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Rivertown Theaters presents A Gender-Bending Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2017
Rivertown Theaters does it again with yet another laugh-filled, and unique offering that will appeal to all types of theatergoers when the company presents both Neil Simon's award winning plays, The Odd Couple, in repertory performances running Nov. 2 19, 2017.
BWW Review: The NOLA Project Presents URINETOWN as Their First Musical in Years
by Heidi Scheuermann - October 03, 2017
Friday night marked opening night of The NOLA Project's first musical in years. What did they choose? URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL of course. What else would/could a cutting edge theatre company who is known for occasionally pushing the envelope invite its audience members to experience other than a perfectly dystopian and a hilariously dark musical about a town whose residents must pay to pee? Yes, you heard that right. Pay. To. Pee.
BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Wows Audiences at Le Petit
by Heidi Scheuermann - October 02, 2017
Alright y'all, here's the deal. Once in a while I have tickets to a show that I've only vaguely heard of before much less know what it's about. Sometimes I walk out of the theatre shaking my head, but then there's times I walk out of the theatre thinking, 'Ok, why have I never seen this before? Everyone needs to know about this!' ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Le Petit Theatre prompted that second reaction out of me.
Nominations Now Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2017
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, community theatre and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - September 30, 2017
It's common knowledge that Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, is a timeless classic which has been read and loved by millions. Many of us have read the book because our middle school English teacher required it, but we discovered we couldn't put it down.
Tickets For IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical Go On Sale 10/6
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS, the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film is coming to New Orleans this holiday season. Bring your loved ones for a heart-warming celebration of Americana to the Saenger Theatre December 19 24, 2017.
Rockfire Theatre and The Radical Buffoon(s) present MR. BURNS
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Rockfire Theatre (Failure: A Love Story, Boom, Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party, Cabaret Gameshow Funtime Super Wow!!) and new local company The Radical Buffoon(s) present the regional premiere of Ann Washburn's Mr. Burns: a post electric play directed by Jon Greene (Faustus-Big Easy Award, Sleeping Beauty, Musicians of Bremen, The Spider Queen ).
FUN HOME, ECLIPSED and More Set for Southern Rep Theatre's 31st Season
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2017
Southern Rep Theatre announces its 2017-2018 Mainstage Season, featuring FUN HOME by Lisa Kron, Music by Jeanine Tesori, Based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel; MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon; AND TELL SAD STORIES OF THE DEATH OF QUEENS by Tennessee Williams; ALL THE WAY by Robert Schenkkan; and ECLIPSED by Danai Gurira.
CHICAGO Opens Next Weekend at Jefferson Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2017
In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another 'Merry Murderess' Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the 'American Dream': fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.
Excelsior! Comic Book Legend Stan Lee to Appear at Three Wizard World Comic Cons
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2017
Stan Lee, the legendary comic book writer, editor, actor, producer and publisher, today announced that he will make single-day, Today-only appearances at three Wizard World Comic Con events in the coming months.
Broadway Star Faith Prince to Perform in New Orleans This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017
Faith Prince, Tony Award winner for Guys and Dolls, will make debut for Mark Cortale's Broadway @ NOCCA concert series on September 22 at 8:00 PM, as a benefit for the The NOCCA Institute.
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Announces Kick-Off Events for Upcoming Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2017
The Grammy-Award Winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra announces two events that will kick-off its official Fall Season starting with NPR's 'Jazz Night in America' featuring Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah on October 24 th
Faith Prince and Seth Rudetsky Come to NOCCA Next Week
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
Faith Prince--Tony Award-winner for her performance in Guys and Dolls--makes her debut on Mark Cortale's Broadway @ NOCCA concert series next Friday, September 22 at 8PM, as a benefit for the The NOCCA Institute.
32nd Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017
The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival returns to the historic French Quarter for its 32nd annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. From March 21-25, 2018, attendees will enjoy celebrated award-winning speakers alongside fresh new voices on the literary scene.
Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters' GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
One of Broadway's all-time classics, "Guys & Dolls" will lead off Rivertown Theaters' spectacular, highly anticipated 2017-18 season opening September 8 and running through September 24th.
GUYS & DOLLS, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, BEAUTY & THE BEAST and More Highlight Rivertown Theaters' 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is about to kick-off another spectacular and diverse lineup of productions for the 2017-2018 season. First up on the boards - the Frank Loesser celebrated musical classic, 'Guys & Dolls' running September 8 - 24th.
BWW Review: HARRY POTTER IN CONCERT Brings Magic to Audiences at JPAS
by Heidi Scheuermann - September 07, 2017
This past weekend, Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) in partnership with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), created the most magical and beautiful synergy of cinema and music that I have ever experienced.  I'm not even exaggerating!  I think I can speak for the rest of the audience as well when I say this the very best way (not only way, because it doesn't happen often enough) to experience the world that author J.K. Rowling created.  While Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone played on the big screen, the LPO was dressed in black with their instruments held high as they played the ENTIRE score from the very first twinkle to the end credits.  
Rockfire Theatre and The Radical Buffoon(s) present MR. BURNS: A Post Electric Play
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
Rockfire Theatre (Failure: A Love Story, Boom, Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party, Cabaret Gameshow Funtime Super Wow!!) and new local company The Radical Buffoon(s) present the regional premiere of Ann Washburn's Mr. Burns: a post electric play directed by Jon Greene (Faustus-Big Easy Award, Sleeping Beauty, Musicians of Bremen, The Spider Queen ).  
HELLO DAWLIN Returns for One More Hysterical Run at Rivertown Theaters!
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2017
They're back for one more hysterical round!!!   All ya favorite Broadway shows done New Orleans style as only Ricky Graham and Company can spoof! -- PHANTOM OF THE OKRA!  MY FAIR NEW ORLEANS LADY!  WEST BANK STORY!  LES MISERARDI GRAS! 
Tickets for Broadway's THE KING & I Go On Sale This Friday
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2017
Ambassador Theatre Group and NETworks Presentations LLC announce the national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I will make its New Orleans premiere at the Saenger Theatre Nov. 14 - 19, 2017. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, THE KING AND I is part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2017-2018 season. 
Southern Rep Opens 31st Season with Regional Premiere of FUN HOME
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2017
Southern Rep Theatre and NOCCA Stage Company present the regional premiere of FUN HOME at NOCCA's Nims Black Box Theatre, September 27 - October 22, 2017. The musical, based on the graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel, follows Alison through past and present as she comes to terms with her father's death, the secrets he lived with, and her own coming-of-age journey. Featuring music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, FUN HOME won five 2015 Tony Awards for its original Broadway production, including Best Musical and Best Score.
Broadway Star Faith Prince to Perform in New Orleans This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2017
Faith Prince, Tony Award winner for Guys and Dolls, will make debut for Mark Cortale's Broadway @ NOCCA concert series on September 22 at 8:00 PM, as a benefit for the The NOCCA Institute.
Chloe Marie of HAIR at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - August 17, 2017
The year 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the rock musical, HAIR and Theatre Baton Rouge is celebrating with a two-week run of the show, opening Friday, August 18, and running through Sunday, August 27.
Excelsior! Comic Book Legend Stan Lee to Appear at Three Wizard World Comic Cons
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2017
Stan Lee, the legendary comic book writer, editor, actor, producer and publisher, today announced that he will make single-day, Saturday-only appearances at three Wizard World Comic Con events in the coming months.
Rivertown Theaters Opens 2017-18 Season with GUYS & DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017
One of Broadway's all-time classics, "Guys & Dolls" will lead off Rivertown Theaters' spectacular, highly anticipated 2017-18 season opening September 8 and running through September 24th.

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