TADA Productions: A Professional Arts & Production Company

"Behind the success of TADA has been a great deal of hard work and community support. This innovative organization will strengthen the entire arts community. It also fits in well with future plans for our vibrant Haymarket district."

"A Cornhusker Christmas has opened at TADA Theatre in the Haymarket, cramming more holiday gaiety and nostalgia into fewer square feet than a body can imagine. Musical elements of the show are delightful...it is this essential warmheartedness that has drawn NET Radio to produce a one-hour version of the presentation from a live taping."

"TADA's premiere of The Spidey Project was expertly done and hilarious beginning to end! Seeing what Bob Rook and his excellent cast brought to the show was more than I ever hoped for. Broadway may be in New York, but these guys show that Lincoln is a heavyweight for musical theatre."

Little Shop of Horrors

TADA's fresh rendition of this offbeat musical offers up a wonderfully entertaining experience. This production will leave you hungry for more -- just like Audrey II.

-Pamela S. Thompson , Lincoln Journal Star

TADA's production of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was one of the best community musical productions I have ever attended! I have not laughed that much out loud in a long time... GREAT SHOW!

"If your stomach muscles hurt when you leave, it's because the nonstop laughter infected the entire audience.
...the production becomes a classic example of how a cast and its patrons feed off one another perfectly."

"Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know is laugh out loud funny. The characters and stories are hilarious. Strong vocals."

What a great job TADA has done with "It's The Housewives!". It was a fabulous opening - it really "cleaned up"! It's a treat to come to Lincoln and see the show done with such talent and enthusiasm.

"The real judges of the TADA show were the audience...rousing applause and cheers were signals the TADA cast and crew had put together a real winner."

"When I wrote Bard of Blood, I thought it was good. The smartest thing I did was have Robert Rook's direction and the talented actors of The TADA Theatre Company present the world premiere. They made it sooooooo much better. In TV, movie and films, I am a writer/director/producer and normally based in Hollywood. Hollywood is where the best talent is supposed to be. I am sorry that many of the people here haven’t had the privilege of seeing the talent and professionalism in Lincoln. I have seldom seen a company as talented and caring about the work. At the same time, they really enjoy what they are doing as they bring the arts to the community. It is a privilege to be considered part of their company."

"I am delighted to speak on behalf of TADA and the special contributions that they make both to the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and to the UNL campus at large..

Education in one's art is something that extends well beyond the boundaries of a College campus, and we at UNL feel very fortunate to be able to have TADA as a community resource in this regard for both our faculty and our students."

- Jack Oliva, Professor of Music and Hixson-Lied Endowed Dean Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts

TADA Productions and Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau

"TADA Productions remains an outstanding asset in our community and offers wonderful entertainment and variety for those living in Lincoln and in the state of Nebraska."

- Jeff Maul, Executive Director Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Marvelous Wonderettes is truly a marvelous show that showcases some very impressive talent. If you don't see it, you'll be missing out on a rare treat in community theatre.

When the lights came up at the end of the show, I leaned back and smiled, excited and energized by the performance. And as I did so, someone in the audience exclaimed, “That was so good!” I couldn’t help but agree.

"One could use some puns to describe TADA Theatre's production of SUDS to induce some levity. But in truth, this Bob Rook-directed musical of 1960s pop songs doesn't need any assistance to be entertaining and funny... it's the songs that makes things work. As well as an absolutely marvelous cast. SUDS doesn't have a heavy message, but it sure makes for a fun evening."

"Combined with TADA Theatre’s talented cast, “Putnam” is a summer show that’s not to be missed. It’s one of TADA’s and director Robert D. Rook’s better efforts, and that’s saying something considering how many shows the local company has produced over the years."

"I have to say, this was one of the most fun and touching events of our long history of seeing theater in Lincoln. Like TADA, I too think that The Arts Deserve Attention! and this one in particular is a gem."

"This 90-minute-plus production staged by TADA Productions is a glorious release from the “Ho Ho Ho” constraints of the season. There is no depth to this comic musical revue, no hidden intent or messages. The purpose is pure and simple — to make you laugh. And laugh you will most certainly do. But with all the hilarity, it is easy to overlook the fact that the show’s cast gives some darn good performances. They know how to milk the comedy; the performer parodies are overstated, but very effective; and the vocalists have really good voices. Nor does the production skimp on the show costumes either — they are bright, vibrant and sparkly. Not a Down Home Branson Christmas doesn’t demean this holiday time of the year, but certainly is a delightful fun-filled escape from the stresses of the season."

"TADA...quite honestly has produced one of their finest productions to date, an effort that simply beams with excellence. The musical is almost a “perfect storm” for TADA. The show is a well-written contemporary musical drama, and its cast is comprised of performers whose vocal and dramatic skills are superb. The three performers exhibit all that one could ask for in a musical — well-honed voices that harmonize when necessary or take command as soloists, strong dramatic interpretations that also transfer to their vocals and exceptional timing. While the talents of the performers are obvious, Rook’s direction and Alisa Belflower’s musical direction also must be lauded."

"As long as Dan Goggin keeps churning out "Nunsense" scripts, I imagine TADA Productions will keep staging them. And why shouldn't it? The local production company has had great success with the series. Thursday night was another great example. The Little Sisters of Hoboken delighted a sold-out audience at The Loft at the Mill with Meshuggah-Nuns", the fifth in Goggin's series. The nuns were funny, musical and above all else, quite entertaining."

"An outstanding cast has been put together for this show. With a simple set aided by slides of old London, the TADA version of Sweeney Todd springs to life handsomely from the pages of Christopher Bond's book. It is easy to listen to Sondheim's music. It is NOT easy to perform it. The entire TADA cast is so well bonded around the production's mission that the show rolls out flawlessly on the Kimball boards."

"the Beehive cast combs the sounds of '60s women in worthy style...the five women really did make their own kind of music. They seemed to have a lot of fun doing it. The audience members also enjoyed listening to it..."

"Presented by TADA Productions and directed by Rook, 'Forbidden' featured the five-member cast and accompanist consistently drawing laughter, giggles and smiles out of their audience. TADA worked two years to get the rights to 'Forbidden.' Its persistence is much appreciated."

"A holiday show not to be missed! Take three big Broadway and movie hits, meld the music together and come out with a cohesive set of songs and patter. Not impossible; in fact, well done by TADA Productions ... 'Ruby Slippers' is a holiday time for anyone who loves the musical theatre."

"The sold-out house came to their feet with strong applause for the entire company and a job extremely well done. Put this on your must-see, must-hear list for February."

"The holidays got a musical boost Saturday night when the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra and TADA Productions brought Christmas to about 500 patrons at Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus...the evening's production showed first-rate talent and staging and made for an excellent Star City weekend evening. "

"TADA Productions' Robert D. Rook has put forth one of his best efforts as a director."

" All I Want was a 110 minute hodgepodge of comic skits and holiday music that all ages will enjoy."

"In this first theatrical production in the new Loft at the Mill facility, director Robert D. Rook and his blithe cast of four singer /actors indulged their opening night sold-out audience in an evening of broad humor and finely performed songs."

" Children cheered and adults stood at concerts end, the house broke out with yells and whistles ."

"Sparkling lyrics, precise staging and four highly trained voices make two hours sail by with barely time to come up for air with 30 numbers...Director Robert Rook and his wife, musical director Cris Rook, know how to sell this material with class...And the performers really are pros...Hats off to the Rooks, whose creative skills clearly power this tuneful treat. It's a sure winner for fans of Sondheim or of finesse in the staging of songs."

" ...it worked, in large part because of the crisp staging and remolded continuity from director Robert D. Rook."

" David Claus, Scott Herr, Cris Rook and Ryan Leigh Seaton are the actors. Their stage magic together is the glue that makes the book work. They sang well together and they played off one another fabulously. "

"Skillfully directed by Rook...Forever Plaid is quite simply one of the toe-tappingest, most intoxicating and joyfully reminiscent evenings of uncontemplative pleasure that I have spent in some time."