Season 35 Mainstage Shows
Artwork by Michelle Zacharia
SPARK BETRAYAL
Directed by Beth Ann Hopkins
Assistant Director: Isa Gott
William Shakespeare’s dark and bloody tragedy is as relevant today as it was 400 years ago. In this World Premiere adaptation by Beth Ann Hopkins, with original music by Elliot Roth, ambition corrupts a noble mind. Macbeth will betray and destroy all he holds dear.
Sponsored by:
Sept. 21 – 7:30pm
Sept. 28 – 7:30pm
Oct. 5 – 7:30pm
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Oct. 19 – 7:30pm
Sept. 22 – 7:30pm
Sept. 29 – 7:30pm*
Oct. 6 – 7:30pm
-**
Oct. 20 – 7:30pm
Sept. 23 – 7:30pm
Sept. 30 – 7:30pm
Oct. 7 – 7:30pm
-**
Oct. 21 – 7:30pm
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Oct. 1 – 2pm
Oct. 8 – 6pm
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Oct. 22 – 2pm
*ASL Interpreted Performance
**Please note that there are no performances this week,
due to BLUEBARN’s 35th Anniversary Bash.
Artwork by Carly Frolio
Spark Yippee ki yay motherfu*#er
Directed by Susan Clement
BLUEBARN’s holiday smash hit is back! Join us at Nakatomi Plaza as John McClane battles Hans Gruber with Christmas itself on the line. This madcap celebration of 1980s nostalgia will have you rolling in the aisles, whether you’re a Die Hard virgin or you know every line of the movie by heart.
Sponsored by:
Vernie and Carter Jones
Artwork by Jimmy Nguyen
SPARK CHANGE
Directed by Wai Yim
When a Chinese-American basketball player from the streets of San Francisco lands in Beijing in 1989, he is caught in the middle of a cultural and political battle on and off the court., As turmoil unfolds in Tiananmen Square. walls fall and secrets are revealed. Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap explores the risks of speaking out and standing your ground in this fast-paced drama that will have you gripped until the final buzzer sounds.
Winner of 2017 Kesselring Prize
Finalist of 2017 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
Sponsored by:
Artwork by Sophia Kazmierski
Spark Growth
Directed by Allen MacLeod
A mother’s love. A son’s need for independence. As Zachary, an Autistic teenager, comes of age in a world that rewards him for neurotypical behavior, he begins to question his feelings about his upbringing. When tragedy strikes, hidden truths rise to the surface in this beautiful drama about what it means to live a fulfilling life.
Presented in partnership with Great Plains Theatre Commons
Sponsored by:
Artwork by Sophia Kazmierski
Spark Hilarity
Directed by Susan Clement
Assistant Director: Tatiana Sandoval
When the President unwittingly spins a sexist PR nightmare into a global crisis, seven brilliant and beleaguered women must risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to save the world. This riotously funny feminist farce is an irreverent look at sex and politics through the eyes of the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world.
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BLUEBARN Theatre offers a number of special discounts and programs aimed at ensuring that our boundary-breaking, enriching productions are always affordable.
*These young arts patron memberships are open to ANYONE under 35 years old! BLUEBARN is committed to making sure our theater remains accessible and affordable for young audiences and students.*
BLUCrew members will have access to Hot Ticket pricing ($25) for most Thursday and Sunday shows at the BLUEBARN through the box office, for themselves and a guest. Members will also receive special offers throughout the season.
To join, simply e-mail your name, age, email, and address to sreadman@bluebarn.org
As a BLUCrew member, you’ll receive emails prior to the run of every show confirming the dates your tickets will be available. To reserve and purchase your tickets simply call the box office at (402) 345-1576.
Tickets subject to availability.
Because we know you don’t always know you want to see a show until you do. Because we’d hate for you to miss out because you didn’t think you could get tickets last minute. Because we want to make sure we provide as many low-cost opportunities to experience live theatre as possible.
BLUEBARN offers rush tickets for any unsold seat at every performance for only $20.
Rush tickets are available in person at the box office on a first-come, first-serve basis starting 45 minutes before showtime. Limit of two tickets per person.
If you’re willing to take a bit of a risk, you could just find yourself seeing great theatre at a great price.
Rush tickets are not available for the final weekend of any performance run. Exceptions are rare, but rush tickets may not be available for other certain VIP performances and special engagements. Tickets are subject to availability. We regularly post about sold-out shows on Facebook, and also recommend checking in with the box office on rush ticket availability for a particular show at (402)345-1576.
*BLUEBARN is offering Nebraska Educators a special TruBLU season membership rate of $152 each.*
In recognition of your service to the public welfare and efforts to expand the hearts and minds of your students, BLUEBARN Theatre is proud to offer all Nebraska public and private school educators at every level a $5.00 discount on any ticket, any time. Discounted tickets are available through the box office by phone or in person. Simply identify yourself as an educator and state your affiliation when ordering.
Present your school ID at will call. Limit 2 per order. Subject to availability.
BLUEBARN is offering service members and veterans a special TruBLU season membership rate of $152.*
BLUEBARN has a long-standing commitment to the military personnel in our community. We honor your service and welcome you to our theatre.
BLUEBARN offers a $5.00 discount for U.S. Military Personnel, as well as veterans. When you call or visit our box office simply identify yourself as military or a veteran. You may purchase up to 4 discounted tickets.
Presenting your ID at will call is encouraged but not required. Tickets are subject to availability.
Blue Star Theatres is a program of Blue Star Families and Theatre Communications Group
In recognition of your essential work in these extraordinary times, BLUEBARN is offering all healthcare workers a special TruBLU season membership rate of $152 and $5 off any single ticket.
Bring the whole flock!
The BLUEBARN Theatre is the perfect spot for office excursions, singles mixers, family get-togethers, nights on the town, club outings, class trips and more. Begin your group tradition today!
Groups of 10 people or more receive a $5.00 discount on regular ticket price. To make the most of your group outing contact our Box Office Manager, Sydney Readman at sreadman@bluebarn.org .
Most BLUEBARN productions have audience engagement events that may include guest speakers, panels, and discussions that might enhance your group’s experience. Ask us about renting the lobby for exclusive pre-show mixers or post-show receptions for your group. Group buy-outs and exclusive performances may also be available.
Group pricing is available through the box office or in person only. In addition, Group Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer.
The BLUEBARN Theatre is ADA compliant and committed to meeting your access and mobility needs. We offer special seating, audio enhancement, and large print programs among other accommodations. Audio description service and ASL interpretation is also available upon request. Please let us know how best to serve you when making your reservation.