“Six,” a musical comedy about the wives of Henry VIII, premiered on Broadway in October 2021.
Now it’s coming to Omaha as part of the 2022-2023 Omaha Performing Arts season, which was announced on social media platforms Monday at noon.
Other highlights of the coming season include the Broadway shows “Frozen,” “Les Miserables” and “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and a performance by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.
“Six” was originally set to open in New York on March 12, 2020, the day Broadway shut down for the pandemic. It was the first new musical to premiere after Broadway reopened, and it’s still going strong.
“I think it’s really a coup to bring it to Omaha” directly from Broadway, said Joan Squires, Omaha Performing Arts president.
In “Six,” the infamous wives tell their stories in a modern pop concert format, with each one taking turns in a competition to be the lead singer. The one who suffered the most gets the job. It runs at the Orpheum Theater from Jan. 3-8, 2023.
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Squires said she’s excited about the entire season, which features a mix of new shows and favorite revivals.
Other Broadway shows include some familiar titles: “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” (the season-opener Oct. 18-23); “Annie” (Nov. 8-13); and “Hairspray” (June 6-11, 2023).
“To Kill a Mockingbird” stars Richard Thomas (John-Boy from “The Waltons”) as Atticus Finch, the lawyer who fights a case fraught with civil rights implications in 1930s Alabama.
“We think this is a very important show to bring here for many reasons,” Squires said. “The messages are just as critical for today.”
It originally was to visit Omaha a couple of seasons ago, but the pandemic got in the way. It will be here Feb. 7-12, 2023.
“Disney’s Frozen,” the Broadway musical based on the hit animated movie, was also supposed to be in an earlier season that was interrupted by the pandemic, as was “Ain’t Too Proud.” “Frozen” will run in Omaha for two weeks, April 19-30, 2023.
“Les Miserables,” meanwhile, was here in January 2020, shortly before the pandemic began. It’s an optional add-on to the Broadway Series package and runs from March 7-22, 2023.
Omaha Performing Arts musical offerings include Lyle Lovett and Chris Isaak, Vince Gill and Air Supply. The National Geographic Live series is also returning.
A new “create your own” package of shows is available this year. It doesn’t yet include Broadway or National Geographic, but it will, Squires said.
She emphasized that Omaha Performing Arts continues to add shows to each season as new acts become available. Visit ticketomaha.com for season tickets and other information.
The complete lineup:
Broadway Series (Orpheum Theater)“Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” Oct. 18-23
“Annie,” Nov. 8-13
“Six: The Musical,” Jan. 3-8, 2023
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” Feb. 7-12, 2023
“Les Miserables,” March 7-12, 2023
“Disney’s Frozen,” April 19-30, 2023
“Hairspray,” June 6-11, 2023
Holland Center Kiewit Concert Hall Lyle Lovett & Chris Isaak, July 22
Vince Gill, July 23
Air Supply, Aug. 5
Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective and Turtle Island, Sept. 30
“Joyful Noise: A Gospel Christmas featuring Salem Concert Choir,” Dec. 3 and 4
“Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis,” Feb. 1, 2023
“Gravity and Other Myths,” April 14
Holland Music Club,
Scott Recital HallSammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Ensemble, Oct. 14
Bad Bad Hats, Nov. 11
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Jan 13, 2023
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, Feb. 10, 2023
Bria Skonberg, Feb. 24, 2023
Grace Kelly, April 14, 2023
The Docksiders, May 12, 2023
Orpheum TheaterThe Aluminum Show, Nov. 22
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” Jan 20-21, 2023
Ballet Hispanico: “Dona Peron,” Feb. 4, 2023
“Dragons and Other Mythical Beasts,” Feb. 5
KODO: Tsuzumi, March 1, 2023
PHILADANCO!, May 6, 2023
“Madagascar: The Musical,” June 17, 2023
National Geographic Live, Holland Center“Force of Nature” with Keith Ladzinski, Feb. 21, 2023
“Rise of the T-Rex” with Lindsay Zanno, March 28, 2023
“A View from Above” with Terry Virts, April 11, 2023
Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of March 2022
Kamirah Cox, 8, and Ty'Nell Qualls, 11, play as the sunshines outside Qualls' home on North 47th Avenue in Omaha on Monday.
Fremont's Taylor McCabe and Millard North's Jasen Green, captains of the Omaha World-Herald 2022 All-Nebraska girls and boys basketball teams.
Two people on Capitol Avenue walk east toward 14th Street on the north side of what was once Union Pacific’s headquarters Saturday.
UNO's Maggie O'Brien celebrates a strikeout by Wichita State's Neleigh Herring to end the first inning on Wednesday.
UNO's Sydney Ross, (in batting helmet) and Olivia Aden, right, react to a series of walks by Wichita State in the 7th inning on Wednesday.
Eugenia, a female calf born in early January, was the first elephant to be born at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.
Bellevue West's Josiah Dotzler (22) gets caught between Omaha Creighton Prep's Casey OMalley (10) and Joshua Townley-Thomas (21) in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep boys basketball NSAA state semifinal game in Lincoln on Thursday.
Gretna heard coach Brad Feeken talks to his team between quarters in the Millard North vs. Gretna boys basketball NSAA state semifinal game in Lincoln on Thursday. Millard North won the game 58-43.
Nebraska's Casey Thompson gives an interview in the concourse at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday.
Omaha Central's Ital Lopuyo (22) blocks a shots by Lincoln Southwest's Alexa Gobel (21) in the Omaha Central vs. Lincoln Southwest girls basketball NSAA state quarterfinal game in Lincoln on Monday.
Britt Prince, a sophomore and the state girls basketball scoring leader, in her home gym at Elkhorn North High School in Omaha on Thursday, March 03, 2022.
Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner dunks during their game against UConn at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday.
Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (left) battles UConn's Adama Sanogo for a rebound during their game at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday.
Bellevue East players celebrate their A-7 district final win against Millard North at Bellevue East High School in Bellevue on Tuesday.
Bellevue East's Mya Skoff (right) holds her face as Jayla Wilson shoots a free throw late in the 4th quarter of their A-7 district final against Millard North at Bellevue East High School in Bellevue on Tuesday.
Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner celebrates after scoring in the second half of their game against UConn at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Wednesday.
Omaha firefighters battle a brush fire on the grass south of eastbound Interstate 80 on Wednesday. Traffic was restricted during that time.
Omaha firefighters battle a brush fire on the grass south of eastbound I80 on Wednesday. Traffic was restricted during that time.
Sophie Wilson and her daughter Coco walk past "David with the Head of Goliath" on Wednesday.
Sebastian Moore, 11, rides his bike around the pond, still partially covered in ice, at Benson Park in Omaha on Tuesday. Highs were in the mid-70s Tuesday afternoon.
Fremont's McKenna Murphy cuts down her portion of the net after defeating Lincoln Southwest during a Class A state basketball tournament final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.
Iowa's Max Murin celebrates a win over Northwestern's Yahya Thomas during the 149-pound match.
Rachel Andrew sews in her workspace at her home in Lincoln on Thursday.
Seton Hall's Jamir Harris (left) and Creighton's Rati Andronikashvili battle for a loose ball during their game at CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday.
UNO's Eduardo Rosario hits a foul into his face during their game against Valparaiso at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP PHOTO/OMAHA WORLD-HERALD, Eileen T. Meslar)
Lincoln Southwest's Aniya Seymore (center) celebrates after getting fouled during their semifinal game against Millard South at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday.
Lincoln High's Dyvine Harris (left center) and Ariana Hoagland celebrate after a Fremont foul during their semifinal game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday.
Lincoln Southwest players celebrate after defeating Millard South in their semifinal game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday.
Fremont's Sarah Shepard (left) battles Lincoln High's Dyvine Harris for a loose ball during their semifinal game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday.
Omaha Skutt's Julia Connealy (left) battles Adams Central's Rachel Goodon for a loose ball during their semifinal game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday.
Omaha Roncalli Catholic players celebrate after defeating Omaha Skutt Catholic in their championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.
Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family Head's Jacob Sjuts reacts after getting a foul with seconds left in a tied championship game against Grand Island Central Catholic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.
Grand Island Central Catholic cheerleader Gracie Joseph cheers during the championship game against Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.
Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family Head Coach Joe Hesse reacts during overtime of their championship game against Grand Island Central Catholic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.
Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family's Ethan Keller (right) hugs Cooper Beller after winning their championship game against Grand Island Central Catholic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.
Elkhorn North players celebrate after winning their championship game against Omaha Skutt Catholic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Saturday.
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