The Rose Theater is committed to inspiring young people and their families to discover the magic of theater, to find their voices and to enrich their communities. The Rose is the place to bring your family for an hour or two of entertainment. As you laugh, cry, sing and dance together in the seats of The Rose auditorium, you’re making memories that last a lifetime.
This pass admits up to four people to the reserved show, one person must be an adult. Children ages two and under may sit on a lap, which will not count towards the four person limit of the pass.
Each cardholder may reserve a pass once every 90 days.
Lobby will open 45 minutes prior to the start time of the show. Tickets are general admission. Passes are only valid for public shows.
Showtimes for Friday performances is 7pm. Showtimes for Saturday or Sunday performances is 2pm.
This pass can be reserved through our Discovery Pass reservation page.
Upcoming Shows:
April 17 - May 3, 2026
The Great Race
By Wai Yim
Music by Jason Ma
Lyrics by Wai Yim & Jason Ma
You may know your Chinese Zodiac animal, but do you know how the 12 animals were chosen? Discover the magical origin story in The Great Race, a whimsical world premiere puppet play adapted from Chinese mythology.
When three young neighbors have a friendship-ending argument, a wise Chinese grandmother uses the power of storytelling to transport them into the legendary tale of the Great Race. As they experience the thrilling competition that determined the order of the zodiac, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, understanding, and the bonds that unite us.
Directed by Sesame Street’s Alan Muraoka and featuring stunning puppetry—including a breathtaking Chinese dragon—designed by What If Puppets (Finding Nemo, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer), this captivating new play was originally developed in The Rose’s Sharing Our Stories program to uplift underrepresented voices in Omaha.
Join us for this enchanting journey of adventure, heart, and discovery!
If you loved stories like Harold and the Purple Crayon, Milo Imagines the World, or Last Stop on Market Street you won’t want to miss this one!
- Council Bluffs Public Library cardholders 18 and older with valid, non-expired cards in good standing may reserve a pass.
- A printed or digital pass (shown on your device screen) along with your Council Bluffs Public Library Card is required for entry. An email is required for a digital pass reservation. Printed passes can be reserved at the library front Circulation desk, or from home.
- If you cannot use your reservation on the date you reserved, call the library at 712-323-7553, option 2. Must be canceled at a minimum 1 day in advance.