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THE JUNETEENTH STORY Brings An Original Tale To Acadiana Center For The Arts

THE JUNETEENTH STORY Brings An Original Tale To Acadiana Center For The Arts

by BWW News Desk — May 31, 2026
Black Theatre Experience and the SWLA Juneteenth Committee will present THE JUNETEENTH STORY, an original play by Lafayette playwright Twana Benoit, tracing a Black family's legacy across 1865 to the present at the Acadiana Center for the Arts.
ONCE Begins Performances at Le Petit Theatre In June

ONCE Begins Performances at Le Petit Theatre In June

by BWW News Desk — May 27, 2026
Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans will stage ONCE with a cast of 14 actor-musicians performing live onstage, marking the first New Orleans-originated production of the Tony and Academy Award-winning musical.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

by Team BWW — May 21, 2026
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Feature: PRIMARY TRUST at Crescent City Stage

Feature: PRIMARY TRUST at Crescent City Stage

by Tara Bennett — May 15, 2026
A certain kind of loneliness comes from staying in one place, and Kenneth, the main character in Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST, knows it well.
Interview: Craig Franke of BOOK OF MORMON at Saenger Theatre

Interview: Craig Franke of BOOK OF MORMON at Saenger Theatre

by Tara Bennett — May 15, 2026
THE BOOK OF MORMON has been delighting audiences for 15 years with its audacious blend of irreverent comedy and genuine heart.
ONCE Will Come to Le Petit Theatre in June

ONCE Will Come to Le Petit Theatre in June

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
Le Petit Theatre will conclude its 2025-26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Once.
Review: THE SECRET CIRCUS THE MUSICAL at Mudlark Theatre

Review: THE SECRET CIRCUS THE MUSICAL at Mudlark Theatre

by Tara Bennett — May 4, 2026
The best thing about THE SECRET CIRCUS is that it knows exactly what it is and commits without apology.
AMADEUS and More Set for Fat Squirrel NOLA Season 5 Lineup

AMADEUS and More Set for Fat Squirrel NOLA Season 5 Lineup

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2026
Fat Squirrel NOLA revealed its Season 5 mainstage lineup, featuring Miss Julie & Venus in Fur, Amadeus, and For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf.
PRIMARY TRUST To Make New Orleans Regional Premiere With Crescent City Stage

PRIMARY TRUST To Make New Orleans Regional Premiere With Crescent City Stage

by BWW News Desk — April 13, 2026
Crescent City Stage will present the regional premiere of PRIMARY TRUST by Eboni Booth in New Orleans.
BWW Q&A: Michael Meth Talks Last Night at the Rue Bayou

BWW Q&A: Michael Meth Talks Last Night at the Rue Bayou

by Joshua Wright — April 7, 2026
New Orleans has inspired countless stories, but few have tried to bottle the city itself — the spicy air, the flicker of votive candles, the way a zydeco riff can turn strangers into family.
Video: Clint Townsend and Touring Company of THE GREAT GATSBY Sing 'What A Wonderful

Video: Clint Townsend and Touring Company of THE GREAT GATSBY Sing 'What A Wonderful World' for ALS

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2026
Clint Townsend and THE GREAT GATSBY's North American Tour company sang 'What a Wonderful World' in a new video collaboration, raising awareness for ALS.
GOD OF CARNAGE To Play Le Petit Theatre In New Orleans

GOD OF CARNAGE To Play Le Petit Theatre In New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2026
Le Petit Theatre will present GOD OF CARNAGE in New Orleans.
Chasing the Green Light: THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Comes to New Orleans

Chasing the Green Light: THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Comes to New Orleans

by Tara Bennett — March 26, 2026
One hundred years after F.
Last Night at the Rue Bayou Brings Immersive theatre to the French Quarter

Last Night at the Rue Bayou Brings Immersive theatre to the French Quarter

by Tara Bennett — March 26, 2026
​​​​​​​New Orleans has long been a city that blurs the line between performance and everyday life, where a second line can erupt on any street corner and the boundary between the living and the dead grows thin each October.
LAST NIGHT AT RUE BAYOU to Premiere in New Orleans with Immersive Experience

LAST NIGHT AT RUE BAYOU to Premiere in New Orleans with Immersive Experience

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2026
MTTM Theatrics has announced casting for the New Orleans premiere of LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU, a bold new immersive musical experience (with gumbo and drinks) opening Thursday, April 16 in the heart of the French Quarter at Storyville Music Hall at 4 French Market Place.
'Stella' Shouting Contest to Launch Tennessee Williams Festival

'Stella' Shouting Contest to Launch Tennessee Williams Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2026
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will present the Stella Shouting Contest, marking the commencement of its 40th annual celebration.
Irene Collective Brings a Fresh Female Gaze to A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Irene Collective Brings a Fresh Female Gaze to A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

by Tara Bennett — March 9, 2026
A Streetcar Named Desire has rarely been seen through a woman’s eyes, but The Irene Collective aims to change that with a New Orleans production centering on sisters Blanche and Stella.
Ogden Museum to Showcase Works by Dusti Bongé, Ida Kohlmeyer, and Dorothy Hood

Ogden Museum to Showcase Works by Dusti Bongé, Ida Kohlmeyer, and Dorothy Hood

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2026
Ogden Museum of Southern Art has announced that Vicinal Visions: Dusti Bongé, Ida Kohlmeyer & Dorothy Hood, will be on view March 21 through July 19, 2026.

Crescent City Stage Announces Cast for BARD AT THE BATTURE

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2026
Crescent City Stage has announced the cast for its upcoming production of BARD AT THE BATTURE, set to captivate audiences with a series of performances showcasing Shakespeare's timeless works.
Photos: First Look Portraits of STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Cast at Big Couch New Orleans

Photos: First Look Portraits of STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Cast at Big Couch New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2026
You can now get a first look at portraits of the cast of A Streetcar Named Desire at Big Couch New Orleans.
THE OUTSIDERS, THE NOTEBOOK, and More Set For 2026-27 Season at the Saeger Theatre

THE OUTSIDERS, THE NOTEBOOK, and More Set For 2026-27 Season at the Saeger Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2026
The Saenger Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026-27 season lineup, which includes Buena Vista Social Club, The Notebook, The Outsiders, and more.
Blue Theatre Company to Debut CAMPARI SODA

Blue Theatre Company to Debut CAMPARI SODA

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2026
Blue Theatre Company will present the world premiere of CAMPARI SODA, a Southern drama set in 1973 New Orleans, from April 18-30, 2026 at the New Marigny Theatre.
TWFest Celebrates 40 Years with Star-Studded Lineup in 2026

TWFest Celebrates 40 Years with Star-Studded Lineup in 2026

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2026
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will return to the historic French Quarter for its 40th anniversary celebration of contemporary literature, theatre, New Orleans culture, and of course, Tennessee Williams.
GOD OF CARNAGE Comes to Le Petit Theatre

GOD OF CARNAGE Comes to Le Petit Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 26, 2026
God of Carnage is coming to Le Petit Theatre in April.
GUYS AND DOLLS to be Presented at Le Petit Theatre

GUYS AND DOLLS to be Presented at Le Petit Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2026
One of the greatest musical comedies of all time is coming to Le Petit Theatre this March.
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