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The latest theatre news from New Orleans — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Benefit Reading Set for Crescent City Stage
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
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet will welcome Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König as guest artists for its 2025 production of The Nutcracker.
A Beautiful Noise: Heidi Kettenring on Honoring Neil Diamond's Legacy
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.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL North American Tour Will Open in Rochester in Fall 2026
BOOP! The Musical will embark on a North American Tour, opening for its 50-week run in Rochester, NY at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
Just One Week Left to Vote for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
Election Day may be over, but voting is still open for the first round of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage! Each week, contestants will be voted on by the general public and judged by an all-star panel of judges.
Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König to Guest Star in Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
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.
Feature: GYPSY at Rivertown Theaters For The Performing Arts
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.
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Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards
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
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a Gala.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6
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Cast And Band Set for DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL 2025 National Tour
The cast and band members have been set for Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a toe-tappin', heartstring-tuggin' holiday musical featuring songs by eleven-time GRAMMY Award winner Dolly Parton.
Liverpool Legends THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE! Hits Metairie for 1 Night Only
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends are bringing their unforgettable Beatles tribute show to Metairie for one night only, narrated by Louise Harrison.
Final Days to Submit For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 6
Last chance to submit for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage Season 6, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students.
Katt Williams Golden Age Tour 2026 Dates Announced!
Katt Williams' Golden Age Tour 2026 kicks off Jan 23 in Ontario.
Photos: In Rehearsals for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA National Tour
The new North American Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera is getting ready to hit the road! The tour will premiere at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD before traveling to major markets including Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and more.
THE LORD OF THE RINGS Cast Reunion to Take Place in New Orleans
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.
Blue Roses Project to Present RED TIDE by Dom Martello in New Orleans
Tony nominee and acclaimed writer Gideon Glick and producer-director James Will McBride have launched Blue Roses Project.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards
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.
RIVERDANCE Will Launch US Tour in 2026
RIVERDANCE 30 - The New Generation, the international Irish dance phenomenon seen by over 30 million people worldwide, will return to the United States in 2026.
Feature: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Star Ann Morrison Brings Heart and Wisdom to National Tour
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
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
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.
THE GRAVEYARD GIRLS Haunts Columbia Theatre’s Studio as Part of Fanfare 2025
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts is leaning all the way into spooky season with the world premiere of THE GRAVEYARD GIRLS, a Halloween-night anthology spun amid headstones, fog and the distant yip of coyotes.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Mahalia Jackson Theatre (10/29-10/29) |
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Pilobolus Mahalia Jackson Theater (10/17-10/17) |
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Les Miserables Jefferson Perf Arts Center (2/26-3/07) |
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Houston Ballet "Madame Butterfly" Mahalia Jackson Theater (4/17-4/17) |
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And the Ball and All Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (1/29-1/31) |
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Argentina's Tango After Dark Mahalia Jackson Theater (2/20-2/20) |
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The 39 Steps Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (3/05-3/21) |
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A Gentleman''s Guide To Love and Murder Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (7/31-8/09) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour Fillmore New Orleans (11/11-11/11) |
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A Mardi Gras Carol Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (12/04-12/13) |