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Only One Weekend Left To See MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS At Jefferson Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2023
Jefferson Performing Arts Society is presenting two back-to-back shows based on novels by two of the most famous writers of crime and horror:  Agatha Christie and Stephen King.
Photos: First Look At THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG At Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
See first look photos from THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Rivertown Theaters! This classic (but new!) murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania! Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.
SAINTS & SINNERS LGBTQ+ Literary Festival to Celebrate 20th Year This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2023
Saints and Sinners, an annual LGBTQ+ literary festival, will run concurrently with the The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, March 24-26, 2023 for its 20th year. Founded by Paul Willis, Greg Herren, and Jean Redmann in collaboration with NO/AIDS Task Force in 2003, Saints + Sinners (SAS) began as a creative outlet to showcase the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ literary community and offer HIV/AIDS information.
TWFest Opens This Month With Stella Shouting Contest Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2023
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will return to the historic French Quarter for its 37th annual celebration of contemporary literature, theatre, New Orleans culture, and, of course, Tennessee Williams. Kicking off on Sunday, March 19 with a new twist on the beloved Stella Shouting Contest, this year's Festival is filled with new partnerships, expanded programming, and award-winning speakers, alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announced At Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
The slapstick hit The Play That Goes Wrong has been announced at Rivertown Theaters.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF brings 'Tradition' to the Saenger Theatre
by Jenny Bravo - March 01, 2023
A fresh, exciting production of a well-loved musical theatre favorite that is sure to have you mesmerized.
Tennessee Williams Theatre Company Of New Orleans Opens Seventh Deadly Season With NIGHT OF THE IGUANA Set In 2021
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will be presenting Night of the Iguana by Tennessee Williams this March at The Lower Depths Theatre at Loyola University New Orleans. This play was Williams' last commercial success on Broadway, and TWTC will be presenting a fresh and inventive take that remains true to the play's essence.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
An adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express will be brought to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center stage by Jefferson Performing Arts Society from March 10 through 19, Fridays through Sundays.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Presents The Music of John Williams This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Music of John Williams later this month. Julian Pellicano conducts with The Willow School New Orleans Choir. The concert is set for February 25, 2023.
TWFest Announces Free Writing Workshop Series
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
TWFest is kicking off a free monthly writing workshop series as part of a partnership with Baldwin & Co. Coffee and Bookstore. New Orleans author, Alex Jennings, will lead the first workshop on Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The workshops will be generative and interactive, so attendees are encouraged to bring their notebooks. Writers of any experience level are welcome, and the series will feature mostly New Orleans writers.
Cristian Laverde König Will Be a Guest Artist in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's Production of SNOW WHITE
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
CRISTIAN LAVERDE KÖNIG, former principal dancer of the Milwaukee Ballet, will be a guest artist in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet’s production of Snow White dancing the role of the Prince.
Interview: Elizabeth Newcomer & Tenea Intriago of CRY IT OUT At Crescent City Stage
by Tara Bennett - January 24, 2023
New Orleans production company Crescent City Stage is about to kick off 2023 with its latest production of CRY IT OUT by Molly Smith Metzler. This comedy takes an honest (and sharp) look at the double-edged sword of motherhood in all the joys and tribulations that come with it. Directed by Jana Mestecky, CRY IT OUT will run Jan. 26-Feb. 9, 2023, at the Marquette Theater at Loyola University.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards
by BWW Awards - January 20, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Announces New Music Director
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
Formed in 1991, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is the oldest full-time musician-governed and collaboratively-operated orchestra in the United States. After 17 seasons under the musical direction of Carlos Miguel Prieto, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Trustees is introducing renowned conductor Matthew Kraemer as the new Music Director.
Interview: Ethan Hardy Benson of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Saenger Theatre
by Tara Bennett - January 11, 2023
The iconic musical phenomenon JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is celebrating 50 years with a new touring production in North America, and is currently running at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces 2023 Local and Touring Shows
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Jefferson Performing Arts Society has announced a variety of events coming to Jefferson Performing Arts Center in the New Year, from pageants and tribute concerts to folk dance and ballet.  
Interview: Tommy Jamerson of THE JUNGLE BOOK at Columbia Theatre For The Performing Arts
by Tara Bennett - December 31, 2022
Tommy Jamerson is no stranger to putting his spin on beloved children's stories. From Alice in Wonderland to Pinocchio to Hercules, he's captured well-known stories that make us remember why we fell in love with them. Now, he's done the same magic with Rudyard Kipling's famous story in his latest play, THE JUNGLE BOOK.
SISTAS! THE MUSICAL to Open at Teatro Wego in January
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2022
Sistas the Musical will be presented by Jefferson Performing Arts Society for three weekends, from January 27 through February 12, 2023, at Teatro Wego.
ROLLER SOUL, A Roller Skating Horror Play, Announced At Cafe Istanbul This January
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2022
ROLLER SOUL, A Roller Skating Horror Play, announced at Cafe Istanbul this January.
TWFest To Host Virtual Writing Retreat in January
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2022
Writer's Resolutions, a daylong writing retreat, will be held online Saturday, January 14, 2023, with seven virtual sessions. The event, hosted by the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, features over 20 authors, agents, and editors.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; Theatre Baton Rouge Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The Krewe De Jeanne D'Arc Announces The 2023 Honorary Characters!
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2022
The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc held a coronation reception and ceremony at the historic Degas House on December 15. The krewe, which will parade for the fifteenth time on January 6, 2023 celebrating St. Joan’s 611th birthday, selects the honorary characters in the parade in recognition of their service to the community and their embodiment of the mission of the krewe and the spirit of Joan of Arc.
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces JPAST & PRESENT: A PARTY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Celebrating 45 Years Of JPAS Productions
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2022
Jefferson Performing Arts Society will host a “Party for the Performing Arts” featuring longtime JPAS performers and other special guests, at Jefferson Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Guests will dine onstage inside the JPAC theater; seating is limited to 250 people due to this unique and rare experience. 
Astin, Winkler, Swallow & Eckstein Among 14 Additions To FAN EXPO New Orleans Celebrity Lineup
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2022
The celebrity roster at FAN EXPO New Orleans grew by a whopping 14 with today's announcement that Sean Astin, Henry Winkler, Emily Swallow, Ashley Eckstein, 'The Office' standouts Kate Flanery and Leslie Baker and eight others will attend the event, January 6-8 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Interview: Cecilia Snow of SIX at Saenger Theatre
by Tara Bennett - December 13, 2022
A witty, pop-fueled musical on par with a Spice Girls concert, SIX THE MUSICAL remixes the history of the six wives of the notorious King Henry VIII as they take to the microphone to reclaim their HERstories once, and for all.

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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters in New Orleans C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
River Center Theatre for Performing Arts (3/14 - 3/14)
Murder Most Meemaw! in New Orleans Murder Most Meemaw!
Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (2/26 - 3/1)
Muertas de la Risa in New Orleans Muertas de la Risa
Jefferson Perf Arts Center (2/13 - 2/13)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in New Orleans Hadestown (Non-Equity)
The Strand Theatre (2/23 - 2/23)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) in New Orleans The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Saenger Theatre (5/12 - 5/17)
Monty Python Spamalot in New Orleans Monty Python Spamalot
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans (6/2 - 6/7)
Water for Elephants in New Orleans Water for Elephants
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans (2/3 - 2/8)
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