Introducing…

Dinner theater, the quintessential “dinner and a show” experience, is a little slice of Americana. Born in the 1950s and wildly popular by the 1970s, it was once a beloved way to spend an evening. But Omaha hasn't had a dinner theater since the 1980s!

So why bring it back now?

Well, let's be honest. The world is a bit of a dumpster fire, and I think we could all use a night out filled with great food, live entertainment, laughter, and a little less screen time.

Plus, I happen to have a 100-year-old working stage, some ridiculously talented friends, and an open calendar in January. So really...why not?

I'm thrilled to be teaming up with my friends Octavius Womack and Bruce Sampson to bring Omaha Dinner Theater to life!

But there's a more personal reason this project is so special to me.

Octavius and I go back nearly 20 years. He was a friend of my brother, Brent, who passed away at just 21 years old. The two of them performed together with the Young Americans, traveling the world and sharing the magic of musical theater with kids everywhere.

Brent absolutely loved performing. He loved the energy, the music, the people, and the joy of bringing a stage to life. And I know, without a doubt, that if he were still here, he'd be right in the middle of this adventure—probably stealing the spotlight!

In many ways, bringing dinner theater back to Omaha is my own little way of keeping a piece of his spirit alive. And getting to do it alongside someone who knew and loved him makes it that much more meaningful.

So what can you expect?

A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, occasionally tug-at-your-heartstrings kind of show. Incredible local talent. A delicious dinner. A little nostalgia. And the kind of live entertainment that reminds us how wonderful it is to be in a room together, sharing an experience.

We want this to be a place where generations come together, where you can bring your kids, your parents, your friends, or your favorite date, get a little dressed up, and enjoy a truly special night out.

Because sometimes the best new ideas are actually wonderful old ones, just waiting for their moment to shine again.

So gather your favorite people, dust off your going-out clothes, and join us this January as we bring dinner theater back to Omaha!

The stage is set. The spotlight is waiting. And I can't wait to share this with you. ❤️

Sincerely, Brook Hudson | Executive Producer and Owner of Omaha Event Group