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The latest news on live theatre in Jackson, MS.

Kevin Hart Comes to Thalia Mara Hall in May
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024


Kevin Hart comes to Thalia Mara Hall on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Learn more about the show here!

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Thalia Mara Hall Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2024


PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL comes to Thalia Mara Hall next month. The performance is set for Monday, May 6, 2024.

World Ballet Series: SWAN LAKE Comes to Thalia Mara Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024


World Ballet Series: Swan Lake comes to Thalia Mara Hall this month. The performance is set for Monday, April 15, 2024.

THEO VON: RETURN OF THE RAT Comes to Thalia Mara Hall
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2024


Theo Von: Return of the Rat comes to Thalia Mara Hall on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Thalia Mara Hall
by Juliana Asbill - March 07, 2024


What did our critic think of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Thalia Mara Hall? As the lights dimmed and the music started in the auditorium of Thalia Mara Hall on Wednesday, February 28th, the air was charged and it felt like we were being invited into something sacred that was about to take place.

Review: CELTIC WOMAN 20 at Thalia Mara Hall
by Juliana Asbill - February 28, 2024


Celtic Woman returned to Jackson, Mississippi on its 20th anniversary tour and it is evident that the magic of the group has not faded with time!

AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Adds Second Show at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 26, 2024


An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for two nights at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! Comes to Thalia Mara Hall This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - February 23, 2024


Dancing With The Stars: Live! 2024 Tour comes to Thalia Mara Hall this weekend. The performance is set for Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Mississippi Museum Of Art Announces Debut Of WHAT BECAME OF DR. SMITH Featuring New Work By Noah Saterstrom
by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2024


Mississippi Museum of Art announces the debut of 'What Became of Dr. Smith' featuring new work by Noah Saterstrom.

Review: LITTLE WOMEN ASTONISHES AUDIENCE MEMBERS IN JACKSON at Thalia Mara Hall
by Juliana Asbill - February 14, 2024


What do you get when you take a fiercely determined young woman, her three vastly different but equally loyal sisters, an imagination that can create whole operatic tragedies in the space of an old attic?  Little Women the Musical, which made a stop at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson, Mississippi on February 6th.  The second in the Broadway in Jackson season presented by Trustmark, the show brought to life a story beloved by generations and set it to music.  Presented by Big League Productions, Inc., the production itself ran the entire gamut of emotion in just a couple of hours.

THE SECRET GARDEN Opens at New Stage Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2024


The Secret Garden: Spring Version opens at New Stage Theatre this month. Performances run February 6-25, 2024.

The Mississippi Museum of Art to Offer Free Admission to Exhibitions to Boost Access and Community Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2024


The Mississippi Museum of Art offers free admission to exhibitions on the first Saturday of every month through 2026, thanks to the Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program.

Review: A Loverly Night at Thalia Mara Hall with MY FAIR LADY
by Juliana Asbill - January 22, 2024


My Fair Lady is still as iconic and beautiful as ever with the Lincoln Center Theatre Production’s tour!

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to New Stage Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2024


Beautiful: The Carole King Musical comes to the New Stage Theatre in May. Performances run May 28 - June 8, 2024. The musical features a book by Douglas McGrath, with Words and Music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Well.

GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE Comes to Jackson in March
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2024


Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue comes to Jackson in March. The performance is set for March 17, 2024.

CHICKEN & BISCUITS Comes to New Stage Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - January 04, 2024


Chicken & Biscuits by Douglas Lyons comes to New Stage Theatre in April. Performances run April 9-21, 2024.

THE SECRET GARDEN: SPRING VERSION Comes to New Stage Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2024


The Secret Garden: Spring Version comes to New Stage Theatre in February. The production features music and lyrics by Marsha Norman, and music by Lucy Simone, and is based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

ELF THE MUSICAL is Now Playing at New Stage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 18, 2023


Elf The Musical is now playing at New Stage Theatre. Performances run through December 21.

David Sedaris Comes To The Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts, April 8
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2023


An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, April 8 at 7:30pm, following the release of his newest books Happy-Go-Lucky and A Carnival of Snackery.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to New Stage Theatre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2023


Beautiful: The Carole King Musical comes to New Stage Theatre next year! With a book by Douglas McGrath, words and music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, the show runs May 28 – June 9, 2024.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to Jackson in February 2024
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2023


Jesus Christ Superstar comes to Jackson in 2024. The performance is on February 28, 2024. 

Support Central US Regional Theaters on Giving Tuesday
by Joshua Wright - November 28, 2023


In the vibrant spirit of generosity that defines Giving Tuesday, BroadwayWorld is proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable campaigns launched by theaters across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Check out campaigns from the Central US.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Jackson in May
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2023


PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL comes to Jackson in 2024. The performance is set for May 4, 2024.

GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE Comes to Jackson in 2024
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2023


GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE comes to Jackson in 2024. The performance is on March 17, 2024 at the Thalia Mara Hall.

Celtic Woman Comes to Jackson in February 2024
by Stephi Wild - November 02, 2023


Postcards from Ireland celebrates the rich musical and cultural heritage of Ireland; taking audiences on a journey of story and song from across the Emerald Isle.


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Children Of Eden
Pearl Community Theatre (7/25 - 7/28)
Sweeney Todd
Meridian Little Theatre (5/9 - 5/12)
Guys And Dolls
Meridian Comm College -mccain Thtre (6/28 - 6/30)
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr
Tcps Auditorium (5/2 - 5/4)
Seussical Kids
Lrp Studios (5/18 - 5/18)
Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
Skipworth Performing Arts Center (12/4 - 12/4)
Disney's The Jungle Book Kids
Stars In Motion (4/26 - 4/26)
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