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Brian Jordan Jr.'s New Musical RILEY to Premiere This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2021
Brian Jordan Jr., who stars as Maurice Web on Tyler Perry’s hit BET series 'Sistas,” has returned to his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana to produce a first-ever developmental concert version of his new musical Riley, which takes place at the fictitious Riley College, a historical public black school in the bayou. 
Betsy McBride, Simon Wexler, and Daniel Saez Join Faculty for the Shreveport Dance Academy's Summer Intensive
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
Betsy McBride, Simon Wexler, and Daniel Saez, will be members of the faculty for the Shreveport Dance Academy’s Summer Intensive which will be taking place from July 26 – August 6, 2021.
Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2021
Learn more about the full lineup here, which includes Philadanco!, The Nutcracker – A Tale from the Bayou, and Rapunzel.
Strand Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2021
Learn more about the season, which includes Broadway productions of Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, South Pacific, and more!
OutKast Tribute Sets NOLA Late-Night Show During Jazz Fest
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2021
An all-star tribute to pioneering hip-hop duo OutKast is set to hit New Orleans for a late-night throwdown coinciding with the first Sunday of Jazz Fest 2021.
THE FUNK SESSIONS NOLA EDITION Announced Today
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2021
Live For Live Music has announced that The Funk Sessions will head to New Orleans on Tuesday, October 12th during the “daze between” Jazz Fest weekends.
SHREK, JR. to Open JPAS Summer Youth Musicals
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2021
This Friday, Jefferson Performing Arts Society ends its state mandated suspension of musicals with a production of the beloved ogre fairytale Shrek The Musical Jr., featuring a cast of 48 area youth.
Le Petit Theatre Announces 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2021
Subscription renewals begin on June 21st and new subscription sales start in July. Single tickets will be available in late summer. 
Andy Frasco & The U.N. with Karina Rykman Announced for FEST BY NITE 2021
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2021
Spiritual jester of live music Andy Frasco & The U.N. will team up for a positively charged show with Karina Rykman at New Orleans' The Fillmore on October 14th.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Names Anwar Nasir as Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
The Board of Directors of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra announced today that Anwar Nasir—a celebrated leader at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl, Omaha Symphony, and Atlanta Ballet and a coveted speaker at national arts and music conferences—has been named the organization’s next Executive Director, effective July 19. 
Prospect New Orleans Announces Partnership With The New Orleans African American Museum
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2021
Prospect New Orleans has announced that its Hancock Whitney Welcome Center for P.5 will be sited at the New Orleans African American Museum. The P.5 Hancock Whitney Welcome Center is part of a broad partnership between Prospect and NOAAM during the Prospect.5 cycle.
BWW Review: HEDY! THE LIFE & INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR at BB's Stage Door Canteen At The National WWII Museum
by Heidi Scheuermann - May 31, 2021
When you experience HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, you are treated to an intimate hour and a half of Hedy talking you through her life, and introducing you to all of the important people she met along the way that helped to shape her and the different directions in which she ventured. She introduces you to her father who encouraged her to think, her mother who taught her the importance of discipline, her first husband Fritz Mandl from whom she learned the ins and outs of munitions simply by being a fly on the wall in their own home, George Antheil who was a composer and her partner in the invention of The Secret Communication System, and many more.
The Strand Theatre of Shreveport Will Reopen This Weekend With Dance Performances
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2021
The Strand Theatre of Shreveport is reopening beginning this weekend with a series of performances from various dance groups. On May 22, Power & Grace School of Performing Arts will present three performances of 'Dance Brings Us Together.'
Shane Stewart of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Playmakers Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - May 13, 2021
Despite the challenges COVID-19 has created for theatre artisans, Playmakers Baton Rouge will see a return to live theatre in its outdoor production of William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
Musicals Return To The Stage In Jefferson Performing Arts Society's 44th Season
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
Jefferson Performing Arts Society will open its first full season since 2019 with Yasmina Reza's The God of Carnage at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre on September 17, 2021.
BWW Review: BLITHE SPIRIT Provides Spirited Laughs at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - May 06, 2021
Historically, Noel Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT has been a regular favorite from the West End to Broadway and beyond, with no signs of stopping after seeing the running production on Theatre Baton Rouge’s stage. Directed by Clay Donaldson, the evening was a welcome respite from the 'real world,' providing moments of laugh-out-loud effervescence that are much needed during a pandemic.
Columbia Theatre Will Pause Large Productions For the Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2021
The Columbia Theatre will pause productions for the summer. Artistic Director Jim Winter revealed that the theatre will use this time to host some local dance shows, who typically rent out the space in May and June.
HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS, FROZEN and More Announced for 2021-2022 Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans Season
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2021
Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans has announced that Broadway performances are scheduled to recommence at the Saenger Theatre in November 2021.  The upcoming season, which will feature the return of HAMILTON in 2022, includes TOOTSIE, CATS, HADESTOWN, Disney’s FROZEN, ANASTASIA and MEAN GIRLS.
ART OF THE FEAST, a Night of Music, Food, Wine and Art to Benefit The NOCCA Institute
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2021
On Saturday, May 22, 2021, join The NOCCA Institute for ART OF THE FEAST, a celebration of music, food, and fine art. Whether you attend in person or enjoy from the comfort of your home, you’ll experience a fabulous meal, great music, and a chance to win artwork, vacation packages, and more in our silent auction and raffle.
Centenary Youth Orchestra Presents Spring Concert 'A New World'
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2021
Centenary Youth Orchestra will perform its Spring Concert 'A New World' on Sunday, April 11 at 6:00 PM, to a very limited audience, with mask-wearing and social-distancing required, at Hargrove Memorial Amphitheater (formerly, the Band Shell).
LSU School of Theatre Announces Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2021
LSU’s School of Theatre is excited to announce a new degree program – the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television. The program will be offered starting in fall 2021. The new BFA expands on the current BA in Theatre (Film and Television) to provide a fully professional training program in one of the fastest growing industries in the country. 
New Orleans Opera Streams Filmed Production of THE MEDIUM
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2021
New Orleans Opera is presenting a filmed version of Menotti's The Medium, premiering on YouTube April 16, 2021 at 7:30 pm. 
Rivertown Theaters to Present NUNSENSE 4/8-18
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2021
NUNSENSE is the hilarious musical farce about a convent of Nuns staging a fundraiser to enable them to bury the last four nuns of their order who died of botulism in an unfortunate convent cooking accident (and who are temporarily being stored in the freezer!).
Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Premieres Virtual Writer's Retreat
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2021
The 35th annual Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual programming in March 2021: a virtual Writer’s Retreat followed by a weekend of traditional events presented online. The Writer’s Retreat, March 19-21, will include online writing workshops, author events, and a writing marathon. 
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents A COMEDY OF TENORS
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2021
Jefferson Performing Arts Society will stage the New Orleans area debut of Ken Ludwig’s hit A Comedy of Tenors from April 9-18, 2021, at Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie. A total of six performances will be offered at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.

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Heymann Performing Arts Center (4/1 - 4/1)
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Heymann Performing Arts Center (1/22 - 1/22)
Tango After Dark in New Orleans Tango After Dark
Mahalia Jackson Theater for Performing Arts (1/24 - 1/24)
Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit in New Orleans Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit
Le Petit Theatre (1/8 - 1/25)
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at The Fillmore in New Orleans Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at The Fillmore
The Fillmore (5/2 - 5/2)
Stanley and His Demon in New Orleans Stanley and His Demon
New Marigny Theater (1/2 - 1/12)
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