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Rivertown Theaters Presents Politics 1776-Style

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 Preside
BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Coming to New Orleans Next Spring

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
The NOLA Project to Stage Regional Premiere of 4000 MILES

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.
Varla Jean Merman Returns to New Orleans on November 3 with A LITTLE WHITE MUSIC

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.
THEATER MITU'S JUÁREZ: A DOCUMENTARY MYTHOLOGY Part of the CAC's 40th Anniversary Se

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.
Tennessee Williams Meets Burlesque—Outdoors!

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 NOLA Project to Stage Regional Premiere of 4000 MILES

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.
Nominations Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

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.
Anais Chalendard and Patrick Yocum to Appear in Shreveport Metropolitan's Production

Anais Chalendard and Patrick Yocum to Appear in Shreveport Metropolitan's Production of THE NUTCRACKER

by BWW News Desk — October 11, 2016
ANAIS CHALENDARD, principal dancer of the Boston Ballet, and PATRICK YOCUM, soloist of the Boston Ballet, will be appearing as guest artists in the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's production of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 9 (Evening), Saturday, December 10 (Matinee), and Sunday, Decem
Rivertown Theaters Presents The Younger Set Favorite JUNIE B JONES The Musical on the

Rivertown Theaters Presents The Younger Set Favorite JUNIE B JONES The Musical on the Lagniappe Stage

by BWW News Desk — October 7, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts continues their commitment to showcase and develop the talents of budding local thespians with the very special production based on the popular children's book.
DISNEY'S THE LION KING at the Saenger Releases Tickets for its Premiere, Friday Octob

DISNEY'S THE LION KING at the Saenger Releases Tickets for its Premiere, Friday October 14

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2016
Disney Theatrical Productions and the New Orleans Theatre Association announced today tickets for the long-awaited engagement of Disney's THE LION KING will go on sale to the public Friday, Oct.
Mark Cortale, with Seth Rudetsky, Presents Judy Kuhn in 'Broadway In New Orleans' Con

Mark Cortale, with Seth Rudetsky, Presents Judy Kuhn in 'Broadway In New Orleans' Concert at NOCCA

by Heidi Scheuermann — October 6, 2016
Lucky for all of us here in New Orleans, Mark Cortale is again bringing his Broadway in New Orleans series to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) beginning tonight at 7:30pm.
Stars Head to NOLA as Broadway @ NOCCA Kicks Off 2016-17 Season Tonight

Stars Head to NOLA as Broadway @ NOCCA Kicks Off 2016-17 Season Tonight

by BWW News Desk — October 6, 2016
In this, the series' fifth season in New Orleans, the star-powered tradition continues with Judy Kuhn, Tony-nominated star of 'Fun Home' and Broadway's original Cosette in 'LES MISERABLES' and the voice of Disney's 'Pocahontas' tonight, October 6, at 7:30 PM.
Rivertown Theaters to Bring Politics to the Stage 1776-Style This Fall

Rivertown Theaters to Bring Politics to the Stage 1776-Style This Fall

by BWW News Desk — October 4, 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 Presid
Debbie Gravitte, Christiane Noll, LaKisha Jones, Hugh Panaro and More Set for Baton R

Debbie Gravitte, Christiane Noll, LaKisha Jones, Hugh Panaro and More Set for Baton Rouge Benefit

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 2016
Broadway artists Debbie Gravitte (Tony Award - Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Chicago), Christiane Noll (Tony Nominee - Ragtime, Original Broadway Cast - Jekyll & Hyde), LaKisha Jones (The Color Purple, American Idol finalist), Hugh Panaro (The Phantom of the Opera, Show Boat) and Doug LaBrecque (The Pha
Meryl Murman's THE LIPSTICK Makes U.S. Premiere at Contemporary Arts Center

Meryl Murman's THE LIPSTICK Makes U.S. Premiere at Contemporary Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — September 30, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) is pleased to announce two performances of the provocative dance performance by FLOCK--The Lipstick--choreographed by local choreographer Meryl Murman and accompanied by a solo violin and a tube of lipstick.
BWW Review: Le Petit Theatre Celebrates 100 Years with First Show of the Season PIPPI

BWW Review: Le Petit Theatre Celebrates 100 Years with First Show of the Season PIPPIN

by Heidi Scheuermann — September 28, 2016
This past weekend was the second in a three week run of Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre.
Tickets Now Available for JERSEY BOYS at New Orleans Saenger Theatre

Tickets Now Available for JERSEY BOYS at New Orleans Saenger Theatre

by BWW News Desk — September 23, 2016
Tickets will go on sale Today, Sept.
CAC Renovation Plans and New Partnership with The Domain Companies' The Shop

CAC Renovation Plans and New Partnership with The Domain Companies' The Shop

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) announces a renovation project and new tenant, The Domain Companies, in the Besthoff Building at 900 Camp Street.
OLD SCHOOL PARTY JAM Returns to the Orleans Arena This October

OLD SCHOOL PARTY JAM Returns to the Orleans Arena This October

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2016
Old School 105.
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes Alive at Saenger

BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes Alive at Saenger

by Tara Bennett — September 22, 2016
The Saenger Theatre kicked off its 2016 Broadway in New Orleans season with the classic musical "THE SOUND OF MUSIC," this week, and after the opening performance, Canal Street was just as alive as Maria's beloved hills as patrons sang songs from the musical on their way home.
CAC's 40th Anniversary Season to Kick Off with zoe | juniper's CLEAR & SWEET

CAC's 40th Anniversary Season to Kick Off with zoe | juniper's CLEAR & SWEET

by BWW News Desk — September 22, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) has announced three upcoming performances of the world premiere of zoe | juniper's Clear & Sweet, September 22-24, 2016 at 7:30pm in the CAC Warehouse.
BWW Review: 30 x Ninety Theatre Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

BWW Review: 30 x Ninety Theatre Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

by Heidi Scheuermann — September 20, 2016
Well folks, this is it.
Paige Silvester is 16 Going On 17 in THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Paige Silvester is 16 Going On 17 in THE SOUND OF MUSIC

by Heidi Scheuermann — September 20, 2016
Playing the oldest Von Trapp daughter, Liesl, is Paige Silvester.
Rivertown Theaters Presents The Younger Set Favorite JUNIE B JONES The Musical on the

Rivertown Theaters Presents The Younger Set Favorite JUNIE B JONES The Musical on the Lagniappe Stage

by BWW News Desk — September 19, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts continues their commitment to showcase and develop the talents of budding local thespians with the very special production based on the popular children's book.

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