Jackson, MS Theatre Newsroom

 An artist who felt a strong connection to B.B. King—and whose guitar skills King greatly admired—will be the headliner for the grand reopening of Indianola’s historic Club Ebony on June 1-3, 2023. Susan Tedeschi and her husband, Derek Trucks, also performed in 2021 at the opening of the B.B. King Museum and Interpretive Center’s Expansion and Memorial Courtyard to pay homage to one of their music mentors.

Bluey's Big Play comes to Jackson this summer. Performances run August 28-29.

LPM presents 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 Brown Theatre on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:30pm, following the release of his newest books Happy-Go-Lucky and A Carnival of Snackery.

Biloxi Little Theatre will present its fourth show of its 76th season - WOMEN PLAYING HAMLET, by William Missouri Downs.

Ring of Fire comes to New Stage Theatre in May. Performances run May 30, 31, June 1-3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., and June 4 and 11, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Asian Cultural Council (ACC), the preeminent New York-based organization advancing international dialogue through arts and cultural exchange between Asia and the U.S., announced the launch of ACC Voices, a new series of free public programs.

Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most.

Everyone has pretended to be a pirate at some point. Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history.

A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

UNFRAMED at New Stage Theatre presents What Every Girl Should Know by Monica Byrne, directed by Lindsey Neville, in April.

Ring of Fire comes to New Stage Theatre in May.  Performances run May 30, 31, June 1-3, 2023 @ 7:30 p.m., and June 4 and 11, 2023 @ 2 p.m.

Fences by August Wilson comes to the New Stage Theatre in Jackson in April. Performances will run April 18-22 and 25-29, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., as well as April 23 and 30, 2023 at 2 p.m.

UNFRAMED at New Stage Theatre presents Sunset Baby by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Marquita Levy and Ashia Benford. Performances are February 24, 2023 at 7:30 pm, February 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm, and February 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

Darcy Killeen, Chief Executive Officer, and Tara Smith, Executive Director, Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, have announced the appointment of Heather Canlas Rigg as the Festival's new Artistic Director. Canlas Rigg will join CONTACT on March 1, 2023.

Every Brilliant Thing comes to New Stage Theatre in March 2023. Written by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe, performances run March 14-26, 2023.

Legally Blonde is fun, fashionable, and fabulous - and very pink!

The Tragedy of Macbeth, one of William Shakespeare's most famous works, will be playing at the Ellis Theatre in Downtown Cleveland January 26-29. Brought to life by a talented troupe of actors and a dynamic creative team, this is one event you will not want to miss.

Daniel Donato is coming to Duling Hall in Jackson, MS next week. The performance is on January 31st.

January 21st is right around the corner and you don’t want to miss the chance to see the 2021 winner of the King Of The Blues Award live at Duling!

Fences by August Wilson comes to New Stage Theatre this year. Performances run April 18-30, 2023.

Fences by August Wilson comes to New Stage Theatre in April 2023. Performances run April 18-30, 2023.

Every Brilliant Thing comes to New Stage Theatre in March 2023. Written by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe, performances run March 14-26, 2023. A funny and moving tribute to resilience and hope - as it enlists you, the audience, to tell this heartfelt story.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE lights up the stage in this awe-inspiring and eye-popping family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family!

Leapin' Lizards!  Broadway in Jackson has announced that an all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will play at Thalia Mara Hall on May 3rd, 2023. Tickets for the Jackson engagement go on sale Friday, December 2nd, 2023.

Fences by August Wilson comes to New Stage Theatre in April 2023. Performances run April 18-22 and 25-29, 2023 @ 7:30 p.m. and April 23 and 30, 2023 @ 2 p.m.