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Wizard World to Screen Original ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW in New Orleans This January
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2016
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.
New Orleans' Rashaad Newsome Returns for Mélange at the Contemporary Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to announce that New Orleans native Rashaad Newsome returns for his interdisciplinary presentation of Melange. Including films and recent works on paper, as well as the artist's vogue performance, this assembly of genre-bending works frames both Newsome's live performance and studio practice through the history of collage. Using layered constructions of formal material to investigate layered constructions of social identity, Melange borrows from dance, technology, gaming, and hand-crafted collage for a transformative presentation of art in motion. The visual arts exhibition will be on view in the CAC Galleries January 14-February 12, 2017.
Jefferson Performing Arts Society to Present THE NUTCRACKER This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2016
See the magic of The Nutcracker on the beautiful stage at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center on December 17 at 7:30 PM and December 18 at 2:00 PM.
Rivertown Theaters Will Announce 6th Season at Annual Party & Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016
The public is invited to one of the best entertainment evenings of the year when Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts presents its annual Season Announcement Party & Fundraiser on Saturday, January 7, 2017 and reveals the exciting line-up for the 2017-2018 season. This year's theme is 'Musical Shows and Muses Shoes.'
Tickets for MAMMA MIA! at the New Orleans Theater Go On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Saenger Theatre June 6 - 11, 2017 as a part of its final farewell tour. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association MAMMA MIA! will conclude the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2016 - 2017 season.
New Orleans Welcomes Home Leslie Rochette in JERSEY BOYS
by Heidi Scheuermann - December 15, 2016
Returning to New Orleans this week is the musical that made the world fall in love with the Four Seasons all over again, JERSEY BOYS. First a superstar boy group from Jersey, then a hit musical, next a movie, and now we're getting to see the show once again on tour! Whether you realize it or not you know the music, so come see the story behind the music where all the "magic" happened.
Jukebox Castle and Top New Orleans Chefs Offer a New Spin on the SEVEN DEADLY SINS
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016
Jukebox Castle and Top New Orleans Chefs Offer a New Spin on the SEVEN DEADLY SINS
BWW Review: Rivertown Brings a Bit of History to life with 1776
by Heidi Scheuermann - December 14, 2016
The timing of Rivertown's production of 1776 couldn't have been more perfect. Just in time for the 2016 Presidential Election, audiences were reminded why despite all of the… let's call it shenanigans… surrounding this election, 240 years ago our founding fathers decided to write and sign a declaration that would free our country from being under Britain's rule.
Press Street Station to Host 'Consider the Oyster' Dinner with Chef Frank Brigtsen
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
Press Street Station hosts 'Consider the Oyster' dinner with  Chef Frank Brigtsen, Two Girls One Shuck, and the NOCCA Culinary Arts program on January 12, 2017.
Broadway at NOCCA Welcomes Gavin Creel
by Heidi Scheuermann - December 12, 2016
I'm so thrilled to say that on Thursday evening one of my biggest inspirations, Gavin Creel, along with Seth Rudetsky will be presenting a concert at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. I'm even more thrilled to say that I had the unique opportunity to hold him hostage on the phone for nearly half an hour to talk about his life, career, and some burning questions that I just had to have answered.
Stew & Heidi Rodewald Bring NOTES OF A NATIVE SONG to Contemporary Art Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) presents Notes of a Native Song, a musical collaboration by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, will be presented today and tomorrow, December 9-10, 2016 in the CAC's Freeport-McMoRan Theater at 7:30pm.
Tickets for MAMMA MIA! at the New Orleans Theater Go On Sale 12/16
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Saenger Theatre June 6 - 11, 2017 as a part of its final farewell tour. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association MAMMA MIA! will conclude the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2016 - 2017 season.
Jefferson Performing Arts Society to Present THE NUTCRACKER This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2016
See the magic of The Nutcracker on the beautiful stage at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center on December 17 at 7:30 PM and December 18 at 2:00 PM.
BWW Review: GROUNDED at Southern Rep
by Tara Bennett - December 06, 2016
What happens when a pilot has her wings clipped?
Tarkanian Classic Brings High School Hoops to Orleans Arena 12/19
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016
The Tarkanian Classic basketball tournament returns to the Orleans Arena as some of the most talented high school basketball players in the country take the court on Monday, Dec. 19.
Holiday Round Table Luncheon is Completely Sold Out!
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016
The  annual Holiday Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, December 14 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel is completely  sold out.
Hilarious STEEL POINSETTIAS to Ring in the Holidays at Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016
THEY'RE BAAACK!!! Rivertown Theaters invites you to put some extra 'Ho, Ho, Ho' in your holidays with Ricky Graham & Company's hilarious production of 'STEEL POINSETTIAS.'
Tickets for FINDING NEVERLAND on Sale This Month in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2016
The New Orleans Theatre Association has announced individual tickets for FINDING NEVERLAND go on sale to the public Friday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m.
Tom Wilson, 'Biff' from BACK TO THE FUTURE, to Appear at World Comic Con New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016
Tom Wilson, who portrayed notorious bully 'Biff Tannen' in the Back to the Future trilogy, will make his first fan convention appearance in nearly 15 years when he attends Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans, Saturday and Sunday, January 7-8, 2017, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
BWW Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at New Orleans' Saenger Theatre
by Jenny Bravo - November 28, 2016
Ring in the holiday season with who hash and everyone's favorite mean one, the Grinch! With the latest performance at the New Orleans' Saenger Theatre, DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS is a fun holiday night for the family.
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents 'THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (Abridged)'
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2016
Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody's Non-Denominational Universalist Church, where all faiths are welcome because we'll believe anything.
Southern Rep Theatre Extends Run of Critically Acclaimed GROUNDED
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2016
Southern Rep Theatre announces it will extend the run of its critically acclaimed current production, the Regional Premiere of George Brant's GROUNDED, at Lower Depths Theatre, Loyola University, New Orleans.
Ted Louis Levy to Star in JELLY'S LAST JAM at Le Petit Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016
TED LOUIS LEVY steps into the past while looking to the future. Swinging, forward, into the lead roll of Jelly's Last Jam at La' Petit!
BWW Review: MACBETH Conquers at Mahalia Jackson Theatre
by Tara Bennett - November 16, 2016
There are fewer well-known tales of murderous ambition outside of William Shakespeare's "MACBETH." The first of Giuseppe Verdi's three Shakespearean operas, "MACBETH" is in many respects an ideal fusion that combines the genius of Shakespeare with the extravagance and artistic might of the opera.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel to Host Literary Round Table Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2016
The Literary Round Table Luncheon will be on Today, November 16 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.  The monthly Round Table Luncheon will be a literary one. Vonfirmed authors will be :

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