Opening Soon!

Our Town

By Thornton Wilder

May 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11

Described as the greatest American play ever written, this Pulitzer Prize–winning drama of life in the small village of Grover’s Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton Wilder’s most renowned play. The story follows the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die.
Our Town is a play that shares the idea that we live life without really appreciating what it has to offer.

Upcoming Auditions!

Something Rotten!

Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick

July 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31; August 1, 2, 3

Auditions: May 19 & 20 at 7 PM

Callbacks: May 21 at 7 PM

Buy Tickets

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

We suggest PG 13

Audition Info

Upcoming Special Events!

Hercules!

Auditions: June 9th @ 10 AM
Camp: June 9th through June 14th
Performances: June 14th @ 3 PM and 6 PM

Internationally known for their work with young artists, the Lofte is proud to host the Missoula Children’s Theatre free workshop again for the 2025 season.

Open auditions for all children entering 1st grade thru 12th grade will be held on June 9th at 10 AM, and the week-long camp will run from June 9th thru June 14th with live performances June 14th at 3 PM and 6 PM.

Public Performance Tickets: $10 for Adults; $8 for Children

Have questions about Missoula? Review these FAQs!
Have more questions? Call the Lofte Box Office at (402) 234-2553.

Buy Tickets

Volunteer!

The Lofte 40+ years of quality entertainment has only been possible thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who have donated their time over the years. Join this wonderful legacy and volunteer during this production season!

Volunteers receive the following for volunteering for a show:

T-shirt
Two free tickets to that performance
Free popcorn & soda
Recognition at annual meeting

Whether you want to help in the front lobby or behind the stage,

JOIN THE LOFTE FAMILY!

For regular performance volunteering, click the SignUp Genius button below to sign up for:

Door Greeter
Ticket Scanner
Ushers
Parking Attendant
Concessions

Social Media

Click the icons below to follow us on social media for ticket giveaways, important updates, and more!

Facebook

Instagram

Coming up this summer is our FREE theatre day camp for students entering 1st through 12th grade. The Missoula Children's Theatre and the Lofte Community Theatre present Hercules! Auditions and Registration will be on June 9th at 10:00 am. The camp will then run June 9 through 14th, concluding with 2 performances on June 14th, one at 3 pm and one at 6 pm. No preregistration is required, just come to the Lofte on June 9th! For more information, or to read our FAQ, visit the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1369452174067513
.
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #missoulachildrenstheatre #missoula #mct #hercules #free #summercamp

The Omaha World Herald will open voting for the 10th Annual Omaha's Choice Awards in 1 week! Voting will begin April 21 and run through May 11. We encourage you to support your favorite Omaha businesses. If you'd like to support the Lofte, we will fit best into the Recreation & Entertainment Category, for Live Theater. If you don't see us there after voting opens, you can enter Lofte Community Theatre as a write-in entry. We will share the link here when voting officially opens on the 21st. Remember that you'll be able to vote once every 24 hours, so vote often, and tell your friends to do the same!
.
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #omahaschoiceawards #oca #vote #voting

Our patrons and followers might remember our donation drive in association with the Midlands Community Foundation back at the end of 2024 or early 2025. We are pleased to share that, thanks to everyone's donations, we added over $35,000 to our funds! Unlike other grants or funding programs, the proceeds from the Match Program are unrestricted, so we can use them at our discretion! We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who contributed to help us reach this amount! Thank you so much for your continued support! And if you missed the donation drive in 2024, don't worry, we hope to bring it back at the end of 2025!

More information about the Midlands Community Foundation Matching Charitable Program: In 2023, 1,124 donors raised $1,876,862 with $692,978 qualifying for matching funds to support the missions of 111 charitable funds, including The Lofte Community Theatre.
Under the Program, MCF will provide matching funds for NEW contributions made to existing and newly created charitable funds up to $5,000 per individual donor, and subject to a maximum of $100,000 for all MCF funds. If more than $100,000 is contributed, the matching dollars will be pro-rated based on the total contributions made to all funds. Matching dollars are for donations only. Charitable fund event sponsorships and/or event tickets are not eligible for matching dollars.
No matter how you prefer to donate, cash, check, online, or in person, all donations must be dated and received from December 3, 2024-January 6, 2025, to be eligible for the match program for 2024.
.
.
.
.
.
#charity #nonprofit #giving #holidaygiving #lofte #thelofte #loftecommunitytheatre #communitytheatre #donate #donations #givingtuesday #givingtuesday2024 #givingTuesday24 #donationmatch

Here is the full cast list for our upcoming production of Our Town! We are excited to have a full cast of 24 actors made up of 13 returning Born-in-a-Barn players as well as 11 new faces on our stage who will populate the town of Grover's Corners. Get tickets because this classic American drama is not a show to be missed! Performances are May 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, & 11 Get tickets now at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Our Town: Described as the greatest American play ever written, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about life in the small village of Grover’s Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton Wilder’s most renowned play. The story follows the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually, in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre, die. Our Town is a play that shares the idea that we live life without really appreciating what it has to offer.
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #ourtown #thorntonwilder #groverscorners

OUR TOWN
by Thornton Wilder
May 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, & 11
Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.
Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553.
More about Our Town: Described as the greatest American play ever written, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of life in the small village of Grover’s Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton Wilder’s most renowned play. The story follows the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually, in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre, die. Our Town is a play that shares the idea that we live life without really appreciating what it has to offer.
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #ourtown #thorntonwilder #groverscorners

If you're interested in joining us for a Paint and Sip event this week, there are only a few spots left! This Saturday, April 5th, lifetime artist, Linda Dabbs, will be hosting a Paint & Sip event in our pavilion (weather permitting). Reserve your spot by calling the box office at 402-234-2553, or visit our website at lofte.org/tickets and click on the button to "Buy Special Event Tickets."
The Paint and Sip event starts at 2:00 pm and registration is $35 per person, which includes paint, painting supplies, things to paint on, snacks, and 1 complimentary drink per guest. After the event, patrons can take their newly painted creations home with them! Please note that we can't accept walk-ins or same-day registration to ensure that we have enough supplies for those who plan to attend. Be aware that this is not a step-by-step guided painting experience, but, pictured above, are some of the garden rocks that our attendees have painted in the past. So come join us for a day of crafting, creativity, and fun!
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #paintandsip #crafty #crafting #pavilionpaintandsip

Today was our final performance of Hollywood, Nebraska. This show was special to us for a lot of reasons. For one, it was not only the first show of our 49th season but also a Nebraska premiere production. For that, we'd like to thank the author, Kenneth Jones for sharing his script with us - we had a lot of fun, and the inside jokes really hit home! The cast included people who have never lived outside the state to people who have lived on other continents, and all of them had a great time with this story, and the message of what it can be like to come home. Thank you to Melinda, Hunter, Madison, Milli, James, and Brandy for sharing your acting talents with us! We'd like to also extend a heartfelt congratulations to Kevin Colbert, our artistic director who brought the show together and made this Nebraska premiere one to remember - fantastic work as always, sir. Big thanks to Linda Dabbs who stage-managed throughout the rehearsal process and first weekend, and to Betty Colbert who filled in for the second weekend. A big thank you to our crew on this production - Aaron, Mason Nick Kat, and newcomer Adam who made his Lofte debut on the set design! Thanks to our set crew - Jeff, Kevin, Scott, Frank, Ken, Jake, Ed, Ken, Jim, Thomas, Adam, and Linda for getting it all put together painted, and looking perfect! And to everyone else who worked on this show, though we don't have the space to list you all here, all of your efforts are appreciated! And of course, thanks to our front-of-house staff and volunteers - without them we wouldn't have a show! And finally thanks to all of our patrons and audience members who came to see it - we couldn't have done it without you. We hope you enjoyed this cozy venture into Western Nebraska, and we hope this play helped you remember the warm fuzzy feelings of home.
Our next production is Our Town which opens May 2nd and runs through May 11th. Tickets are available online at lofte.org/tickets or by calling our box office at 402-234-2553. Don't miss this classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning American play.

One week from today, April 5th, is our first Paint & Sip event of the year! This event will be hosted by Linda Dabbs, who will be available for painting assistance and artistic insight. The event starts at 2:00 pm and registration is $35 per person which includes paint, painting supplies, rocks and door hangers to paint on, snacks, and 1 complimentary drink per guest. After the event, patrons can take their newly painted creations home with them! Perfect for a friend group, a family outing, or a solo painter looking to get creative! Register today at www.lofte.org/tickets and select the link to "Buy Special Event Tickets." Or you may call the box office at 402-234-2553! Please note that we can't accept walk-ins or same-day registration to ensure that we have enough supplies for those who plan to attend.
Please note that this will not be a step-by-step guided painting experience but more of a creative exploration! We'll be enjoying the great outdoors (weather permitting) and creating beautiful art, and we hope you'll join us!
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #paintandsip #crafty #crafting #pavilionpaintandsip

There are only three more opportunities to see the Nebraska Premiere of our production of Hollywood, Nebraska! This cozy story of a small town in the panhandle will make you smile with its references and delight you with its hometown charm. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home!

Tickets are available at lofte.org/tickets or call the box office at 402-234-2553 Performances are March 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

TONIGHT ONLY! $12 Tickets!
In honor of #ThrowbackThursday our ticket prices for "Hollywood, Nebraska" throw it back to 1976 and are only $12 - but you have to buy them tonight at the box office before the show and not online or over the phone!
And, swing in to "The Feedbucket," to enjoy dinner and a show! Get a bowl of home made chili, and a fresh cinnamon roll with a drink for $10, or for $12 with a premium drink. Even with all of that, a date night for two can be less than $50!

Tickets are subject to availability and are first come first served. The $12 Throwback Thursday promotional price is only valid 1 hour before the show starts when purchasing tickets at the box office for the Thursday performance the day of the Thursday performance. Tickets can still be purchased at full price in advance by visiting http://lofte.org/tickets or by calling the box office at 402-234-2553 for either tonight's performance or any other remaining performance. To learn more about Throwback Thursday visit lofte.org/throwback-thursday

And, swing in to "The Feedbucket," to enjoy dinner and a show! Get a bowl of homemade chili, and a fresh cinnamon roll with a drink for $10, or for $12 with a premium drink. Even with all of that, a date night for two can be less than $50!rk City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

Throughout our 2025 season we'll be featuring some of the amazingly talented people who work behind the scenes to make the Lofte such an amazing place! Today we'd like to feature our scenic designer, Adam Whittredge!

Adam is happy to be a part of his first production at the Lofte. Originally from Kansas, Adam is in his second year as Assistant Professor of Scenic Design at UNOmaha. Adam's recent designs include Anything Goes, Dracula, Peter and the Starcatcher, Legally Blonde, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Hand to God, among others. Adam’s other freelance work includes serving as Assistant Scenic Designer at Des Moines Metro Opera, Scenic Designer, and TD at the Manitou Play Festival in Maine, and Scenic and Props Design at Oregon Contemporary Theatre.

See Adam's work in person at the Lofte by getting tickets to our production of Hollywood, Nebraska, now playing! Performances are March 27, 28, 29, & 30. Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call our box office at 402-234-2553. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

Throughout our 2025 season, we'll be featuring some of the amazingly talented people who work behind the scenes to make the Lofte such an amazing place! Today we'd like to feature our scenic designer, Adam Whittredge! rea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13

Audiences and critics are loving Hollywood, Nebraska!
"A very solid and enjoyable ensemble production. Laughs and charm abound." - Danna Walz of Appearing Locally.
And here are comments we're hearing from our patrons:
"It's cozy and fun! Like watching a comfy Netflix movie."
"Cute comedy!"
"Feels so familiar to me."
Come join the fun and see Hollywood, Nebraska, only 4 shows left! Tickets are available at lofte.org/tickets or call the box office at 402-234-2553. Performances continue March 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

Danna Walz from Appearing Locally came to our opening night performance of "Hollywood, Nebraska!" We'd like to share some of her thoughts with you.
"The entire production was a charming tale of homecoming. With just enough folksiness to make it endearing and lifting a thin, lace curtain to reveal the realities of life in Nebraska that aren’t as “aw shucks” as sometimes residents make you believe. The complexities of the characters were the highlights of this story..."
To read the full review visit the appearing locally site: https://appearinglocally.com/a-homecoming-as-nebraskan-as-dorothy-lynch/

Get tickets to Hollywood, Nebraska on our website at lofte.org/tickets, or call the box office at 402-234-2553 Remaining performances are March 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

Tonight is opening night! This opening night marks not only the first show of our 2025 season, not only the first performance of this show but also the first performance of Hollywood, Nebraska to ever be performed in this state! A huge congratulations to the entire cast and crew who worked so hard on this production and on this fantastic milestone! We would like to say a big thank you to the cast for working so hard to bring this production to life. Also a big thanks to the crew for their tireless work behind the scenes to make this show the best it can be! Don't miss this Nebraska premiere! Performances run March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30, so get your tickets today!
Tickets are available at lofte.org/tickets or by calling the box office at 402-234-2553. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

Happy First Day of Spring! 💐🌷
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and for us here at the Lofte, the coming of spring means the start of our season. We are so excited about the shows we have planned for this year! What are you excited about this spring?
.
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #springishere #hellospring #changingoftheseason #springequinox

We are delighted to introduce you to the cast of our upcoming production of Hollywood, Nebraska! This show will be a Nebraska premiere, and playing the role of Lance is a returning Born-in-a-Barn player, Hunter Sieckmeyer! Get tickets to see Hunter and the whole cast by visiting lofte.org/tickets or calling 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30.

Hunter is glad to be back at the Lofte! Last summer, he played Cogsworth in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and has also been a regular performer as the villain in the fall Melodrama seasons at Mahoney State Park. Hunter lives in Omaha with his girlfriend, Taylor, and their cat Peanut, and works as a paraprofessional at Boys Town. “It’s nice to finally play a character that the script explicitly refers to as sexy. Big thanks to the cast and crew for letting me tell this story alongside them! I hope everyone in the audience enjoys the show!”

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

We are simply delighted to introduce you to the cast of our upcoming production of Hollywood, Nebraska! This show will be a Nebraska premiere, and playing the role of Andrea is a returning Born-in-a-Barn player, Madison E.M. Garey! Get tickets to see Madison and the whole cast by visiting lofte.org/tickets or calling 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30.

Madison is excited to be back for her second show at the Lofte Community Theatre. She played Ms. MacNeil and SOB Sister, Jane Harlan, in the award-winning production Radium Girls. She is a Jesus-loving wife, mother, and combat veteran. She is currently serving on the board of Trustees for the Village of Manley. She enjoys volunteering and serving others. She may not be able to save the world, but she can make a casserole. Madison likes to spend her free time with her family, reading books, watching movies, and playing games together. She would like to thank her adoring husband, Andrew, for all his support throughout this production.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

We are so excited to introduce you to the cast of our upcoming production of Hollywood, Nebraska! This show will be a Nebraska premiere, and playing the role of Jane is long-time Born-in-a-Barn player, Brandy Hall! Get tickets to see Brandy and the whole cast by visiting lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30.

Brandy is thrilled to be back at the barn where you last saw her in Radium Girls. Favorite roles include M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias at the Lofte and the Wicked Witch in the Wizard of Oz in Elkhorn and Ralston. Brandy lives in Papillion and teaches band in Syracuse. Her two sons, Dylan and Tyso,n have left the nest, so free time is now spent painting or in the garden. She’d like to thank Kevin (the most fantastic director ever!) for this amazing opportunity. HUGE thanks to hubby Steve for his support and encouragement. “Couldn’t do this without you, sweetie!

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

When you think of Hollywood, California, your mind may conjure visuals of red carpets, movie stars, the Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Oscars, and film lots where movies are made. The first production of our 2025 season is titled Hollywood, Nebraska, which might evoke some different imagery (maybe a red carpet in a cornfield!), but while movies, music, and creativity play a large role in this production, home might just be the main character. We reached out to the performers who will be in the Nebraska premiere of our production of Hollywood, Nebraska, at the Lofte Community Theatre to get their thoughts on the show, how it relates to them, and their ideas of home and family.
To continue reading and learning more about our performers, visit our blog at https://www.lofte.org/post/hollywood-nebraska-heart-and-home-come-together-in-this-nebraska-state-premiere

Get tickets for Hollywood Nebraskat lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well. More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

Coming up on April 5th is our first Paint & Sip in the Pavilion of 2025! Join artist Linda Dabbs for a fun day of creating, crafting, and enjoying the outdoor atmosphere (weather permitting, of course!). Reserve your spot today by visiting lofte.org/tickets and clicking on the button to "Buy Special Event Tickets," or call the box office at 402-234-2553.
The event starts at 2:00 pm, and registration is $35 per person, which includes paint, painting supplies, rocks and door hangers to paint on, snacks, and 1 complimentary drink per guest. After the event, patrons can take their newly painted creations home with them! Please note that we can't accept walk-ins or same-day registration to ensure that we have enough supplies for those who plan to attend.
Lifetime artist Linda Dabbs will be available for painting assistance, but this will not be a step-by-step guided painting experience. We hope you'll join us!
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #paintandsip #crafty #crafting #pavilionpaintandsip

The Nebraska Premiere of "Hollywood, Nebraska" at the Lofte Community Theatre opens in just 1 week! Get your tickets to come and experience this cozy story about the adventures of love and life, returning home, and finding your creative spark. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well. Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553
More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

If you're a member of Club 50 make sure you stop by our concession stand, The Feedbucket, to pick up your free kolache! Make sure you give us your name when you come through and let us know you're a Club 50 member!
Club 50 is our membership program - our goal is to pay off 50% of our mortgage by our 50th season by asking patrons to contribute $50 a month. All Club 50 members receive a free pop and popcorn at every show, plus a free special treat! There are lots of other perks to Club 50 as well, including reserved seats, free tickets, and so much more! For full details or to join the club, visit lofte.org/club-50 And remember to get your tickets for Hollywood, Nebraska!
Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30 Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well. Get tickets at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553.
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

We are excited to announce our first concession special for our 2025 season for our production of Hollywood, Nebraska. Since the show takes place in Nebraska, we figured we'd stick with a local favorite - Chili and Cinnamon Rolls, and we'll be using the recipe that won our 2025 chili cook off! Get a bowl of chili and a cinnamon roll plus a beverage for $10, or with a premium beverage for $12. If you're a Club 50 member, visit us to get your free treat! Our concession stand will open for all offerings 1 hour before the show starts. Get your tickets for Hollywood, Nebraska at lofte.org/tickets or call 402-234-2553. Performances are March 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, & 30. Shows start at 7:00 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 on Sundays. The concession stand will open 1 hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time as well.

More about Hollywood, Nebraska: Two forty-something actresses have returned to their dying hometown in the Great Plains of Nebraska. TV star Jane is in from Los Angeles to check on her ailing mother. Stage actress Andrea is back from New York City to bury her father. Can childhood friends overcome past hurts to find hope in a place they left behind? Fall in love with a new American comedy about the urge to be creative, the itch to move away, and the power of coming home. Our production of Hollywood, Nebraska will be a Nebraska premiere! We suggest PG13
.
.
.
.
.
#Lofte #TheLofte #BornInABarn #LofteTheater #CommunityTheater #CommunityTheatre #Volunteer #Nebraska #CassCounty #Lincoln #Omaha #WeepingWater #Manley #theatre #theater #live #livetheater #livetheatre #hollywoodnebraska #nebraskapremiere #smalltown #family #cominghome

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}