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YouTube Sensation Randy Rainbow to Bring Comedy to Cafe Istanbul This Winter

YouTube Sensation Randy Rainbow to Bring Comedy to Cafe Istanbul This Winter

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2017
Producer Mark Cortale has announced that he will present red hot comedian Randy Rainbow in his New Orleans debut shows at Cafe Istanbul on Friday and Saturday, December 1 & 2.
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Adds Flash Fiction to its Writing Co

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Adds Flash Fiction to its Writing Contests

by BWW News Desk — October 10, 2017
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival is now accepting entries for its 2017-18 Fiction, Poetry, and One-Act Play Contests, plus a new category: Very Short Fiction.
Southern Rep Adds Three Extra Performances of FUN HOME

Southern Rep Adds Three Extra Performances of FUN HOME

by BWW News Desk — October 9, 2017
Due to overwhelming demand and the pre-emptive cancelation of earlier performances due to Hurricane Nate, Southern Rep Theatre and NOCCA Stage Company announce three extra performances of FUN HOME at NOCCA's Nims Black Box Theatre on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, October 14 at 3 PM, an
Performances of CHICAGO Canceled This Weekend at JPAS

Performances of CHICAGO Canceled This Weekend at JPAS

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2017
Due to the high likelihood of a hurricane-strength storm making landfall in our area, JPAS is officially cancelling the performances of Chicago on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8.
The NOLA Project Receives 2017 National Theatre Company Grant from the American Theat

The NOLA Project Receives 2017 National Theatre Company Grant from the American Theatre Wing

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2017
The NOLA Project has announced that the American Theatre Wing, best known as the creator of the Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards, is awarding the company with one of the 2017 National Theatre Company grants.
BWW Review: Southern Rep Theatre Presents Gorgeous Rendition of FUN HOME

BWW Review: Southern Rep Theatre Presents Gorgeous Rendition of FUN HOME

by Heidi Scheuermann — October 6, 2017
I love musicals.
Catch the Final Weekend of MR. BURNS: A Post Electric Play

Catch the Final Weekend of MR. BURNS: A Post Electric Play

by BWW News Desk — October 5, 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.
The NOCCA Institute Invites You HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at House of Blues

The NOCCA Institute Invites You HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at House of Blues

by BWW News Desk — October 5, 2017
The NOCCA Institute, The New Orleans Advocate, and the family of Daniel Price invite you to Home for the Holidays at House of Blues New Orleans, 225 Decatur Street, on Friday, December 22, 2017.
Rivertown Theaters presents A Gender-Bending Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE

Rivertown Theaters presents A Gender-Bending Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE

by BWW News Desk — October 4, 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.
BWW Review: The NOLA Project Presents URINETOWN as Their First Musical in Years

BWW Review: The NOLA Project Presents URINETOWN as Their First Musical in Years

by Heidi Scheuermann — October 3, 2017
Friday night marked opening night of The NOLA Project's first musical in years.
BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Wows Audiences at Le Petit

BWW Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Wows Audiences at Le Petit

by Heidi Scheuermann — October 2, 2017
Alright y'all, here's the deal.
Nominations Now Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards!

Nominations Now Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards!

by BWW News Desk — October 2, 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.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Theatre Baton Rouge

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.
Tickets For IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical Go On Sale 10/6

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.
Rockfire Theatre and The Radical Buffoon(s) present MR. BURNS

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.
FUN HOME, ECLIPSED and More Set for Southern Rep Theatre's 31st Season

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 W
CHICAGO Opens Next Weekend at Jefferson Performing Arts Center

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.
Excelsior! Comic Book Legend Stan Lee to Appear at Three Wizard World Comic Cons

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

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

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

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

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.
Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters' GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Tonight

Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters' GUYS AND DOLLS Opens Tonight

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 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 Theate

GUYS & DOLLS, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, BEAUTY & THE BEAST and More Highlight Rivertown Theaters' 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 8, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is about to kick-off another spectacular and diverse lineup of productions for the 2017-2018 season.
BWW Review: HARRY POTTER IN CONCERT Brings Magic to Audiences at JPAS

BWW Review: HARRY POTTER IN CONCERT Brings Magic to Audiences at JPAS

by Heidi Scheuermann — September 7, 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.

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