Show Information

THE VENUE:
The Slowdown, 729 N 14th Street, Omaha, NE
Slowdown is an ALL AGES venue.
This is a seated show.

SHOW DATES:
Friday November 29
Saturday November 30
Friday December 6
Saturday December 7
Sunday December 8
Friday December 13
Saturday December 14
Friday December 27
Saturday December 28
Sunday December 29

All shows are at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.

SEATING OPTIONS:
Pit & Pitside - Reserve your row. Seats within your reserved row are first come first pick the night of the show. You are guaranteed seats in your reserved row.
Balcony - You are guaranteed seats in the balcony. Seats are first come first pick the night of the show. Please note, balcony railing is eye level.
General Admission - Located at the back of the venue. Seating is limited. Seats are not guaranteed.

12 ticket maximum per order. Click here to see the venue seating map.


TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE IN AUGUST


ABOUT YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is the nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles. This amazing band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience. This is done through request cards that audience members fill out prior to the show. On those cards, the audience member only needs to fill out three things: their name, their favorite Beatles song and the reason why they chose that song. The cards are collected and two minutes before the show begins, a set list is created based upon the songs chosen by that particular audience. As an added treat, the reasons that the audience members chose those songs make up the narrative of the evening. Every show is different, every show is interactive, and every show Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience proves that The Beatles music truly is the soundtrack to our lives.


ABOUT THE MCGUIGAN BROTHERS

Stars of Yesterday and Today, Billy, Ryan and Matthew McGuigan were just 21, 18 and 15 years old in 1996 when their father, William (Bill) McGuigan, passed away, after a difficult, but courageous battles with Leukemia.

Bill owned every Beatles album there was…even the obscure ones. However, as a family, the McGuigans were quite poor. So, rather than going out to entertain the young ones, Bill stayed home with them and shared his love of the Beatles catalogue with his boys. Little did any of them know, it would turn out to be one of the greatest gifts a father could pass on to his children.

Billy, Matthew and Ryan united their musical talents, charms and passion for performing to create the ultimate living tribute to the greatest man they’ve ever known. Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience was born out of the idea that everyone, like themselves, has a story or particular memory attached to the legendary music of The Beatles.

What the McGuigan boys have overwhelmingly found, since debuting the show in 2007, is that not only do people have a story to tell, but they are absolutely ready and willing to tell that story when being able to tie it to their favorite Beatles song. On some level, it goes beyond sheer entertainment, and perhaps becomes a hint of music therapy.

Every night the songs change, the faces change and the stories change. But one element always remains the same between the McGuigans and their fans. A mutual respect for why they are there. Whether it’s for the sheer love of the music, or to have a personal connection with it, either way, the McGuigan boys get to do what they love most – honoring the memory of their greatest hero, and the priceless gift he gave them so many years ago.

THE BAND

Billy McGuigan - Guitar/Keys/Bass/Vocals
Matthew McGuigan - Bass/Keys/Vocals
Ryan McGuigan - Guitar/Percussion/Keys/Vocals
Ciaran McGuigan - Guitar/Vocals
Brandon Bakke - Drums
Darren Pettit - Saxophone/Flute/Keys/Vocals
Aaron Slagle - Guitar/Bass/Harmonica

THE CREW

Kimberly Faith Hickman - Artistic Director
Kate Whitecotton - Stage Manager
Corey Korth - Lights/Sound
Echo Drummond - Production Assistant
Kathy Kersey - Merchandise/Request Cards


FAQ

  • What Are My Seating Options?

    You have three seating options - Pit/Pitside, Balcony and General Admission.

    Pit/Pitside - Your row is reserved and you pick your seats within your reserved row the night of the show. You are guaranteed seats. 

    Balcony - Your balcony seat is reserved and you pick your seat within the balcony section the night of the show.

    General Admission - Located in the back of the venue. There are tables and chairs set up and all seats are general admission. You are not guaranteed a seat.

  • Is the Show All Ages?

    Yes! If minors are attending the show with their legal guardian, no extra steps need to be taken. Minors who are 18+ and attend without a legal guardian will need to show a valid drivers license, state ID or passport. Minors under 17 that attend without a legal guardian will need to present a Music Venue Parental Consent form that must be signed by a legal guardian and notarized. You can learn more about the Slowdown's All Ages policy here: https://theslowdown.com/all-ages/.

  • Can Wheelchairs be Accommodated?

    Yes! We can accommodate wherever you'd like to sit. Please contact kate@billymcguigan.com if you have any questions.

  • Can I Purchase Tickets At the Door?

    Yes, but we recommend getting them in advance. Many shows sell-out in advance.

  • What Time Do Doors Open?

    Doors open 1 hour prior to each show. We recommend you arrive 60 - 45 minutes before showtime to get your seats, a drink and get settled.

  • How Long Is The Show?

    Yesterday and Today will run 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission.

  • Where Can I Park?

    There is a free parking lot located directly behind the Slowdown and there is metered street parking all around the venue. There is no valet parking.

  • Where is the Slowdown Located?

    729 N 14th Street, Omaha, NE.

  • What are the COVID Policies for this Show?

    You can learn about The Slowdown's COVID-19 Policies here: https://theslowdown.com/covid-19/.