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CABARET National Tour Coming to New Orleans in April 2016
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
 Individual tickets for the New Orleans premier of Roundabout Theatre Company's CABARET will go on sale Friday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m. 
2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards Update - Elizabeth Burris, Adam Garst Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 11, 2015
Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. 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.
Rivertown Theaters to Host Annual Season Announcement Party in January
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015
 The public is invited to come celebrate with Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts at their annual Season Announcement Party & Show on Saturday, January 9, 2016 when they reveal the exciting line-up of shows for the 2016-2017 season.
Saenger Theatre, Marine Corps Band New Orleans & Chevron to Collect Toys for Tots Donations at 'Santa Meets Sousa' Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015
The Marine Corps Band New Orleans, Chevron and the Saenger Theatre are pleased to announce donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted Friday, Dec. 11, prior to the Marine Corps Band New Orleans "Santa Meets Sousa" holiday concert at the Saenger Theatre, beginning at 7 p.m.
2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards - Adam Garst, Diana DeGarmo Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - December 04, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. 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.
Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans to Present SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2015
The recently-formed Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will present Small Craft Warnings, an introspective and comedic play written late in Tennessee Williams' life. The raucous yet touching production stars LaKesha Glover (as Leona), James Wright (as Monk), Robert Alan Mitchell (as Doc), Bob Edes, Jr. (as Quentin), Natalie Jones (as Violet), Jordan Kaplan (as Steve), Gavin Robinson (as Bobby), and Matt Madden (as Bill). It will be directed by TWTC Co-Artistic Director Augustin J Correro.
Blue Man Group to Return to New Orleans This Spring
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
NETworks Presentations, LLC and Blue Man Productions are pleased to announce the wildly-popular, award-winning production Blue Man Group will return to New Orleans from May 13 - 15, 2016, at the Saenger Theatre.
Southern Rep Theatre Welcomes Back A CHRISTMAS CAROL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2015
Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce details of its 2015 Lagniappe Stage production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by Doris Baizley and directed by Jen Davis. John 'Spud' McConnell will return as Ebenezer Scrooge.
NOLA Project & NOMA's THE WINTER'S TALE Comes to the Great Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2015
This holiday season, The NOLA Project and the New Orleans Museum of Art present their tenth collaboration, bringing one of Shakespeare's most beautiful and haunting plays, THE WINTER'S TALE, to NOMA's Great Hall.
2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards Update 11/27 - Ed Morvant, Robert Sturcken Lead!
by BWW Special Coverage - November 27, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. 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.
Extra! Extra! Read all about Zachary Sayle and NEWSIES in New Orleans!
by Heidi Scheuermann - November 25, 2015
Of all the shows that I have seen throughout my lifetime, absolutely none… and I do mean none… nada, zip, zilch… have excited me more than Disney's NEWSIES.  It's honestly surprising upon meeting someone new if I don't mention this show within the first twenty minutes of our conversation.  I love it that much, and I can't wait for this tour to get to New Orleans next week!
NOLA Project & NOMA's THE WINTER'S TALE Comes to the Great Hall This December
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2015
This holiday season, The NOLA Project and the New Orleans Museum of Art present their tenth collaboration, bringing one of Shakespeare's most beautiful and haunting plays, THE WINTER'S TALE, to NOMA's Great Hall.
Southern Rep Theatre to Welcome Back A CHRISTMAS CAROL This December
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Southern Rep Theatre is pleased to announce details of its 2015 Lagniappe Stage production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted by Doris Baizley and directed by Jen Davis. John 'Spud' McConnell will return as Ebenezer Scrooge.
BWW Blog: Faux/Real is For Real: TWISTED MANHATTAN Blows Up New Orleans!
by Guest Blogger: Adam Brandner - November 19, 2015
This November, New Orleans is being taken over by a festival of fearless, fabulous, and original artists! In past years, this festival has been called The New Orleans Fringe Festival, but this year a new title has emerged: The Faux/Real Festival of Arts. The goal of the festival is to nurture emerging and established performing artists by presenting exciting, fearless, and affordable theatre to the community and also to create ties between artists from all around the world. Faux/Real allows artists the freedom to showcase their eccentric, wild, fresh, and original works adding to the electric culture that New Orleans is already offering. 
Mink Stole & Donna Duplantier Lead THE MUTILATED at the CAC This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) brings Tennessee Williams home to New Orleans with this hilarious, sexy, New Orleans comedyThe Mutilated. This wild Christmastime romp through the French Quarter begins:     
THE BOOK OF MORMON Returning to Saenger Theatre in 2016
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking two-week run in 2013, returns to New Orleans for a limited engagement March 8 - 13, 2016 at the Saenger Theatre. Single tickets will go on sale Friday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, the Tony award-winning production is part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2015 - 2016 season. 
BWW Review: JPAS Presents MY FAIR LADY as New Theater's Inaugural Production
by Heidi Scheuermann - November 17, 2015
After a long process, Jefferson Performing Arts Society has finally opened their brand new theater that cost upwards of $5 million to build on Jefferson Highway near Zephyr Field!  Their first production in the new facility was MY FAIR LADY, which has always been a favorite of mine.
'Captain America' Chris Evans to Make Wizard World Comic Con Debut in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2015
Chris Evans, who has emerged as one of Hollywood's most in-demand actors for both big budget and independent features, will make his Wizard World Comic Con debut at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Saturday, January 9.
Voting Opens for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleand Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - November 06, 2015
Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards!
America's Favorite Creepy Clan to Return in THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Rivertown Theaters This Nov
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015
They're back!!! The spooky spirit of Halloween fun will continue at Rivertown Theaters with the metropolitan New Orleans premiere of the Broadway hit musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and the unforgettable and familiar cast of characters who entertained us weekly on television during the mid-sixties.
Photo Flash: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical at Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2015
The spooky spirit of Halloween fun will continue at Rivertown Theaters with the metropolitan New Orleans premiere of the Broadway hit musical, The Addams Family, and the unforgettable and familiar cast of characters who entertained us weekly on television during the mid-sixties. Check out photos from the show below!
FUN HOME Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Comes to Broadway @ NOCCA Series This Winter
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2015
The Broadway @ NOCCA series first launched in early 2013 when it made the leap from its now famous summer home at The Art House in Provincetown, MA. In this, the series' fourth season in New Orleans, the star-powered tradition continues with Michael Cerveris, 2015 Tony winner for "Fun Home" on December 14 at 7:30 PM.
KINKY BOOTS Coming to New Orleans in February 2016
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2015
Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), will play at the Saenger Theatre from Feb. 16 - 21, 2016. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, the production is part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2015 - 2016 season.
The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience Kicks Off 2015 Halloween Weekend Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2015
This year's Halloween weekend in New Orleans promises yet another incredible weekend for live music as the 2015 VOODOO MUSIC + ARTS EXPERIENCE revealed today their world-class 2015 line-up.
Well-Strung to Premiere Holiday Show in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2015
On the heels of their Billboard Top 10 Classical Crossover album, Well-Strung returns to New Orleans with a world premiere holiday show featuring Varla Jean Merman. 'A Well-Strung Christmas' will have its world premiere at Cafe Istanbul on November 27, 28, and 29. The new show has been devised by Well-Strung, Mark Cortale and director Richard Jay-Alexander, and features the group's own unique pop-classical spin on some of the most beautiful and traditional holiday favorites. The new show hosted by Varla Jean Merman will feature holiday favorites like 'Silent Night' and irreverent newly-observed versions of songs like 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' and 'Sleighride,' all the way to George Michael's 'This Christmas' and everything in between. For tickets and information please visit www.broadwaynola.com.

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