Media
Welcome to The Rose Theater’s Media Information Page. We look forward to working with representatives from all types of media outlets. We are happy to arrange interviews with actors, artists, directors, playwrights, instructors and other experts in theater and helping young people develop their creativity.
News Stories
Are you interested in doing a feature on The Rose? Our expertise in working with children of all ages can help reporters give a unique viewpoint on child development and education, the importance of arts in education, a local angle on national arts stories and more. We welcome your ideas.
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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Media Contact Kori Radloff, Marketing & Public Relations Director korir@rosetheater.org 402.502.4641
The Rose in the News
UP & AWAY
- Musical experience Up & Away provides ‘a magical experience’ – WOWT – March 6, 2022
- The Rose Theater Presents “Up & Away” March 12 – April 4 – Strictly Business – March 1, 2022
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
CORDUROY
- The Rose Theater to Present Corduroy October 29 – November 14 – Strictly Business – Nov. 1, 2021
- What‘s Happening? October 27 – November 4, 2021 – Platte River Bard Podcast – October 28, 2021
- Stephanie Jacobson – Director of CORDUROY – which opens Oct 29th – at The Rose Theater! – Platte River Bard Podcast – October 21, 2021
DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS
- Disney‘s Descendants at The Rose Theater – A Platte River Bard Review – Oct 7, 2021
- The Rose Theater presents Disney‘s Descendants! – Platte River Bard – Sept. 29, 2021
- ‘Disney’s Descendants’ brings musical fantasy to Rose Theater stage – Omaha World Herald – Sept. 12, 2021
- The Rose Theater to Open 2021-22 Season With DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS – Broadway World – Sept. 8, 2021
- The Rose Theater To Present Disney’s DESCENDANTS The Musical This Fall – Broadway World – August 25, 2021
MISUNDERSTOOD: HEROES & VILLAINS
21-22 SEASON
MISCELLANEOUS
20-21 SEASON
Rose Studios for Youth Artists, Classes & Camps
- Summer in the spotlight: Rose Studios for Youth Artists puts Omaha youth on stage – Omaha World-Herald – February 7, 2021
- Summer Camp at The Rose Studios for Youth Artists – Omaha World-Herald – February 7, 2021
How to Build an Ark: Searching for Joel Sartore
- Play based on photographer Joel Sartore’s work now at the Rose – Omaha World-Herald – January 31, 2021
- Welcome to the Weekend: How to Build an Ark Opens at The Rose – KETV – January 22, 2021
It’s a Wonderful Life
- Enjoy these digital holiday performances from your home – Fremont Tribune – December 3, 2020
- ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Presented Virtually – KVNO Radio – December 4, 2020
- It’s a Wonderful Life – The Reader – December 31, 2020
Penguin Problems
Miscellaneous
- Matt Gutschick manifests visions – Omaha Magazine – July/August 2021
- Rose Theater ready to entertain audiences – KETV – March 4, 2021
- The arts are included in new COVID relief bill; how The Rose is managing in the global pandemic – WOWT – January 20, 2021
- Rose Theater’s virtual education efforts make a splash – Omaha World-Herald – August 22, 2020
- Piecing Together a Zoom ‘Frankenstein,’ Finding Its Soul: Teens from the Rose Theater’s conservatory camp share takeaways from a virtual production of ‘Frankenstein.’ – American Theatre Magazine – Sept. 9, 2020
- Families in cars cruise from Rose Theater to Children’s Museum for ‘Mask-uerade’ parade – KETV – April 11, 2020
19-20 SEASON
Gift-Giving Ideas
The Diary of Anne Frank
- ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at The Rose Theater Is a Must See This Season – The Reader – March 9, 2020
- Review: Everyone should see ‘Diary of Anne Frank’ at the Rose Theater – Omaha World-Herald – March 7, 2020
- ‘Diary of Anne Frank’ showcases diverse cast as it tells tragic story – Omaha World-Herald – February 26, 2020
Howie D: Back in the Day
- BWW Previews: HOWIE D: BACK IN THE DAY at The Rose Theater – Broadway World – January 28, 2020
- Why is a Backstreet Boy in town? Howie D puts finishing touches on musical at Rose Theater – Omaha World-Herald – January 26, 2020
- ‘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
Elf the Musical
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
Go, Dog. Go!
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
OTHER
- Summer in the spotlight: New Rose Studios for Youth Artists puts Omaha kids on stage – Omaha World-Herald, January 16, 2020
- 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
Recent News Releases
ROSE 2022-23 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
- 2022-23 Season Announcement and Show Descriptions
- 2022-23 Season at a Glance
- 2022-23 Rose Member Information
- 2022-23 Preview Dates
GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE: THE MUSICAL
- Giraffes Can’t Dance: The Musical – News Release
- Giraffes Can’t Dance: The Musical – Fact Sheet
- Giraffes Can’t Dance: The Musical – Song List
- Giraffes Can’t Dance: The Musical – Cast & Credits
- Giraffes Can’t Dance: The Musical – Cast Bios
UP & AWAY
- Up & Away – News Release
- Up & Away – Fact Sheet
- Up & Away – Cast & Credits
- Up & Away – Cast Bios
- Common Senses Festival News Release
- Common Senses Festival Summary of Events
CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
- Carmela Full of Wishes – News Release
- Carmela Full of Wishes – Fact Sheet
- Carmela Full of Wishes – Cast & Credits
- Carmela Full of Wishes – Cast Bios
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (2021)
- It’s a Wonderful Life – News Release
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Fact Sheet
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Cast & Credits
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Cast Bios
DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS
- Disney’s Descendants – News Release
- Disney’s Descendants – Fact Sheet
- Disney’s Descendants – Cast & Credits
- Disney’s Descendants – Cast Bios
- Disney’s Descendants – Song List
GRAND OPENING OF THE ROSE STUDIOS FOR YOUTH ARTISTS
MISUNDERSTOOD: HEROES & VILLAINS
- Misunderstood- News Release
- Misunderstood – Fact Sheet
- Misunderstood – Cast & Credits
- Misunderstood – Cast Bios
ROSE 2021-22 SEASON
ROCKIN’ ROSIE 2021: ROSIE ROCKS WONDERLAND
HOW TO BUILD AN ARK: SEARCHING FOR JOEL SARTORE
- How to Build an Ark – News Release
- How to Build an Ark – Fact Sheet
- How to Build an Ark – Cast & Credits
- How to Build an Ark – Cast Bios
- How to Build an Ark – About Joel Sartore & the Photo Ark
- How to Build an Ark – Q&A with Joel Sartore
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
- It’s a Wonderful Life – News Release
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Fact Sheet
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Cast & Credits
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Cast Bios
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Cast Interview
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Director Interview
- It’s a Wonderful Life – Onstage Tour
PENGUIN PROBLEMS
- Penguin Problems – News Release
- Penguin Problems – Fact Sheet
- Penguin Problems – Cast & Credits
- Penguin Problems – Cast Bios
- Penguin Problems – Song List
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
- The Diary of Anne Frank – News Release
- The Diary of Anne Frank – Fact Sheet
- The Diary of Anne Frank – Cast & Credits
- The Diary of Anne Frank – Cast Bios
HOWIE D: BACK IN THE DAY
- Howie D: Back in the Day – News Release
- Howie D: Back in the Day – Fact Sheet
- Howie D: Back in the Day – Cast & Credits
- Howie D: Back in the Day – Cast Biographies
- Howie D: Back in the Day – Song List
- Howie D: Back in the Day – Photo List
ELF THE MUSICAL
- Elf the Musical – News Release
- Elf the Musical – Fact Sheet
- Elf the Musical – Cast & Credits
- Elf the Musical – Cast Biographies
- Elf the Musical – Song List
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 STUDIOS FOR YOUTH 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
- 2019-20 Kum & Go Charitable Fund 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
Graphics
Graphics and photos included here may be used for inclusion with news stories. If you need higher resolution graphics or other photographs, please contact Marketing & Public Relations Director Kori Radloff at korir@rosetheater.org. Photos for specific shows can be found on the individual show pages.
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Photos by Dana Rose.
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