Holland Performing Arts Center - Events Thread

[Big E]

FYI, the Holland Performing Arts Center has two threads. An Event Thread in the Entertainment Forum and the Construction and Development Thread in the Urban DEVELOPMENT forum:

Holland Performing Arts Center - Events Thread
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Holland Performing Arts Center - Construction & Development
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For those interested in this type of entertainment, take a look at the 05-06 season for the Omaha Symphony at the Holland Center. Appearances by Tony Bennet and Yo-Yo Ma highlight a pretty impressive innaugural season.

Not bad for a little cow town. I have my tickets already.

-Big E

[omahahawk]

Where did you find this line up? I might have missed it because I didn't have much time to look, but I didn't see it on the OPAS site. Thx.

[Big E]

check omahasymphony.org

-Big E

[projectman]

Big E what little cow town were you referring to? We don't refer to our great city as "cowtown" any more. It went out with disco.. thank you very much.

[Big E]

Sorry. I'm not very good at HTML, so I never quite know how to do the </sarcasm> code thingy. javascriptemoticon(':D')

-Big E

[omahahawk]

Ooooooo! looky here.

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_pg=1458&u_sid=1360736

[Big E]

Check your link... I'm getting a "no such story" note on Omaha.com, although I think I know which story you're targeting.

Edit: Looks like it's a problem with Omaha.com, itself.

-Big E

[Coyote]

It appears that the OWH pulled that article off the website. Here is another one:

Inaugural Season Announced For Performing Arts Center
Holland Performing Arts Center, Orpheum Plan Packed First Season

OMAHA, Neb. -- Omaha's entertainment scene has a big future.

The Omaha Performing Arts Society announced the inaugural season of the Holland Performing Arts Center Tuesday. The center, at 13th and Douglas streets, will open in October with a big grand opening festival set for Oct. 21.

In concert with the Orpheum Theater, the calendar for 2005/2006 is shaping up to include something for nearly every taste. The Orpheum Theater will primarily feature Broadway musicals, dance, ballet, opera and popular entertainment. The Holland Performing Arts Center will feature classical and symphonic music, popular music, chamber ensembles, cabaret artists, and speakers and lectures.

Itzhak Perlman will be at the Holland Performing Arts Center on May 7, 2006. BalletNY is coming to the Orpheum on May 20, 2006. A speaker series is planned, including an address by Naomi Judd on March 24, 2006. Several children's and family shows are scheduled for both venues. The Oak Ridge Boys will perform Oct. 22, 2005. Broadway musicals are coming to Omaha, including "Oklahoma!" "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and "Movin' Out." Tim Conway and Harvey Korman visit on Nov. 3 to recreate their comedy in the style of the "Carol Burnett Show."

For complete schedules and information, visit OmahaPerformingArts.org.

[Coyote]

It's back up now:

New arts era lures stars to Omaha



It's not that they didn't try.

Or that Omaha didn't want them to come.

High-profile arts groups such as the National Symphony Orchestra, the Paul Taylor Dance Company and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet have bypassed Omaha on their major tours mostly because there was nowhere to perform.

The Orpheum Theater, the city's major arts venue, frequently was booked with performances by local groups, such as the Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha. And there was no local presenting organization to handle the logistics of bringing groups to town.

Now that's all changing.

The three groups - as well as violinist Itzhak Perlman, country music personality Naomi Judd, jazz pianist Chick Corea, the Broadway show "Movin' Out," and a performance of "Dora's Pirate Adventure" - are coming to Omaha.

Nearly 40 acts will perform in the inaugural year of Omaha Performing Arts Presents, a new performing arts season that will begin in conjunction with the opening of the Holland Performing Arts Center in October.

The 2005-06 season will be presented by Omaha Performing Arts, a private, nonprofit group that operates both the Holland Center and the Orpheum.

The new schedule was released Tuesday.

"We will be bringing in art forms and touring artists that have never been to Omaha in the past, both for lack of a venue and because an organization such as ours didn't exist," said Joan Squires, president of Omaha Performing Arts. "Now we are able to engage these artists, work with their managements and bring these wonderful performers to Omaha."

Eight series will be offered: classical, dance, jazz, popular entertainers, speakers, encounters (experimental work in various disciplines), children's and family.

The speakers series will feature Judd; the family series will include "Dora's Pirate Adventure," based on the popular children's character, Dora the Explorer.

In addition to the eight series, special events, including a New Year's Eve Celebration with composer Marvin Hamlisch, will be offered.

The Broadway shows that will come to Omaha next year also will fall under the new lineup.

"There is really something for all ages and tastes encompassed in the season," Squires said. "We're really going to touch on a variety of parts of Omaha that might not have attended performing arts regularly."

Many of the programs will be at the $90 million Holland Center, which will include a 2,000-seat concert hall, a 450-seat recital hall and a courtyard. Others will go to the nearby Orpheum.

The Holland Center's concert hall, with its acoustical accommodations, will host the series' classical music and jazz performances. The Orpheum will continue to host opera, dance and other theatrical performances that need accommodations for scenery, such as a fly gallery and a curtain.

The new hall and season likely will enhance the city's arts reputation on a national level, said George Thompson, vice president of programs for Omaha Performing Arts.

"This complements what we already have with our local performing arts groups," Thompson said. "People can say, 'Our symphony plays in the same hall the National Symphony Orchestra played.'"

The Omaha Symphony also will play in the Holland Center. Last month, the orchestra released its 2005-06 schedule, which includes performances with Yo-Yo Ma and Tony Bennett.

[DTO Luv]

It's back up now:

the family series will include "Dora's Pirate Adventure," based on the popular children's character, Dora the Explorer.


"There is really something for all ages and tastes encompassed in the season," Squires said. "We're really going to touch on a variety of parts of Omaha that might not have attended performing arts regularly."

Dora the Explorer isnt' the symphony but that will be a good way to show off the venue to people who might not have seen it otherwise. The Holland Center will certainly class up Omaha and DTO a bit.

[Coyote]

Omaha Performing Arts Presents 2005-06 season

Grand Opening Festival: Oct. 21-30, Holland Performing Arts Center concert hall
Grand Opening concert: Oct. 21, 2005, Holland Center concert hall
Performers will be announced in May

CLASSICAL SERIES Empire Brass: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20
Andre Watts: 7:30 p.m. March 1, 2006
The National Symphony Orchestra, led by music director Leonard Slatkin, with pianist Emanuel Ax: 7 p.m. April 1, 2006
Itzhak Perlman: 7 p.m. May 7
All events at Holland Center concert hall

DANCE SERIES Paul Taylor Dance Company: 8 p.m. Nov. 5
Royal Winnipeg Ballet ("The Magic Flute"): 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2006
BalletNY: 8 p.m. May 20, 2006
All events at the Orpheum Theater
JAZZ SERIES Dee Dee Bridgewater: 8 p.m. Oct. 29
Chick Corea: 8 p.m. March 25, 2006
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra: 8 p.m. May 6, 2006
All events at Holland Center concert hall

POPULAR ENTERTAINERS SERIES Barbara Cook's Broadway: 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Holland Center concert hall
Conway & Korman ("Together Again"): 8 p.m. Nov. 3, Orpheum
Kathy Mattea ("Songs and the Season"): 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Holland Center concert hall
Debbie Reynolds: 8 p.m. April 29, 2006, Holland Center concert hall

SPEAKERS SERIES L.A. Theatre Works ("The Actor Speaks"): 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 2006, Orpheum
Naomi Judd: 7:30 p.m. March 24, 2006, Holland Center concert hall
Billy Collins: 7:30 p.m. April 28, 2006, Holland Center concert hall
ENCOUNTERS SERIES Kronos Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 2006, Holland Center concert hall
L.A. Theatre Works ("The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial"): 8 p.m. Feb. 3, 2006, Orpheum
Diavolo: 8 p.m. March 4, 2006, Orpheum

CHILDREN'S SERIES "Alexander Who's Not, Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Going to Move": 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 2006, Orpheum
Red Grammer and Tom Chapin ("Hello World!"): 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2006, Holland Center concert hall
Jim West's "Mozart, Monsters & Matisse": 2:30 p.m. March 19, 2006, Holland Center concert hall

FAMILY SPECIAL Disney's "On the Record": July 12-17, Orpheum

FAMILY SERIES American Indian Dance Theatre: 8 p.m. Jan. 28, 2006, Orpheum
"Dora's Pirate Adventure": April 2006, time and date to be determined, Orpheum
Luminaire: 8 p.m. May 12, 2006, Orpheum

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES The Oak Ridge Boys: 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Holland Center concert hall
New Year's Eve Celebration with Marvin Hamlisch: 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Holland Center concert hall
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange with the Omaha Symphony: 8 p.m. Feb. 17-18, 2006, Holland Center concert hall
Thomas Hampson ("The Spirit, the Song and the Soul"): 7:30 p.m. May 30, 2006, Holland Center concert hall

BROADWAY SERIES "Oklahoma!": Feb. 24-26, 2006
"Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat": April 21-23, 2006
"Movin' Out": June 6-11, 2006
Final show TBA
All events at the Orpheum Theater

BROADWAY SPECIALS "Lord of the Dance": Dec. 9-11
"Mamma Mia!": March 28-April 2, 2006
Both events at the Orpheum Theater

[ricko]

Itzhak Perlman, May 3, Holland Center

Considered by many to be the world's best living violinist-----this guy rocks.

[Coyote]

[thenewguy]

I had the opportunity to visit the Holland Center for the first time yesterday with my oldest son. They were hosting one of their family days, and let me just say that the venue is impressive. The obvious 'wow' factor is that the acoustics are really incredible. I was so impressed that from the middle of the upper balcony, you could hear even the slightest ping from the triangle, and every instrument sounded incredible. The conductor did a wonderful job describing the movement and emotion the composers created with their music, and getting the families involved without being overly theatrical.The staff members were all very polite and helpful, and even though we were in a fancy establishment, they made everyone feel like they belonged, and were a pleasure to have there.

The fit-and-finish of the building was great, too. The wood texture, the carpet, the seats, and especially the glass stairs adjacent to the main entrance were in great condition. It didn't feel like the building has been open for as long as it has (even though it's not really that old, technically speaking).

We are looking forward to our next visit.

[choke]

I had the opportunity to visit the Holland Center for the first time yesterday with my oldest son. They were hosting one of their family days, and let me just say that the venue is impressive. The obvious 'wow' factor is that the acoustics are really incredible. I was so impressed that from the middle of the upper balcony, you could hear even the slightest ping from the triangle, and every instrument sounded incredible. The conductor did a wonderful job describing the movement and emotion the composers created with their music, and getting the families involved without being overly theatrical.The staff members were all very polite and helpful, and even though we were in a fancy establishment, they made everyone feel like they belonged, and were a pleasure to have there.

The fit-and-finish of the building was great, too. The wood texture, the carpet, the seats, and especially the glass stairs adjacent to the main entrance were in great condition. It didn't feel like the building has been open for as long as it has (even though it's not really that old, technically speaking).

We are looking forward to our next visit.

I love the Holland. Plus, the seats aren't cramped.

[ricko]

Young R&B singer with an old soul. Flies under the radar for the most part, but she puts on a great show. Amazing voice.

[Coyote]

Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett at Holland Performing Arts Center

- Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett
- July 22
- $63.50 | 8 p.m. show
- Holland Performing Arts Center

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band come to the Holland Performing Arts Center alongside Chris Isaak. They are band leaders who perform jazz, folk, country, and comedy with prowess. Together, the duo holds storied professional backgrounds. Four-time Grammy-winner and actor Lyle Lovett has released 14 albums so far. He hails from Texas. Meanwhile, Chris Isaak, from California, has released nine records. He received two Grammy award nominations and is also an actor.

[Coyote]

Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett at Holland Performing Arts Center

Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
Holland Performing Arts Center
$63.50
Fri, Jul 22
8:00pm - 10:00pm

Singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett performs with his Large Band at the Holland Center!

Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

Whether touring as a 'Duo' or with his 'Acoustic Group' or his 'Large Band,' Lovett's live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend's deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music.

Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music's most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association's inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was named Texas State Musician.

In the course of Chris Isaak’s career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy awards, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critically acclaimed TV series. His legendary shows with his longtime band Silvertone have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades. Even his hair has had its own fan club. Isaak is best known for hits such as “Wicked Game”, “Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing” and “Somebody’s Crying”.

[Coyote]

A Conversation With Tarana Burke
Holland Performing Arts Center
Wed, Aug 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

A Benefit for Women’s Center for Advancement

Tarana Burke, best known for founding the international ‘me too.’ Movement, will have a candid conversation with Jannette Taylor, President & CEO of the Women’s Center for Advancement, about the current state of affairs and the continuation of the ‘me too.’ Movement. More than 25 years of her life have been dedicated to social justice and to laying the groundwork for a movement that was initially created to help young women of color who survived sexual abuse and assault.

During the conversation, she will address the outpouring of sexual assault and harassment allegations, pressing issues of respect, dignity and power dynamics in schools, workplaces and politics, and shine a light on the stories of survivors and voices that continue to be marginalized. Tarana’s work and the movement inspire solidarity, amplify the voices of thousands of victims of sexual abuse, and puts the focus back on believing and supporting survivors.

[Coyote]

Celebrating 10 Years of the Nebraska High School Theater Academy!

Omaha Performing Arts

Celebrating a decade of life-changing experiences for students and educators across the state!

Launched in 2013/2014 by O-pa's education team in partnership with the Broadway league, the Nebraska High School Theater Academy is a comprehensive education program that opens doors for Nebraska teachers and students, provides practical and equitable pathways to careers in the arts and builds confidence, teamwork and other life skills.

Over 9,000 students in 80+ schools annually have the opportunity to attend master classes with touring Broadway artists. Schools have access to professional feedback and recommendations on their theater productions with the opportunity to participate in a Tony Awards®-inspired awards showcase at the end of the year. In collaboration with the Broadway league's national jimmy Awards, two students are selected as finalists to represent Nebraska in New York City, perform on Broadway and compete for scholarships.

Happy 10th anniversary. Here's to many more!

[Coyote]

Postmodern Jukebox
Holland Performing Arts Center
Sun, Oct 16
7:30pm - 9:30pm



Hear today’s pop hits dressed to the nines in vintage glamor

Hear today’s pop hits dressed to the nines in vintage glamor with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane Tour! One part celebration of music and culture, one part “’Saturday Night Live’ for singers”, a Postmodern Jukebox show is an unforgettable trip back in time that makes Pop Music History — right at the Holland Center.

When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice Girls became The Andrews Sisters. Guns ’n’ Roses became Bessie Smith.

Now, nearly a decade later, Postmodern Jukebox has grown to become a pop culture mainstay in its own right, having played over a thousand shows on six continents worldwide — including acclaimed venues like Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. In the process, PMJ has introduced audience to many of the world’s greatest singers, dancers, and instrumentalist — many of whom have gone on to become stars in their own right.

[Coyote]

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes 
Holland Performing Arts Center


Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride.

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics! Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles, and of course, true love. Elwes has been in a multitude of films and tv shows, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Saw, Twister, Liar, Liar, Stranger Things and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He recently starred in Guy Ritchie’s “Five Eyes” and just wrapped Mission Impossible 7 with Tom Cruise. Now Elwes is hitting the road to share with fans the personal stories behind the making of this piece of cinematic history. Don’t be a “Humperdinck”, make haste to see The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes for a night you will always “tweasure”. A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of Cary Elwes best-selling book, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.

[Coyote]

FINAL FANTASY 35th Anniversary Distant Worlds
Holland Center
Sat, Jan 21, 2023


The producers of Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY are proud to present a new orchestra concert experience: FINAL FANTASY 35th Anniversary Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY Coral. Specially curated by Nobuo Uematsu, the program is a monumental, retrospective celebration of the incredible FINAL FANTASY music catalogue. Conductor and GRAMMY-Award winner Arnie Roth leads the Pittsburgh Symphony orchestra and chorus, with exclusive HD video direct from creators at Square Enix.

BLINDED BY LIGHT (FF XIII) - Distant Worlds Coral, London 01/10/2022

BLINDED BY LIGHT - Final Fantasy XIII

Recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall in London on the 1st October 2022, this spectacular concert commemorates Distant Worlds Coral - the 35th Anniversary of the iconic Final Fantasy series, and the 15th Anniversary of Distant Worlds!

[Cermak]

Looks worth checking out ! Thanks for the info.

[Coyote]

‘Final Fantasy: 35th Anniversary’ at The Holland Performing Arts Center

- “Final Fantasy” 35th Anniversary
- January 21
- $45-$70
- Holland Performing Arts Center

The 35th-anniversary celebration of “Final Fantasy” will visit the Holland Center on January 21. The lively orchestral performances will act as a retrospective of the musical scores across over 100 games. Since the release of the first “Final Fantasy” on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, a few million gamers had likely sunk 100 million hours by 1994 alone, many easily spending 40 hours on a single playthrough. The longtime composer of the franchise, Nobuo Uematsu, specially curated the program.

Tickets are $45-$70, and the show starts at 7:30 pm.

[Coyote]

The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Holland Center
Fri, Feb 24



The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60’s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance.

[Coyote]

Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Holland Center
Tue, Feb 7 - 12



All rise for Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in Broadway history.” (60 Minutes). With direction by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD — “the greatest novel of all time” (Chicago Tribune) — has quickly become “one of the greatest plays in history” (NPR). Emmy Award®-winning actor Richard Thomas plays the role of Atticus Finch in the National Tour.

[Coyote]

Omaha Symphony Romeo & Juliet
Holland Center
Fri, Feb 10 - 11



TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
WALTON: Violin Concerto
PROKOFIEV: Selections from Romeo and Juliet Suites

In an evening of drama, intrigue, and stunning symphonic beauty, Maestro Ankush Kumar Bahl and the Omaha Symphony present the 19th and 20th-century takes on one of literature’s most tragic love stories—Romeo and Juliet.

Ankush Kumar Bahl, conductor
Susanna Perry Gilmore, violin

[Coyote]

Omaha Symphony Gala 2023 In honor of Ree & Jun Kaneko,
Holland Center
Sat, Mar 18



Join the Omaha Symphony and Music Director Ankush Kumar Bahl for a spectacular evening honoring Ree and Jun Kaneko, featuring music and costumes from the three Kaneko-designed operas: Beethoven’s Fidelio, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, and Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The concert culminates in a world premiere by trailblazing composer Andy Akiho, commissioned in honor of the Kanekos and inspired by Jun’s extraordinary artistry. Akiho utilizes Kaneko’s bold sculptures as instruments in the piece, incorporating the visual and the aural in a unique and captivating way.