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THE BODYGUARD Tour Celebrates 100th Performance in NOLA Today
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2017
The first U.S. National tour of the smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD celebrates its 100th performance today, April 7, 2017 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA.
Skylight Theatre Company Opens the World Premiere of Louisa Hill's LORD OF THE UNDERWORLD'S HOME FOR UNWED MOTHERS
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2017
Recipient of the Mark Twain Award for Comic Playwriting from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Louisa Hill's play opens in Los Angeles on April 8, 2017 at the Skylight Theatre Company. The roots of reproductive justice are unearthed in this poetically raw play by Louisa Hill. Knocked up as a teenager, Dee finally meets the baby she gave up for adoption. Only thing is, the baby is now 25, really into death metal, and wants nothing to do with her.
Motown Supergroup The Temptations Returns to The Orleans Showroom 5/20-21
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2017
Legendary Motown vocal group The Temptations will bring their timeless classics and iconic moves to The Orleans Showroom on May 20-21.
BWW Preview: THE BODYGUARD Opens at the Saenger Theatre Tonight
by Heidi Scheuermann - April 04, 2017
If you loved the movie The Bodyguard, you're in luck because now there's a stage musical that originated in London that's on tour all across the United States right now, and they're paying New Orleans a visit this week. THE BODYGUARD is opening tonight at the Saenger Theatre, and if you're ready to hear R&B/pop recording artist and actress (Film: Akeelah and the Bee, Hotel Rwanda; Broadway: AIDA, JEKYLL & HYDE) Deborah Cox belt her face off then this is a show you're not going to want to miss out on.
BWW Review: Hitch a Ride With This MILK TRAIN
by Tara Bennett - March 30, 2017
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans has done Williams canon and New Orleans audiences a tremendous favor by staging the play that was considered the starting point of Williams' decline.
Ricky Graham & Company to Bring Latest Comedy Creation, HELLO DAWLIN' to Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2017
THEY'RE BAAACK WITH A NEW COMEDIC MASTERPIECE!!! Rivertown Theaters Presents a new original comedy from Ricky Graham & Company.
NOCCA to Host 'FULL STEAM AHEAD' Pop-Up Museum This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2017
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts' full-day academic program, the Academic Studio, presents Full STEAM Ahead: The NOCCA Sciences Pop-Up Museum, a morning of hands-on, interactive activities and experiments in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math for 5th - 6th grade students and their teachers that will fill Solomon Family Hall and the math/science labs in the Chevron Forum at NOCCA. The inaugural Pop-Up Museum is designed to help youth explore the fun, beauty and creativity in math and science!
FUN HOME, ECLIPSED and More Set for Southern Rep Theatre's 31st Season
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 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.
Jim Brickman to Bring PURE PIANO: THE GREATEST HITS to New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2017
Jim Brickman has transformed the genre of solo piano music with his original pop-style instrumentals and star-studded vocal collaborations. Brickman celebrates the hits that have spanned his twenty-year career with his 2017 tour Pure Piano: The Greatest Hits. Brickman is bringing the show to New Orleans at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 30th at 7:30pm.
MOVE IT, AND IT'S YOURS! and GUMBO Headline 2017 Gretna Mainstreet New Music Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2017
Producers Vatican Lokey* and Edward R. Cox* have announced The Gretna Mainstreet New Music Theatre Festival, April 7th and 8th at the new Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts in Old Gretna, LA.
BWW Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - March 17, 2017
Flawless production makes Drowsy Chaperone a must-see hit
Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans Brings Original Musical GARDEN to Life for One Week Only!
by Heidi Scheuermann - March 16, 2017
Opening tonight for a 4 day only run in the Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana is a new, original musical produced by Dumb Ox Ministries, and written by Joey Martineck with music by Greg&Lizzy. Joey Martineck is currently studying to be a Catholic priest at Notre Dame Seminary, and was inspired to write a musical modern re-telling of the Biblical story of Adam and Eve when he was listening to the album "To the Dust" that Greg&Lizzy had created about the wonders of human love. Greg&Lizzy are a husband and wife writing and recording artist duo who consider their music a ministry, and wish to share the human experience with others.
The Contemporary Arts Center Announces KID KOALA'S NUFONIA MUST FALL Tour Stops at the CAC 4/14-15
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2017
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to announce Nufonia Must Fall by Kid Koala will be presented at the CAC for a two-performance run on April 14-15, 2017at 7:30pm as part of the company's spring tour. These exciting performances will take place in the CAC's newly-renovated industrial warehouse space and will be an experience to be enjoyed by all ages.
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - March 13, 2017
Pondering a good way to spend time with the baby boomer in your life? Look no further than the current touring production of "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL," which chronicles the earlier years of King's songwriting career.
BWW Preview: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - March 10, 2017
If you are looking for a lighthearted evening of theatre that manages to keep you laughing the entire night, then Theatre Baton Rouge's production of "THE DROWSY CHAPERONE" certainly fits the bill.
Alfred Hitchcock Spoof THE 39 STEPS to Begin Next Month at Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts continues its spectacular 2016-2017 season with the chaotic comedy The 39 Steps, running Today, March 10 through March 26 on the MainStage.
Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents TARZAN THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2017
If you loved Mary Poppins's flight over the audience last spring at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, you do not want to miss Tarzan the Musical playing from March 17-26! Tarzan the Musical features flying gorillas, leopards, Tarzan, Jane, and many more! 
Liam Tobin and the Cast of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Open at the Saenger Theatre
by Heidi Scheuermann - March 07, 2017
Tonight at the Saenger Theatre we will be treated to a week long stay of recent Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Lots of us know Carole King's music, but how many of us know how she became the musical legend that she is today? This show takes us through her young life as a budding artist, and all of the trials and tribulations she faces as she finds her way in the music world. This is not one to miss, folks!
BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Coming to New Orleans Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2017
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing have announced the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit Beautiful-The Carole King Musical, depicting the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will make its New Orleans debut at The Saenger Theatre from March 7-12, 2017.
Curating Prospect New Orleans: Trevor Schoonmaker Conversation with Rick Lowe
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Get the inside scoop on one of America's most forward-thinking contemporary art triennials, Prospect New Orleans. Hear from Prospect.4 Artistic Director Trevor Schoonmaker, Chief Curator and Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Curator of Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, in conversation with Rick Lowe, Founder of Project Row Houses, Houston. 
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. Coming to Rivertown Theaters This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Co-Producers/Artistic Directors Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi continue their commitment to providing opportunities and productions to showcase and develop the talents of budding local thespians with a delightful production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. running March 31 - April 9 in the Lagniappe Theater.
Alfred Hitchcock Spoof THE 39 STEPS to Begin Next Month at Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2017
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts continues its spectacular 2016-2017 season with the chaotic comedy The 39 Steps, running Friday, March 10 through March 26 on the MainStage.
One of New Orleans's Most Formidable Onstage Forces Will Join TWTC in THE MILK TRAIN DOESN'T STOP HERE ANYMORE
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2017
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will present The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore by Tennessee Williams, starring Janet Shea at the Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center from March 23-April 2. This will be TWTC's second collaboration with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival.
Skylight Theatre Company Locks In 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017
Skylight Theatre Company, recognized for their unwavering commitment to developing new works, has confirmed a 2017 lineup of four plays, new to Los Angeles. Works include plays from Luis Alfaro, Inda Craig-Galvan, Louisa Hill, and Queerwise.
TARZAN THE MUSICAL to Swing onto the Stage at JPAS
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Tarzan the Musical, with book by David Henry Hwang, music & lyrics by Phil Collins, adapted from the story Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs, based on the Disney film Tarzan.

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