Your new home for comedy

…and so much more!

The Blackstone Theater is a one-of-a-kind, non-profit, intimate venue that offers a variety of live performances and is home to Big Canvas Comedy, Omaha’s only family-friendly, short-form improv comedy group.

Making a Scene - Family Friendly Improv

Making a Scene – Family Friendly Improv

May 15, 7:00 pm

A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 3rd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!

Cast: Tracie Mauk, Ben Webb, Sean Flaherty, Cassi Warren & Stephen Alloy

Note: Cast members are subject to change based on availability

Free Screening of the documentary film "O Con: An Event for Everyone"

Free Screening of the documentary film "O Con: An Event for Everyone"

May 15, 8:30 pm

“O Con: An Event for Everyone” is a wonderfully wild story of connection, perseverance and goodness. For Matt Fujan to build this fortress of acceptance through utter adversity is inspiring. The most amazing part of our connection is that I did not know Matt until after he moved to my hometown area in Michigan and worked across the street from my childhood home! Life has a way of connecting people at the perfect time and I’m honored to be able to tell Matt’s story.

Director Biography – Amanda Trudell

Originally from Michigan, Amanda Trudell is all about adventure. She moved to Omaha in 2014 with her horse. She was broke, and the horse was not!

You’ll typically see her with a smile on her face – or perhaps a flicker of mischief. She has an innate love for people and sharing the world with them. That passion for people has primed her for telling their stories through the lens of her camera.

Formally trained at the College for Creative Studies, Amanda has nearly 20 years of professional video experience under her belt buckle. She received a Student Emmy Nomination for her film “The Island of Strang(e)” and has produced nationally-viewed content for The Hallmark Channel and RFD-TV.

Bad Pitches - Music Improv - Mature Audiences

Bad Pitches – Music Improv – Mature Audiences

May 16, 7:00 pm

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter and music at Bad Pitches’ improv comedy show!

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month as our quick-witted performers play a variety of improv games, each with a musical twist. They’ll take your wildest suggestions and transform them into hilarious, one-of-a-kind songs right before your eyes. Whether it’s a rap about a clumsy superhero or a love ballad for a talking dog, each moment is as unpredictable as it is uproarious.

Don’t miss out on this unique blend of comedy and music. Come ready to laugh, sing along, and maybe even shout out a suggestion or two!

Whatever's Clever - Family Friendly Improv

Whatever's Clever – Family Friendly Improv

May 22, 7:00 pm

A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 4th Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!

Cast: Eric Green, Jeremy Plumb, Andrea Lane, Jeff Journey, Tom Moore & Danny Jablonski

Note: Cast members are subject to change based on availability

Fight - Stand Up - Mature Audience

Fight – Stand Up – Mature Audience

May 22, 8:30 pm

Stand-up comics from the Midwest (and beyond) are bound to leave you laughing like you never have before in this hour-long comedy showcase.

Big Canvas Comedy - Family Friendly Improv

Big Canvas Comedy – Family Friendly Improv

May 29, 7:00 pm

It’s a PARTY at the Blackstone Theater with Big Canvas Comedy. The improv teams are all new and it’s guaranteed to be a barrel of laughs. Over a dozen performers will be on stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Don’t miss out. Family friendly. 

Blackstone Theater - 3624 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, 68131

ESTABLISHED IN 2019

Come see us for a fun, entertaining evening!

Classes

Come learn comedy with us! Comedy classes are a great way to build confidence, think on your feet and have fun. Our faculty from Big Canvas Comedy has years of teaching and performance experience. 

Book Us

Whether you need help designing a workshop, hosting a party, raising funds for a non-profit organization or just need a performance venue, we are here to help.

Our theater seats up to 75 guests, and we love hosting private events too!