BWW Reviews: ONCE Offers Bittersweet Love Story at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - March 20, 2015
To view 'Once' at the Saenger Theatre for St. Patrick's Day was a great decision.
by Tara Bennett - March 20, 2015
To view 'Once' at the Saenger Theatre for St. Patrick's Day was a great decision.
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre's DINNER WITH FRIENDS Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015
When couples break up, the only thing people can agree on is that there are three sides to every story, so says Rene' J.F. Piazza, director of Dinner With Friends, Donald Margulies' Pulitzer Prize-winning play opening at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre today, March 20. The production is about two married couples whose comfortable routines are shaken to the core by divorce.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015
When couples break up, the only thing people can agree on is that there are three sides to every story, so says Rene' J.F. Piazza, director of Dinner With Friends, Donald Margulies' Pulitzer Prize-winning play opening at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre today, March 20. The production is about two married couples whose comfortable routines are shaken to the core by divorce.
BWW Interviews: Tony Award Winning Actor Scott Waara from the National Tour of ONCE
by Heidi Scheuermann - March 17, 2015
So here's the thing… The first time I heard of/saw ONCE was back in college. A group of friends were squishing into a tiny living room in an on-campus apartment (I think there were probably 10-15 of us), and one of the crew decided we were going to watch this totally awesome movie called 'Once.' So we squished, we sat, we watched. I remember thinking, 'Ok, the movie was cute, but man… the music!' There's no mistaking the magic that is Glen Hansard's and Marketa Irglova's music, including their incredibly beautiful, Academy Award Winning song 'Falling Slowly.'
by Heidi Scheuermann - March 17, 2015
So here's the thing… The first time I heard of/saw ONCE was back in college. A group of friends were squishing into a tiny living room in an on-campus apartment (I think there were probably 10-15 of us), and one of the crew decided we were going to watch this totally awesome movie called 'Once.' So we squished, we sat, we watched. I remember thinking, 'Ok, the movie was cute, but man… the music!' There's no mistaking the magic that is Glen Hansard's and Marketa Irglova's music, including their incredibly beautiful, Academy Award Winning song 'Falling Slowly.'
Rivertown Theaters Present WHEN YA SMILIN', Now thru 3/28
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
When Ya Smilin', Ricky Graham's heart-warming, comedic love letter about growing up in New Orleans in the 1950s, will hit the Main Stage tonight, March 13 at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts and run through March 28.
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
When Ya Smilin', Ricky Graham's heart-warming, comedic love letter about growing up in New Orleans in the 1950s, will hit the Main Stage tonight, March 13 at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts and run through March 28.
Southern Rep Theatre's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
Southern Rep Theatre has announced details for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes, and featuring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, and Carol Sutton.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2015
Southern Rep Theatre has announced details for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes, and featuring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, and Carol Sutton.
Broadway In New Orleans' 2015-16 Season to Include CABARET, KINKY BOOTS & More
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans today announces the lineup of Broadway's biggest hits for the 2015 - 2016 season, at the historic Saenger Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans today announces the lineup of Broadway's biggest hits for the 2015 - 2016 season, at the historic Saenger Theatre.
Tennessee Williams Theater Fest Brings HOTEL PLAYS to NOLA & Hermann-Grima in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
As part of the 29th annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival in New Orleans from March 25th through 29th, the rooms of the historic Hermann-Grima House Museum will echo with performances of plays by Tennessee Williams written and set in the French Quarter.
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2015
As part of the 29th annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival in New Orleans from March 25th through 29th, the rooms of the historic Hermann-Grima House Museum will echo with performances of plays by Tennessee Williams written and set in the French Quarter.
John Patrick Shanley, John Lahr and More to Headline 2015 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, 3/25-29
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2015
Theater luminaries John Patrick Shanley, Keir Dullea, Mia Dillon, Martin Sherman, Brenda Currin, John Lahr, John Waters, Bryan Batt and Joel Vig are just a few of the illustrious headliners who will participate in the 29th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, March 25-29, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2015
Theater luminaries John Patrick Shanley, Keir Dullea, Mia Dillon, Martin Sherman, Brenda Currin, John Lahr, John Waters, Bryan Batt and Joel Vig are just a few of the illustrious headliners who will participate in the 29th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, March 25-29, 2015.
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre's DINNER WITH FRIENDS to Open 3/20
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2015
When couples break up, the only thing people can agree on is that there are three sides to every story, so says Rene' J.F. Piazza, director of Dinner With Friends, Donald Margulies' Pulitzer Prize-winning play opening at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre on March 20. The production is about two married couples whose comfortable routines are shaken to the core by divorce.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2015
When couples break up, the only thing people can agree on is that there are three sides to every story, so says Rene' J.F. Piazza, director of Dinner With Friends, Donald Margulies' Pulitzer Prize-winning play opening at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre on March 20. The production is about two married couples whose comfortable routines are shaken to the core by divorce.
Ana Gasteyer to Join Seth Rudetsky for Broadway @ NOCCA in March
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2015
Ana Gasteyer is best known for her incomparable work on "Saturday Night Live." During her six year stint, she created some of the most famous SNL characters including middle school music teacher Bobbie Moughan-Culp, NPR radio host Margaret Jo, Lilith Fair poetess Cinder Calhoun, as well as spot-on impressions of Martha Stewart, Celine Dion and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2015
Ana Gasteyer is best known for her incomparable work on "Saturday Night Live." During her six year stint, she created some of the most famous SNL characters including middle school music teacher Bobbie Moughan-Culp, NPR radio host Margaret Jo, Lilith Fair poetess Cinder Calhoun, as well as spot-on impressions of Martha Stewart, Celine Dion and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Rivertown Theaters to Present WHEN YA SMILIN', 3/13-28
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2015
When Ya Smilin', Ricky Graham's heart-warming, comedic love letter about growing up in New Orleans in the 1950s, will hit the Main Stage March 13 at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts and run through March 28.
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2015
When Ya Smilin', Ricky Graham's heart-warming, comedic love letter about growing up in New Orleans in the 1950s, will hit the Main Stage March 13 at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts and run through March 28.
BWW Reviews: Never Met a Rivertown Show I Didn't Like – THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES
by Heidi Scheuermann - February 11, 2015
Will Rogers, 'Oklahoma's Favorite Son,' was one of those do-it-all celebrities. Cowboy; trick roper; vaudeville performer; comedian; newspaper columnist; film actor; politician; husband to Betty Blake; and father to Bill, Mary, James, and Fred. The man did it all. Because Will's vaudeville trick rope act led him to headline the Ziegfeld Follies, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES tells his life story as if it were being told through one of Mr. Ziegfeld's productions. It's quite clever. It's also the rootinest, tootinest, knee-slapping, wholesome humored, and down right All-American show I've ever seen. And I loved it.
by Heidi Scheuermann - February 11, 2015
Will Rogers, 'Oklahoma's Favorite Son,' was one of those do-it-all celebrities. Cowboy; trick roper; vaudeville performer; comedian; newspaper columnist; film actor; politician; husband to Betty Blake; and father to Bill, Mary, James, and Fred. The man did it all. Because Will's vaudeville trick rope act led him to headline the Ziegfeld Follies, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES tells his life story as if it were being told through one of Mr. Ziegfeld's productions. It's quite clever. It's also the rootinest, tootinest, knee-slapping, wholesome humored, and down right All-American show I've ever seen. And I loved it.
BWW Reviews: ANNIE Finds a Home at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - February 10, 2015
It's funny how some things never grow old. While a rendition of "Tomorrow" won't stop the presses, it still provokes heart melting awes, especially if it is sung by a plucky orphan girl. Perhaps this is why the Saenger Theatre saw great success with their production of "Annie," as part of their Nola Broadway series.
by Tara Bennett - February 10, 2015
It's funny how some things never grow old. While a rendition of "Tomorrow" won't stop the presses, it still provokes heart melting awes, especially if it is sung by a plucky orphan girl. Perhaps this is why the Saenger Theatre saw great success with their production of "Annie," as part of their Nola Broadway series.
Southern Rep Theatre's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Begins 3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2015
Southern Rep Theatre has announced details for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes, and featuring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, and Carol Sutton.
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2015
Southern Rep Theatre has announced details for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams' SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, directed by the theatre's Producing Artistic Director Aimee Hayes, and featuring Brenda Currin, Beth Bartley, and Carol Sutton.
BWW Reviews: IN THE MOOD Brings the Boogie to New Orleans
by Heidi Scheuermann - February 03, 2015
Alright, so unlike most humans who are currently in their mid-twenties, I grew up listening to the tunes of artists like Bing Crosby (not just at Christmastime), Judy Garland, Perry Como, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, The Andrews Sisters… I could go on forever. I listened to it because my dad listened to it because his dad listened to it. It's in my blood, I can't help it. Besides, have you ever given 40s music a really good listen? If you have, you'll know that there never were smoother voices in this history of forever. Silky smooth, buttery voices. People just don't sing like that anymore! Not to mention full orchestras backed the singers. Full orchestras! We're talking piano, drums, trumpets, trombones, bass (the upright kind), saxophone… I mean these guys really knew how to rock!
by Heidi Scheuermann - February 03, 2015
Alright, so unlike most humans who are currently in their mid-twenties, I grew up listening to the tunes of artists like Bing Crosby (not just at Christmastime), Judy Garland, Perry Como, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, The Andrews Sisters… I could go on forever. I listened to it because my dad listened to it because his dad listened to it. It's in my blood, I can't help it. Besides, have you ever given 40s music a really good listen? If you have, you'll know that there never were smoother voices in this history of forever. Silky smooth, buttery voices. People just don't sing like that anymore! Not to mention full orchestras backed the singers. Full orchestras! We're talking piano, drums, trumpets, trombones, bass (the upright kind), saxophone… I mean these guys really knew how to rock!
The NOLA Project Continues 10th Anniversary Season with CAMILLE, Now thru 3/1
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2015
The NOLA Project continues its 10th anniversary season with 'Camille,' by Charles Ludlam, at the Mid-City Theatre. Running tonight, January 30-March 1, a comedic dream team is poised to bring this production to life.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2015
The NOLA Project continues its 10th anniversary season with 'Camille,' by Charles Ludlam, at the Mid-City Theatre. Running tonight, January 30-March 1, a comedic dream team is poised to bring this production to life.
BWW Reviews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Astounds at Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre
by Tara Bennett - January 23, 2015
The sheer power of rock could be heard in the French Quarter last Friday evening as punchy drum beats, attacking guitars and warm piano notes became the backdrop of the greatest story ever told.
by Tara Bennett - January 23, 2015
The sheer power of rock could be heard in the French Quarter last Friday evening as punchy drum beats, attacking guitars and warm piano notes became the backdrop of the greatest story ever told.
BWW Reviews: Oh, What A Night it Was at Slidell Little Theatre for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM!
by Heidi Scheuermann - January 22, 2015
If you look up the word 'perfection' in the dictionary, after the actual definition, you'll see a picture… a teeny tiny little picture. Do you know who it's a picture of? William Shakespeare. Don't believe me? Go look it up. Did you see it? Ok… so maybe I lied about the picture of my pal Will being in the dictionary. But someone should seriously consider it, right? Hey, Webster, get on that! While we wait on Webster to do what's right by Will, I'd like to tell you about my experience at Slidell Little Theatre this past weekend for their very unique production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
by Heidi Scheuermann - January 22, 2015
If you look up the word 'perfection' in the dictionary, after the actual definition, you'll see a picture… a teeny tiny little picture. Do you know who it's a picture of? William Shakespeare. Don't believe me? Go look it up. Did you see it? Ok… so maybe I lied about the picture of my pal Will being in the dictionary. But someone should seriously consider it, right? Hey, Webster, get on that! While we wait on Webster to do what's right by Will, I'd like to tell you about my experience at Slidell Little Theatre this past weekend for their very unique production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
The NOLA Project to Continue 10th Anniversary Season with CAMILLE, 1/30-3/1
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
The NOLA Project continues its 10th anniversary season with "Camille," by Charles Ludlam, at the Mid-City Theatre. Running January 30-March 1, a comedic dream team is poised to bring this production to life.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2015
The NOLA Project continues its 10th anniversary season with "Camille," by Charles Ludlam, at the Mid-City Theatre. Running January 30-March 1, a comedic dream team is poised to bring this production to life.
BWW Reviews: MAMMA MIA Serves Up ABBA HITS at Saenger
by Tara Bennett - January 17, 2015
The one thing I love about theatre, especially musical theatre is that there is always something out there for everyone. There are musicals that can provoke tears or laughs depending on your mood, and there is always that one musical that makes you bounce in your seat. For many, this musical is "MAMMA MIA," which is running this week at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans as part of its Broadway New Orleans series. White wedding dresses and silver sequins more or less sum up the experience, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
by Tara Bennett - January 17, 2015
The one thing I love about theatre, especially musical theatre is that there is always something out there for everyone. There are musicals that can provoke tears or laughs depending on your mood, and there is always that one musical that makes you bounce in your seat. For many, this musical is "MAMMA MIA," which is running this week at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans as part of its Broadway New Orleans series. White wedding dresses and silver sequins more or less sum up the experience, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
Photo Flash: First Look at WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Rivertown Theaters
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back one of audiences' favorite musicals "The Will Rogers Follies" January 16 - 31, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back one of audiences' favorite musicals "The Will Rogers Follies" January 16 - 31, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
2014 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Winners Announced - Christopher Bentivegna, Michael Wyatt Cox & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
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 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 New Orleans winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - January 14, 2015
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 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 New Orleans winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
BWW Interviews: MAMMA MIA!'s Mark A. Harmon
by Heidi Scheuermann - January 13, 2015
I have very fond memories from weekends during high school driving by the lake in my hometown in my best friend's car rocking out whatever pop music was on the radio at the time (probably the Backstreet Boys or the Spice Girls or something like that). On occasion we would blast the RENT movie soundtrack (I always sang the role of Mimi… terribly I might add) with the windows down, but there was one particular cast recording that we couldn't get enough of… MAMMA MIA!
by Heidi Scheuermann - January 13, 2015
I have very fond memories from weekends during high school driving by the lake in my hometown in my best friend's car rocking out whatever pop music was on the radio at the time (probably the Backstreet Boys or the Spice Girls or something like that). On occasion we would blast the RENT movie soundtrack (I always sang the role of Mimi… terribly I might add) with the windows down, but there was one particular cast recording that we couldn't get enough of… MAMMA MIA!
Rivertown Theaters Announces 2015-16 Season at Today's Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
The public is invited to come show their support for and join Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts for their only annual Season Announcement Party & Fundraiser tonight, January 9, 2015 where they will be the first to learn the ambitious and exciting line-up for the 2015-2016 season.
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2015
The public is invited to come show their support for and join Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts for their only annual Season Announcement Party & Fundraiser tonight, January 9, 2015 where they will be the first to learn the ambitious and exciting line-up for the 2015-2016 season.
THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Kicks Off 2015 at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2014
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back one of audiences' favorite musicals "The Will Rogers Follies" January 16 - 31, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2014
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts will bring back one of audiences' favorite musicals "The Will Rogers Follies" January 16 - 31, 2015.
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