Omaha Performing Arts is offering discounts on tickets to UNMC students and employees for upcoming select shows. Select shows include:
- “Funny Girl,” Nov. 12-17. Save 10% on price levels 2 and 3, plus reduced handling fees for all evening performances. “Funny Girl” features one of the greatest musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star” and “People.” The bittersweet comedy is the story of Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who became one of the most beloved performers in history. It features Melissa Manchester as Mrs. Brice and Hannah Shankman as Fanny Brice.
- Gangstagrass, Nov. 8. Save 10%, plus reduced handling fees. Tickets are just $29.75 with promo code. Gangstagrass defies genres while harmonizing bluegrass and hip-hop. Fusing banjos, fiddles, beats and rap, the groundbreaking sound has garnered international acclaim. From TV themes including “Justified” to chart-topping albums, Gangstagrass pushes musical boundaries and captivates audiences with its unique and infectious performances.
- Matthew Whitaker, Nov. 14. Save 10%, plus reduced handling fees. Tickets start as low as $23.50 with promo code. Prepare to be spellbound by the prodigious musician and composer Matthew Whitaker. His mastery of the piano transcends boundaries, captivating audiences with his soulful melodies and virtuosic improvisations. Blind since birth, he navigates the keyboard with precision and passion. With influences ranging from jazz legends to classical maestros, Whitaker plays a vibrant tapestry of genres, woven together with finesse and flair.
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticket Omaha (use code UNMC2425) or by calling the box office at 402-345-0606. Enter the code on the top right of the ticket purchasing. For more information on discounts for UNMC employees and students, visit the university benefits page.