BWW Previews: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - June 08, 2017
It's been three months since Disney's live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast was on the silver screen, and with a gross of over 500 million dollars, it proves that Disney's tale as old as time is still beloved.
by Tara Bennett - June 08, 2017
It's been three months since Disney's live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast was on the silver screen, and with a gross of over 500 million dollars, it proves that Disney's tale as old as time is still beloved.
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA Says Farewell at Saenger Theatre
by Jenny Bravo - June 08, 2017
Say goodbye to Mamma Mia, because after this weekend, it's slipping through our fingers after all. (We'll see.) Grab your girlfriends, a glass of wine, and your platform shoes because you don't want to miss out on the fun of belting out your favorite hits like 'Dancing Queen' and, of course, 'Mamma Mia.'
by Jenny Bravo - June 08, 2017
Say goodbye to Mamma Mia, because after this weekend, it's slipping through our fingers after all. (We'll see.) Grab your girlfriends, a glass of wine, and your platform shoes because you don't want to miss out on the fun of belting out your favorite hits like 'Dancing Queen' and, of course, 'Mamma Mia.'
New Orleans Piano Legends Dr. John and Henry Butler Come Together for the First Time!
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
The Town Hall presents DR. JOHN AND HENRY BUTLER on Thursday June 15th Legends of New Orleans Music Together for the First Time, and featuring Dr. John's famed backup band The Nitetrippers One-of-a-Kind Piano Summit Brings the Big Easy to Blue Note Jazz Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2017
The Town Hall presents DR. JOHN AND HENRY BUTLER on Thursday June 15th Legends of New Orleans Music Together for the First Time, and featuring Dr. John's famed backup band The Nitetrippers One-of-a-Kind Piano Summit Brings the Big Easy to Blue Note Jazz Festival
JAMBALAYA, THE MUSICAL Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Society
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
JAMBALAYA, THE MUSICAL is a rollicking, contemporary musical set on the shores of the lush Louisiana Bayou. A high-energy, electrifying tale with pathos, comedy and heart, the music extends from Broadway Rock to Zydeco, Cajun and Hip Hop.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
JAMBALAYA, THE MUSICAL is a rollicking, contemporary musical set on the shores of the lush Louisiana Bayou. A high-energy, electrifying tale with pathos, comedy and heart, the music extends from Broadway Rock to Zydeco, Cajun and Hip Hop.
Betsy Padamonsky in the Farewell Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by Heidi Scheuermann - June 05, 2017
Coming to the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans beginning tomorrow night is the show that brings us all of the music of ABBA, and all of the energy of a three month old puppy: MAMMA MIA! It tells the story of Sophie, a young woman who is the daughter of a single mother and taverna owner, who is about to get married to the love of her life and embark upon a new journey. She, like other brides, wants her father to walk her down the aisle and give her away, but there's just one problem… she doesn't know who her dad is!
by Heidi Scheuermann - June 05, 2017
Coming to the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans beginning tomorrow night is the show that brings us all of the music of ABBA, and all of the energy of a three month old puppy: MAMMA MIA! It tells the story of Sophie, a young woman who is the daughter of a single mother and taverna owner, who is about to get married to the love of her life and embark upon a new journey. She, like other brides, wants her father to walk her down the aisle and give her away, but there's just one problem… she doesn't know who her dad is!
Photo Flash: NOLA Voice Theatre Presents UNTOLD NEW ORLEANS
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
Fresh off the success of The Gretna Mainstreet New Music Theatre Festival in April, NOLA Voice Theatre, the City's only theatre troupe dedicated to the art and preservation of voice theatre, presents their first summer season of three monthly showcase productions benefitting the new Valiant Theatre and Lounge.
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2017
Fresh off the success of The Gretna Mainstreet New Music Theatre Festival in April, NOLA Voice Theatre, the City's only theatre troupe dedicated to the art and preservation of voice theatre, presents their first summer season of three monthly showcase productions benefitting the new Valiant Theatre and Lounge.
NOLA Voice Theatre to Stage UNTOLD NEW ORLEANS and ARSENIC AND OLD LACE This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2017
Fresh off the success of The Gretna Mainstreet New Music Theatre Festival in April, NOLA Voice Theatre, the City's only theatre troupe dedicated to the art and preservation of voice theatre, presents their first summer season of three monthly showcase productions benefitting the new Valiant Theatre and Lounge.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2017
Fresh off the success of The Gretna Mainstreet New Music Theatre Festival in April, NOLA Voice Theatre, the City's only theatre troupe dedicated to the art and preservation of voice theatre, presents their first summer season of three monthly showcase productions benefitting the new Valiant Theatre and Lounge.
HELLO DOLLY! Opens 6/9 at Abbeville Opera House
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
Hello Dolly is the opening production of the 39th Summer Theatre Season at the Abbeville Opera House with performances on Friday and Saturday at 8pm on June 9, 10, 16, 17 and 23. There will be three Saturday matinees at 3pm on June 10, 17 and 24. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and military and $10 for students.
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017
Hello Dolly is the opening production of the 39th Summer Theatre Season at the Abbeville Opera House with performances on Friday and Saturday at 8pm on June 9, 10, 16, 17 and 23. There will be three Saturday matinees at 3pm on June 10, 17 and 24. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and military and $10 for students.
Legendary Harlem Globetrotters Return to Orleans Arena 10/27
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to the Orleans Arena to showcase their incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, comedy and unequaled fan interaction on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to the Orleans Arena to showcase their incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, comedy and unequaled fan interaction on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
MAN IN BLACK: A Tribute to Johnny Cash Comes to The Orleans Showroom 6/30 and 7/1
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017
"Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash" will bring Cash's classic hits to The Orleans Showroom on June 30 and July 1.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017
"Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash" will bring Cash's classic hits to The Orleans Showroom on June 30 and July 1.
Rivertown Theaters and Patchworks Players present ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts' 2017 season offers another delightful children's production this summer with the popular Patchwork Players original show, Aladdin June 24 - 30.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts' 2017 season offers another delightful children's production this summer with the popular Patchwork Players original show, Aladdin June 24 - 30.
Rivertown Theaters and Patchworks Players Present HANSEL & GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts' 2017 season offers another delightful children's production this summer with the popular Patchwork Players original show, Hansel & Gretel June 5 - 11.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts' 2017 season offers another delightful children's production this summer with the popular Patchwork Players original show, Hansel & Gretel June 5 - 11.
Sister Wants To See You at Rivertown Theaters for LATE NITE CATECHISM
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Class will be in session and sister is taking names of all who attend Late Nite Catechism running for only four shows at Rivertown Theaters June 2 - 4.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017
Class will be in session and sister is taking names of all who attend Late Nite Catechism running for only four shows at Rivertown Theaters June 2 - 4.
Shakespeare Festival Partners with Cripple Creek Theatre in Taking Shakespeare to New Audiences
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017
The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane, in partnership with Cripple Creek Theatre Company, is bringing Shakespeare out of the theater and on the road with an exciting production of The Taming of the Shrew.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017
The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane, in partnership with Cripple Creek Theatre Company, is bringing Shakespeare out of the theater and on the road with an exciting production of The Taming of the Shrew.
BWW Review: FINDING NEVERLAND Sprinkles Fairy Magic at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - May 11, 2017
Once upon a time, there lived a playwright who never wanted to grow up. And so, he wrote a play about a boy who never does.
by Tara Bennett - May 11, 2017
Once upon a time, there lived a playwright who never wanted to grow up. And so, he wrote a play about a boy who never does.
Wizard World to Screen Original ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) presents its first screening of the 1975 classic musical THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW during the Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, Saturday, January 7.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) presents its first screening of the 1975 classic musical THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW during the Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, Saturday, January 7.
Karen Murphy as Mrs. du Maurier in FINDING NEVERLAND Flies into the Saenger for One Week!
by Heidi Scheuermann - May 10, 2017
This week, through May 14th, the good people of New Orleans have the opportunity to experience the story of Peter Pan like never before. FINDING NEVERLAND gives us an inside look at the life of the beloved story's author, J.M. Barrie, and teaches us not only how he was inspired to write about the boy who could fly, but to learn to fly ourselves!
by Heidi Scheuermann - May 10, 2017
This week, through May 14th, the good people of New Orleans have the opportunity to experience the story of Peter Pan like never before. FINDING NEVERLAND gives us an inside look at the life of the beloved story's author, J.M. Barrie, and teaches us not only how he was inspired to write about the boy who could fly, but to learn to fly ourselves!
FOREIGN TO MYSELF: Goat in the Road Production's Newest Work Comes to the CAC 5/18-21
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to present the latest work from the critically-acclaimed New Orleans theater company, Goat in the Road Productions. Foreign to Myself--set for a multi-day run at the CAC on May 18-21, 2017--is a visually-stunning production in which performers utilize historical accounts, personal interviews, scientific research, dark humor, immersive sound design, and precise physicality to explore an unsettlingly common occurrence.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2017
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to present the latest work from the critically-acclaimed New Orleans theater company, Goat in the Road Productions. Foreign to Myself--set for a multi-day run at the CAC on May 18-21, 2017--is a visually-stunning production in which performers utilize historical accounts, personal interviews, scientific research, dark humor, immersive sound design, and precise physicality to explore an unsettlingly common occurrence.
Arts Classes for Adults Announced for The NOCCA Institute's Summer Studio
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
Have you ever wanted to take a cooking lesson from acclaimed Chef Frank Brigtsen? How about a music appreciation class from pianist Michael Pellera? Or study writing with author Lara Naughton? This June and July, you can do all that and more at The NOCCA Institute's Summer Studio. Summer Studio is two months of classes and workshops for adults, and they're taught by NOCCA's outstanding faculty, alumni, and visiting artists.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017
Have you ever wanted to take a cooking lesson from acclaimed Chef Frank Brigtsen? How about a music appreciation class from pianist Michael Pellera? Or study writing with author Lara Naughton? This June and July, you can do all that and more at The NOCCA Institute's Summer Studio. Summer Studio is two months of classes and workshops for adults, and they're taught by NOCCA's outstanding faculty, alumni, and visiting artists.
Basin Street Records Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Celebration with All-Star Jazz Fest Show
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Jazz Fest is upon us, and that means countless music-fans will be making a pilgrimage to the birthplace of jazz, and all-around one-of-a-kind city, New Orleans to enjoy music, fun, and unrivaled spring weather.
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2017
Jazz Fest is upon us, and that means countless music-fans will be making a pilgrimage to the birthplace of jazz, and all-around one-of-a-kind city, New Orleans to enjoy music, fun, and unrivaled spring weather.
Southern Rep Theatre Concludes 30th Season with FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2017
Southern Rep Theatre presents the regional premiere of FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3) by Suzan-Lori Parks from May 31 to June 25 at Marquette Theatre, Loyola University. The play's "parts" unfold as three acts of a single performance, staged with two intermissions.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2017
Southern Rep Theatre presents the regional premiere of FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3) by Suzan-Lori Parks from May 31 to June 25 at Marquette Theatre, Loyola University. The play's "parts" unfold as three acts of a single performance, staged with two intermissions.
BWW Preview: THE FOREIGNER at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - April 19, 2017
Sometimes when we vent, all we want is for someone to listen…and never repeat what we say. That is why people flock to Charlie, the titular character in Theatre Baton Rouge's production of Larry Shue's "THE FOREIGNER."
by Tara Bennett - April 19, 2017
Sometimes when we vent, all we want is for someone to listen…and never repeat what we say. That is why people flock to Charlie, the titular character in Theatre Baton Rouge's production of Larry Shue's "THE FOREIGNER."
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND To Hold Open Call for 'Ti Moune' in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
The team behind ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, coming to Broadway in Fall 2017, has just announced it will be holding an open casting call in New Orleans, LA on April 29.
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
The team behind ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, coming to Broadway in Fall 2017, has just announced it will be holding an open casting call in New Orleans, LA on April 29.
Put On a Happy Face for BYE BYE BIRDIE at Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
Put on your poodle skirts, petticoats, ponytails and pompadours and oh yes, a happy face and join the gang at Rivertown Theaters for one of the '50s/ '60s favorite musicals - Bye Bye Birdie - running May 5 - 21.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2017
Put on your poodle skirts, petticoats, ponytails and pompadours and oh yes, a happy face and join the gang at Rivertown Theaters for one of the '50s/ '60s favorite musicals - Bye Bye Birdie - running May 5 - 21.
The NOCCA Institute to Host ART&SOUL Gala This May
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2017
The NOCCA Institute invites you to its annual fundraising gala, ART&SOUL! This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 13 at NOCCA's Chevron Forum (5 Press Street), in New Orleans' historic Faubourg Marigny.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2017
The NOCCA Institute invites you to its annual fundraising gala, ART&SOUL! This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 13 at NOCCA's Chevron Forum (5 Press Street), in New Orleans' historic Faubourg Marigny.
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