The Haymarket Theatre

for one epic summer season as we

present three tales of myth, legend, and adventure!

This June, pirates take over the stage as The Haymarket Theatre presents a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, Treasure Island. Jim Hawkins lives in a run down inn with his mother and spends his time cleaning up after the nefarious seafaring patrons. When one of their oldest tenants, Billy Bones, is presented with the Black Spot (a condemnation by the pirate code), he mysteriously dies. In the wake of Old Billy Bones' death, Jim reluctantly  goes through the ex-pirate's belongings and discovers a map that promises unimaginable wealth leading him on an adventure to find the lost treasure of Captain Flint!

Class begins on June 4th and runs for three weeks with five performances!

Class times run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, M-F.

Tuition: $375.

Performances: June 21st at 7 p.m. through June 22nd & 23rd at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Register for class by calling 402-477-2600 or on our webpage.

This July come and be a part of telling one of the most famous legends in Chinese history as The Haymarket Theatre stages the Disney adaptation of Mulan Jr. With the invading Hun army at China's doorstep, Mulan's weakened and aging father is called up to fight. Fearing for her father's safety, Mulan takes his place in Chinese army to save China from the invading forces. Full of wonderful music from the Disney film, this show is guaranteed to entertain all ages!

Class starts on June 25th and runs for three weeks with five performances!

Class times run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, M-F.

Tuition: $375.

Performances: July 12th at 7 p.m through July 13th & 14th at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Call 402-477-2600 or sign up here!

For August, the Haymarket Theatre proudly presents one of the greatest fantasy stories ever told, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.  When a strange gray bearded man and his band of dwarfs descend on the Shire (sometime between first and second breakfast) they enlist the help of a reluctant little Hobbit by the name of Bilbo Baggins. Quickly Bilbo discovers that he is in for the adventure of a lifetime. As the prologue to the acclaimed Lord of the Rings trilogy, this magical and fantastical story has been entertaining audiences for years.

Class starts on July 16th and runs for three weeks with five performances! 

Class times run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, M-F.

Tuition: $375.

Performances: August 2nd at 7p.m. through August 3rd & 4th at 2 p.m & 7 p.m.

Call 402-477-2600 or sign up online!

In the summer of 2011 The Haymarket Theatre Founder Fred Stuart returned to direct what was possibly the greatest Youth Theatre production ever.  Thanks to a special agreement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, we were able to stage what was only the second-EVER amateur production of the Tony-award winning musical, Monty Python's Spamalot.  We had 49 ridiculously talented young actors, a 10-piece orchestra and several rabbits stage a production that left audiences howling with laughter and singing along to great hits like Find Your Grail.  Check out the photos below.

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This summer, join the The Haymarket Theatre and the Nebraska Youth Theatre as we proudly present in partnership with Flatwater Shakespeare, William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. In the kingdom of Illyria, a nobleman named Orsino pines for the affections of Lady Olivia but cannot reach her as she is deeply in mourning over the death of her brother. Meanwhile, off the shore of Illyria, a young aristocrat named Viola is shipwrecked. Finding herself in a strange country, decides to disguise herself as a man named Cesario. When the paths of these three characters cross they find themselves in a love triangle: Viola loves Orsino, Orsino loves Olivia, and Olivia loves Cesario—and everyone is miserable.

We choosing to set this Twelfth Night under the big top in a 1930's circus. The class will focus of scansion, stage combat, tumbling, and a score of many other skills.

Class starts June 5th and meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm.

There is no tuition cost for this class as it is a joint partnership with the Nebraska Humanities Council.

For ages 13-18.

Performances are July 19th, 20th a 7:00 pm and 21st at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm.

A classic farce of hilarious impropriety.

This February, don't miss one of the greatest comedies ever written for the stage. Just in time for Valentine's Day, Charley's Aunt tells the story of two college students who will go to any lengths to have a chance to propose to the women they love. This fast-paced, crowd-pleasing show originally broke every record when it opened in London in 1892 and has been revived repeatedly on Broadway and in movies. It is said this show has been performed every single night, somewhere in the world, since it's London opening 110 years ago. Sean McGill returns from Chicago to play the role of Fancourt Babberly who must impersonate Charley's Aunt as part of a hairbrained scheme to unite the y0ung lovers. Bobby Bonaventura directs a fantastic cast that includes: Tom Bolin, Rob Burt, Derek Cook, Sasha Dobson, Beth Govaerts, Scott Herr, Meagan Higgins, Richard Sibley and Karis Yanike.

February 16,17*, 18, 23, 24 & 25 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, February 19 at 2:30 pm

$15 general, $10 Students and Seniors

Call for special group pricing.

*February 17th is our Gala Night with drinks, buffet & a silent art auction, tickets $50.

The full cast of last year's Flatwater Shakespeare's production, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches returns to the Haymarket Theatre's stage to bring the Pulitzer (1993 Prize for Drama) and Tony (Best Play 1993, 1994) awarding wining story to it's conclusion with Angels In America: Perestroika.  Bob Hall directs many of Lincoln's finest actors in this searing drama that changed the face of the American theatre.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30

$18 General, $15 Seniors, $10 Students

Closer by Patrick Marber.

April 19th-28th   Thursdays-Saturdays  All shows at 7:30

Tickets $15 General Admission, $10 Students and Seniors.

Reserve tickets by calling 402-477-2600 or email www.haymarkettheatre.org

This May, Lincoln's premier professional dance company returns for their 10th evening of original contemporary dance at The Haymarket Theatre.  This performance is always a crowd pleaser.  Choreographers Maribel Cruz, Elizabeth Govaerts, Sandra Halpern, Harmony Rea and others put together a night of dance that you won't want to miss.  This eclectic mix of dance styles, beautiful music and fantastic movement is always a fresh surprise and makes a wonderful night out.  Come celebrate what phenomenal dance talent we have here in Lincoln.

May 3-5

7:30 pm

$15 Adults, $12 Seniors, $9 Students

Elwood P. Dowd is a very blessed individual. He has charm, earthy wisdom, is beloved by everyone... and has a best friend who is a six-and-a-half foot tall invisible white rabbit! This classic comedy of errors heats up as Elwood's sister, Veta, tries to commit Elwood to a sanitarium, but is mistaken for the crazy one herself! The madness begins at the Haymarket Theatre from May 25 - June 3rd, so don't miss out on this heartwarming comedy about a man and his rabbit.  Rusted Blade Productions made a name for themselves last year with a sold-out run of Beauty and the Beast.   Paden Alexander Unruh directs and Larry Mota stars in this Broadway classic.

May 25-June 3rd

 Friday and Saturday at 7:30

Sunday matinee at 2:30

$15 General, $10 Students and Seniors

CALL 402-274-8777 FOR TICKET RESERVATIONS!

The most hilarious, most requested Haymarket Theatre original show ever! Get ready for non-stop, over-the-top old west fun in this outrageous musical comedy! Classes run Saturdays from January 14th-March 10th. Click here for more details.

Comedy of Errors

This is Shakespeare's most fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy. Class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 12-March 3. Click here for complete details.

And the BIG SPRING MUSICAL is... (drum roll please)...

Annie

We're going all out this Spring to bring one of the most popular Broadway musicals ever to life. Class runs Saturdays March 17-May 19. Click here for complete details.

Monday Madness!

When school isn't in session, spend a whole day at the theatre creating an original performance! You can choose to be an actor, improvisor, director, puppeteer, writer, designer, costumer, singer, painter or any combination of those roles that you want to try. It's a lot of fun and a great introduction to all aspects of the theatre arts. There is still one great Monday Madness class left on April 9th from 9am to 4:30pm. Click here for complete details.

Spring Break Crazy Theatre Fun Time!!!

If you like the idea of Monday Madness, you'll love this. You get to spend an entire week creating an original show from the ground up. You'll help write the script, build the set, design the lights, select the props and costumes, design the poster, perform on stage and direct the show. Monday through Friday, March 12-16. Ages 6-18.  Click here for complete details.

The most hilarious, most requested Haymarket Theatre original show ever!

Get ready for non-stop, over-the-top old west fun in this outrageous musical comedy! The sleepy town of Brown River, Wyoming is home to the world's meanest sheriff! When a travelingband of Shakespearean actors from merry old England has the unfortunate luck to lose a wagon wheel outside of town...they offer to put on a play for the townsfolk...but the Sheriff is dead set against it. But when love rears its pretty head...it's a rootin' tootin' hootenanny of wild western weirdness mixed with bawdy British bombast!  Written by Fred Stuart. Directed by Jordan Deffenbaugh and Rob Burt.