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
The Laugh Crafters – Family Friendly Improv
July 11, 7:00 pm
A hilarious group of Big Canvas improvisers brings short-form improv for the whole family to the Blackstone district every 2nd Friday. Each show is a new adventure you don’t want to miss!
Cast: Dwayne Brown, Bill Swanson, Missy Nissen, Melanie Smith, Dean Brame, Warren Whitted, Stephanie Olson
Note: Cast members are subject to change based on availability
Midwest Best Comedy – Stand Up – Mature Audience
July 11, 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.
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
