Calendar of Shows 2024–2025
Season Overview: Twisted Plots
Get ready for a season of unexpected turns and delightfully tangled stories as the Nebraska Rep proudly presents our season amply titled Twisted Plots - where every narrative weaves a fresh and fascinating tapestry of intrigue.
2024 Shows
Jinku Kim's audio-visual exhibit Hard-Wired Wonderland invites participants into a mesmerizing blend of art and technology. Kim explores the intersection of the digital and physical worlds by guiding audiences through a sensory journey focusing on the elements of sight, sound and motion. Hard-Wired Wonderland provides a thought-provoking exploration of the evolving landscapes of our technological age.
HARD-WIRED WONDERLAND
An Audio-Visual Exhibit Created by Jinku Kim
This Oscar Wilde classic is a witty and satirical comedy that pokes fun at Victorian norms and values. Set in London, the play follows the escapades of two young gentlemen who create fictional identities to escape their social obligations.
THE IMPORTANCE OF
BEING EARNEST
Written by Oscar Wilde
Directed by Ian Borden
POTUS provides a compelling glimpse into the corridors of power within the White House, where ambition and idealism collide. Set against the backdrop of a presidency in turmoil, the play reveals the high-stakes decisions the staff must make to navigate through crises while maintaining alliances and protecting their legacies. Contains adult language.
POTUS
Written by Selina Fillinger
Directed by Lori Adams
2025 Shows
Joe Calarco directs his adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. This innovative retelling reframes the timeless tragedy within the context of a Catholic boys' school, exploring themes of sexual identity, love, and societal expectations amidst the strict confines of an all-male environment. Contains adult themes.
SHAKESPEARE’S R&J
Written by Joe Calarco
Directed by Joe Calarco
Urinetown: The Musical is a darkly comedic satire that lampoons corporate greed, social responsibility, and the legal system in a dystopian future where water scarcity has led to a ban on private toilets. With irreverent humor and a tongue-in-cheek narrative, Urinetown celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of absurdity.
URINETOWN
Music by Mark Hollmann
Lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis and Book by Kotis
Produced in Association with UNL Opera
Directed by Ann Marie Pollard