The sound is set too loud and I bring earplugs. I've talked to many like us who won't go to movies…read morein the theater because of the loud sound. If it hurts our ears there is damage. Why is it soooo loud?

As a movie monger, choosing Marcus Edgewood Cinema was epic. The whole theater and concession area…read morehave been updated with cutting-edge theaters that include surround sound that bounces off the walls. The seats are a huge improvement. They are super comfy like sitting in your own living room. The popcorn and goodies are tasty and fresh. The prices are not so delicious. If you have an extra $40 bucks on you, you can get a large popcorn and icy soda for two people. Gulp. I suggest either eating before the movie or digging into your piggy bank for the yum yums while watching Top Gun-Maverick starring Tom Cruise! In my opinion, he is worth every dollar I spent with all the snacks and cozy seating in a great theater. The staff rock. They are super cool and friendly. They make sure to offer the best seats, movies, and snacks for an all-around good time. You can't go wrong with picking this theater. They manage long lines seamlessly. Parking is perfect. My sister and I giggled and were in awe of one of the best Tom Cruise movies, delish treats, and seating that makes your toosh go ahh!

The staff were friendly and helpful, the popcorn was good, everything else was a fail…read more Theatre: My dream lounger was mechanically broken, with visibly damaged upholstery and worn-out cushions. There was a loud rattle when bass was high as if something near the screen was loose/broken or the speakers themselves had been blown (this was so distracting and disruptive it almost ruined the whole movie experience) Restrooms: Two of the four sinks had plastic over them stating "out of order" the other functioning sink's hand sensor was ridiculous to try to use. It's hard to imagine a national chain of theaters being accepting of such low standards. What is even harder to imagine is a customer base which would continue to return and pay a premium for a substandard product. It has become a real challenge to justify the cost to see a movie in theaters, especially when the experience is better at home.

Now that the Covid crap is over we are seeing more movies and I've got to say that Jeff and the…read morewhole crew at East Park make you feel welcome! We love the Dream lounger seating plus the sound system is great. When they finally opened up after the Covid crap I felt safe because it is always clean always has been and they go out of their way to make sure everything is sanitized. You just can't beat their popcorn!

The Ross is an independent cinema in downtown Lincoln. They have a good mix of popular and eclectic…read morefirst run films, classic re-runs, and also stream The Met. As a parent of young children it can be hard to get away for one of these movies, but during the summer of 2025 they have been showing children's movies at 11 am on Saturday mornings for FREE! It's been a wonderful opportunity to revisit some old favorites and see new ones.

A haven for film nerds & freebies!…read more This is a University of Nebraska-owned theater, which means that in addition to showing movies to the public, they use the theatres for film classes. During the school year when classes are assigned to watch a film there, they often open up the empty seats to the public, for free. They offer some good sneak peeks before movies are released. Recently, I saw Charlie Bartlett, American Gangster, & Forgetting Sarah Marshall there all for FREE before they were released in theaters. This is also the only place in Lincoln (and most of Nebraska, for that matter), that you'll be able to watch documentaries like "Control Room" & "Bowling for Columbine" in theatres. That goes for liberal films too, which won't garner much of an audience in Nebraska. For a couple years, they showed a compilation of all of the Academy Awards short animation nominees. That was cool - I can't even find that on Netflix! They serve the local community by occasionally hosting premieres of locally-produced shows for our statewide Public Television Station (NET Nebraska), or premiering local films & doing Q&A with the filmmakers afterwards. TIPS: 1) Check their site (www.theross.org) often for special deals (free popcorn?) and for the upcoming shows. You can also grab a flyer (to the left of the ticket booth) for that info. 2) If there's no metered parking available on the street, try the University's visitor lot, a block east. 3) Try the Kookaburra licorice. It doesn't even taste like "licorice". It tastes like awesome. 4) If you're going to a free sneak preview, this is how it works: - Go there a day or so early to pick up your ticket voucher. I think you can also do this the day of the show. This is not a ticket, & beware: they overbook it. - Get there an hour early. Again, at least one hour early. 30 minutes before the show, the lobby will be crammed full of mostly college students waiting to see a free movie. - Exchange your voucher for a ticket, & wait in line. - For some of the more popular movies, the distributor will send a "bouncer" to check your purse or backpack before you enter the theatre, to make sure you're not trying to make a bootleg. So...this may not be a good show to sneak food into either :)

Really impressive. The theatre has the small, intimate feel I associate with a community playhouse…read moreand the production we saw (Be More Chill, in Fall 2019) was wonderfully staged. Super ample parking and very easy location. We bought tickets online and were able to show them on my phone (no need to print/will call). The foyer is a bit small and got super packed upon everyone leaving after the play, hang back until the swarm thins if you don't like being in the press of a crowd. Overall highly recommend.

They do mainstage productions and children's theater as well. People here love what they do and…read moreI've seen many good productions over the years; I've traveled quite some distance to come back and see a play I'm fond of, and been pretty happy when I have.

The Nebraska Reparatory Theatre is a Lincoln gem hidden in plain sight. This professional theatre…read moregroup is housed in the Temple Building immediately across the street (to the east) from the Lied Center and immediately across the street (to the south) from UNL's campus and old CBA. This professional theatre partners closely with the University. The Executive Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre is also the Director of UNL's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. I learned all of these things recently after a friend invited me to attend a performance of Sense and Sensibility in the Howell Theatre. The cast and crew was a combination of professionals and students, and the show was great. Tickets are reasonably priced. Check it out!

I had the opportunity to watch The Diary of Anne Frank on opening night. The venue was really nice…read moreand roomy, the seats comfortable. We had gotten dinner before the show so we did not partake of the commissary, but I saw they had a special that related back to the play. For this play it was a spice cupcake that related back to the spice cake mentioned in the play. The performance was phenomenal. I read through the play bill and saw that there were many actors on stage for the first time, had I not seen that I would not have known. It was well directed, the actors were so believable in their roles. I was very impressed. I look forward to attending more plays at this venue when I visit my friend that lives locally. Lucas Hrabik, how on earth can you blush on command!!

What a wonderful, charming theatre housed in a beautiful wooden building in the middle of…read morecornfields! Won my heart completely! It's about a 45 minute drive from Omaha. The theatre was earlier housed in a barn (!) and is currently celebrating it's 40th year! The whole place smelled of wood, and brought with it a rush of nostalgia :) I watched a production of the Music Man here which was pretty good too, with some great performances. However, the setting of this theatre is what takes the cake.

Experience this. Even if you hate Jazz…read more Every Tuesday in June, the Sheldon Art Association brings in renowned & local jazz acts to perform on the lawn of the Sheldon Art gallery on the beautiful UNL campus. If you love jazz, you'll enjoy it - but most people are there for the atmosphere. Grab a lawn chair or a blanket & some bug spray & show up early to pick out a good spot. By the time the music starts, the Sheldon Sculpture Garden looks like a giant quilt from all of the people on blankets. This is a relaxing summer evening out in the open air. You'll be surrounded by friendly people, kids playing cards on blankets, people reading or doing crosswords, lots of dogs, & lots of babies. TIPS: If you're a hardcore Jazz fan, you may want to sit close to the front. This is a social event, & people will talk through the whole thing. Likewise, if you're social, you may want to sit towards the back or wander the sidewalks that wind through the garden. Bring a picnic dinner & dine on your blanket while listening to live music on a warm summer evening. Wonderful. Bring cash. You'll want some UNL Dairy Store Ice Cream for dessert, won't you? They're located with many other vendors at 12th & R (another dinner option). Go to the bathroom beforehand, if you can help it. Otherwise, you can find restrooms in Architecture Hall (rumored to have the largest urinals EVER) or in the basement of Ferguson Hall. If you plan on bringing your dog, make sure he/she plays well with others, or you're asking for trouble at this event. Lots of dogs here. UPDATE: As of 2010, dogs are no longer allowed at this event. If you bike there, there's a rack where you can lock it up in front of Ferguson Hall (northwest corner of the crowd).

Nikki B. on Yelp said it best down below, but here's my $.02. Jazz in June is definitely something…read moreyou should experience in Lincoln. They bring some great live jazz bands to perform in beautiful weather, with a plethora of food trucks down the street to provide some delicious food. The best thing about jazz in june, though, is the number and diversity of people that show up to enjoy the event every time. If you grew up in Lincoln you'll see people you'd forgotten that you knew, and even if you didn't, you get a good look at the patchwork of people that make up Lincoln. It's a great way to enjoy a summer day and get to know the city a bit better.

Well kept and clean. Club level seats have an indoor bar area with seating to watch the game (and…read moreA/C). Upper level and lower level seats all have great views. Bring a blanket for berm seating. They also have a few nice common areas with picnic tables. In the outfield on the 3rd base line, they have a children's area with games and inflatables (for an extra fee). In the outfield on the 1st base line, there is a big jungle gym that has a nice shade covering. Attached general concessions menu. There are also pop up stands with Colby ridge ice cream, funnel cakes, dip n dots and more. There's also a larger concession hut with BBQ. Other specialty (canned) beers at pop up stands as well.

I'm just affirming this is a great place to watch a ballgame…read more Great sight lines. Good concessions. Lots of bathrooms. Kid friendly.