NEW ORLEANS THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 82

Southern Rep enters its 25th season as the region's premiere professional theatre, continuing to produce bold world and regional premieres under the leadership of Artistic Director, Aimée Hayes and Managing Director, Marieke Gaboury.

Due to the overwhelming response, SEUESSICAL, JR.

The July Sessions of JPAS Summer Youth Musical Theatre are about to take the stage on the East and West banks at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie and the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.

Opening at K-Joe's restaurant in the French Quarter July 15, New Orleans Down the Hatch: A Cabaret in Two Cocktails celebrates the history of New Orleans through an evening of song and tasty cocktails.

The NORDC/NOBA Center for Dance (CFD), a cultural community partnership of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and the New Orleans Ballet Association, in collaboration with Friends of NORD, begins its annual Summer Intensive dance program today at Tulane University's McWilliams Hall.

Continuing its long-standing support and connection to the African-American community, McDonald's® recognized a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who influence and inspire greatness through outstanding community service at the 2011 365Black® Awards.

Multi-platinum superstar Jennifer Hudson will make her debut Festival performance, joined by R&B/Funk icon Chaka Khan and the reunion of New Edition at the 2011 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL celebrating the 'Roots of R&B' July 1, 2 and 3 in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) launches its 2011-2012 season of dance with six exhilarating companies featuring some of the most significant and distinctive choreography today, including three New Orleans debuts and a world premiere.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/26 for New Orleans

This weekend, Running With Scissors presents MILDRED DEAREST- A side-splitting send-up of mommies, daughters, dirt, and dry cleaners!

The New Orleans Ballet Association is pleased to announce the election of Charlotte Bollinger as Chair of the Board of Directors.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/19 for New Orleans

Jefferson Performing Arts Society is proud to present the Playbill Stage Production of PRELUDE TO A KISS by Craig Lucas for two performances only Friday, June 24 and Saturday June 25, 2011 with performances at 7:30PM at JPAS Teatro Wego!

Tenor Anthony Kearns, founding member of the popular singing group, The Irish Tenors, will be performing at The Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration (Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration) on Thurs.

This weekend, Running With Scissors presents MILDRED DEAREST- A side-splitting send-up of mommies, daughters, dirt, and dry cleaners!

The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) and the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) are pleased to announce the Summer 2011 dates for free dance classes at the award-winning NORDC/NOBA Center For Dance.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/12 for New Orleans

The NORDC/NOBA Center For Dance, a cultural community partnership between the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) and the New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA), has awarded six local dance students, ages 13-18, scholarships to train this summer at prestigious dance programs around

This weekend, Running With Scissors presents MILDRED DEAREST- A side-splitting send-up of mommies, daughters, dirt, and dry cleaners!

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) will hold auditions for its 2011-2012 Season Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 10-12, 2011 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (EJ High School Auditorium), 400 Phlox Street in Metairie.

As Louisiana approaches its 200th anniversary of statehood, LOUSIANA LADIES launches a new series of events by Southern Rep, celebrating the people who have made our region famous for speaking its mind and making great art.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/29 for New Orleans

Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) recently remounted their production of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE (Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro with Music by Jimmy Roberts) on stage at Le Petit Theatre (616 St.

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) will hold auditions for its 2011-2012 Season Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 10-12, 2011 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (EJ High School Auditorium), 400 Phlox Street in Metairie.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/22 for New Orleans