‘Way past cool!’: Sonic Live in Concert to bring video games to life in downtown Omaha this fall

Sonic Live in Concert is coming to Omaha, and it will feature a live performance and "iconic" moments from 35 years of the video games.

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Related coverage in the video aboveOmaha Performing Arts announced another film-to-concert performance.Sonic Live in Concert will feature a live performance and “iconic” moments from 35 years of the video games. “Audiences can expect musical Easter eggs woven into the arrangements and an electrifying production, adding an extra layer of discovery that brings Sonic’s world vividly to life on stage,” said OPA’s website.The concert will be at the Orpheum Theater on Oct. 15.Tickets to see the famous hedgehog will go on sale on Thursday at 10 a.m.Click the link here to purchase your tickets.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. —

Related coverage in the video above

Omaha Performing Arts announced another film-to-concert performance.

Sonic Live in Concert will feature a live performance and “iconic” moments from 35 years of the video games.

“Audiences can expect musical Easter eggs woven into the arrangements and an electrifying production, adding an extra layer of discovery that brings Sonic’s world vividly to life on stage,” said OPA’s website.

The concert will be at the Orpheum Theater on Oct. 15.

Tickets to see the famous hedgehog will go on sale on Thursday at 10 a.m.

Click the link here to purchase your tickets.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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