Benson Theatre

Entertainment ProvidersNebraska, United States0-1 Employees

The Benson Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that fosters the success of local artists, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and underserved populations within the historic community of Benson in Omaha, Nebraska. Our goal is to restore the historic Benson Theatre at 6054 Maple Street in Omaha to serve as a shared community space for business education and artistic performance. Built in 1923 as a vaudeville theater, the Benson Theatre building is currently closed to public assembly and in need of a full renovation. The Benson Theatre nonprofit purchased the building in September 2014 and is currently raising an additional $1.5 million to fund the building renovation. The Benson Theatre nonprofit will provide performance space and business education resources that are not currently accessible in its urban area. The Theatre will offer independent programming and serve as an alternative stage in north Omaha for existing nonprofits, schools, and performing arts organizations. Programming will focus on education during the day and entertainment at night. Benson is a flourishing arts and entertainment district, and the timing to restore our historic theater and bring more diverse entertainment and vital business education to our community has never been better. The Benson Theatre has the potential to enhance collaboration among Omaha’s existing nonprofits, schools, and performing arts organizations while improving the quality of life for Benson and north Omaha residents. Help us meet our fundraising goal and donate online at bensontheatre.org. Donations can also be mailed to the Benson Theatre nonprofit at P.O. Box 4972, Omaha, NE 68104. Your tax-deductible donation will help preserve a historic landmark and support more educational opportunities for Benson and the greater Omaha community. To learn more, visit bensontheatre.org.

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