Orpheum Theater
The Nebraska High School Theater Academy celebrates the outstanding achievements of participating high schools and middle schools with awards for top performers, excellence behind the scenes and more during the annual Tony Awards® style Showcase event presented by Omaha Performing Arts.
Awards
At the showcase, participating schools and students have the opportunity to win awards for artistic excellence in several categories. All award winners will receive trophies/special recognition live onstage at the Orpheum Theater! Select winners are also invited perform as a part of that evening’s program. This season’s award categories include:
Learn more about each award below.
Showcase Performance Opportunities
Showcase Ensemble
Each school is invited to select 1-2 students to join the 2022/2023 Showcase Ensemble and perform in the opening and/or closing number at the showcase with our Broadway guest artist/host. Teachers are responsible for selecting students to participate in the Showcase Ensemble. Please complete the form below with selected student information by Friday, May 5, 2023. This opportunity is not connected to awards and gives ALL participating schools a chance to shine!
Outstanding Musical Theater Production
If your high school is awarded for "Outstanding Musical Production," your students have the opportunity of performing on the Orpheum Theater stage during the NHSTA Showcase!
Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role
If you are awarded for "Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role," you will have the opportunity to perform with your peers on the Orpheum Theater stage during the NHSTA Showcase!
Rehearsals
Showcase rehearsals are scheduled to run Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - Sunday, June 4, 2023 with an afternoon dress rehearsal and evening performance time (7:30pm) on Sunday, June 4, 2023. The showcase performance and rehearsals will take place at the Holland Performing Arts Center and the Orpheum Theater. Meals will be provided throughout the rehearsal and performance period. A detailed rehearsal schedule with specific call times will be provided in spring 2023.
Housing, Meals and Transportation
Because of the intensive rehearsal schedule, O-pa will provide students performing as a part of the Showcase Ensemble, National Finalists, winners of Outstanding Performance in a Lead Role and Student Reporter with free housing the evenings of May 31-June 3, 2023. Students performing as a part of the Showcase Ensemble, Lead Ensemble and winner of the Outstanding Student Reporter Award are encouraged, but not required to stay in Creighton University dormitory housing throughout the rehearsal period. National Finalists are required to staying in housing throughout rehearsal week. Students will stay in the dormitories at Creighton University. O-pa will hire experienced chaperones to stay with students in the dorms and accompany them to/from rehearsals each day. O-pa will also provide students and chaperones with transportation to/from rehearsals each day. Students who stay in the dorms must adhere to Omaha Performing Arts Code of Conduct and complete a Housing Release Form. These documents can be found in the performer guides available later this spring.
Students in Residence will receive free breakfast, lunch and dinner between rehearsals May 31-June 4, 2023. Free dinner will be provided to all performers who attend the dress rehearsal on June 4, 2023.
NHSTA Showcase Important Dates and Deadlines
Please note that all dates are subject to change