Etienne Charles & Creole Soul

May 12, 2021 - 7:30 PM Holland Performing Arts Center

Trumpeter and bandleader Etienne Charles explores his musical roots in Creole Soul. He buoyantly taps into a myriad of styles from his Afro-Caribbean background, including calypso and Haitian voodoo music.

Kari Jobe with Cody Carnes

May 22, 2021 - 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater

For nearly two decades, well-respected worship leader Kari Jobe has been using her gifts to lead people into the presence of God. When she began leading worship at age 13, she never imagined she would be nominated for a GRAMMY®, win multiple Dove Awards, have a RIAA Gold Certified single or be praised by the New York Times.

Smith & Myers

May 25, 2021 - 7:00 PM Holland Center Outdoors

Masks required.

First appearing in 2014, Smith & Myers was created as an acoustic side project from one-half of multiplatinum band Shinedown, featuring front man Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers. Delivering a mix of covers from artists such as Neil Young and Post Malone as well as heartfelt originals, the duo issued their double album in two parts, Smith & Myers Volume 1 and Volume 2.

Jason Moran and The Bandwagon

May 28, 2021 - 7:30 PM Holland Performing Arts Center

Join us for a preshow curtain warmer session with Omaha’s Shawn Bell Trio. Listen and learn about the differences and compliments between classical and contemporary jazz music. Preshow curtain warmers will take place in the theater lobby one hour prior to the start of the show. 

A leading force in new jazz, composer-pianist Jason Moran plays with an unmistakable sense of funk, fluidity, and freedom.  Together with his group The Bandwagon, bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Nasheet Waits, deliver an explosive combination of classical and contemporary jazz styles.

Moran was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2010 and is the Artistic Director for Jazz at The Kennedy Center. The Rolling Stone says he is “the most provocative thinker in current jazz."

Norm Lewis

Jun 5, 2021 - 7:30 PM Orpheum Theater

Tony Award nominated, actor and singer Norm Lewis is coming to Omaha. Previously seen in the NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!,” alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles and Alice Cooper, Norm Lewis has recently appeared in the Broadway revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, the Off-Broadway production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET and in May of 2014, made history as THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’s first African American Phantom on Broadway.

Nebraska High School Theater Academy Showcase

Jun 7, 2021 - 7:00 PM Holland Center Outdoors

You are invited to join us at this year’s live and physically distanced Nebraska High School Theater Academy Showcase on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Holland Center Outdoors! The 8th annual Tony Awards® inspired celebration is FREE and will feature both live and digital performances, hosted by Broadway artist Kevyn Morrow. 

Singer-Songwriter Showcase

Jun 17, 2021 - 6:30 PM Holland Center Outdoors

Singers-songwriters take the stage! In partnership with the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards (OEAA’s), Omaha Performing Arts presents a showcase giving aspiring songwriters the opportunity to share their talent connect with other artists in a safe space. The showcase is open to adults 19+ and the public is invited to enjoy the music and cheer on the participants. One artist will be selected to open for The Alternate Routes at Holland Center Outdoors September 2. The event is free but a suggested donation of $10 is encouraged upon entry and the proceeds will directly benefit the talent being featured.

Ready for your time to shine? Register for the opportunity to perform today!

Register here.

Caribbean Night

Jun 26, 2021 - 7:00 PM Holland Center Outdoors

Masks required.

We’re bringing the Caribbean shores to the banks of the Missouri. Cheeseburgers of paradise and jerk chicken will mix together with calypso steel drums, soothing sambas and laidback music of Margaritaville.

Maks & Val Live - Canceled

Jun 26, 2021 - 8:00 PM Holland Performing Arts Center

Take a trip through the most memorable movie moments re-envisioned and re-imagined through the eyes of acclaimed dancers and brothers, Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy. Joined by their spouses and celebrated dancers, Peta Murgatroyd and Jenna Johnson, the foursome bring motion to iconic scenes where there were none before. Experience a dance-driven narrative woven together by the movies that have moved us all. There’s never been this much motion to motion pictures until now!