Capital City

Schedule

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

301 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE, United States, Nebraska 68588 | Lincoln, NE

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Money. Corruption. Murder. Welcome to Capital City. In this searing original play inspired by Nebraska author Mari Sandoz’ infamous novel Capital City, the Great Depression has split the people of a fictional Midwestern city in two: the rich and the poor. What lengths will the have-nots go to gain back their land, homes, and dignity? How far will the haves go to make sure they control it all?
Performed in Animal Engine Theatre Company’s signature physical style, actors create a richly detailed portrait of shanty towns, high society balls, striking workers, backroom schemes, and more with just their bodies and song.
An original commission from the Lied Center of Nebraska, Animal Engine returns to the Lied after performing their popular Willa Cather-inspired epic Henrietta Solway in 2023.
April 9, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
April 10, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
April 11, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
April 11, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
April 12, 2026 | 1:30 p.m.
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301 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE, United States, Nebraska 68588

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