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4 Fun Facts: Squirrel Nut Zippers and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Posted on 12.24.2019 by Mary KingThe Squirrel Nut Zippers joins musical forces with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band for a night of fun-filled performances. Get to know these stellar hot swing and brass bands before you go see their swingin' show January 30. Read More -
POP-QUIZ: How well do you know LES MISÉRABLES?
Posted on 12.23.2019 by Mary KingDon’t wait One Day More to find out if you are the ultimate Les Miz fan! Take the quiz and see who’s Master of the House. Read More -
GUEST BLOG: O-pa Patron, Nancy Berg, Features Accessible & Adaptive Activities
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Upstage Santa with our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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3 FUN FACTS: Jesus Christ Superstar
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Music in the Classroom: Building community through the arts
Posted on 11.19.2019 by Mary KingWe talked with a few teachers and a NHSTA aluma who gave us the scoop on O-pa's education programs. Find out what they had to say about the impact these programs have on students both in the classroom and in the community. Read More -
OPA ROUNDUP: Must-see holiday shows
Posted on 11.14.2019 by Mary KingGet into the holiday spirit with show-stopping performances from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Marilyn Maye and more! Read More -
#O-paProTip: Broadway Subscription or CYO – which is best for you?
Posted on 11.09.2019 by Mary KingWe are bringing a special edition of #O-paProTips straight to you featuring Create Your Own (CYO) subscription and Broadway subscription. Not sure the difference between the two? We are here to break it all down for you! Read More -
Q&A: O-pa Special Projects Manager Andrea Purdy, 40 under 40 Award winner
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5 FUN FACTS about DRUMLine Live
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Inside O-pa: Wellness Committee takes a proactive approach to health
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3 FUN FACTS: The Four Italian Tenors
Posted on 10.21.2019 by Kamrin BakerItaly has given us some of the greatest gifts: pizza, pasta and the Four Italian Tenors! The operatic quartet is coming to the Holland Center on November 2, and to prepare, it's time to learn a little more about these Roman gods. Read More -
#OPA1920: Halloween costumes inspired by shows this season
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This day in OPA history: The Orpheum Theater opens to the public
Posted on 10.10.2019 by Kamrin BakerThe Orpheum Theater is a key fixture in Omaha, and an even more vital element of our organization! While we hope everyone can get a glimpse into the beauty of our venues, today feels like the perfect day to give you a virtual history lesson. Read More -
Inside OPA: Meet our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Committee
Posted on 10.01.2019 by Mary KingOur Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Committee (a.k.a, the IDEA Committee) works to attract, develop and retain the best and brightest from a myriad of backgrounds. Read More -
#OPAProTip: Enjoy Preshow Playtime with Scrap Arts Music
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#OPAProTip: Dining out before the show
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Meet this year's Musical Explorers artists
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Posted on 09.04.2019 by Courtney MatternIt's back to school – and for nearly 4,000 K-2 students across the metro – back to learning about diverse music styles with our Musical Explorers program. Read More -
3 FUN FACTS: Country star Jimmie Allen
Posted on 08.21.2019 by Courtney MatternBefore the show, we wanted you to get to know Jimmie a little bit better. Here are a few fun facts about this breakthrough artist. Read More -
#DogsOfJOTG: These pups love jazz!
Posted on 08.14.2019 by Kamrin BakerDo you ever wonder how your dog feels when you take them to public events like the farmer's market, the Starbuck's drive-thru -- or OPA's very own Jazz on the Green? Read More