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A RED PLAID SHIRT Comes to The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre
by Stephi Wild - July 17, 2024


Ever wonder what home life would be like for Betty and Wilma if Fred and Barney retired? Well, that’s the flavor of our second summer show, A Red Plaid Shirt, by Canadian playwright Michael G. Wilmot, directed by Paul Fearn.

Ali Siddiq: I Got A Story To Tell Comes to Thalia Mara Hall in October
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2024


Ali Siddiq: I Got A Story To Tell is headed to Thalia Mara Hall. The performance is on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

Joe Bonamassa Comes to Thalia Mara Hall Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2024


Joe Bonamassa is headed to Thalia Mara Hall next month! The performance is set to take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to Biloxi Little Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024


Biloxi Little Theatre will open its 78th season with the Mississippi Gulf Coast premiere of THE COLOR PURPLE - THE MUSICAL!

THE OUTSIDERS Comes to Biloxi Little Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2024


The Outsiders comes to Biloxi Little Theatre in July. Performances run July 25 - 29, 2024.

SLEEPING BEAUTY Comes to Thalia Mara Hall Next Year
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2024


Sleeping Beauty is headed to Thalia Mara Hall next year. The performance is on March 14, 2025.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Will Host Public Prop Sale
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will hold a first of its kind Prop Sale June 26 – 28, 2024 at the Lemp Brewery Warehouse.

Kevin Hart Comes to Thalia Mara Hall in September
by Stephi Wild - June 03, 2024


Kevin Hart comes to Thalia Mara Hall in September. There will be multiple performances on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to New Stage Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


Beautiful: The Carole King Musical comes to New Stage Theatre next week. Performances run May 28-31, June 1, 4, 6-8 at 7:00 p.m., June 2 & 9 at 2:00 p.m.

WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE! Comes to Thalia Mara Hall in November
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Wheel of Fortune LIVE! - America’s Game® comes to Jackson, Mississippi! Contestants are randomly selected from the audience to join our host onstage for a chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel, solve puzzles, and WIN incredible prizes like trips to Paris and Hawaii or BIG MONEY up to $10,000 in cash.

Kansas Brings Another Fork In The Road - 50th Anniversary Tour to Thalia Mara Hall in October
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Kansas will bring Another Fork In The Road - 50th Anniversary Tour to Thalia Mara Hall this fall. The performance is on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Joe Bonamassa Comes to Thalia Mara Hall in August
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024


Joe Bonamassa will perform on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Thalia Mara Hall.

21st Annual Oxford Film Festival Unveils 20224 Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024


Discover the winners of the 21st Annual Oxford Film Festival. See the list here and learn more about the films.

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.


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Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
Skipworth Performing Arts Center (12/4 - 12/4)
Seussical Jr.
Brandon First United Methodist (9/1 - 9/1)
Sweeney Todd
Center Stage Theatre (7/18 - 7/28)
Annie
Panola Playhouse (12/6 - 12/15)
Disney's Beauty And The Beast Jr
Greensboro Auditorium (9/15 - 9/15)
Children Of Eden
Pearl Community Theatre (7/25 - 7/28)
The Color Purple
Biloxi Little Theatre (9/6 - 9/15)
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