncle Anthony’s money is Rita, Anthony’s lover with whom he embezzled $6 million behind her husband’s back. And hot on Rita’s trail is her brother Vinnie, who has been blamed for the crime! With mistaken identities, love interests, disguises, farcical chases, and an omnipresent corpse, Lucky Stiff is an offbeat murder mystery with a difference.

UNK Dance presents…EMBODIED

The University Theatre at Kearney presents
EMBODIED
by UNK Dance
March 2-4 @ 7:30pm
Miriam Drake Theatre

General Admission Tickets are $10, with discounts available for students and groups (10+). UNK Student tickets are free with a valid ID. For reservations, contact the UNK Theatre Box Office at (308) 865-8417 or boxoffice@unk.edu

The annual spring dance concert at UNK features original works choreographed and performed by UNK students, dance faculty, and guest artists.

Paddington Bear: Paddington Gets in a Jam!

In this original comedy, Paddington goes next door to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbor Mr. Curry, who is in a panic because he’s expecting a visit from his Great Aunt Matilda. And so, Paddington volunteers to help Mr. Curry with his to-do list before her imminent arrival. Uh-oh…

This is a general admission event, with special pricing for youth 16 and under.

Tickets are on sale NOW online at merrymancenter.org or by calling (308) 698-8297.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Presented by special arrangement with MTIShows.com.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents [played by adults] 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. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation.
Adult language. Suitable for mature audiences.
Tickets are $20 for all seats.
kearneycommunitytheatre.com
Questions? Call the Box Office at 308-234-1529.

Beyond the Lens – “Moonlight”

The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) presents BEYOND THE LENS

Film has the ability to reflect and connect humanity as form of art and storytelling.

Through the BEYOND THE LENS series, in partnership with The World Theatre, MONA presents a selection of films with cultural, aesthetic, or historical significance. At the center of each screening is the Museum’s mission to be a platform for the arts, bring people together, and encourage critical and meaningful engagement.

The first movie in the series features Academy Award winning film “Moonlight” in celebration of Pride Month and Juneteenth. This film looks at different chapters in the life of Chiron, a young black man growing up in Miami grappling with his identity and sexuality while experiencing everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood. His journey to manhood is guided by the kindness, support, and love of the community that helped raise him.

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND presented by UNK Theatre

The University Theatre at Kearney
presents

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND
music by John Kander
lyrics by Fred Ebb
Conceived by Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman, David Thompson

April 27, 29 & 30 at 7:30pm
May 1 at 2:00pm

(*There will not be an evening performance on Thursday, April 28)

Miriam Drake Theatre

General Admission Tickets are $10, with discounts available for students, seniors, and groups (10+). UNK Student tickets are free with a valid ID.

For reservations, contact the UNK Theatre Box Office at (308) 865-8417 or boxoffice@unk.edu

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND is a stunning revue of the songbook from the multi-Tony award-winning team, Kander & Ebb. Filled with humor, romance, drama, and nonstop melody, it is a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. With pieces from such well-known musicals as Cabaret, Chicago, and Kiss of the Spider Woman, this nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including “Mr. Cellophane,” “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “New York, New York,” (yes THAT one) seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.