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Review: Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH
by Tara Bennett - August 01, 2023
Tennessee Williams’ SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, an underrated tale of comebacks and second chances while desperately clinging to the past, is the playwright’s latest steamy, brutal Southern drama to hit the stage in New Orleans.
The Black Jacket Symphony Performs Eagles Hotel California at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2023
The Black Jacket Symphony presents Eagles Hotel California at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center this month. The performance is set for August 26, 2023.
THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center in September
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2023
Jefferson Performing Arts Society is bringing the musical The View UpStairs based in New Orleans at the 1973 French Quarter Upstairs Lounge, to Jefferson Performing Arts Center for five shows, September 8 through September 17.
Six Writing Contests Open For Submissions From TWFest And SASFest
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2023
The annual writing contests for the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival (TWFest) and Saints + Sinners LGBTQ+ Literary Festival (SASFest) are open to submissions now until October in fiction, poetry, and one-act plays.
SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH Comes to The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2023
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will be presenting Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams this July & August at The Marigny Opera House, returning for its fifth production in the historic space. In this piece, Williams dove into the human impulse to fly when faced with adversity, the tolls of aging, and the challenges of remaining pure in a hostile world.
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Comes to Rivertown Theatres in September
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
Singin' in the Rain comes to Rivertown Theatres in September. A joyous Broadway adaptation of the beloved 1952 film brings the golden age of Hollywood to life with unforgettable songs and spectacular dance numbers.
Review: VANYA, SONIA, MASHA AND SPIKE Delivers Chekhovian Comedy at Its Best
by Tara Bennett - June 28, 2023
What did our critic think of VANYA, SONIA, MASHA AND SPIKE at Crescent City Stage? The gloom and angst of Chekhovian characters provide funny fodder for Christopher Durang’s VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, now in production through the Crescent City Stage.
DISENCHANTED Comes to Riverside Theaters in August
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2023
The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth.
Treehouse Players' RAPUNZEL Comes to Rivertown Theaters This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Treehouse Players' Rapunzel comes to Rivertown Theaters in Kenner, LA this month. Performances run June 24 - July 9, 2023.
Jon Sheckler to Release New Album 'HIGHWAY 27' in September
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2023
After five years, New Orleans based drummer/composer Jon Sheckler has announced the release of HIGHWAY 27. Following his critically acclaimed 2018 album Cityscapes, Jon went through a series of changes. During the pandemic, Jon moved from Brooklyn to New Orleans and enrolled at the University of New Orleans where he added to his impressive resume.
Robert Deviney Named New Executive Director Of Jefferson Performing Arts Society
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society has announce the appointment of Robert DeViney as its new Executive Director.  With his extensive experience in operations and a proven track record of success, DeViney brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to further elevate JPAS as a prominent cultural institution in the region.
NEWSIES Comes to Riverside Theaters This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2023
Newsies comes to Riverside Theaters this summer! Directed by Kelly Fouchi, performances run July 13 - 23, 2023.
Previews: THE CHILDREN'S HOUR at Allways Lounge
by Tara Bennett - May 11, 2023
Two staged readings focusing on women who love women will occur at the Allways Lounge Twilight Room on May 12 at 7 p.m.
GOD HELP THEM IF WE WAKE UP Comes to New Orleans This Year
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Walking Dead's Ann Mahoney, and D.C. theatre maven Gillian Shelly, have penned a new play. Recipients of The Carol Sutton/Sherri Marina Memorial Grant, they have also garnered a contribution of $37K in matching funds toward the first production of the piece. Described as 'A Beautiful Disaster Play with Feminist Cojones,' it is set to be performed in New Orleans, LA in November of this year.
Jefferson Performing Arts Center Announces Spring and Summer Shows
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2023
Jefferson Performing Arts Society will present a lively variety of touring and local shows in the coming months, keeping the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie active with a mix of touring live music concerts and comedy shows, plus two JPAS Theatre Kids! productions.
Kern Family and Mardi Gras World Host Give Kids The World Gala in New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
Underscoring their longstanding support for Give Kids The World Village, the Kern family and Mardi Gras World will make wishes possible for countless children and families by hosting the Village’s annual fundraising Gala in New Orleans.  On Saturday, May 20, Mardi Gras World will treat guests to an elegant evening celebrating the magic and mystique of The Big Easy, highlighted by a behind-the-scenes peek at the creative artistry behind one of the world’s most iconic cultural phenomena. 
New Curator Of Photographs, Prints, And Drawings Appointed At New Orleans Museum Of Art
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
Susan M. Taylor, The Montine McDaniel Freeman Director of the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), and Lisa Rotondo-McCord, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs, has announced the appointment of W. Brian Piper as the museum's new Freeman Family Curator of Photographs, Prints, and Drawings. Piper began his work in this new role on April 3, 2023.
Interview: Gabe Martinez of MOULIN ROUGE at Saenger Theatre
by Tara Bennett - April 11, 2023
The Saenger Theatre invites everyone to can-can now through April 16 as the present MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL.
Purple Party: A Tribute To Prince Comes to New Orleans
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2023
Purple Party: A Tribute To Prince will return to New Orleans for a night of dance, music, sex, and romance to help close out the final weekend of Jazz Fest 2023. The running homage to the trailblazing musical and cultural contributions of The Purple One is set to take place after midnight at The Howlin' Wolf on the final night of the 2023 Jazz Fest season, Sunday, May 7th (technically early a.m. May 8th).
SPAGA PLAYS DEAD On Sale Now At New Orleans Jazz Fest
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2023
SPAGA, the “mostly-acoustic” jazz trio led by keyboardist Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits, will deliver a performance years in the making with SPAGA Plays Dead on Sunday, April 30th at Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans during Jazz Fest.
Disco Horror Film SNATCHED From Tatiana Maslany To Make Festival Premiere
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
Disco horror film from Tatiana Maslany and Michael Schwartz will screen at Overlook Film Festival.
Sing For Hope Pianos Launch In New Orleans This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2023
Sing for Hope Pianos will take over the arts scene throughout the city of New Orleans, once again encouraging live music throughout the community. Debuting March 25th, Sing for Hope will display 11 Sing for Hope Pianos painted by local New Orleans artists which will be unveiled at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Staged Reading of Three Sisters, set on Tunica-Biloxi Reservation, Debuts in Avoyelles Parish
by Tara Bennett - March 21, 2023
The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Indigenous Theatre Company, presents a staged reading of THREE SISTERS at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, at Paragon Casino Resort.
Interview: Sara DeGennaro of SOFIA'S FIRST BALLET CLASS
by Tara Bennett - March 21, 2023
A dancer from the age of three, Sara DeGennaro has had a love of ballet for most of her life. Now an instructor who has her own dance studio, she shares the excitement of learning ballet in her new children’s book, “Sofia’s First Ballet Class: Ballet is Fun!”
Feature: NIGHT OF THE IGUANA with Tennessee Williams Threatre Company
by Tara Bennett - March 21, 2023
The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company (TWTC) started its 2023 season with the Tennessee Williams classic, NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, currently running at The Lower Depths Theatre at Loyola University in New Orleans through March 26.

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