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Theatre Baton Rouge Will Perform HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Live on Zoom
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2020
Theatre Baton Rouge is staging its production of How I Learned to Drive live on Zoom! Each of the show's nine cast members will perform their roles from their own homes in this live virtual production.
VIDEO: Lusher Musical Theater Students Perform Virtual 'You Are My Sunshine' For Louisiana Fish Fry's 'Let's Sing, Louisiana' Project
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2020
Lusher High School Certificate of Artistry Musical Theater Level 1 students, under the direction of teacher Kathryn Matherne, submitted a video of themselves singing 'You Are My Sunshine' to the Louisiana Fish Fry's a?oeLet's Sing, Louisianaa?? project. 
Prospect New Orleans Postponed Until October 2021
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
Prospect New Orleans announces the postponement of Prospect.5: Yesterday we said tomorrow, now scheduled to open October 23, 2021, and remaining on view until January 23, 2022.
Tubby & Coo's Bookstream Hosts SASFest Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
The Saints + Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival invades Tubby & Coo's Mid-City Book Shop's Bookstream with a reading series featuring SAS20 authors the weekend of April 17-19. The SASFestival believes that this is an important time for the literary and LGBTQ communities to stay close-knit and supportive.
Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre Cancels Performance of SHE MOVES...
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre has announced the cancellation of its performance, She Moves...
New Orleans Artistic Organizations Establish An Emergency Relief Fund To Support Local Creators Impacted By COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2020
Antenna, Ashe Cultural Arts Center, Junebug Productions, and The Weavers Fellowship have established a collaborative emergency relief fund as part of a broader initiative called Creative Response, to support New Orleans creators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nathaniel Twarog of NO PANTS SHAKESPEARE - AS YOU LIKE IT at Tennessee Williams Theatre Company
by Tara Bennett - April 03, 2020
Fans of The Bard and wearing their sweats at home are in for a treat as the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company brings to you NO PANTS SHAKESPEARE a?" AS YOU LIKE IT.
The Saints + Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Fiction Contest Opens
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2020
The Saints + Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival's annual Fiction Contest returns early this year and is open from April 1 to October 1, 2020. From emerging to established, writers from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit their original, unpublished short stories on the theme of a?oesaints and sinners.a??  
The 2020-2021 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Writing Contests Are Open
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2020
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival's annual Writing Contests return early this year. The Creative Writing Contests are open April 1 and remain open until the various category deadlines in October.
Youth Theatre Holds National Competition to Raise Awareness and Funding During Coronavirus Shutdown
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2020
Strauss Youth Academy for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth theatre in Monroe, Louisiana. Their mission is to provide excellence in theatre arts education for students ages 5-18 in Northeast and North Central Louisiana while also providing high-quality live theatre entertainment suitable for all ages in our community.
All Performances Are Cancelled At Rivertown Theaters And Will Be Re-scheduled
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2020
All performances at Rivertown Theaters are cancelled until further notice and will be re-scheduled for later dates.
New Orleans Art Museums Jointly Announce Closure 
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2020
New Orleans art museums have jointly announced temporary closures due to Covid-19:
Saenger Issues Statement On Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2020
Under the direction of Governor John Bel Edwards, large public gatherings in Louisiana with more than 250 people will be banned, effective immediately until Monday, April 13. We are therefore suspending all performances at the Saenger Theatre and Mahalia Jackson Theater until further notice.
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Reschedules Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2020
In an effort to ensure the safety and wellness of our patrons, artists, staff, and community, and in response to the executive proclamation by Governor John Bel Edwards, the remaining productions at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center will be rescheduled.
See 'Em On Stage Cancels DRIVING MISS DAISY
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2020
See 'Em On Stage has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances: 
Performances Cancelled For March 13 - 16 At Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
This weekend's performances for a??Peter & The Starcatchera?? and Ricky Graham's a?oeThe Golden Girlsa?? at Rivertown Theaters are cancelled.
The NOCCA Institute's ART&SOUL Gala Has Been Cancelled But the Auction is Still On
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
The NOCCA Institute has cancelled its 2020 ART&SOUL gala, which was scheduled to take place Saturday, March 21 on the campus of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. However, the Institute will hold its silent auction and Winner's Choice Raffle as planned, with special livestreams on Facebook and Instagram.
Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival and Saints + Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Cancelled 
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2020
The 2020 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival slated for March 25-29, 2020 has been cancelled. The Saints + Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival, set for the same weekend, has also been cancelled. 
See 'Em On Stage's DRIVING MISS DAISY to Open at The Fortress of Lushington
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2020
Driving Miss Daisy, produced by the Big Easy Award-winning company See 'Em On Stage, opens on Friday, March 13th at The Fortress of Lushington (2215 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, 70117).
BWW Review: Oh What a Night with the JERSEY BOYS at Saenger Theatre
by Jenny Bravo - March 09, 2020
The Jersey Boys crooned their way back into New Orleans hearts this weekend. Returning to the Big Easy with a brand new touring cast, the popular show left audiences testing their vocal cords with Valli's signature falsetto. 
The CAC in Association with The CubaNOLA Arts Collective Will Present Daymé Arocena
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
The CAC in association with The CubaNOLA Arts Collective will present Cuban bandleader and jazz diva Daymé Arocena, Saturday, May 2nd, 2020, at 9pm for one show only.
The Contemporary Arts Center Has Announced a Call for Artists for MAKE AMERICA WHAT AMERICA MUST BECOME
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2020
The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) New Orleans announced its annual Call for Artists for its upcoming exhibition 'Make America What America Must Become.' Eligible artists who currently live and work in the Gulf South states of LA, TX, AL, MS, and FL may apply now through April 8, 2020. The exhibition will premiere at the Contemporary Arts Center (located at 900 Camp Street) from July 18 through September 6, 2020. For submission guidelines, important dates, and to submit, please visit cacno.org/opencall2020.
BWW Previews: DAMN YANKEES at Saint Paul's School
by Brady Meibaum - March 09, 2020
It's rare to find a mix of sports, theatre and harmonies that bounce off the walls and ring in your ears, but DAMN YANKEES at Saint Paul's creates an energetic mix between America's favorite ball game, broadway's classic choreography, and classic tunes that'll be stuck in your head the whole drive home.
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans to Stage IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2020
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans's staging of In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel goes up March 25th to coincide with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. This will be the company's 5th collaboration with the festival, and a production that has been requested by dozens of theatre-and-festival-goers since the company's creation. Actors from as close as New Orleans and as far away as Japan are involved with the show.
Connor Lyon of JERSEY BOYS at The Saenger Theatre
by Heidi Scheuermann - March 06, 2020
Get ready, New Orleans, one of the most rockin' shows of the season opens at the Saenger Theatre tonight!  JERSEY BOYS is coming to us for the third time in recent years, and I couldn't be happier.  In the show we learn about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, their rise to stardom, and the work it took to get to the top.  Featured in the show are hit songs like WALK LIKE A MAN, BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY, and SHERRY.

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Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Monroe, LA! On March 28, 2026 in New Orleans Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Monroe, LA! On March 28, 2026
Monroe Civic Center (3/28 - 3/28)
Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit in New Orleans Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit
Le Petit Theatre (1/8 - 1/25)
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Metairie, LA! On April 02, 2026 in New Orleans Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Metairie, LA! On April 02, 2026
Jefferson Performing Arts Center (4/2 - 4/2)
Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience! in New Orleans Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience!
Heymann Performing Arts Center (1/22 - 1/22)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) in New Orleans The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Saenger Theatre (5/12 - 5/17)
Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience! in New Orleans Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience!
Jefferson Performing Arts Center (1/24 - 1/24)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in New Orleans SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Saenger Theatre (4/14 - 4/19)
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