My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

NEW ORLEANS THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 2

Warren Haynes and Gov't Mule Set Two Special Concerts in New Orleans

Warren Haynes and Gov't Mule Set Two Special Concerts in New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter and his acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule have announced two special nights at The Orpheum Theater in New Orleans.
Interview: Nickolaus Colón of HADESTOWN at Saenger Theatre

Interview: Nickolaus Colón of HADESTOWN at Saenger Theatre

by Tara Bennett — January 22, 2026
When the Tony Award-winning musical HADESTOWN arrives at the Saenger Theatre this weekend, audiences will witness Nickolaus Colón embody one of Greek mythology’s most formidable figures.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

by BWW Awards — January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
John Mulaney Brings MISTER WHATEVER to New Orleans

John Mulaney Brings MISTER WHATEVER to New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — January 15, 2026
John Mulaney will bring Mister Whatever to the Mahalia Jackson Theater for Performing Arts  next month.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April

by BWW News Desk — January 5, 2026
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; ANNIE Leads Best M

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; ANNIE Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards — December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight.
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton to Perform at Whisky-a-Go-Go on Halloween 2026

Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton to Perform at Whisky-a-Go-Go on Halloween 2026

by BWW News Desk — December 11, 2025
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton will be taking over LA's iconic Sunset Strip venue, the Whisky A-Go-Go, for a special Halloween performance of their GRAMMY-nominated album, Death Wish Blues.
Le Petit Theatre Will Present Noël Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT Directed By Ricky Graham

Le Petit Theatre Will Present Noël Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT Directed By Ricky Graham

by BWW News Desk — December 10, 2025
Le Petit Theatre will present Noël Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT, directed by Ricky Graham, who will also perform as Madame Arcati.
The Irene Collective Reveals Cast of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

The Irene Collective Reveals Cast of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2025
The Irene Collective has announced casting and creative team details for its upcoming production of A Streetcar Named Desire in New Orleans.
Jefferson Performing Arts Welcomes Gary Rucker As New Creative & Managing Director

Jefferson Performing Arts Welcomes Gary Rucker As New Creative & Managing Director

by BWW News Desk — December 3, 2025
Jefferson Performing Arts has announced that acclaimed local theatre leader Gary Rucker, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, has joined the organization as Creative & Managing Director of the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.
10th Annual New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival Returns to New Orleans Jazz Museum

10th Annual New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival Returns to New Orleans Jazz Museum

by BWW News Desk — December 3, 2025
The festival will showcase Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee Jonathon 'Boogie' Long, sensational old-time music duo Hillary Klug & Meredith Moon, and more.
John Cena Set to Join FAN EXPO New Orleans

John Cena Set to Join FAN EXPO New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — November 25, 2025
Fans of John Cena like to chant his famous 'You Can't See Me' catchphrase.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15

ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15

by BWW News Desk — November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed

Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed

by BWW News Desk — November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

by BWW Awards — November 21, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards.
Irene Collective To Present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Irene Collective To Present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

by BWW News Desk — November 20, 2025
IRENE COLLECTIVE, a female driven New Orleans based theatre company will present its upcoming production of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Benefit Reading Set for Crescent City Stage

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Benefit Reading Set for Crescent City Stage

by BWW News Desk — November 14, 2025
Crescent City Stage will present a festive, one-night only Theatre Authority benefit staged reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, in a witty and imaginative new adaptation by Patrick Barlow.
THE NUTCRACKER Welcomes Guest Artists Annia Hidalgo And Cristian Laverde König

THE NUTCRACKER Welcomes Guest Artists Annia Hidalgo And Cristian Laverde König

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2025
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet will welcome Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König as guest artists for its 2025 production of The Nutcracker.
A Beautiful Noise: Heidi Kettenring on Honoring Neil Diamond's Legacy

A Beautiful Noise: Heidi Kettenring on Honoring Neil Diamond's Legacy

by Tara Bennett — November 11, 2025
Heidi Kettenring has been a Neil Diamond fan since childhood, and now she's bringing his story to life on stage in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL playing both his mother Rose and legendary songwriter Ellie Greenwich.
Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König to Guest Star in Shreveport Metropolitan Ba

Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König to Guest Star in Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2025
The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet has announced that former Milwaukee Ballet principals Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König will appear as guest artists in its 2025 production of The Nutcracker.
Feature: GYPSY at Rivertown Theaters For The Performing Arts

Feature: GYPSY at Rivertown Theaters For The Performing Arts

by Tara Bennett — November 3, 2025
After more than a decade, Rivertown Theaters' Co-Artistic/Managing Director Gary Rucker is revisiting one of musical theatre's most celebrated works with a production of GYPSY that runs through November 9.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

by BWW Awards — October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Videos


A Gentleman''s Guide To Love and Murder in New Orleans A Gentleman''s Guide To Love and Murder
Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (7/31-8/09)
Frozen  in New Orleans Frozen
Cutting Edge Center of the Arts (6/05-6/20)
Tootsie in New Orleans Tootsie
Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (5/07-5/23)
My Fair Lady in New Orleans My Fair Lady
Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (9/25-10/11)
Summer Surprise Show in New Orleans Summer Surprise Show
Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (7/09-7/18)
Anastasia The Musical in New Orleans Anastasia The Musical
Jefferson Perf Arts Center (4/09-4/18)
PRIMARY TRUST by Eboni Booth in New Orleans PRIMARY TRUST by Eboni Booth
Crescent City Stage at the Contemporary Arts Center (5/07-5/24)
Do Portugal Circus - Metaire and New Orleans May 2026 in New Orleans Do Portugal Circus - Metaire and New Orleans May 2026
Shrine on Airline (5/21-5/24)
The Marvelous Wonderettes in New Orleans The Marvelous Wonderettes
Westwego Perf Arts Theatre (1/08-1/24)
Bruno Mars, Raye & DJ Pee.Wee in New Orleans Bruno Mars, Raye & DJ Pee.Wee
Caesars Superdome (9/16-9/16)