On Stage at The Rose

News releases on the latest shows at The Rose are posted to the website approximately two weeks before opening night. Promotional photos are available approximately one week before opening. Click here to see the list of current news releases.

Rose Theater Blog

Find out the latest up-to-the minute news and stories about The Rose on our Blog.

Social Media

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19-20 SEASON

Howie D: Back in the Day

• ‘Howie D’ is a celebration of middle school norms, musical forms and finding your way – Momaha Magazine – September 19, 2019
• Howie D’s ‘Back In The Day’ making World Premiere at the Rose – The Reader – September 12, 2019
• Howie D in the Sweet 98.5 Listeners Lounge – Sweet 98.5 – September 10, 2019
• Howie D Meet & Greet Photos from Sweet 98.5 Listeners Lounge – Sweet 98.5 – September 10, 2019
• Interview with Howie D of the Backstreet Boys – KMTV – September 9, 2019
• Full KMTV Interview with Howie D – KMTV – September 9, 2019
• Interview with Howie D by Scott Voorhees – KFAB Radio – September 9, 2019
• Backstreet Boy group member to debut his musical at the Rose Theater in Omaha – WOWT – September 9, 2019
• Backstreet Boy prepares for ‘Back in the Day’ musical set to premiere in Omaha – KETV – September 9, 2019
• Backstreet Boy will open show in Omaha – Hot 104.7 – September 9, 2019
• Backstreet Boys’ Howie Dorough Talks About His New Family Album – Mommy Nearest – July 12, 2019
• Backstreet Boys’ Howie Dorough Explains How His Kids Inspired His Solo Album – Billboard Magazine – July 11, 2019
• We don’t coast: we entertain – Omaha Chamber – June 4, 2019
• Songwriter Interview: Howie D from the Backstreet Boys – Song Facts – May 11, 2019
• Backstreet Boy to star in world-premiere play at Rose Theater next season – Omaha World-Herald – April 10, 2019

Ella Enchanted

• Review: Rose’s ‘Ella Enchanted,’ a riff on ‘Cinderella,’ holds lesson about girl power and saying no – Omaha World-Herald – Oct. 31, 2019
• Preview: ‘Ella Enchanted’ at Rose Theater gives fairy tale a new point of view – Omaha World-Herald – October, 25, 2019

The Cat in the Hat

• Preview: Director says ‘Cat in the Hat,’ coming to the Rose this weekend, ‘is a story about resilience’ – Omaha World-Herald – September 26, 2019

Go, Dog. Go!

• Preview: Dogs who drive cars, ride bikes to take center stage at the Rose in ‘Go, Dog. Go!’ – Omaha World-Herald – August 30, 2019

Rose Memberships & 2019-20 Season

• The Rose Theater Celebrates 70 Years, Announces 2019-20 Season – Strictly Business – September 1, 2019
• Rose Theater introduces new ticket package for families with very young children – Momaha – June 6, 2019
• Young at heart: The Rose celebrates 70 years of children’s theater – Momaha – May 2, 2019

AWARDS & HONORS

• Rose Theater receives honor from John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Broadway World – October 4, 2017

OTHER

• 4 kid-approved gifts to inspire creativity, confidence and connection – Omaha World-Herald, November 7, 2019
• The Rose Theater Implements Accommodations for People with Disabilities – Strictly Business – November 1, 2019
• Put your child in the spotlight at The Rose – Omaha World-Herald – March 21, 2019
• 4 gifts for kids that will inspire creativity, confidence and connection – and a lot of excitement, too – Omaha World-Herald – December 6, 2018
• Power of theater: School-year classes at The Rose help kids burst out of shells, explore talents – Omaha World-Herald – September 25, 2018
• $1 million renovation shines new light outside and inside iconic Rose Theater – Omaha World-Herald – August 5, 2018
• The Public Pulse: Help the Rose keep thriving – Omaha World-Herald – February 12, 2018
• Kids who love the spotlight are bound to take a shine to these theater-themed camps – Omaha World-Herald – February 11, 2018
• Seymour first-graders watch performance at Rose Theater – Ralston Recorder – February 18, 2017
• Live theater plays crucial role in developing the hearts and minds of young people – Douglas County Post Gazette – December 4, 2017
• Want to raise a creative thinker? Theater arts provides the foundation, studies show – Omaha World-Herald – September 13, 2017
• Have some phoneless fun at the theater – Omaha World-Herald opinion page – October 29, 2017

Click here to view past articles in the Media Archive.

ELLA ENCHANTED

• Ella Enchanted – News Release
• Ella Enchanted – Fact Sheet
• Ella Enchanted – Cast & Credits
• Ella Enchanted – Cast Biographies
• Ella Enchanted – Song List

A BUCKET OF BLESSINGS

• A Bucket of Blessings – News Release
• A Bucket of Blessings – Fact Sheet
• A Bucket of Blessings – Cast & Credits

THE CAT IN THE HAT

• The Cat in the Hat – News Release
• The Cat in the Hat – Fact Sheet
• The Cat in the Hat – Cast & Credits

GO, DOG. GO!

• Go, Dog. Go! – News Release
• Go, Dog. Go! – Fact Sheet
• Go, Dog. Go! – Cast & Credits
• Go, Dog. Go! – About the Cast

ROSE STAFF

• Rose Theater welcomes new education staff

ROSE STUDIOS FOR YOUTH ARTISTS

• Rose Theater to open 27,000-square-foot educational studio space for young performing artists

2019-20 SEASON

• The Rose’s 2019-2020 Season in Detail
• Overview of The Rose’s 2019-20 Season
• The Rose’s 2019-20 Season at a Glance
• Information on Rose Membership for the 2019-20 Season
• Information on 2019-20 Media Preview Dates

GRANTS & DONATIONS

• 2017-18 Nebraska Arts Council News Release
• 2018-2019 Iowa West Fund Grant News Release
• 2018-2019 MAP Grant News Release

ROSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Kennedy Center honors Rose Theater production
• Jacobson at National Puppetry Conference News Release
• Guehring Awarded Orlin Corey Medallion News Release
• Rose Education Director Receives Distinguished Playwright Award News Release

Click here to view past news releases in the Media Archive.

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