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Photo Flash: First Look at INTO THE WOODS JR. at Rivertown Theaters

Photo Flash: First Look at INTO THE WOODS JR. at Rivertown Theaters

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 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 of INTO THE WOODS JR.
Lineup Announced for 2016 Tennessee Williams Literary Festival

Lineup Announced for 2016 Tennessee Williams Literary Festival

by BWW News Desk — March 28, 2016
The 2016 Tennessee Williams Literary Festival is set to be held from Friday, April 1st through Sunday, April 3rd.
PRIDE Summer Leadership Camp Begins 6/1

PRIDE Summer Leadership Camp Begins 6/1

by BWW News Desk — March 15, 2016
PRIDE, Youth and Community Resources a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formerly named "Amplify Resources" has been providing drug prevention, youth leadership programs and PA Summer Leadership Camps to the youth in our local community since 1983.
BEAUTIFUL, THE BODYGUARD, FINDING NEVERLAND & More Set for Broadway In New Orleans' 2

BEAUTIFUL, THE BODYGUARD, FINDING NEVERLAND & More Set for Broadway In New Orleans' 2016-17 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2016
The East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2016-17 season was announced today.
CAC Opens Search for Senior Curator of Performing Arts

CAC Opens Search for Senior Curator of Performing Arts

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2016
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) announces that it will be conducting a search for the position of Senior Curator of Performing Arts.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Sets Lottery Policy for New Orleans Engagement

THE BOOK OF MORMON Sets Lottery Policy for New Orleans Engagement

by BWW News Desk — March 1, 2016
Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking two-week run in 2013, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour.
Southern Rep Theatre Announces 2015 Ruby Prize Winner Dawn Renee Jones

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.
Theatre at St. Claude's 'BE A NEW ORLEANIAN' Extends Through First Weekend in March

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.
Southern Rep Theatre & Partners to Develop New Performing Arts Complex

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
New Orleans Gets KINKY with Joseph Anthony Byrd

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 Laup
Rivertown Theaters to Present THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, 3/4-20

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.
Chaka Kahn to Headline 3rd Annual UNCF New Orleans Mayor's Masked Ball This March

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.
Rivertown Theaters to Host Encore Performances of Ricky Graham's DITZYLAND, 2/26-29

Rivertown Theaters to Host Encore Performances of Ricky Graham's DITZYLAND, 2/26-29

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 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.
BE A NEW ORLEANIAN: A SWEARING IN CEREMONY PRESENTED BY DIRTY COAST Set for Theatre a

BE A NEW ORLEANIAN: A SWEARING IN CEREMONY PRESENTED BY DIRTY COAST Set for Theatre at St. Claude's

by BWW News Desk — February 1, 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.
Rivertown Theaters To Offer Two Summer Musical Theater Camps for the Younger Set

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.
BWW Review: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at Saenger

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.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL with Allison Semmes

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.
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, The NOLA Project Events and More to Celebrate the Bard as Pa

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.
SOUNDTRACK '63 Comes to The Contemporary Arts Center Tonight

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
2015 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards Winners Announced - Dani de Waal, Adam Garst an

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
Southern Rep Theatre to Stage ORPHEUS DESCENDING

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.
Theatre at St. Claude to Host Season Announcement Party, 1/25

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.
Rivertown Theaters Announces 2016-2017 Season of Shows

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 Rivert
AND THE BALL AND ALL Returns to Rivertown Theaters Tonight

AND THE BALL AND ALL Returns to Rivertown Theaters Tonight

by BWW News Desk — January 7, 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.

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