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MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER

935 Gravier St, Ste 800
New Orleans, LA 70116



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Past Shows

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates 66 years as one of America’s most famous and beloved companies, bringing the African American experience and dance traditions ...

Ballet Hispanico in CARMEN.maquia


Returning after Dona Peron ’s triumphant reception in 2022, Ballet Hispánico brings the premiere of CARMEN.maquia , a Picasso-inspired contemporary take on Bizet’s beloved classic ...

Giordano Dance Chicago


New Orleans debut! The dynamic performers of America’s original jazz dance company “invariably run on high-octane fuel and generate a similarly high-powered response from their audience. From the first ...

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 ...

New Orleans Ballet Association presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents the return of the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) for two main stage performances. Last seen ...

Mahler Symphony No. 9


* Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor * Symphony Chorus of New Orleans...

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3


* Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor * Yakov Kasman, piano...

PAGLIACCI AND CARMINA BURANA


This very special double-bill begins with Pagliacci (The Clowns), one of opera's most powerful stories of overwhelming jealously and its lethal passion, which features the ...

RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO'S PAGLIACCI AND CARL ORFF'S CARMINA BURANA


This very special double-bill begins with Pagliacci (The Clowns), one of opera's most powerful stories of overwhelming jealously and its lethal passion, which features the ...

 Complexions Contemporary Ballet


Choreographer Dwight Rhoden and superhuman dancer Desmond Richardson, bring their sleek, daredevil company back to New Orleans. Richardson will be retiring from the company as ...

Complexions Contemporary Ballet


With guest artist Wendy Whelan, principal, and the New York City Ballet Special NOBA commissioned world premiere Choreographer Dwight Rhoden and superhuman dancer Desmond Richardson, ...

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
3/14 - 4/15/2012


Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual ...

SALOME
SALOME
3/4


The Biblical story of King Herod's obssesion with his wildly tempermental step-daughter unfolds before your eyes, especially when the lecherous monarch is forced to grant ...

RICHARD STRAUSS' SALOME


The Biblical story of King Herod's obssesion with his wildly tempermental step-daughter unfolds before your eyes, especially when the lecherous monarch is forced to grant ...

Shostakovich Symphony No. 1


* Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor * Alexander Korsantia, piano...

Prokofiev Symphony No. 5


* Stravinsky Firebird Suite * Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme * Prokofiev Symphony No. 5...

Great Russian Nutcracke


Ballet master and featured performers Andre Litvinov, ballet master Alexandra Elagina & Anatolie Ustimov, principal dancers “Knock-out dancer, thrilling” The New York Times; “Aristocratic” Plain ...

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
12/21 - 12/24/2011


irque Dreams Holidaze is "so full of enery it could end our dependence on oil" according to the New York Daily News and "stuffed with ...

Mark Morris Dance Group


The phenomenally gifted American dance icon Mark Morris celebrates 30 years of creating intensely musical, endlessly inventive and joyously exuberant dances. Hailed as the “Mozart ...

Videos


Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Monroe, LA! On March 28, 2026 in New Orleans Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Monroe, LA! On March 28, 2026
Monroe Civic Center (3/28 - 3/28)
Campari Soda in New Orleans Campari Soda
New Marigny Theatre (4/18 - 4/30)
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in New Orleans Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Mahalia Jackson Theater for Performing Arts (3/21 - 3/21)
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Metairie, LA! On April 02, 2026 in New Orleans Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Metairie, LA! On April 02, 2026
Jefferson Performing Arts Center (4/2 - 4/2)
Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Lafayette, LA! On April 01, 2026 in New Orleans Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Lafayette, LA! On April 01, 2026
Heymann Performing Arts Center (4/1 - 4/1)
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at The Fillmore in New Orleans Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at The Fillmore
The Fillmore (5/2 - 5/2)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in New Orleans Hadestown (Non-Equity)
The Strand Theatre (2/23 - 2/23)
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