Coming soon to the Merryman

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.

November 2026

Menopause the Musical

25th Anniversary Tour Menopause The Musical® – Join the party in celebrating two decades of laughter & sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and […]
Sun Nov 1st
3:00 pm

Letters From Home

Complimentary tickets are available for veterans! Please call 308-627-5796 to reserve your seats. Letters From Home infuses the classic style of war-time music with a witty, modern edge. Featuring high-energy singing and tap dancing performances by ​founder Erinn Dearth and self-proclaimed “tall guy” Dan Beckmann. Funny and heartfelt, harmonic and uplifting, Letters From Home will […]
Wed Nov 11th
7:00 pm

Big Igloo presents B-SHOC

Free Family Concert! Through his upbeat, soulful Christian music, B-SHOC has captured the hearts of many. Through his live performances and powerful lyrics, B-SHOC prays more people come to know the word of Jesus and develop a closer relationship to Him.
Sun Nov 15th
4:00 pm

The Carpenter’s Songbook

Fall in love all over again with Karen Carpenter’s iconic vocals and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music. This touching tribute invites audiences to sing along and reminisce to the warm, emotional storytelling from The Carpenters. Relive a full band performing your favorites including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You,” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” […]
Mon Nov 16th
7:00 pm

A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

Direct from New York’s Off-Broadway and London’s West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and […]
Sat Nov 28th
7:00 pm
December 2026

Blue Violin’s Retro Rock & Roll Christmas

Featuring a live rock band, soaring choir, breathtaking cathedral projection mapping, and unforgettable violin performances, this cinematic production reimagines Christmas classics alongside the music of legendary artists like Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, Kate Bush, Wham!, Tears for Fears, and more. From emotional holiday moments to crowd-on-your-feet rock anthems, Retro Rock & […]
Wed Dec 2nd
7:00 pm

Ringing in Christmas – Kearney Handbell Choirs

No ticket required for entry. Free will donations accepted and appreciated! Featuring the following handbell choirs in Kearney, Nebraska… Chancel Bells, First Lutheran Church Gloria Dei Bells, First Presbyterian Church Acclamation Bells, First United Methodist Church Cookie reception to follow.
Sat Dec 5th
4:00 pm
Kearney Symphony Orchestra

Kearney Symphony Orchestra – Holiday Favorites

Music that celebrates the beginning of winter and heralds the season, featuring selections by Leroy Anderson and excerpts from The Nutcracker Suite. Presented by the Kearney Symphony Orchestra. Concerts are free to UNK students with current student ID. For more information, see the KSO official webpage.
Tue Dec 8th
7:30 pm

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is recommended for ages 3 and up. Paid ticket required for all ages, no lap tickets. Children under age 3 are not admitted. Make your holidays merry and bright with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! When the notorious Herdman kids—known as the “worst children in town”—crash the church’s annual Christmas […]
Thu Dec 17th
7:00 pm

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is recommended for ages 3 and up. Paid ticket required for all ages, no lap tickets. Children under age 3 are not admitted. Make your holidays merry and bright with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! When the notorious Herdman kids—known as the “worst children in town”—crash the church’s annual Christmas […]
Fri Dec 18th
7:00 pm

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is recommended for ages 3 and up. Paid ticket required for all ages, no lap tickets. Children under age 3 are not admitted. Make your holidays merry and bright with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! When the notorious Herdman kids—known as the “worst children in town”—crash the church’s annual Christmas […]
Sat Dec 19th
1:00 pm

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is recommended for ages 3 and up. Paid ticket required for all ages, no lap tickets. Children under age 3 are not admitted. Make your holidays merry and bright with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! When the notorious Herdman kids—known as the “worst children in town”—crash the church’s annual Christmas […]
Sat Dec 19th
6:00 pm
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Location

Merryman Performing Arts Center
225 W. 22nd St
Kearney, NE 68845

Contact

Monday-Friday 10am-4:30pm
or by special appointment
308-698-8297
mpacboxoffice@kearneycats.com

Funding

Funding made possible through the Nebraska Arts Council, Nebraska Cultural Endowment and the Scott D. and Rochelle Morris Matinee Fund.

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