Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
New Orleans Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from New Orleans — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
BWW Q&A: Michael Meth Talks Last Night at the Rue Bayou
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.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
Fifth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fifth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Video: Clint Townsend and Touring Company of THE GREAT GATSBY Sing 'What A Wonderful World' for ALS
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
Le Petit Theatre will present GOD OF CARNAGE in New Orleans.
Chasing the Green Light: THE GREAT GATSBY Musical Comes to New Orleans
One hundred years after F.
Last Night at the Rue Bayou Brings Immersive theatre to the French Quarter
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.
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour First Look
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots.
Introducing the StageMag Show Promo Kit
Introducing the Show Promo Kit — your all-in-one toolkit for promoting your production! Everything you need to spread the word, now in a single dedicated page in your Stage Mag dashboard.
LAST NIGHT AT RUE BAYOU to Premiere in New Orleans with Immersive Experience
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.
Fourth Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
Justin Valentine To Guest Star In SWAN LAKE ACT II With Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet
Justin Valentine will appear as a guest artist in SWAN LAKE ACT II with Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet.
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'Stella' Shouting Contest to Launch Tennessee Williams Festival
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will present the Stella Shouting Contest, marking the commencement of its 40th annual celebration.
Third Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the third round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
Photos: First Look at the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE
In honor of the official opening of the North American tour, producers have released production photos of BEETLEJUICE, the Broadway musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s film.
Irene Collective Brings a Fresh Female Gaze to A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
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 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
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
You can now get a first look at portraits of the cast of A Streetcar Named Desire at Big Couch New Orleans.
Second Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Voting is now open for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate B
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A Mardi Gras Carol Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (12/04-12/13) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (10/23-10/31) |
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Pilobolus Mahalia Jackson Theater (10/17-10/17) |
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Come From Away Jefferson Perf Arts Center (9/11-9/20) |
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Finding Neverland Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (9/11-9/27) |
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And the Ball and All Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (1/29-1/31) |
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Grease Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (5/07-5/23) |
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Alonzo King LINES Ballet Mahalia Jackson Theater (11/14-11/14) |
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The 39 Steps Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (3/05-3/21) |
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Mahalia Jackson Theater (3/13-3/14) |