Crane River Theater

Crane River Theater is grateful for the continued support we've received year after year. We are reminded daily of the incredible kindness and generosity that surrounds us in our community. We look forward to continuing to share stories filled with love and laughter in 2026! All donations go directly to our productions and programs in Kearney and the surrounding area. Please consider a donation today!

Crane River Theater is established around the belief that lifting up the arts will only help in creating a richer and more vibrant community. Our mission is to serve Central Nebraska and surrounding areas as a professional theater company providing a home for the presentation, education, and promotion of the arts. Crane River Theater provides the unique quality of recruiting professionals from across the country and mixing them with area artists to create innovative productions and engaging arts education programs for all ages.



CRANE RIVER THEATER BY THE NUMBERS

211,000+ Audience members over 15 seasons

45,000+ Students involved in a CRT Arts Education Program

100+ Productions

850+ Actors, Directors, Designers, and Technicians

35 States Represented by CRT Company Members