Gavin Creel and RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Jinkx Monsoon to Perform at NOCCA
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The stars will continue to shine on New Orleans this season. Broadway's Gavin Creel, Olivier Award Winning star "The Book of Mormon and star of "She Loves Me" will perform on December 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM. Creel will perform with Sirius XM Radio host Seth Rudetsky at the piano, prior to his return to Broadway where he will co-star with Bette Midler in the Broadway revival of "Hello Dolly!"
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016
The stars will continue to shine on New Orleans this season. Broadway's Gavin Creel, Olivier Award Winning star "The Book of Mormon and star of "She Loves Me" will perform on December 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM. Creel will perform with Sirius XM Radio host Seth Rudetsky at the piano, prior to his return to Broadway where he will co-star with Bette Midler in the Broadway revival of "Hello Dolly!"
Tickets for Broadway's THE BODYGUARD Starring Deborah Cox Go on Sale 11/18
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
The New Orleans Theatre Association is delighted to announce the first U.S. National tour of the hit musical THE BODYGUARD, will play the Saenger Theatre from April 4 - 9, 2017 as part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2016 - 2017 season.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2016
The New Orleans Theatre Association is delighted to announce the first U.S. National tour of the hit musical THE BODYGUARD, will play the Saenger Theatre from April 4 - 9, 2017 as part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2016 - 2017 season.
Hilarious STEEL POINSETTIAS to Ring in the Holidays at Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 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.'
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 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.'
Voting Now Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - November 08, 2016
Voting has opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting will run through December 31. Winners will be announced in early January!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 08, 2016
Voting has opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting will run through December 31. Winners will be announced in early January!
BWW Review: DANGEROUS BIRDS (IF AGITATED) Take Flight with Tennessee Williams Theatre Company
by Tara Bennett - November 08, 2016
Like the name suggests, The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company draws its theatrical productions from the evocative catalog of Southern playwright Tennessee Williams. Currently, the company is presenting three rarely performed one-acts from the latter part of Williams' epic career.
by Tara Bennett - November 08, 2016
Like the name suggests, The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company draws its theatrical productions from the evocative catalog of Southern playwright Tennessee Williams. Currently, the company is presenting three rarely performed one-acts from the latter part of Williams' epic career.
Stew & Heidi Rodewald Bring NOTES OF A NATIVE SONG at the Contemporary Art Center
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to announce Notes of a Native Song, a musical collaboration by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, will be presented December 9-10, 2016 in the CAC's Freeport-McMoRan Theater at 7:30pm. A genre-melding, blues-rock song cycle, the performance celebrates James Baldwin, a leading African American writer and activist of the mid-20th century, whose work explored the inherent complexities of Western racial, sexual, and class distinctions.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to announce Notes of a Native Song, a musical collaboration by Stew and Heidi Rodewald, will be presented December 9-10, 2016 in the CAC's Freeport-McMoRan Theater at 7:30pm. A genre-melding, blues-rock song cycle, the performance celebrates James Baldwin, a leading African American writer and activist of the mid-20th century, whose work explored the inherent complexities of Western racial, sexual, and class distinctions.
BWW Preview: PETER & THE STARCATCHER at
by Tara Bennett - November 07, 2016
Theatre Baton Rouge invites you to take a nostalgic trip to Neverland in their current production of PETER & THE STARCATCHER, a prequel to the timeless J. M. Barrie story of Peter Pan, featuring the incorrigible boy who can fly but never wants to grow up.
by Tara Bennett - November 07, 2016
Theatre Baton Rouge invites you to take a nostalgic trip to Neverland in their current production of PETER & THE STARCATCHER, a prequel to the timeless J. M. Barrie story of Peter Pan, featuring the incorrigible boy who can fly but never wants to grow up.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel to Host Literary Round Table Luncheon
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
The Literary Round Table Luncheon will be on Wednesday, November 16 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. The monthly Round Table Luncheon will be a literary one. Vonfirmed authors will be :
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
The Literary Round Table Luncheon will be on Wednesday, November 16 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. The monthly Round Table Luncheon will be a literary one. Vonfirmed authors will be :
Rivertown Theaters Presents Politics 1776-Style
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner's Rivertown will be the center of the most entertaining political process in history when the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 convenes on the Main Stage November 4 -20, just in time to give voters some relief and diversion from this year's Presidential election mayhem.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner's Rivertown will be the center of the most entertaining political process in history when the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 convenes on the Main Stage November 4 -20, just in time to give voters some relief and diversion from this year's Presidential election mayhem.
Rivertown Theaters to Bring Politics to the Stage 1776-Style This Fall
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner's Rivertown will be the center of the most entertaining political process in history when the Tony Award- winning musical 1776 convenes on the Main Stage November 4 -20, just in time to give voters some relief and diversion from this year's Presidential election mayhem.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner's Rivertown will be the center of the most entertaining political process in history when the Tony Award- winning musical 1776 convenes on the Main Stage November 4 -20, just in time to give voters some relief and diversion from this year's Presidential election mayhem.
Photo Flash: Rivertown Theaters Presents 1776
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016
What better time to celebrate the birth of America's independence than during an election year…..and what better way than with a Tony Award winning musical set in 1776? The turning point in American history blazes to vivid life in our November musical offering, 1776. A funny, insightful and compelling musical with a striking score and legendary book, 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016
What better time to celebrate the birth of America's independence than during an election year…..and what better way than with a Tony Award winning musical set in 1776? The turning point in American history blazes to vivid life in our November musical offering, 1776. A funny, insightful and compelling musical with a striking score and legendary book, 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history.
BWW Review: THE ILLUSIONISTS Astound at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - October 28, 2016
Death-defying feats, astonishing sleight of hand and a heaping serving of Vegas pizzazz is currently playing on stage at the Saenger Theatre with "THE ILLUSIONISTS: LIVE FROM BROADWAY."
by Tara Bennett - October 28, 2016
Death-defying feats, astonishing sleight of hand and a heaping serving of Vegas pizzazz is currently playing on stage at the Saenger Theatre with "THE ILLUSIONISTS: LIVE FROM BROADWAY."
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents FUNNY GIRL
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents: Funny Girl. Book by Isobel Lennart, Jule Styne, and Bob Merrill. Music and Lyrics by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne. Directed by Butch Caire, musical Direction by Dr. Donna Clavijo, choreography by Lori Flanders, JPAS Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Dennis G. Assaf
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016
Jefferson Performing Arts Society Presents: Funny Girl. Book by Isobel Lennart, Jule Styne, and Bob Merrill. Music and Lyrics by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne. Directed by Butch Caire, musical Direction by Dr. Donna Clavijo, choreography by Lori Flanders, JPAS Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Dennis G. Assaf
BWW Review: EVANGELINE at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - October 26, 2016
EVANGELINE has found her way back to Baton Rouge, and the resulting efforts were well worth the journey.
by Tara Bennett - October 26, 2016
EVANGELINE has found her way back to Baton Rouge, and the resulting efforts were well worth the journey.
Southern Rep Theatre & UNO Extend Run for Lisa D'Amour's AIRLINE HIGHWAY
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016
In response to overwhelming public demand, Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce it will extend the run for its current production, Lisa D'Amour's AIRLINE HIGHWAY, at Robert E. Nims Theatre, UNO Performing Arts Center, New Orleans LA 70122.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016
In response to overwhelming public demand, Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce it will extend the run for its current production, Lisa D'Amour's AIRLINE HIGHWAY, at Robert E. Nims Theatre, UNO Performing Arts Center, New Orleans LA 70122.
OLD SCHOOL PARTY JAM Returns to the Orleans Arena This October
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2016
Old School 105.7 will present the return of "Old School Party Jam," a sensational concert event featuring a collection of R&B legends, to the Orleans Arena on Today, Oct. 22. The concert's lineup includes S.O.S. Band, Lisa Lisa, Zapp, One Way and more.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2016
Old School 105.7 will present the return of "Old School Party Jam," a sensational concert event featuring a collection of R&B legends, to the Orleans Arena on Today, Oct. 22. The concert's lineup includes S.O.S. Band, Lisa Lisa, Zapp, One Way and more.
Rivertown Theaters Presents Politics 1776-Style
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner's Rivertown will be the center of the most entertaining political process in history when the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 convenes on the Main Stage November 4 -20, just in time to give voters some relief and diversion from this year's Presidential election mayhem.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner's Rivertown will be the center of the most entertaining political process in history when the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 convenes on the Main Stage November 4 -20, just in time to give voters some relief and diversion from this year's Presidential election mayhem.
BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Coming to New Orleans Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
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.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
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.
The NOLA Project to Stage Regional Premiere of 4000 MILES
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
The NOLA Project presents the regional premiere of 4000 MILES. Amy Herzog's touching drama will play at Ashe Cultural Arts Center in October.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2016
The NOLA Project presents the regional premiere of 4000 MILES. Amy Herzog's touching drama will play at Ashe Cultural Arts Center in October.
Varla Jean Merman Returns to New Orleans on November 3 with A LITTLE WHITE MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016
Clear the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, ladies and gentlemen, there's a great white chanteuse beaching herself in New Orleans! International superstar Varla Jean Merman is opening her jaws wide to take a big bite out of the American Songbook.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016
Clear the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, ladies and gentlemen, there's a great white chanteuse beaching herself in New Orleans! International superstar Varla Jean Merman is opening her jaws wide to take a big bite out of the American Songbook.
THEATER MITU'S JUÁREZ: A DOCUMENTARY MYTHOLOGY Part of the CAC's 40th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to announce JUÁREZ: A Documentary Mythology will be presented November 18-19, 2016 at 7:30pm in the CAC's Freeport-McMoRan Theater. A gritty performance that delves into economy-driven politics, government corruption, religious fervor, and the familial honor of the city's past, this performance by Theater Mitu embodies the possibility of transformation for a once harried region into a bustling laboratory of the future.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to announce JUÁREZ: A Documentary Mythology will be presented November 18-19, 2016 at 7:30pm in the CAC's Freeport-McMoRan Theater. A gritty performance that delves into economy-driven politics, government corruption, religious fervor, and the familial honor of the city's past, this performance by Theater Mitu embodies the possibility of transformation for a once harried region into a bustling laboratory of the future.
Tennessee Williams Meets Burlesque—Outdoors!
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans is flying to new heights with Dangerous Birds (If Agitated), opening November 4th uptown at Phillips Bar. The vast outdoor patio of the neighborhood institution will be the staging area for three outrageous short comedies by Tennessee Williams tied together as an ornithology lesson by Burlesque staple Bunny Love. Theatre-goers will be able to enjoy show-themed cocktails while they watch the capers unfurl in this patio-turned-"atrium" where anything can happen-and will!
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans is flying to new heights with Dangerous Birds (If Agitated), opening November 4th uptown at Phillips Bar. The vast outdoor patio of the neighborhood institution will be the staging area for three outrageous short comedies by Tennessee Williams tied together as an ornithology lesson by Burlesque staple Bunny Love. Theatre-goers will be able to enjoy show-themed cocktails while they watch the capers unfurl in this patio-turned-"atrium" where anything can happen-and will!
The NOLA Project to Stage Regional Premiere of 4000 MILES
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
The NOLA Project presents the regional premiere of 4000 MILES. Amy Herzog's touching drama will play at Ashe Cultural Arts Center in October.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
The NOLA Project presents the regional premiere of 4000 MILES. Amy Herzog's touching drama will play at Ashe Cultural Arts Center in October.
Nominations Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 12, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 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.
by BWW Special Coverage - October 12, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 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.
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