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Tennessee Williams Theater Fest Brings HOTEL PLAYS to NOLA & Hermann-Grima in New Orl

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.
John Patrick Shanley, John Lahr and More to Headline 2015 Tennessee Williams/New Orle

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.
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre's DINNER WITH FRIENDS to Open 3/20

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.
Ana Gasteyer to Join Seth Rudetsky for Broadway @ NOCCA in March

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.
Rivertown Theaters to Present WHEN YA SMILIN', 3/13-28

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.
BWW Reviews: Never Met a Rivertown Show I Didn't Like – THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES

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.
BWW Reviews: ANNIE Finds a Home at Saenger

BWW Reviews: ANNIE Finds a Home at Saenger

by Tara Bennett — February 10, 2015
It's funny how some things never grow old.
Southern Rep Theatre's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Begins 3/7

Southern Rep Theatre's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Begins 3/7

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 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

BWW Reviews: IN THE MOOD Brings the Boogie to New Orleans

by Heidi Scheuermann — February 3, 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.
The NOLA Project Continues 10th Anniversary Season with CAMILLE, Now thru 3/1

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.
BWW Reviews: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Astounds at Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre

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.
BWW Reviews: Oh, What A Night it Was at Slidell Little Theatre for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'

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.
The NOLA Project to Continue 10th Anniversary Season with CAMILLE, 1/30-3/1

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.
BWW Reviews: MAMMA MIA Serves Up ABBA HITS at Saenger

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.
Photo Flash: First Look at WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Rivertown Theaters

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.
2014 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Winners Announced - Christopher Bentivegna, Michael Wy

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 wi
BWW Interviews: MAMMA MIA!'s Mark A. Harmon

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).
Rivertown Theaters Announces 2015-16 Season at Today's Fundraiser

Rivertown Theaters Announces 2015-16 Season at Today's Fundraiser

by BWW News Desk — January 9, 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

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.
BWW Interviews: Jerome Harmann-Hardeman of DIRTY DANCING

BWW Interviews: Jerome Harmann-Hardeman of DIRTY DANCING

by Heidi Scheuermann — December 24, 2014
Hold on to your britches, ladies! DIRTY DANCING, written by Eleanor Bergstein, has been adapted for the stage in a hot new production that audiences across America have been going crazy for! That's right… Johnny, Baby, and the rest of the Kellerman's gang in the flesh are headed from city to cit
Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

by BWW Special Coverage — December 19, 2014
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th.
Final Two Weeks of Voting for the BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards - A.J. Allegra Lea

Final Two Weeks of Voting for the BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards - A.J. Allegra Leads!

by BWW Special Coverage — December 13, 2014
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
Rivertown Theaters to Announce 2015-16 Season at Jan 9 Fundraiser

Rivertown Theaters to Announce 2015-16 Season at Jan 9 Fundraiser

by BWW News Desk — December 12, 2014
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 on Friday, January 9, 2015 where they will be the first to learn the ambitious and exciting line-up for the 2015-2016 season.
BWW Reviews: Nola Project's TWELFTH NIGHT is a Work of Art at NOMA

BWW Reviews: Nola Project's TWELFTH NIGHT is a Work of Art at NOMA

by Tara Bennett — December 11, 2014
If you're wondering whether you should go see the NOLA Project's production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), I'll make it easy for you: go see Twelfth Night.
Photo Flash: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL at Rivertown Theaters

Photo Flash: First Look at A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL at Rivertown Theaters

by BWW News Desk — December 9, 2014
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts offers a very special production for this holiday season with the Radio City Entertainment's version of A Christmas Carol, the Musical now through December 21 on the Main Stage.

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