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BWW Review: SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER with Tennessee Williams Theatre Company

BWW Review: SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER with Tennessee Williams Theatre Company

by Tara Bennett — April 10, 2019
Playwright Tennessee Williams is a definite master of his craft, possessing an innate skill at storytelling.
NOMA & The NOLA Project Premiere THE HENCHMAN: A SHAKESPEARE STORY

NOMA & The NOLA Project Premiere THE HENCHMAN: A SHAKESPEARE STORY

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 2019
The NOLA Project closes the 2018-19 Season with its sixth-straight outdoor world premiere, THE HENCHMAN: A SHAKESPEARE STORY, by ensemble member and Big Easy Entertainment Awards Theater Person of the Year, Michael Aaron Santos.
Steve Scott To Direct World Premiere At JPAS

Steve Scott To Direct World Premiere At JPAS

by BWW News Desk — April 9, 2019
Renowned stage director Steve Scott has been slated to direct JPAS's production of the hilarious musical comedy 'How to Kill a Diva' that opens on May 24 at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.
Tickets for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL on Sale Now

Tickets for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL on Sale Now

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2019
The Ambassador Theatre Group is thrilled to announce that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an "electrifying" (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will play at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans Saturday, April 13 and Sund
Clay LeBlanc, Jake Exavier, Kyron, Starz, The Vital Signs and YoungZae Join Annual BR

Clay LeBlanc, Jake Exavier, Kyron, Starz, The Vital Signs and YoungZae Join Annual BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE Music Program

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2019
Emerging young New Orleans artists Blue Crab Redemption, Clay LeBlanc, Jake Exavier, Kyron, Starz, The Vital Signs and YoungZae have been chosen to participate in Music Forward Foundation's annual 'Bringing Down the House' education program.
Jorrel Javier of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Mahalia Jackson Th

Jorrel Javier of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Mahalia Jackson Theatre

by Tara Bennett — April 3, 2019
If you're a fan of the Percy Jackson novels, mark your calendars because lightning will strike the Mahalia Jackson Theatre with the arrival of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL this April.
SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM: WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN? At Rivertown Theaters This Apr

SISTER'S EASTER CATECHISM: WILL MY BUNNY GO TO HEAVEN? At Rivertown Theaters This April!

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2019
Fill your Easter basket with lots of laughs when Sister returns to explain it all once again and answer the all-important question - "will my bunny go to heaven?" !
SOUTH PACIFIC Opens At JPAC, April 5

SOUTH PACIFIC Opens At JPAC, April 5

by BWW News Desk — April 3, 2019
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC.
BWW Feature: EDUHAM: OFFERING EVERY KID A SHOT! at Saenger Theatre

BWW Feature: EDUHAM: OFFERING EVERY KID A SHOT! at Saenger Theatre

by Angelle Albright — April 3, 2019
When Lin-Manuel Miranda set out to tell the story of how one person turned the world upside down and changed it forever, did he consider that he, himself was about to accomplish the very same thing-that is-change the world by changing the way we think about education itself? If we could actually 'r
JPAS to Premiere HOW TO KILL A DIVA

JPAS to Premiere HOW TO KILL A DIVA

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2019
Comedy hits a high note in the new musical How to Kill a Diva, a farcical romp that exposes the hilarious secrets of backstage at the theatre.
Tennessee Williams Theatre Company Joins Loyola University New Orleans In Professiona

Tennessee Williams Theatre Company Joins Loyola University New Orleans In Professional Residency

by BWW News Desk — March 29, 2019
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans is officially in residence at Loyola University New Orleans! Based in the city that Williams called his home and his inspiration, the Tennessee William Theatre Company is the only professional theatre company in the U.
Newport Festivals Foundation And Conn-Selmer Donate Instruments McDonogh 35 High Scho

Newport Festivals Foundation And Conn-Selmer Donate Instruments McDonogh 35 High School In New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — March 29, 2019
Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF), which is partnering with Newport Jazz and Folk Festival artists to donate on their behalf to a music education cause of the artist's choosing, is teaming up with 2018 Newport Jazz Festival performer Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and Conn-Selmer to present a Master
New Orleans Shakespeare Festival Announced At Tulane

New Orleans Shakespeare Festival Announced At Tulane

by BWW News Desk — March 21, 2019
Having just completed a production of Macbeth that reached over 5000 area middle and high school students in January, the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane is now preparing for its 26th summer season.
BWW Previews: NEWSIES at Saint Paul's School

BWW Previews: NEWSIES at Saint Paul's School

by Brady Meibaum — March 21, 2019
Based on the true story of the newboys strike of 1899 and the Disney film of the same name, NEWSIES tells the story of the bloodline of New York, the newsies.
SOUTH PACIFIC Opens At JPAC, April 5

SOUTH PACIFIC Opens At JPAC, April 5

by BWW News Desk — March 20, 2019
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC.
BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE spells out Hilarity at Theatre

BWW Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE spells out Hilarity at Theatre Baton Rouge

by Tara Bennett — March 18, 2019
There's no need to spell it out, but TBR's production of THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is pure theatrical h-i-l-a-r-i-t-y.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To New Orleans

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To New Orleans

by BWW News Desk — March 18, 2019
New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents the return of the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) for two main stage performances on March 22 and 23 at 8 p.
BWW Review: HAMILTON Blows Us All Away at Saenger Theatre

BWW Review: HAMILTON Blows Us All Away at Saenger Theatre

by Jenny Bravo — March 15, 2019
"Hamilton" needs no introduction.
SAINTS AND SINNERS FEST Announces 2019 Lineup

SAINTS AND SINNERS FEST Announces 2019 Lineup

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2019
Saints and Sinners, an annual LGBTQ literary conference, will run concurrently with the The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, March 29-31, 2019.
Photo Flash: Rivertown Theater's INTO THE WOODS

Photo Flash: Rivertown Theater's INTO THE WOODS

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2019
Rivertown Theaters rises to new heights with the upcoming production of one of Stephen Sondheim's most intriguing musicals, Into The Woods, on the Main Stage March 15 - 31.
HAMILTON Coming to Saenger Theatre in New Orleans 3/12 - 3/31!

HAMILTON Coming to Saenger Theatre in New Orleans 3/12 - 3/31!

by BWW News Desk — March 12, 2019
HAMILTON is not throwing away it's shot to come to the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans from March 12 to 31, 2019.
Tickets For THE LIGHTENING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL On Sale Now

Tickets For THE LIGHTENING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL On Sale Now

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2019
The Ambassador Theatre Group is thrilled to announce that THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, an "electrifying" (Newsday) musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan, will play at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans Saturday, April 13 and Sund
Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER to Debut at the 2019 TW Fes

Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER to Debut at the 2019 TW Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2019
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will be producing Suddenly Last Summer, Williams' suspenseful 1958 psychodrama in spring this year.
Jeremy Jordan, Star Of Broadway, TV & Film Joins Broadway @ NOCCA Concert Series

Jeremy Jordan, Star Of Broadway, TV & Film Joins Broadway @ NOCCA Concert Series

by BWW News Desk — March 7, 2019
Producer Mark Cortale's Broadway concert series, hosted by Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky, has announced that Tony Award nominee and star of The CW's Supergirl Jeremy Jordan will join the internationally acclaimed series at NOCCA in New Orleans on Friday, March 29 at 8:00 PM.
Lily McGill of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Baton Rouge

Lily McGill of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Baton Rouge

by Tara Bennett — March 6, 2019
Theatre Baton Rouge will hold a run of PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE opening this Friday, March 8.

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