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Mississippi Museum Of Art Launches New Digital Guide To Enrich Onsite And Virtual Visits
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2022
Today the Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) launched a new, digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
BOOK OF MORMON Mississippi Debut & More Announced for Broadway in Jackson 2022-2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2022
The return of Broadway in Jackson has been announced, consisting of topflight, live stage entertainment based at Thalia Mara Hall.  Broadway in Jackson will bring the Best of Touring Broadway direct from New York.
9 TO 5 is Now Playing at New Stage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to Dolly Parton’s rip-roaring show—9 to 5 the Musical! Three coworkers are pushed to the boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the girls manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?
Rankin Performing Arts Announces FROZEN KIDS Camp
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2022
Rankin Performing Arts has announced its Frozen KIDS Camp 2022. The camp runs July 11 - 15 and July 18 - 23, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Brandon Middle School.
BLUE MAN GROUP Comes to Jackson Live in July
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Over 35 million people on our blue planet have experienced the surprising and exciting show that is BLUE MAN GROUP. And now, the Blue Men return with a new show — BLUE MAN GROUP SPEECHLESS TOUR.
'A Movement In Every Direction' Now On View At Mississippi Museum Of Art
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2022
On April 9, the Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) opened A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration, which explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of the United States from historical and personal perspectives.
Toronto Biennial of Art Presents Judy Chicago Smoke Sculpture in June
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
A Tribute to Toronto, 2022, Judy Chicago’s latest site-specific pyrotechnic display, will take place on June 4, 2022 at Sugar Beach on Toronto’s waterfront as the grand finale celebrating the conclusion of the second edition of the Toronto Biennial of Art (the Biennial/TBA).
STOMP Comes to Jackson Live This Week
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2022
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows.
Laurel Little Theatre Announces Upcoming Auditions For its 62nd Season
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2022
In the next couple months, Laurel Little Theatre will be announcing its 62nd season opener and audition dates after we get our four shows selected. Current plans are to audition in May or June and present the show in late summer.
MATILDA Comes to Laurel Little Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
MATILDA – THE MUSICAL comes to Laurel Little Theatre in June. Performances are June 2 & 3 at 730pm, June 4 at both 2pm and 730pm, and June 5 at 2pm.
BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Brings a World of Pure Imagination to Jackson
by Juliana Asbill - March 23, 2022
The Candy Man came to Jackson on Sunday, March 13th, and brought a world of pure imagination with him. As part of Broadway in Jackson’s 2021-2022 season, presented by Trustmark, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s North American tour stopped at Thalia Mara Hall for one night only.
Jackson Mississippi Welcomes France's Guitar Master Pierre Bensusan
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2022
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan is excited to once again tour North America. In early 2020, Bensusan began his USA tour in North Carolina, but unfortunately a fledgling pandemic cut his North American tour shot.
MATILDA Comes to Laurel Little Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2022
MATILDA – THE MUSICAL comes to Laurel Little Theatre in June. Performances are June 2 & 3 at 730pm, June 4 at both 2pm and 730pm, and June 5 at 2pm.
Exhibit by Broadway Photographer Jenny Anderson on Display in Mississippi
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
An exhibit of photography from Broadway photographer Jenny Anderson is on display until May in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi. 
New Stage Theatre Seeks COVID Safety Manager
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2022
New Stage Theatre, a professional theatre in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a COVID Safety Manager for immediate employment. The position is part time requiring 13 to 20 hours a week mostly in the evenings (Tuesday through Friday) and weekend days.
Laurel Little Theatre Announces Auditions For MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2022
Laurel Little Theatre has announced auditions for Matilda The Musical. The Kids’ Camp is for students entering 1st thru 10th grade in fall 2022. Director Lacy Cockrell and Musical Director Shane Cockrell will lead a cast of 100 kids for a full week of afternoon rehearsals and workshops that begin May 26, 2022 and ends with performances the first weekend of June.
THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO is Now Playing at Laurel Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2022
Laurel Little Theatre continues its 61st season with the Southern comedy 'THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO.'
DEATHTRAP Comes to Tupelo Community Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2022
Comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds.
THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Comes to Laurel Little Theatre in February 2022
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
It’s 1939, and Atlanta, Georgia, is all abuzz about the upcoming world premiere of “Gone With The Wind” – but the real big social event for many is the annual lavish ‘Ballyhoo Ball’ – a country club cotillion where the ladies ‘coming of age’ are presented with the eligible bachelors.
Mississippi Museum of Art Announces Creative Healing Studio
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2022
Mississippi Museum of Art has announced a Creative Healing Studio. The event will take place Wednesday, February 2, 12:30-2 PM.
Mississippi Museum of Art Presents ART IN MIND Next Week
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
Art in Mind is an interactive program which invites individuals experiencing memory loss or mild cognitive impairment and their caretakers to explore the galleries and make their own works of art. By stimulating observation, recall, and response, this program helps participants manage their stress or anxiety, cope with change, and gain personal insight.
Mississippi Museum of Art to Open A MOVEMENT IN EVERY DIRECTION
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2022
On April 9, the Mississippi Museum of Art will open A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration, which explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of the United States from historical and personal perspectives.
BWW Review: CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Wows at Thalia Mara Hall
by Juliana Asbill - December 26, 2021
Jackson audiences were wowed on Wednesday night, December 22nd as Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular took to the stage of Thalia Mara Hall. Daredevils, aerialists, and acrobats (oh, my!) shocked audience members with gravity-defying stunts.
BWW Review: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Lifts Us Up at Thalia Mara Hall
by Juliana Asbill - December 22, 2021
Another jukebox musical, this one based on a romantic movie from the 80’s? You might be wondering if that is really a good idea.  Rest assured, the An Officer and a Gentleman the Musical tour does not disappoint in the slightest! 
Mississippi Museum of Art Announces A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2021
On April 9, the Mississippi Museum of Art will open A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration, which explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of the United States from historical and personal perspectives.

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Thalia Mara Hall (3/31 - 3/31)
Chicago the Musical, Kinky Boots, and Riverdance 30 - The New Generati in Jackson, MS Chicago the Musical, Kinky Boots, and Riverdance 30 - The New Generati
Thalia Mara Hall (4/22 - 4/22)
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in Jackson, MS A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Temple Theater for the Performing Arts (2/20 - 2/20)
SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw (New York) in Jackson, MS SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw (New York)
Duling Hall (4/14 - 4/15)
Chicago the Musical in Jackson, MS Chicago the Musical
Thalia Mara Hall (3/17 - 3/17)
Shrek Live! in Jackson, MS Shrek Live!
Beau Rivage Theatre (6/12 - 6/30)
Picayune Theatre Company presents Legally Blonde the Musical in Jackson, MS Picayune Theatre Company presents Legally Blonde the Musical
Saenger Theater Hattiesburg (3/19 - 3/20)
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