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.
Upcoming shows
Improv with Jonathan Mangum!
July 18, 7:00 pm
Join us as Big Canvas welcomes Jonathan Mangum to the Blackstone Theater stage. Jonathan Mangum seen on “Let’s Make a Deal”, “Whose Line Is It Anyway”, “NCIS”, and much more!
Improv with Jonathan Mangum!
July 18, 8:30 pm
Join us as Big Canvas welcomes Jonathan Mangum to the Blackstone Theater stage. Jonathan Mangum seen on “Let’s Make a Deal”, “Whose Line Is It Anyway”, “NCIS”, and much more!
Bad Pitches – Music Improv – Mature Audiences
July 19, 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
July 25, 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
July 25, 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.
Guardians of the Giggle – Family Friendly Improv Comedy
August 1, 7:00 pm
Laugh out loud every 1st Friday as Big Canvas brings family-friendly improv comedy to Omaha! “Guardians of the Giggle” promises an unscripted comedy show packed with fast-paced, short-form improv games and audience interaction. Perfect for a family night out or an evening of fun with friends, each show is a unique experience you won’t want to miss!
Cast: Adam Brownell, Doug Rothgeb, Ian Ross Hughes, Todd Rotramel, Joshua Fairchild
Address: 3624 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68131
Parking Options:
- Metered street parking (free after 9 p.m.)
- Parking garage at 37 West Farnam ($2.50/hour)
- Parking lot on 36th Street, north of Crescent Moon ($5/day)
No need to print tickets—just give your name at the door!
Note: Cast members are subject to change based on availability
