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SNOW WHITE Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center Next Month

SNOW WHITE Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center Next Month

by BWW News Desk — September 5, 2023
Based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, the ballet of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs takes the vibrant style of a Disney animated movie and sets it to the musical motifs of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky.
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans to Present SPRING STORM Next Mo

The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans to Present SPRING STORM Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 27, 2023
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans ends its seventh season with Spring Storm by Tennessee Williams this September at The Lower Depths Theatre on the campus of Loyola University New Orleans, directed by Salvatore Mannino.
SNOW WHITE Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center in October

SNOW WHITE Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center in October

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2023
Based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, the ballet of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs takes the vibrant style of a Disney animated movie and sets it to the musical motifs of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky.
Review: Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH

Review: Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH

by Tara Bennett — August 1, 2023
Tennessee Williams’ SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, an underrated tale of comebacks and second chances while desperately clinging to the past, is the playwright’s latest steamy, brutal Southern drama to hit the stage in New Orleans.
The Black Jacket Symphony Performs Eagles Hotel California at the Jefferson Performin

The Black Jacket Symphony Performs Eagles Hotel California at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — August 1, 2023
The Black Jacket Symphony presents Eagles Hotel California at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center this month.
THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center in September

THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center in September

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2023
Jefferson Performing Arts Society is bringing the musical The View UpStairs based in New Orleans at the 1973 French Quarter Upstairs Lounge, to Jefferson Performing Arts Center for five shows, September 8 through September 17.
Six Writing Contests Open For Submissions From TWFest And SASFest

Six Writing Contests Open For Submissions From TWFest And SASFest

by BWW News Desk — July 17, 2023
The annual writing contests for the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival (TWFest) and Saints + Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival (SASFest) are open to submissions now until October in fiction, poetry, and one-act plays.
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH Comes to The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans T

SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH Comes to The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 7, 2023
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will be presenting Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams this July & August at The Marigny Opera House, returning for its fifth production in the historic space.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Comes to Rivertown Theatres in September

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Comes to Rivertown Theatres in September

by BWW News Desk — July 5, 2023
Singin' in the Rain comes to Rivertown Theatres in September.
Review: VANYA, SONIA, MASHA AND SPIKE Delivers Chekhovian Comedy at Its Best

Review: VANYA, SONIA, MASHA AND SPIKE Delivers Chekhovian Comedy at Its Best

by Tara Bennett — June 28, 2023
What did our critic think of VANYA, SONIA, MASHA AND SPIKE at Crescent City Stage? The gloom and angst of Chekhovian characters provide funny fodder for Christopher Durang’s VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, now in production through the Crescent City Stage.
DISENCHANTED Comes to Riverside Theaters in August

DISENCHANTED Comes to Riverside Theaters in August

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2023
The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight.
Treehouse Players' RAPUNZEL Comes to Rivertown Theaters This Month

Treehouse Players' RAPUNZEL Comes to Rivertown Theaters This Month

by BWW News Desk — June 15, 2023
Treehouse Players' Rapunzel comes to Rivertown Theaters in Kenner, LA this month.
Jon Sheckler to Release New Album 'HIGHWAY 27' in September

Jon Sheckler to Release New Album 'HIGHWAY 27' in September

by BWW News Desk — June 3, 2023
After five years, New Orleans based drummer/composer Jon Sheckler has announced the release of HIGHWAY 27.
Robert Deviney Named New Executive Director Of Jefferson Performing Arts Society

Robert Deviney Named New Executive Director Of Jefferson Performing Arts Society

by BWW News Desk — May 24, 2023
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society has announce the appointment of Robert DeViney as its new Executive Director.
NEWSIES Comes to Riverside Theaters This Summer

NEWSIES Comes to Riverside Theaters This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 24, 2023
Newsies comes to Riverside Theaters this summer! Directed by Kelly Fouchi, performances run July 13 - 23, 2023.
Previews: THE CHILDREN'S HOUR at Allways Lounge

Previews: THE CHILDREN'S HOUR at Allways Lounge

by Tara Bennett — May 11, 2023
Two staged readings focusing on women who love women will occur at the Allways Lounge Twilight Room on May 12 at 7 p.
GOD HELP THEM IF WE WAKE UP Comes to New Orleans This Year

GOD HELP THEM IF WE WAKE UP Comes to New Orleans This Year

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2023
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Jefferson Performing Arts Center Announces Spring and Summer Shows

Jefferson Performing Arts Center Announces Spring and Summer Shows

by BWW News Desk — April 23, 2023
Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present a lively variety of touring and local shows in the coming months, keeping the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie active with a mix of touring live music concerts and comedy shows, plus two JPAS Theatre Kids! productions.

Kern Family and Mardi Gras World Host Give Kids The World Gala in New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2023
Underscoring their longstanding support for Give Kids The World Village, the Kern family and Mardi Gras World will make wishes possible for countless children and families by hosting the Village’s annual fundraising Gala in New Orleans.
Interview: Gabe Martinez of MOULIN ROUGE at Saenger Theatre

Interview: Gabe Martinez of MOULIN ROUGE at Saenger Theatre

by Tara Bennett — April 11, 2023
The Saenger Theatre invites everyone to can-can now through April 16 as the present MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL.
Purple Party: A Tribute To Prince Comes to New Orleans

Purple Party: A Tribute To Prince Comes to New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — April 6, 2023
Purple Party: A Tribute To Prince will return to New Orleans for a night of dance, music, sex, and romance to help close out the final weekend of Jazz Fest 2023.
SPAGA PLAYS DEAD On Sale Now At New Orleans Jazz Fest

SPAGA PLAYS DEAD On Sale Now At New Orleans Jazz Fest

by BWW News Desk — March 30, 2023
SPAGA, the “mostly-acoustic” jazz trio led by keyboardist Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits, will deliver a performance years in the making with SPAGA Plays Dead on Sunday, April 30th at Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans during Jazz Fest.
Disco Horror Film SNATCHED From Tatiana Maslany To Make Festival Premiere

Disco Horror Film SNATCHED From Tatiana Maslany To Make Festival Premiere

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2023
Disco horror film from Tatiana Maslany and Michael Schwartz will screen at Overlook Film Festival.
Sing For Hope Pianos Launch In New Orleans This Weekend

Sing For Hope Pianos Launch In New Orleans This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — March 22, 2023
Sing for Hope Pianos will take over the arts scene throughout the city of New Orleans, once again encouraging live music throughout the community.

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