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Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton to Perform at Whisky-a-Go-Go on Halloween 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2025
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton will be taking over LA's iconic Sunset Strip venue, the Whisky A-Go-Go, for a special Halloween performance of their GRAMMY-nominated album, Death Wish Blues.
Le Petit Theatre Will Present Noël Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT Directed By Ricky Graham
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2025
Le Petit Theatre will present Noël Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT, directed by Ricky Graham, who will also perform as Madame Arcati. The production will feature a cast of New Orleans actors and a local creative team.
The Irene Collective Reveals Cast of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
The Irene Collective has announced casting and creative team details for its upcoming production of A Streetcar Named Desire in New Orleans. The production will be directed by Hanna Hall.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; Ascension Community Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
10th Annual New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival Returns to New Orleans Jazz Museum
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
The festival will showcase Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee Jonathon 'Boogie' Long, sensational old-time music duo Hillary Klug & Meredith Moon, and more.
Jefferson Performing Arts Welcomes Gary Rucker As New Creative & Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2025
Jefferson Performing Arts has announced that acclaimed local theatre leader Gary Rucker, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, has joined the organization as Creative & Managing Director of the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; HADESTOWN TEEN EDITION Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
John Cena Set to Join FAN EXPO New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2025
Fans of John Cena like to chant his famous 'You Can't See Me' catchphrase. But they certainly will be able to see the 16-time WWE champion, actor and best-selling author when he attends FAN EXPO New Orleans.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards
by BWW Awards - November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Irene Collective To Present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2025
IRENE COLLECTIVE, a female driven New Orleans based theatre company will present its upcoming production of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Benefit Reading Set for Crescent City Stage
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Crescent City Stage will present a festive, one-night only Theatre Authority benefit staged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, in a witty and imaginative new adaptation by Patrick Barlow.
THE NUTCRACKER Welcomes Guest Artists Annia Hidalgo And Cristian Laverde König
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet will welcome Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König as guest artists for its 2025 production of The Nutcracker. The performances will take place December 13–14 at the Riverview Theatre.
A Beautiful Noise: Heidi Kettenring on Honoring Neil Diamond's Legacy
by Tara Bennett - November 11, 2025
Heidi Kettenring has been a Neil Diamond fan since childhood, and now she's bringing his story to life on stage in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL playing both his mother Rose and legendary songwriter Ellie Greenwich.
Feature: GYPSY at Rivertown Theaters For The Performing Arts
by Tara Bennett - November 03, 2025
After more than a decade, Rivertown Theaters' Co-Artistic/Managing Director Gary Rucker is revisiting one of musical theatre's most celebrated works with a production of GYPSY that runs through November 9.
Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König to Guest Star in Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2025
The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet has announced that former Milwaukee Ballet principals Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König will appear as guest artists in its 2025 production of The Nutcracker.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
The Tennessee Williams Festival To Host Gala Celebrating the Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2025
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a Gala. It will be a night of revelry under the stained glass prisms of the sumptuous 19th-century former church at the Hotel Peter and Paul.
Liverpool Legends THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE! Hits Metairie for 1 Night Only
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2025
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends are bringing their unforgettable Beatles tribute show to Metairie for one night only, narrated by Louise Harrison.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS Cast Reunion to Take Place in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, and Elijah Wood will reunite with fans for An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years at FAN EXPO in New Orleans. Learn more!
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Feature: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Star Ann Morrison Brings Heart and Wisdom to National Tour
by Tara Bennett - October 13, 2025
When the national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO arrived in New Orleans, it brought a Tony-winning musical balancing quirky humor and emotional depth.
Review: EXHAUSTED PAINT at Big Couch
by Tara Bennett - October 13, 2025
What did our critic think of EXHAUSTED PAINT at Fat Squirrel? Fat Squirrel's production of EXHAUSTED PAINT: THE DEATH OF VAN GOGH takes an unconventional approach to Vincent van Gogh's story.
Keith Claverie Brings Humanity to Mad Scientist in The NOLA Project's FRANKENSTEIN
by Tara Bennett - October 13, 2025
Keith Claverie steps into Victor Frankenstein this October, portraying one of literature's most challenging roles in The NOLA Project's production of FRANKENSTEIN at Greenway Station.

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Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience! in New Orleans Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience!
Heymann Performing Arts Center (1/22 - 1/22)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in New Orleans SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Saenger Theatre (4/14 - 4/19)
The Nutcracker in New Orleans The Nutcracker
Jesuit Theater (12/20 - 12/21)
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A Streetcar Named Desire in New Orleans A Streetcar Named Desire
Big Couch New Orleans (3/19 - 4/3)
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Baton Rouge, LA) in New Orleans C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters (Baton Rouge, LA)
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts (3/14 - 3/14)
Back to the Future: The Musical in New Orleans Back to the Future: The Musical
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) in New Orleans Hadestown (Non-Equity)
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