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Southern Rep Extends OPUS Through 10/18
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2009
Southern Rep, the region's premiere professional theatre, extends OPUS by Michael Hollinger for one more week. Performances continue through October 18, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m..
JPAS 14th Annual Pasta & Puccini Gala Held 10/16
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2009
Jefferson Performing Arts Society's (JPAS) 14th Annual Pasta & Puccini Gala will be held Friday October 16, 2009 at InterContinental New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Doors will open at 7PM.
Running With Scissors Presents LIVIN' JANIS 10/21 At Le Chat Noir
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 2009
LIVIN' JANIS Wednesday, October 21 at Le Chat Noir- Tickets $26 Musical powerhouse, Running With Scissors starlet, and Big Easy Award-winning actress Dorian Rush returns to the stage as Janis Joplin in LIVIN' JANIS, a completely un-authorized, biographical, music homage to the late great rock legend.
Running With Scissors Presents FEMALE TROUBLE 10/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 2009
RUNNING WITH SCISSORS PRESENTS... FEMALE TROUBLE Tuesday, October 20 at One Eyed Jacks- All seats just $20
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Hosts A LITERARY LEGENDS HALLOWEEN BASH 10/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 15, 2009
What better way to celebrate the Halloween season than with an evening both scary and literary? Crawl out of your crypts and drag your corpses down to the LITERARY LEGENDS HALLOWEEN BASH on Friday, October 23rd at the Gazebo Café at the historic French Market. The haunting starts when the clock strikes 8 and goes until the witching hour (midnight).
Southern Rep and Le Petit to Hold Open Auditions for GREY GARDENS 10/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 14, 2009
Open Auditions for Le Petit Theatre and Southern Rep's Co-Production of GREY GARDENS by Doug Wright with music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie, and directed by Aimée Hayes, will be held on Thursday October 22, 2009, between 7-10:00 pm, at Le Petit Theatre, 616 St Peter Street. Please arrive at 6:30 pm to register and complete audition paperwork. Callbacks will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009.
New Orleans Fringe Hosts 2nd Annual Theater Festival, 11/11
by Aimee Savoth - October 13, 2009
On November 11-15, New Orleans Fringe will host its second annual theater festival: over 45 theater groups from New Orleans and around the country will present over 120 shows at venues throughout the city. This year's Fringe will be a extraordinary week of theater of all types: opera buffa, drama, cryptic revival, physical clown-theater, dark comedy, cabaret, romance noir, overhead projector shadow puppetry, butoh, hip hop, dance theater, environmental performance, puppet aerial musical, and many more.
ArtSpot Productions and Mondo Bizarro Present LOUP GAROU Through 10/25
by Jeff Dennhardt - October 12, 2009
New Orleans based theatre group Mondo Bizarro's production of LOUP GAROU is currently playing at their outdoor venue in the City Park East Golf Course. Nick Slie plays Garou, a wild and dangerous entity well anchored in the folk traditions of southern Louisiana. His story comes from France through Acadia down the Mississippi and numerous inland routes to Louisiana.
New Orleans Native Returns to Perform with Houston Ballet 10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2009
The New Orleans Ballet Association is proud to announce that New Orleans' very own Mireille Hassenboehler will once again take the stage with Houston Ballet at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. Following last season's triumphant premiere of Marie, the company returns on October 24 at 8pm for a special command performance of works by four of the world's preeminent choreographers.
Southern Rep Extends OPUS Through 10/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2009
Southern Rep, the region's premiere professional theatre, extends OPUS by Michael Hollinger for one more week. Performances continue through October 18, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m..
Southern Rep Opens New Season With Michael Hollinger's OPUS 9/16-10/11, Opens 9/19
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009
Southern Rep opens its 2009/2010 season with the regional premiere of Off-Broadway triumph, OPUS by Michael Hollinger, which runs September 16 - October 11, 2009. Previews begin Wednesday, September 16th, followed by Opening Night, Saturday, September 19th. Performances continue through October 11th, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now from $19 - $35 and may be purchased at (504) 522-6545 or www.southernrep.com.
The NORD/NOBA Center For Dance Selected To Perform At Three Upcoming Louisiana Arts Festivals On 10/10, 11/13, 11/14, And 11/15
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2009
The NORD/NOBA Center for Dance, a cultural community partnership between the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) and the New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) offering free dance programming to local youth, has been selected to perform at three upcoming Louisiana arts festivals. The company will appear at the fourth annual Louisiana Dance Festival in Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 3, at the 34th annual Red River Revel Fest in Shreveport on Saturday, October 10, and at the New Orleans Fringe Festival on November 13, 14, and 15..
Literary Legends Haunt the New Orleans Literary Festival's Halloween Bash, 10/23
by Melissa Beck - October 09, 2009
What better way to celebrate the Halloween season than with an evening both scary and literary? Crawl out of your crypts and drag your corpses down to the LITERARY LEGENDS HALLOWEEN BASH on Friday, October 23rd at the Gazebo Café at the historic French Market. The haunting starts when the clock strikes 8pm and goes until the witching hour (midnight).
Gennifer Flowers to Debut GENNIFER UNEXPECTED in 2010
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2009
Gennifer Flowers, whose name conjures up headlines of her relationship with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, is preparing a solo show, titled ‘Gennifer Unexpected'. Flowers is planning to debut the show in New Orleans in the Spring of 2010. A New York stop and national tours are also in the plans. Details of the debut and the tour will be announced at a later stage.
ROCKY HORROR SHOW ALIVE! Gets Louisiana Run, 10/23 - 11/7
by Jessica Lewis - October 06, 2009
That sweet transvestite from outer-space is taking over the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre just in time for Halloween. Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is ALIVE! will play October 23-November 7, 2009 at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.
New Orleans Fringe Fest Announces Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 05, 2009
This year's Fringe will be a extraordinary week of theater of all types, featuring over 45 groups and over 100 shows from New Orleans and around the country.
JPAS Theatre Kids! Offers Free Dance Workshop October 3 At The Jefferson PAC
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2009
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) Theatre Kids! will host a free dance workshop on October 3, 2009 for young dancers of all skill-levels at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, (EJHS Auditorium) 400 Phlox Street in Metairie
Shakespeare Festival at Tulane Presents THE COMEDY OF ERRORS for Schools in January 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 02, 2009
The Shakespeare Festival at Tulane will present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS on January 13 ? 15 and 19 ? 22, 2010 as a field trip opportunity for middle and high schools students. Performances will take place in Tulane University?s Dixon Hall at 10:00 AM.
The NORD/NOBA Center For Dance Selected To Perform At Three Upcoming Louisiana Arts Festivals On 10/10, 11/13, 11/14, And 11/15
by Reynard Loki - October 01, 2009
The NORD/NOBA Center for Dance, a cultural community partnership between the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) and the New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) offering free dance programming to local youth, has been selected to perform at three upcoming Louisiana arts festivals. The company will appear at the fourth annual Louisiana Dance Festival in Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 3, at the 34th annual Red River Revel Fest in Shreveport on Saturday, October 10, and at the New Orleans Fringe Festival on November 13, 14, and 15..
JPAS 14th Annual Pasta & Puccini Gala Held 10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 01, 2009
Jefferson Performing Arts Society's (JPAS) 14th Annual Pasta & Puccini Gala will be held Friday October 16, 2009 at InterContinental New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Doors will open at 7PM.
Southern Rep Calls for Play Submissions For The SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY RIOT by 10/1
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2009
Southern Rep calls on Southern writers to submit bold new ten minute plays for the SOUTHERN REP NEW PLAY RIOT by October 1, 2009 for readings, production or broadcast during the 2009/10 Season.
Southern Rep Presents I AM MY OWN WIFE 11/4-12/6 at Canal Place
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 30, 2009
Southern Rep, the region's premiere professional theatre, joins with the acclaimed All Kinds of Theatre (AKT) to produce the regional premiere of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner I AM MY OWN WIFE by Doug Wright, which runs November 4 - December 6, 2009 at Canal Place.
Southern Rep Opens New Season With Michael Hollinger's OPUS 9/16-10/11, Opens 9/19
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2009
Southern Rep opens its 2009/2010 season with the regional premiere of Off-Broadway triumph, OPUS by Michael Hollinger, which runs September 16 - October 11, 2009. Previews begin Wednesday, September 16th, followed by Opening Night, Saturday, September 19th. Performances continue through October 11th, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now from $19 - $35 and may be purchased at (504) 522-6545 or www.southernrep.com.
Southern Rep Opens New Season With Michael Hollinger's OPUS 9/16-10/11, Opens 9/19
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2009
Southern Rep opens its 2009/2010 season with the regional premiere of Off-Broadway triumph, OPUS by Michael Hollinger, which runs September 16 - October 11, 2009. Previews begin Wednesday, September 16th, followed by Opening Night, Saturday, September 19th. Performances continue through October 11th, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now from $19 - $35 and may be purchased at (504) 522-6545 or www.southernrep.com.
Southern Rep Kicks-Off Challenge Grant Campaign
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2009
Aimée Hayes, Artistic Director of Southern Rep, joins Board of Directors President Dr. Bernard Jaffe in announcing the official kick-off of the region's premiere professional theatre's 'Innovation SRT Challenge' to take place Saturday, September 18 at 8 p.m. at Southern Rep.

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