Southern Rep Theatre Announces 2015 Ruby Prize Winner Dawn Renee Jones
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce Dawn Renee Jones as the winner for the 2015 Ruby Prize for her play, A HEAP SEE.
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce Dawn Renee Jones as the winner for the 2015 Ruby Prize for her play, A HEAP SEE.
Theatre at St. Claude's 'BE A NEW ORLEANIAN' Extends Through First Weekend in March
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
The Theatre at St. Claude is giving you one more weekend to get sworn in! 'Be A New Orleanian: A Swearing in Ceremony (Presented By Dirty Coast)' by Jim Fitzmorris is being held over for the first weekend in March.
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
The Theatre at St. Claude is giving you one more weekend to get sworn in! 'Be A New Orleanian: A Swearing in Ceremony (Presented By Dirty Coast)' by Jim Fitzmorris is being held over for the first weekend in March.
Southern Rep Theatre & Partners to Develop New Performing Arts Complex
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
Today, Southern Rep Theatre, Rose Community Development Corporation and Alembic Community Development announced plans for launching the Bayou Treme Center campus development project, which will renovate the long-vacant former St Rose de Lima Church into a hub for the performing arts in the city and a cultural anchor on the Bayou Road corridor. The ceremony was followed by guided tours through the historic building and around the site of the upcoming campus development.
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
Today, Southern Rep Theatre, Rose Community Development Corporation and Alembic Community Development announced plans for launching the Bayou Treme Center campus development project, which will renovate the long-vacant former St Rose de Lima Church into a hub for the performing arts in the city and a cultural anchor on the Bayou Road corridor. The ceremony was followed by guided tours through the historic building and around the site of the upcoming campus development.
New Orleans Gets KINKY with Joseph Anthony Byrd
by Heidi Scheuermann - February 15, 2016
Throw on some makeup, grab your highest heels, and hold on to your wigs because something fabulous is strutting into New Orleans tomorrow that you won't want to miss! KINKY BOOTS is a fairly new, Tony Award-winning musical production brought to you by creative dream team Jerry Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper, and Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by the true-life events of Steve Pateman, it tells the story of a young man who inherits his family's failing shoe factory.
by Heidi Scheuermann - February 15, 2016
Throw on some makeup, grab your highest heels, and hold on to your wigs because something fabulous is strutting into New Orleans tomorrow that you won't want to miss! KINKY BOOTS is a fairly new, Tony Award-winning musical production brought to you by creative dream team Jerry Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper, and Harvey Fierstein. Inspired by the true-life events of Steve Pateman, it tells the story of a young man who inherits his family's failing shoe factory.
Rivertown Theaters to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, 3/4-20
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016
Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi's original Theatre 13's 2009 production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, nominated for a Big Easy Award for Best Musical, returns by popular demand for a March 4 - 20th run on the Main Stage at the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016
Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi's original Theatre 13's 2009 production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, nominated for a Big Easy Award for Best Musical, returns by popular demand for a March 4 - 20th run on the Main Stage at the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts.
Chaka Kahn to Headline 3rd Annual UNCF New Orleans Mayor's Masked Ball This March
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016
UNCF's (United Negro College Fund) New Orleans Area Office and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu will host the third annual UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball on Saturday, March 12 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2016
UNCF's (United Negro College Fund) New Orleans Area Office and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu will host the third annual UNCF Mayor's Masked Ball on Saturday, March 12 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
Rivertown Theaters to Host Encore Performances of Ricky Graham's DITZYLAND, 2/26-29
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2016
Ricky Graham joins co-comic conspirators Varla Jean Merman and Sean Patterson (THE PRODUCERS) as they skewer Uncle Walt's most treasured animated features! Joining in this very adult send-up of fairy tale madness is Jefferson Turner tinkering on the keys. Ted Mahne from The Times Picayune said: "With sharp wit, DITZYLAND gleefully skewers the House that Mouse built. It's the campiest place on earth where its cast slips the entire audience a Mickey guaranteeing laughter that might well last throughout the New Year." This is definitely an ADULT show!
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2016
Ricky Graham joins co-comic conspirators Varla Jean Merman and Sean Patterson (THE PRODUCERS) as they skewer Uncle Walt's most treasured animated features! Joining in this very adult send-up of fairy tale madness is Jefferson Turner tinkering on the keys. Ted Mahne from The Times Picayune said: "With sharp wit, DITZYLAND gleefully skewers the House that Mouse built. It's the campiest place on earth where its cast slips the entire audience a Mickey guaranteeing laughter that might well last throughout the New Year." This is definitely an ADULT show!
BE A NEW ORLEANIAN: A SWEARING IN CEREMONY PRESENTED BY DIRTY COAST Set for Theatre at St. Claude's
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
Just in time to help with those post Mardi Gras blues, 'Be A New Orleanian: A Swearing in Ceremony (Presented By Dirty Coast)' by Jim Fitzmorris returns for a month-long run to kick off The Theatre at St. Claude's Spring/Summer Season.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2016
Just in time to help with those post Mardi Gras blues, 'Be A New Orleanian: A Swearing in Ceremony (Presented By Dirty Coast)' by Jim Fitzmorris returns for a month-long run to kick off The Theatre at St. Claude's Spring/Summer Season.
Rivertown Theaters To Offer Two Summer Musical Theater Camps for the Younger Set
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will continue their commitment to providing opportunities to showcase and develop the talents of budding local thespians with summer camps and performances by the participants in Shrek Jr. The Musical and The Wizard of Oz, their two Youth Summer Musical Theater Camp productions.
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will continue their commitment to providing opportunities to showcase and develop the talents of budding local thespians with summer camps and performances by the participants in Shrek Jr. The Musical and The Wizard of Oz, their two Youth Summer Musical Theater Camp productions.
BWW Review: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - January 25, 2016
There are more than 40 songs packed into the jukebox hit machine of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, the latest show to hit the Saenger Theatre stage. That's a lot of quarters.
by Tara Bennett - January 25, 2016
There are more than 40 songs packed into the jukebox hit machine of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, the latest show to hit the Saenger Theatre stage. That's a lot of quarters.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL with Allison Semmes
by Heidi Scheuermann - January 19, 2016
Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross. All are Motown artists that we will get to meet when the national tour of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL hits New Orleans tonight!
by Heidi Scheuermann - January 19, 2016
Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross. All are Motown artists that we will get to meet when the national tour of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL hits New Orleans tonight!
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, The NOLA Project Events and More to Celebrate the Bard as Part of New Orleans Shakespeare's 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
This year the Crescent City is cast as a lead actor in the global commemorations surrounding the 400th anniversary of the death of the world's most famous playwright.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2016
This year the Crescent City is cast as a lead actor in the global commemorations surrounding the 400th anniversary of the death of the world's most famous playwright.
SOUNDTRACK '63 Comes to The Contemporary Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) and Junebug Productions announce Soundtrack '63, a multi-media, live music performance that takes the audience back in time with a cultural and artistic retrospective of the Civil Rights Movement from 1963 to the Black Lives Matter Movement, allowing a modern audience to re-think, re-new, and re-mix their conceptions of the past into the present day.
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) and Junebug Productions announce Soundtrack '63, a multi-media, live music performance that takes the audience back in time with a cultural and artistic retrospective of the Civil Rights Movement from 1963 to the Black Lives Matter Movement, allowing a modern audience to re-think, re-new, and re-mix their conceptions of the past into the present day.
2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards Winners Announced - Dani de Waal, Adam Garst and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 15, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 New Orleans winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 15, 2016
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 New Orleans winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Southern Rep Theatre to Stage ORPHEUS DESCENDING
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2016
Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce details for its upcoming production of ORPHEUS DESCENDING by Tennessee Williams, opening March 12, directed by Jef Hall-Flavin and featuring Irene Glezos, Thomas Beaudoin, Beth Bartley, and Brenda Currin. This production is presented in partnership with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival and the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival in collaboration with Beth Bartley/Irene Glezos Productions.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2016
Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce details for its upcoming production of ORPHEUS DESCENDING by Tennessee Williams, opening March 12, directed by Jef Hall-Flavin and featuring Irene Glezos, Thomas Beaudoin, Beth Bartley, and Brenda Currin. This production is presented in partnership with the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival and the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival in collaboration with Beth Bartley/Irene Glezos Productions.
Theatre at St. Claude to Host Season Announcement Party, 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
After a 2015 that included three original works, a classic radio drama, a hit contemporary comedy, a local comic festival and The Amazing Acrocats, The Theatre at St. Claude will proudly announce its 2016 offerings at a king cake party on Monday, January 25th at 7 PM.
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2016
After a 2015 that included three original works, a classic radio drama, a hit contemporary comedy, a local comic festival and The Amazing Acrocats, The Theatre at St. Claude will proudly announce its 2016 offerings at a king cake party on Monday, January 25th at 7 PM.
Rivertown Theaters Announces 2016-2017 Season of Shows
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts announced a spectacular lineup of productions for the 2016-2017 season at their annual party and fundraiser tonight showcasing musical performances from next season's shows and a sneak peek number from the upcoming musical, "Sweet Charity" opening on Rivertown's Main Stage Jan 15.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2016
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts announced a spectacular lineup of productions for the 2016-2017 season at their annual party and fundraiser tonight showcasing musical performances from next season's shows and a sneak peek number from the upcoming musical, "Sweet Charity" opening on Rivertown's Main Stage Jan 15.
AND THE BALL AND ALL Returns to Rivertown Theaters Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
Back by popular demand and Carnival spirit inspiration, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back the popular, locally written AND THE BALL AND ALL for one weekend in January on the Main Stage.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
Back by popular demand and Carnival spirit inspiration, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back the popular, locally written AND THE BALL AND ALL for one weekend in January on the Main Stage.
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Enchants at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - December 31, 2015
The magic of Disney continues this season at the Saenger Theatre with the pinnacle tale of enchantment BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. This classic fairy tale makes a return to New Orleans, closing out 2015 with the ultimate "tale as old as time."
by Tara Bennett - December 31, 2015
The magic of Disney continues this season at the Saenger Theatre with the pinnacle tale of enchantment BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. This classic fairy tale makes a return to New Orleans, closing out 2015 with the ultimate "tale as old as time."
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour's Samuel Shurtleff as Cogsworth
by Heidi Scheuermann - December 29, 2015
For the second time in the past few years, the Disney favorite BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is in New Orleans. If you caught the show a couple of seasons ago (read my review here), you know that this is one of the most magical productions currently running! It's a classic story with a great message about seeing beyond a person's exterior and trying to get to know them for the person they are inside. Belle certainly sees beyond the Beast's exterior, and through her passionate care, helps the residents of his castle to reclaim their humanity.
by Heidi Scheuermann - December 29, 2015
For the second time in the past few years, the Disney favorite BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is in New Orleans. If you caught the show a couple of seasons ago (read my review here), you know that this is one of the most magical productions currently running! It's a classic story with a great message about seeing beyond a person's exterior and trying to get to know them for the person they are inside. Belle certainly sees beyond the Beast's exterior, and through her passionate care, helps the residents of his castle to reclaim their humanity.
SOUNDTRACK '63 Comes to The Contemporary Arts Center This January
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2015
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) and Junebug Productions announce Soundtrack '63, a multi-media, live music performance that takes the audience back in time with a cultural and artistic retrospective of the Civil Rights Movement from 1963 to the Black Lives Matter Movement, allowing a modern audience to re-think, re-new, and re-mix their conceptions of the past into the present day.
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2015
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) and Junebug Productions announce Soundtrack '63, a multi-media, live music performance that takes the audience back in time with a cultural and artistic retrospective of the Civil Rights Movement from 1963 to the Black Lives Matter Movement, allowing a modern audience to re-think, re-new, and re-mix their conceptions of the past into the present day.
2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards - Last Week to Vote!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 24, 2015
Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
AND THE BALL AND ALL to Return to Rivertown Theaters This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2015
Back by popular demand and Carnival spirit inspiration, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back the popular, locally written AND THE BALL AND ALL for one weekend in January on the Main Stage.
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2015
Back by popular demand and Carnival spirit inspiration, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back the popular, locally written AND THE BALL AND ALL for one weekend in January on the Main Stage.
Rivertown Theaters to Open 2016 Season with SWEET CHARITY
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Rivertown Theaters takes a trip down Broadway's memory lane with a revival of one of the big hits of the '60s on the Great White Way - Sweet Charity - running January 15 - 31, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
Rivertown Theaters takes a trip down Broadway's memory lane with a revival of one of the big hits of the '60s on the Great White Way - Sweet Charity - running January 15 - 31, 2016.
2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards Update - Ed Morvant Big Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 18, 2015
Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!
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