Mr. Benson’s Comedy Hour Presents: Double Play

Date: Friday, May 3rd, 2024

In Collaboration With: Omaha Comedy Fest

Join us for a Benson Theatre and Omaha Comedy Fest production of Mr. Benson’s Comedy Hour! Start your First Friday shenannigans off right with a double play of comedy featuring stellar sketch comedy from 1031 Bison and short form improv with The Strangers. All local comedians! All hilarious!

Doors Open: 7 PM

Start Time: 8 PM

Ticket Price: $12

Who Can Attend? Improv and sketch comedy can often contain mature content including adult situations and adult language. We recommend audience be 18 & older. Patrons under the age of 18 will be permitted as long as they are accompanied by a guardian over the age of 18.

About Our Collaborators:

The Omaha Comedy Festival is dedicated to comedy and community, bridging the cultural divide with comedic relief, and lifting the human spirit through laughter.

Their goal is to establish Omaha as the Midwestern destination for established and emerging comedic talent by connecting communities through shared live experiences, attracting new audiences to the metro, offering comedic education for those craving a creative outlet, and celebrating humor in all its expressions. 

Parking Information:

There is a loading zone directly in front of the theatre that you are welcome to use to drop off passengers or theatre patrons. Please observe that you cannot remain in the loading zone for more than 3 minutes. If you require assistance unloading or helping patrons inside, please feel free to ask at our Box Office when you arrive.

Parking for Benson Theatre shows is available in the following locations:

Cavanaugh Law Offices: This parking lot is available weekends and weekdays after 5 PM. It’s located behind the theatre (north) at 6035 Binney Street. When parking is available, you will see a Benson Theatre parking sign at the edge of the lot.

CHI Health Clinic:  This parking lot is available Monday-Friday after 6 PM and Saturday-Sunday after 3 PM. It’s located in the southwest of the theatre at 2734 N. 61st Street. When parking is available, you will see a Benson Theatre parking sign at the edge of the lot.

Public Parking Lot: A free public parking lot is located at 2729 N 61st Street. This lot is first come, first serve and is not managed by Benson Theatre. Please obey the parking lot signage when using this lot.

On-Street Parking: Benson also has on-street parking with some restrictions. There is a 2-hour maximum from 8 AM-5 PM on Maple Street and Military Avenue. There is no parking allowed on these streets between 2 AM-6 AM. 

Please note: The lot directly behind the theatre is not open for theatre parking. This lot is the property of Haney Shoe Store (located off Binney street in the back of Haney’s Shoe Store and Virtuoso Pizza).

We also highly recommend and encourage the use of carpooling to events with friends and family and multimodal transportation to reduce the difficulty in finding parking for an event. On weekend evenings especially, we suggest arriving at least 30 minutes early to allow ample time to find parking. Once you’re here, you can always hit one of the amazing restaurants for a pre-show bite or grab a drink at our lobby bar before the show!