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Staged Reading of Three Sisters, set on Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, Debuts in Avoyelle

Staged Reading of Three Sisters, set on Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, Debuts in Avoyelles Parish

by Tara Bennett — March 21, 2023
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre Company, presents a staged reading of THREE SISTERS at 7 p.
Interview: Sara DeGennaro of SOFIA'S FIRST BALLET CLASS

Interview: Sara DeGennaro of SOFIA'S FIRST BALLET CLASS

by Tara Bennett — March 21, 2023
A dancer from the age of three, Sara DeGennaro has had a love of ballet for most of her life.
Feature: NIGHT OF THE IGUANA with Tennessee Williams Threatre Company

Feature: NIGHT OF THE IGUANA with Tennessee Williams Threatre Company

by Tara Bennett — March 21, 2023
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company (TWTC) started its 2023 season with the Tennessee Williams classic, NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, currently running at The Lower Depths Theatre at Loyola University in New Orleans through March 26.
Only One Weekend Left To See MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS At Jefferson Performing Art

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

Photos: First Look At THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG At Rivertown Theaters

by BWW News Desk — March 8, 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

SAINTS & SINNERS LGBTQ+ Literary Festival to Celebrate 20th Year This Month

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 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.
TWFest Opens This Month With Stella Shouting Contest Fundraiser

TWFest Opens This Month With Stella Shouting Contest Fundraiser

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 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.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announced At Rivertown Theaters

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announced At Rivertown Theaters

by BWW News Desk — March 2, 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

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF brings 'Tradition' to the Saenger Theatre

by Jenny Bravo — March 1, 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 NI

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.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center Next Month

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

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.
TWFest Announces Free Writing Workshop Series

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.
Cristian Laverde König Will Be a Guest Artist in the
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet

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

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.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

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

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.
Interview: Ethan Hardy Benson of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Saenger Theatre

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

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Announces 2023 Local and Touring Shows

by BWW News Desk — January 6, 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 A

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.
SISTAS! THE MUSICAL to Open at Teatro Wego in January

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

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

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.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; Theatre Baton Rou

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!

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.

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