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The October 16 Arts & Culture Report

By Stephanie Beals
October 16, 2025

Omaha’s 2025-2026 Broadway series kicked-off at the Orpheum in September with The Outsiders. Based on S.E Hinton’s 1967 novel, The Outsiders tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his friends, the Greasers, and their struggle against rival group, “The Socs.” Omaha native, and Omaha South High School graduate, Mekhi Payne is a member of the cast.

Next up for Broadway fans, The Wiz is a retelling of the classic tale, The Wizard of Oz. Featuring an all-Black cast, and originally opening in 1974, the script has recently been updated by another Omaha native – Amber Ruffin, according to The New York Theatre Guide. The show will be playing at the Orpheum November 18th through 23rd.

Additional shows in Omaha’s 2025-2026 Broadway series include Shucked, & Juliet and Six. Tickets and additional information can be found at www.o-pa.org and ticketomaha.com.

The Omaha Holiday Boutique will return to the CHI Health Center Convention Center November 14 through 16. In addition to craft-show booths, the Omaha Holiday Boutique features live music, seasonal cocktails and a children’s entrepreneurial market. Last year’s inaugural event attracted 12,500 attendees and more than 200 vendors.

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