December 19, 2019 · 2 min read

Ross to kick off 2020 with new chairs, ‘Hidden Life,’ ‘Waves’

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August Diehl stars as Franz Jägerstätter in "A Hidden Life," which shows Jan. 17-30 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.

The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center will close Dec. 19 for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s annual closedown. During the closure new chairs will be installed in the Ross theaters.

The Ross will reopen at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 with the London National Theatre Live’s production of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.” The production stars Sally Field and Bill Pullman. Also opening Jan. 17 are Terrance Malick’s “A Hidden Life” and Trey Edward Shults’ “Waves.”

Based on real events, “A Hidden Life” is the story of Franz Jägerstätter, an unsung hero who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II. When Jägerstätter, an Austrian peasant farmer, is faced with the threat of execution for treason, his unwavering faith and love for his wife and children keep his spirit alive.

“A Hidden Life,” which is rated PG-13 for thematic material including violent imagery, shows through Jan. 30.

Trailer: "A Hidden Life"

Set against the vibrant landscape of south Florida and featuring an ensemble of award-winning actors, “Waves” follows the emotional journey of a suburban African-American family. Led by a well-intentioned by domineering father, the family navigates love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

“Waves,” which is rated R for language, drug/alcohol use, sexual content and brief violence, shows through Jan. 30.