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Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Announces 2019 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter for its 33rd annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. From March 27-31, 2019, attendees will enjoy celebrated award-winning speakers alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.
Tickets Now On Sale For KINKY BOOTS At Saenger Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2019
TROIKA Entertainment is thrilled to present KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), at Saenger Theatre in New Orleans June 14-16, 2019.
Courtney Murphy of IN THE NEXT ROOM at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - February 11, 2019
It's not every day that sex toys will play any significance in Baton Rouge theatre, but in Sarah Ruhl's play, "IN THE NEXT ROOM, or the Vibrator Play" it's easy to see how its role is quite electric.
BWW Previews: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The New Octavians' Theater
by Brady Meibaum - February 08, 2019
There something out of this world growing in downtown Hammond right of off skid row. The New Octavians are adding to their list of hit productions with the syfy-musical classic, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
BWW Previews: ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN at Autonomy
by Brady Meibaum - February 05, 2019
Something great is coming to the classroom, no that's not right. Stage? Nope. Downtown cafe? Yes! Local favorite Denny Charbonnet is bringing the classic stories beloved by many right to your table.
Andy Huntington Jones of THE BOOK OF MORMON at Saenger Theatre
by Tara Bennett - February 04, 2019
Like THE BOOK OF MORMON, Andy Huntington Jones is making a triumphant return to New Orleans.
DREAMGIRLS Opens At Jefferson Performing Arts Center In One Week
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019
Dreamgirls follows the story of a black, all-girl singing trio from Chicago called 'The Dreams' and the behind-the-scenes reality of the entertainment industry. At first, the Dreams' manager falls in love with the lead singer, Effie. Later, he abandons her both romantically and professionally, replacing her with someone thinner. Eventually, Effie manages to recover from the blow and builds a successful career going solo. Will they reunite, resulting in a happy ending for all?
Tickets on Sale Feb. 1 for New Orleans Stop of COME FROM AWAY
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans is thrilled to announce the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its New Orleans debut at the Saenger Theatre for a limited engagement Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 2, 2019
Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters' Announces 2019-2020 Season of Shows
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
A sold-out house of theater patrons and supporters shared in the excitement when Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts' Artistic Directors, Kelly Fouchi and Gary Rucker revealed the popular and diverse line-up of productions for the 2019-2020 season Sunday evening, January 27 at the theater in Kenner's historic Rivertown. 
BWW Review: SILENT SKY shines at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - January 30, 2019
For centuries, the significant contributions of science by women have been relatively unappreciated or unknown (unless you're Madame Curie), but thanks to recent a recent uptake of science-oriented bio dramas that is about to shift theatrically. Currently running at Theatre Baton Rouge is SILENT SKY, a vastly crucial yet little-known story of one woman whose groundwork laid the foundations of mapping the universe despite gender bias and other obstacles.
BOOK OF MORMON Announces Lottery Ticket Policy For New Orleans Engagement
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2019
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans and plays through Sunday, Feb. 10. In New Orleans, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece. The $25 lottery tickets are available for cash only purchases.
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Playmakers Theatre--Perfecting Imperfection!
by Angelle Albright - January 29, 2019
Director, Justin Lapeyrouse made it his personal mission to make sure of that! This unique musical tackles the difficult subject of a family coping with mental illness, and Lapeyrouse, pulling from his own life experiences, felt a responsibility to take the powerful message even further by striving to make a difference in the community. He teamed up with NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, to give back, but most importantly, after each performance, the entire cast, along with local professionals hold a powerful panel discussion with willing audience members. The goal to raise awareness, open dialogue, and offer a path to help seemed like a logical way to make this important show even more impactful.
Beth Malone of BROADWAY @ NOCCA at New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
by Jenny Bravo - January 29, 2019
Beth Malone is bringing the Fun Home to New Orleans this week at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA). Malone, in her first time in New Orleans, will bring her voice to the NOCCA stage alongside Sirius XM Star Seth Rudetsky.
Beth Malone, Tony Award Nominee For FUN HOME Joins Broadway @ NOCCA Series
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2019
Beth Malone, Broadway star of Angels in America and Tony Award nominee for the smash hit musical Fun Home, will make her Broadway @ NOCCA series debut on Thursday, January 31 at 7:30 PM with Sirius XM Star Seth Rudetsky for one show only! During her stay in New Orleans, Beth will also give a workshop for the musical theatre students at NOCCA.
New Orleans Ballet Association Celebrates 50th Anniversary With EVENING OF STARS
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2019
Celebrating 50 years of 'bringing dance to life,' the New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) kicks off its golden anniversary year with a glittering, star-studded 50th Anniversary Evening of Stars on January 26 at 6:30 p.m., at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.
BWW Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Cutting Edge Theatre--They are Beautiful and They are Here!
by Angelle Albright - January 24, 2019
If you're a fan of watching uber-talented people NAIL a Broadway show that rivals professional productions anywhere, than you may TOTALLY be missing out if you don't already have a seat to a nearly SOLD OUT run of Cutting Edge Theatre's production of The Color Purple. The capacity crowd sat with anticipation among the authentic rustic, earthy timber slats, transporting us back in time to travel on an emotional and spiritual journey with these classic, beloved characters. Adapted from Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller and Steven Spielberg's Oscar-nominated film, this readapted stage musical has a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues. This stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie, Brittney James-Crayton an African-American woman in the American South from the early to mid-20th century.
Voices In The Dark Repertory Theatre Company Announces Its 2019 Season Spotlighting Disenfranchised Communities
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
Voices in the Dark Repertory Theatre Company presents its 27th season line up of 'The DREAM - REALIZED.'  In keeping with its mission, Voices has selected a trilogy of plays that exemplify and epitomizes both 'the dream deferred, and the dream realized.' Its mission: to present, produce and promote plays, films, art, dance, literary and musical interpretations that are artistic expressions of the "disenfranchised. In short, its mission is to promote understanding and goodwill between the sexes, races, and ethnicities through the Arts - the tie that binds.
Voices In The Dark Repertory Theatre Company Announces Its 2019 Season Spotlighting Disenfranchised Communities
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
Voices in the Dark Repertory Theatre Company is proud to present its 27th season line up of 'The DREAM - REALIZED.' In keeping with its mission, Voices has selected a trilogy of plays that exemplify and epitomizes both 'the dream deferred, and the dream realized.' Its mission: to present, produce and promote plays, films, art, dance, literary and musical interpretations that are artistic expressions of the 'disenfranchised. In short, its mission is to promote understanding and goodwill between the sexes, races, and ethnicities through the Arts - the tie that binds.
JAMBALAYA: THE MUSICAL Comes to the Orpheum Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
See Jambalaya the Musical LIVE at the Orpheum Theater in Downtown New Orleans today, January 24th at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm.
AND THE BALL AND ALL Returns to Rivertown Theaters On The Main Stage Feb 8 - 10
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2019
Back by popular demand each year, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back locally written And The Ball and All for one weekend February 8 - 10 for the first time on the Main Stage.
Hancock Whitney Broadway In New Orleans Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2019
Today, Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans at the Saenger Theatre announced its 2019 - 2020 season line-up of shows, headlined by the six-time Tony Award and 2018 Grammy Award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN and also includes MEAN GIRLS; A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL; MISS SAIGON; Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY; ANASTASIA; and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The 2019-2020 season is presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association and will begin in the Fall. The new season represents a wide range of Tony Award winners and Broadway blockbusters for New Orleans audiences to enjoy.
Guitarist Jonathon Long Will Perform Live Recording At Phil Brady's
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2019
Guitarist Jonathon Long picked his beloved hometown of Baton Rouge for a Live Album Recording, happening Today, January 18, at Phil Brady's Blues Club, 4848 Government St. 8pm. Free. Info: (225) 927-3786 or visit https://www.facebook.com/philbradys.bar/.
Dumb Ox Ministries Presents GARDEN at at Ursuline Academy
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2019
Today, Dumb Ox Ministries announced the limited engagement of "Garden" the musical, a modern-day, beautiful retelling of the oldest story in the book: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, at Ursuline Academy from Jan. 17 to 20, 2019.
Summer Lyric Theatre Announces 2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2019
Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane, the Gulf South region's preeminent summer theatre announces its 2019 season entitled "Something for Everyone".  After a lengthy process of gathering audience member input, SLT will be presenting a season with titles spanning the history of the musical theatre cannon.  
Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane Announces Shows, Auditions and Workshops for 52nd Season
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2019
Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane, the Gulf South region's preeminent summer theatre announces its 2019 season entitled “Something for Everyone”.  After a lengthy process of gathering audience member input, SLT will be presenting a season with titles spanning the history of the musical theatre cannon.  

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