Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater at the J

07/27/2024

Here are our vendors for tomorrow's event!

07/21/2024

The Backyard Concert Series is BACK at the JCC starting August 11th! Come join us for this completely FREE outdoor music series including local talent - Secret Weapon, Wood Hoops, and Wyrmwood! The shows are Sundays, August 11th, 18th, and 25th from 5-7pm with food trucks and yard games!

07/21/2024

Our second Adult Swim of the season is THIS THURSDAY! Join us for bar refreshments and swimming until 10pm (21+ ONLY starts at 8pm) . Dante Pizza will also be serving from 5pm until 8:30pm!

07/14/2024

The JCC's 2nd Summer Market will be Sunday, July 28th from 10am-2pm. Come support a variety of local shops/vendors, sign up for the raffle, and enjoy some coffee or mimosas!

07/09/2024

This Sunday is the day you've been waiting for: Pancakes by the pool featuring the legendary Pancake Man! Bring the whole family for brunch on the outdoor Goldstein Family Aquatic Center pool deck. In addition to pancakes, coffee, juice, and water will be available.

Once you’re done eating, take a dip in the leisure pool with special early access! Regular pool policies apply. Members Only, All Ages Welcome
$12 in advance / $15 day of*

*Kids ages 3 and under eat free, ticket purchase required of guardians for entry.
Early family swim access is ONLY for those attending this event. Payment required to enter pool early, even if not eating.

07/03/2024

Next Week: Sight and Sound - A multimedia lecture combining music & classic films by Richard Knox

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05/03/2024

Registration is now open for our Adult Swim and Pancakes at the Pool Events this Summer! Visit daxko or call our member services desk at 402-334-6426.

Daxko Link (for Members): https://operations.daxko.com/online/5300/Security/login.mvc/find_account?dxk=H4sIAAAAAAAEAKtWKs4vLUpOVbJScs1LT0xPVdJRSk7MLUjMTM8DipWkFpcoFKfmpSjVAgDYZCVCKgAAAA2

04/16/2024

This week/weekend at the JCC!

02/16/2024

Circle Theatre is honored to be collaborating with four amazing partner organizations for our upcoming production of "The Little Prince": Gotta Be Me, UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, QLI, and VODEC. Mark your calendars now for April 6th and 7 pm and April 7th at 2 pm at the Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater at the J.

02/02/2024

We have TWO events next week! Join us for:

"The Day the Music Died" a lecture lead by Richard Knox on Monday, February 5th, AND

Jazz at the J with Adams and Cooley Rat Pack Jazz on Thursday, February 8th!

11/20/2023

That's a wrap for Circle Theatre and their latest production "The Wise Men of Chelm"! A special Thanks to their wonderful team for making it look so easy!

(Left to right) Fran Sillau, our executive artistic director, accompanied by Nicholas Jansen, our stage manager, and Courtney Stein Cairncross, our co-artistic director and choreographer! We all learned so much from this incredible team and benefited greatly from their direction, inventiveness, ingenuity, and advice during rehearsals for "The Wise Men of Chelm, by Sandra Fenichel Asher, Based on Jewish Folktales." All three are amazing and kind human beings!

Fran has worked professionally as a playwright, director, producer, education coordinator, teaching artist, arts administrator, grant writer, and inclusion consultant working extensively within the world of Theater For Young Audiences for over twenty years. Fran serves as the Director of Accessibility at The Rose Theater, He also serves as Executive Artistic Director of Circle Theatre, Omaha’s theater for individuals of all abilities. He is a frequent contractor for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Fran serves on the board of the International Inclusion Arts Network and holds an MFA specializing in directing and inclusion from Goddard College.

Nic is a freelance stage manager, actor, and writer who has previously stage managed several Circle Theatre shows, including When We Go Away (2021 & 2023 remount) and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (2021). Nic is the Arts Programming Specialist at Ollie Webb Center, Inc. where they work as the resident Production Stage Manager, as well as a Direct Support professional, teaching arts and performance skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nic also volunteers as the Board President and Co-Marketing Coordinator of the Omaha Fringe Festival.

Courtney Stein Cairncross is thrilled to be working with Circle Theatre and all of its partnering organizations once again! She holds a Masters of Dance Anthropology from the University of Roehampton in London, and has worked professionally as a choreographer (both internationally and nationally) for the past 15 years. Most recently, Courtney has worked as Assistant Choreographer on the Washington National Opera’s world premiere of “Grounded”, a new work which will be debuting at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City next fall.

11/17/2023

Thinking about what to do this weekend? Come to see "The Wise Men of Chelm" at the Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater at the J at the Omaha Jewish Community Center! Two performances only -- Saturday and Sunday! Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door! https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=jccne

Circle Theatre creates immersive theater experiences on and off stage for individuals of all abilities.

10/26/2023

Everyone is getting ready for night 2 of the Vendor/Craft Fair at the JCC! Hope to see you soon!