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7/20 - 7/27/2024


Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...


A joyous girl power romp! This is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to ...


Disney’s Finding Nemo is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and ...


Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure with Matilda, the telekinetic little girl with a rebellious spirit. Based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, Matilda the Musical ...

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
8/8 - 8/8/2024


Disneys Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new songs written by award-winning composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez ...

Tom's Elton Tribute


The world’s number one Elton John tribute band is coming to play All The Hits by Elton John. The spectacular show includes “Bennie and the ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams


Williams’ Iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that follows Blanche’s odyssey from the columns of her ancestral Mississippi Delta mansion into the depths of the French Quarter ...

10-minute Musicals
8/25 - 8/25/2024


25 short musicals from Theatre Now New York, an artist service organization dedicated to the development of new works. The 25 musicals all began as part of Theatre Now’s ...


The jungle is jumpin? with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through ...

Once On This Island Jr
8/25 - 8/25/2024


This highly original and theatrical st1:place w:st="on"Caribbean/st1:place adaptation of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including ...

The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap
8/23 - 9/1/2024


The world's longest-running play!   After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It ...

The Addams Family
8/31 - 9/9/2024


THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ...

Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
9/16 - 9/16/2024


Disneys Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new songs written by award-winning composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez ...

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen in a new version by Amy Herzog


A seemingly perfect life unravels as Nora, a charming wife and mother, grapples with a shocking secret. Hidden debts and societal expectations force her to ...

School of Rock: The Musical
9/13 - 9/22/2024


Jefferson Performing Arts opens its 47th season with School of Rock: The Musical, a lively adaptation of the hit film. Directed by Leslie Castay, the ...

Beautiful
9/13 - 10/5/2024


Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits ...


A Murder Mystery TO BE ANNOUNCED will be directed by Jack Lampert at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre from October 3 to October 13, 2024. ...

Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids
10/18 - 10/18/2024


In a loving home in the city of London, Dalmatian parents, Pongo and Perdita happily raise their Dalmatian puppies, until the monstrous Cruella De Vil ...

Houston Ballet


Houston Ballet makes its highly anticipated return with a stunning program that showcases the artistic depth and technical virtuosity of one of America’s premier ballet ...

Girl From the North Country
Girl From the North Country
10/15 - 10/20/2024


Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY reimagines 20 legendary songs ...

Murder for Two
Murder for Two
10/3 - 10/20/2024


Murder for Two is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder!

She Loves Me
She Loves Me
10/18 - 10/27/2024


Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both ...

Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical
10/25 - 11/3/2024


Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical comes to the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, showcasing the powerful tale of the duality of human nature. With music by ...


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Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Tennessee Williams Threatre Company


by Tara Bennett - July 23, 2024

For almost a decade, anticipation has simmered among NOLA theatre enthusiasts, waiting for The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company to tackle one of the playwright’s most iconic works, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, that has left an indelible mark on theatre....

Review: THE CAKE at Crescent City Stage


by Tara Bennett - June 13, 2024

THE CAKE, receiving its regional premiere, is the latest offering from Crescent City Stage and is now running now through June 16th. There are four more chances to experience this rich, emotional cultural reflection, which was a delight for this critic during Pride in Louisiana....

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Saenger Theatre


by Tara Bennett - May 17, 2024

Get ready to experience the beloved story of MRS. DOUBTFIRE like never before in this heartwarming and hilarious musical adaptation....

Review: KINGDOM OF EARTH at Tennessee Williams Threatre Company


by Tara Bennett - March 14, 2024

When the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company burst onto the Nola theatre scene in 2015, it sparked excitement and swiftly established itself as a leading authority on the works of the Bard of the South....

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Crescent City Stage


by Tara Bennett - December 18, 2023

In a festive and spirited adaptation of Charles Dickens’s timeless tale, the iconic miser Ebenezer Scrooge takes center stage in Crescent City Stage’s latest production, A CHRISTMAS CAROL....

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....

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....

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF brings 'Tradition' to the Saenger Theatre


by Jenny Bravo - March 01, 2023

A fresh, exciting production of a well-loved musical theatre favorite that is sure to have you mesmerized....

Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Saenger Theatre


by Jenny Bravo - December 08, 2022

Six the Musical is worth losing your head over. Fun, lively (pun intended), and a great dose of her-story. You won't want to miss this one!...

Review: CLOTHES FOR A SUMMER HOTEL at Tennessee Williams Threatre Company


by Tara Bennett - September 23, 2022

What did our critic think of CLOTHES FOR A SUMMER HOTEL at Tennessee Williams Threatre Company?...



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