Lincoln
Nebraska
TADA Theatre
About Us:
TADA (The Arts Deserve Attention) Productions Inc. is the non-profit parent company of the TADA Theatre located in Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket. For 14 years, TADA has showcased Nebraska talent through a wide array of award winning productions and regional premieres.
TADA received national recognition working with show creators on the Midwest premiere of Jekyll & Hyde the musical and was the first independent theatrical company to be granted rights to and perform the New York block-buster Forbidden Broadway and also produced the regional premieres of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Happy Days A New Musical, The Spidey Project and Gilligan's Island the musical, working alongside legendary TV icons Sherwood and Lloyd Schwartz. TADA has received direct permission to perform songs from such theatre composers and lyricists as Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Schwartz.
TADA is a recipient of a Proclamation for Theatre Excellence from the State of Nebraska, a Mayor’s Arts Award from the City of Lincoln, and an Impact Award for downtown development from the Downtown Lincoln Association.
TADA's history has been filled with a variety of collaborative productions such as Sweeney Todd with the Nebraska Symphony Chamber Orchestra, A Cornhusker Christmas with NET radio, Big River and South Pacific with the Lincoln Choral Artists, Beauty and the Beast with Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Quilters with the International Quilt Study Center, several productions with The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra and the critically acclaimed touring production of Side By Side Sondheim that appeared at the Minden Opera House, Brownville Concert Hall and other venues across the Midwest.
Originally created by Robert and Cris Rook as a sole proprietorship TADA Productions, Inc. became a nonprofit theatre company overseen by a Board of Directors in 2007. With a core group of theatrical artists, an ever growing patron base and an esteemed Board of Directors, TADA Productions, Inc. is now one of the fastest growing theatre companies in the Midwest and has involved hundreds of actors, students, designers and regional artists.
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TADA Theatre News - July 9, 2024
The Great and Powerful OZ! Tickets Now On Sale! Follow the yellow brick road to The TADA Theatre this August for The Great and Powerful OZ! Based on the classic tale and tunes that so many are familiar with, this fully-staged production is a…
Read More »A World Premiere Production, Auditions And More Coming Up At TADA
The Simmons Sisters Reunion! The TADA Theatre is transformed into Club Cadillac where patrons are greeted by the owner and sat at their tables by the wait staff to enjoy their cocktails before the production. Then the show begins full of comedy,…
Read More »Tickets Now On Sale for Nunsense 2: The Second Coming!
Tickets are now on sale for musical comedy Nunsense 2: The Second Coming that opens The TADA Theatre’s 2024 Season! The Little Sisters of Hoboken return in this sequel to Nunsense and they're more entertaining than ever! After the success of…
Read More »Tickets Go On Sale For 'Nunsense 2: The Second Coming' From January 8, 2024
Mark your calendar for January 8th when tickets go on sale for the heavenly hilarious musical sequel, Nunsense 2: The Second Coming! Be one of the first to see the opening production of the 2024 season at The TADA Theatre by reserving your tickets…
Read More »TADA Theatre News - December 20, 2023
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Read More »The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Word Is: “Fun” Definition: “Entertainment that provides amusement or enjoyment.” Sentence: “Don’t miss this fun TONY Award winning musical comedy!” An eclectic group of sixth graders arrives at the…
Read More »The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Opening Next Week!
You Deserve An Affordable Entertaining Night Out All In One Stop! Park your car once using The TADA Theatre’s VIP validation parking deal and enjoy dinner at one of our great neighboring restaurants in The Haymarket and then attend the fun…
Read More »TADA Theatre News - September 5, 2023
Don’t Miss A Night of Marvelous Magic! This Weekend Only! Night of Marvelous Magic September 8 & 9, 2023 In this 90-minute parlor show, David Michael Fox and Theron Christensen, both experienced mystery art performers, share the…
Read More »TADA Theatre News - July 6, 2023
Be part of a night of camaraderie and fun at TADASTOCK 4! This one night only event on July 15th is the perfect gathering for friends and family to enjoy some great food and drinks along with a wide variety of music performed by an array of talented…
Read More »TADA Theatre News - May 25, 2023
Help Us Reach Our Goal! The day is almost over and we are close to reaching our goal. YOU can help make that happen with your donation. A countless number of people have been involved with TADA over the years doing dynamic productions, creating…
Read More »8 Track: The Sounds Of The 70's Tickets Go On Sale May 19, 2023
8 Track: The Sounds Of The 70's! Mark your calendar! Tickets go on sale this Friday May 19th! Get ready to boogie down through ten years of groundbreaking music! With its propulsive rhythms and dazzling harmonies, 8-Track is a fast-paced,…
Read More »It's TADA Theatre Day in the City of Lincoln, Nebraska!
The TADA Board of Directors thanks the city for this honor. This proclamation is to recognize the 15th anniversary of all those who came together to build an intimate storefront theatre. It’s for all those who have been involved in the many…
Read More »Final Weekend for World Goes ‘Round! $10 Tix! Win Free Tickets! NE Lottery at TADA!
Don't miss the final weekend of THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND: THE SONGS OF KANDER AND EBB! Come and see the show that patrons have been raving about at The TADA Theatre! Thanks to our show sponsors tickets for the final weekend are only $10.00! Plus on…
Read More »Register Now To Win A Pair Of Free Tickets To Opening Weekend Plus See More About Nebraska Lottery Shows, Be A Winner At Thetada Theatre
Win a pair of tickets for opening weekend's performance on Saturday April 22 to The World Goes Round: The Songs of Kander and Ebb conceived by David Thompson, Scott Ellis and TONY award winner Susan Stroman! To register simply email your name to…
Read More »TADA Theatre : Broadway's Best Cabaret opens next week! Get your tickets today! Plus more exciting news!
On Stage Next Week! Two Nights Only! Reserve Your Table Today! Tickets Only $10 Each! wwww,tadatheatre.info Don’t miss the start of the 2023 Showcase Stage Series with Broadway’s Best Cabaret March 24 and 25! Sit back and enjoy…
Read More »TADA Theatre : Company Is a Hit! Reserve Your Tickets Today For This Weekend!
It's A Hit! NOW ON STAGE! FEBRUARY 16-26 The crowds from the sold out opening weekend gave the show a standing ovation! Don't miss the musical that patrons are raving about! Make your reservations for this entertaining production of COMPANY…
Read More »‘Company: A Musical Comedy’ Opening Weekend is Now SOLD OUT. Hurry and Get Your Tickets, Don't Miss It!
The TADA Theatre's first Show of the 15th Anniversary Season Begins! OPENING WEEKEND IS NOW SOLD OUT! Don't Miss This Show Now On Stage February 9-26! Get Your Tickets Today! Join us for the start of The TADA Theatre's 15th anniversary season…
Read More »Tada News! Get Your Tickets To Company Plus Auditions For Tick, Tick...BOOM!
Rehearsals are going great with the talented cast of COMPANY! Don’t miss this show at the award-winning TADA Theatre that will open its Fantastic Fifteenth Season February 9th! Tickets are on sale now for this groundbreaking musical that…
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