Merryman season shows and upcoming events

Welcome to the
Robert M. Merryman Performing Arts Center

A truly unique cultural venue located in the heart of Nebraska. The Merryman Performing Arts Center’s mission is to offer quality dance, music and theatre performances, educational events and workshops that will culturally reward audiences and participants.

March 2026

David Burnham

David Burnham’s most recent Broadway performance was in the mega-hit musical, “Wicked” as Fiyero. His national touring experience includes: replacing Donny Osmond as Joseph in “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, portraying Fabrizio in “The Light In The Piazza”, and Peter in “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Burnham is a recipient of the prestigious “Helen Hayes Award.” […]
Tue Mar 31st
7:30 pm
April 2026

UNK: Reaching For The Stars

Dr. Leisawitz will describe his STEM journey to NASA and entice others to follow their own STEM journeys. His presentation will highlight longstanding questions that drive human curiosity: How did we get here? and Are we alone in the universe?
Wed Apr 15th
6:00 pm

Pete The Cat

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Join Pete and The Biddles on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Sun Apr 19th
4:00 pm

CeCe Teneal

This spectacular celebration of thirty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and more has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the Disco Era to Broadway to Pop. CeCe Teneal has performed in over 47 countries and opened for the legendary B.B. King.
Tue Apr 21st
7:30 pm
May 2026

M5 – The Mexican Brass

Celebrating 20 years as a brass quintet in ’25, M5 is a world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience! The ensemble has toured the world—literally—having played across Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America, South America and their home base of Mexico.
Mon May 11th
7:30 pm

Matt Adams

Ladies and gentlemen, our special guest has traveled through over 35 countries and performed on six continents! He’s even amazed people on television and now he’s here with us in Kearney at the Merryman Performing Arts Center. We are excited to have him and know you’re gonna love him.
Sun May 17th
4:00 pm
August 2026

(RESCHEDULED) Marty Stuart

Marty Stuart is a five time GRAMMY-winner, platinum recording artist, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Americana Music Association, Grand Ole Opry star, and living, breathing country-music history.
Thu Aug 27th
7:00 pm
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Location

Merryman Performing Arts Center
225 W. 22nd St
Kearney, NE 68845
308-698-8297

Contact

Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm
And by special appointment
mpacboxoffice@kearneycats.com

Funding

Funding was provided by Humanities Nebraska (HN) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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