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Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival and Saints + Sinners LGBTQ Literar

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.
See 'Em On Stage's DRIVING MISS DAISY to Open at The Fortress of Lushington

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

BWW Review: Oh What a Night with the JERSEY BOYS at Saenger Theatre

by Jenny Bravo — March 9, 2020
The Jersey Boys crooned their way back into New Orleans hearts this weekend.
The CAC in Association with The CubaNOLA Arts Collective Will Present Daymé Arocena

The CAC in Association with The CubaNOLA Arts Collective Will Present Daymé Arocena

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 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 A

The Contemporary Arts Center Has Announced a Call for Artists for MAKE AMERICA WHAT AMERICA MUST BECOME

by BWW News Desk — March 9, 2020
The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) New Orleans announced its annual Call for Artists for its upcoming exhibition 'Make America What America Must Become.
BWW Previews: DAMN YANKEES at Saint Paul's School

BWW Previews: DAMN YANKEES at Saint Paul's School

by Brady Meibaum — March 9, 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 h
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans to Stage IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO

The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans to Stage IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 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.
Connor Lyon of JERSEY BOYS at The Saenger Theatre

Connor Lyon of JERSEY BOYS at The Saenger Theatre

by Heidi Scheuermann — March 6, 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.
Jacob Storms' TENNESSEE RISING, Directed by Alan Cumming, to Play Tennessee Williams

Jacob Storms' TENNESSEE RISING, Directed by Alan Cumming, to Play Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 6, 2020
What key events led Tennessee Williams to become the most groundbreaking and unique playwright of the twentieth century? Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams - A New Solo Play, explores the formative six year period from 1939-1945 in which a young unknown writer named Tom metamorphosizes
Southern Rep Theatre Announces GoFundMe Campaign To Keep Its Doors Open

Southern Rep Theatre Announces GoFundMe Campaign To Keep Its Doors Open

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2020
Nationally acclaimed new play development theatre, Southern Rep, finds itself in a heartbreaking situation.
National Tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Launch at the Saenger Theatre

National Tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Launch at the Saenger Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2020
Broadway in New Orleans at the Saenger Theatre announced its spectacular 2020-2021 season line-up of shows, headlined by the Broadway national tour launch of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL.
Photo Flash: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Rivertown Theaters

Photo Flash: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Rivertown Theaters

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2020
Always discerning in their season show choices for their ever-expanding audiences, co-producers Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi continue Rivertown Theaters' sold-out season with the imagination-fueled play with music, Peter and the Starcatcher.
LAST WALTZ NEW ORLEANS All-Star Tribute Show to Take Place During JazzFest

LAST WALTZ NEW ORLEANS All-Star Tribute Show to Take Place During JazzFest

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2020
Robbie Robertson, Keith Wortman, Sebastian Robertson, Blackbird Presents and Live Nation are thrilled to announce The Last Waltz New Orleans: An All-Star Celebration of the Band's Historic Farewell Concert to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA.
BWW Review: THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY hits a hole in one at Theatre Baton Rouge

BWW Review: THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY hits a hole in one at Theatre Baton Rouge

by Tara Bennett — March 4, 2020
For fans of golf-based humor such as Caddyshack or Happy Gilmore, you're guaranteed to love THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY, currently running at Theatre Baton Rouge.
2020-2021 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT at 30 By Ninety

2020-2021 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT at 30 By Ninety

by Tara Bennett — March 4, 2020
On Tuesday, March 3, 30 by Ninety Theatre announced its 2020-21 season, ranging from comedies to classics.
Junebug Productions To Showcase Local Artists In New Saturday Cypher Productions

Junebug Productions To Showcase Local Artists In New Saturday Cypher Productions

by BWW News Desk — March 4, 2020
Junebug Productions, a 40-year-old local and national leader in Performing Arts, will host a series of pop-up parties celebrating Black art and Black joy throughout the year.
Broadway In New Orleans Hosts Mardi Gras Bead Donation Drive  During JERSEY BOYS At T

Broadway In New Orleans Hosts Mardi Gras Bead Donation Drive During JERSEY BOYS At The Saenger Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 3, 2020
Now that the Mardi Gras season has come and gone, Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans will host a Mardi Gras throws donation drive for The Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO) as part of the JERSEY BOYS weekend engagement at the Saenger Theatre, March 6-8, 2020.
Violinist Edmund Bagnell Brings New Solo Show To Cafe Istanbul

Violinist Edmund Bagnell Brings New Solo Show To Cafe Istanbul

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2020
Edmund Bagnell, 1st Violinist & vocalist of the internationally acclaimed group Well-Strung, will star in the New Orleans premiere of He Plays The Violin at Cafe Istanbul in New Orleans on April 10 at 8 PM.
Jason Breaux of FOX ON THE FAIRWAY at Theatre Baton Rouge

Jason Breaux of FOX ON THE FAIRWAY at Theatre Baton Rouge

by Tara Bennett — February 26, 2020
Ken Ludwig's A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY a?' billed as a?oea charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man's eternal love affair with.
Kathleen Turner Joins Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival

Kathleen Turner Joins Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2020
The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, a celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams, is proud to share that Award-Winning actress Kathleen Turner joins the lineup for the 34th annual Festival.
Rivertown Theaters Has Announced Their 2020 - 2021 Season

Rivertown Theaters Has Announced Their 2020 - 2021 Season

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2020
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts' Artistic Directors, Kelly Fouchi and Gary Rucker promise a very entertaining schedule of productions for the 2020-2021 season, artfully produced and directed at the multi award winning theater in Kenner's historic Rivertown.
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Will Present THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDG

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Will Present THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (ABRIDGED)

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2020
Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor's 'The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)' at Teatro Wego! in Westwego, LA.
Tickets for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Saenger Theatre Go On Sale Feb 21

Tickets for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Saenger Theatre Go On Sale Feb 21

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2020
Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans announced today that individual tickets for the tour of the Tony Award®-nominated Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof will go on sale Friday, Feb.
Dedrick Weathersby Brings REMEMBERING JAMES The Life And Music Of James Brown To Boss

Dedrick Weathersby Brings REMEMBERING JAMES The Life And Music Of James Brown To Bossier City Lousiana

by BWW News Desk — February 13, 2020
The new musical Remembering James is creating its own history: From being commissioned by San Francisco's Boxcar Theatre, to now a national tour running for 13 months to date.
Prospect New Orleans Has Announced the Appointment of Two New Members to its Board

Prospect New Orleans Has Announced the Appointment of Two New Members to its Board

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2020
Prospect New Orleans is proud to announce the appointment of two new members to its board.

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