Written by Ken Davenport and The Class of ‘89
“Totally Rad!” – The New York Times
The Awesome 80s Prom is an interactive theatrical show in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding, set at Wanaget High's Senior Prom...in 1989! All of your favorite characters from your favorite '80s movies are at THE PROM from the Bad Boy (Ryan McGuigan) to the Captain of the Football Team (Raydell Cordell III) to the Heather's (Erin Stoll & Kaitlyn Rudeen).
The show takes place all around the venue - on stage, in the audience and even outside pre-show! The live PROM band, led by Emcee & Band Leader Johnny Hughes (Billy McGuigan) will be cranking out the best 80s hits! We encourage you to come dressed up in your best 80s gear and get ready for an unforgettable interactive theatrical show you won't forget!
SHOW INFORMATION
THE VENUES:
The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple Street, Omaha NE
Rococo Theatre, 140 N 13th Street, Lincoln NE
SHOW DATES:
Friday May 3, The Waiting Room
Saturday May 4, The Waiting Room
Friday May 10, The Waiting Room
Saturday May 11, The Waiting Room
Saturday May 18, The Waiting Room
Sunday May 19, The Waiting Room
Thursday June 6, Rococo Theatre
Friday June 7, Rococo Theatre
Saturday June 8, Rococo Theatre
All shows are at 7:30pm.
TICKET PRICES:
OMAHA: $35 | General Admission Seating
LINCOLN: $28 - $48 | Reserved Seating
Ticket purchases are non-refundable.
GROUP TICKETS (Omaha only):
Groups of 11+ get the following tubular perks: Reserved seats for all of your totally rad friends & all ticketing fees waived!
Email kate@billymcguigan.com to start your group order.
For Lincoln group tickets, visit liedcenter.org/prom
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
Save on ticket fees by calling the Box Office at 402-682-2868 (OMAHA), 402-472-4747 (LINCOLN) to reserve your tickets!
Hours: Mon - Fri 11am - 3pm
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CREDITS & CREW
Directed by Kimberly Faith Hickman
Music Direction by Matthew McGuigan
Stage Manager: Kate Whitecotton
Costume Design: Kimberly Faith Hickman
Set & Props: Kate Whitecotton
Audio Engineer: Brandon Bakke
Lighting Director: Ella Novak
Backstage Crew: Echo Drummond, Olivia Custer
Production Assistants: Echo Drummond, Belle Rangel
THANK YOU’S
Thank you, Bluebarn!
Thank you, Creighton University!
Thank you, Nebraska Wesleyan University!
Thank you, Shipment Vintage!
Thank you, Kathy Raabe!
Thank you, Kathy Kersey!
Thank you, Shamrock Limousine!
Thank you, Lori & Dave Wilkinson!
Thank you, Waiting Room!
ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT
Ken Davenport is a Broadway and off-Broadway playwright, as well as a Tony Award-winning producer. His writing credits include the Broadway musical Gettin’ The Band Back Together as well as the off-Broadway shows The Awesome 80s Prom, My First Time, and Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating, & Marriage. He co-conceived the award-winning musical Altar Boyz. Productions of his work have been produced internationally in over 25 countries.
Ken’s producing credits include: Once On This Island (Tony Award), Kinky Boots (Tony Award) The Play That Goes Wrong, Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It’s Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, and many more.
Ken is a special consultant for many entertainment companies around the world including Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group and the music publishing company, Primary Wave.
For more, visit www.KenDavenport.com.
“The Awesome 80s Prom” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www. concordtheatricals.com