Mahalia Jackson News

Lifetime extends their partnership with trusted journalist Robin Roberts for four new movies under the Robin Roberts Presents banner. The network greenlights their next foray into the gospel music world with the biopic Robin Roberts Presents: The Mahalia Jackson Story.

New Orleans Opera has postponed its 2020-21 season until next year.

We've rounded up 10 MORE books about Black theatre to read and educate yourself while in quarantine. 

Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth will reopen on June 19 with its rescheduled production of How I Got Over. The theatre will be the first in its area to reopen its doors.

Acclaimed pianist and composer Lafayette Gilchrist previews his upcoming double-disc NOW in a special Baltimore pre-release live streaming concert on Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. as part of the Baltimore-based An Die Musik Quarantine Concert Series.

Under the direction of Governor John Bel Edwards, large public gatherings in Louisiana with more than 250 people will be banned, effective immediately until Monday, April 13. We are therefore suspending all performances at the Saenger Theatre and Mahalia Jackson Theater until further notice.

Grand Rapids Pops has announced the shows coming to its stage in its 2020-21 season.

Raue Center For The Arts is excited to welcome a?oeAn Irish Heartbeat: A Musical Tribute to Van Morrisona?? to the stage. Don't miss this incredible show that pays homage to one of the most original artists at 8 p.m. on March 14, 2020!

Alexia - Women in Jazz comes to Rialto Theatre in Limassol Sunday 15 March.

Incredible ensembles, global superstars, legendary instrumentalists and genre-bending up-and-comers make up the first wave of artists announced today for the 66th edition of Newport Jazz. Curated by Artistic Director Christian McBride and founder George Wein, the Festival takes place August 7-9 at Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino.

Creative Cauldron will present its first production of 2020, Crowns, February 13 - March 8, written by Regina Taylor and adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Mayberry. When a Brooklyn teen goes to live in South Carolina after the death of her brother she learns the beauty, ceremony and symbolism of hat-wearing from her resilient, southern sisters. This musical draws from the roots of gospel music and traditions of greater African-American Diaspora to weave an inter-generational story of love, joy, and redemption. Crowns has played throughout the country to acclaim, including a sold out run at Arena Stage. Directed by Kara Tameika Watkins and Ian Anthony Coleman, with musical direction by Cedric Lyles. Crowns will be presented at Creative Cauldron, 410 S Maple Ave, Falls Church VA 22046 from February 13 to March 8. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 PM, Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Press night is Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at 7:30 PM. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 12th.

Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY tells the story of Willy Wonka and his marvelous chocolate factory. Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans will host a food drive from Tuesday, Feb. 11 a?" Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Saenger Theatre to benefit local organization Second Harvest Food Bank. Second Harvest Food Bank provides food and support to 700+ community partners and programs across 23 parishes through food distribution programs, community kitchen meal service, nutrition education and public benefit assistance.

Celebrating 50 years of 'Bringing Dance to Life' in New Orleans, the New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) continues its golden anniversary year with a glittering, star-studded 50th Anniversary Evening of Stars on Jan. 25 at 6 p.m., at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.

The Auditorium Theatre's signature production Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah celebrates 15 years in Chicago, and is one of the first performances to kick off the Year of Chicago Music, on January 18 and 19, 2020, in addition to a special Student Matinee performance on January 17. The jazz-gospel twist on George Frideric Handel's classic Messiah oratorio premiered at the Auditorium in 2006, and has been inspiring and uplifting audiences ever since.

On the heels of another record-breaking year, the gifted Singer/Ventriloquist Darci Lynne is sharing her passion for performance and bringing her enchanting show which is backed by a live band to fans across America. Darci kicked off 2019 with some of the most memorable AGT contestants from 184 countries becoming the runner up out of the 50 top competitors on the first ever 'America's Got Talent: Champions.' Recently the AGT alum was invited back as a Special Gust on Season 14 were she delivered a stand-out performance of James Brown's 'It's a Man's World.' The exuberant performer was featured in Forbes magazine who said of the talent 'For someone who has already made a pretty amazing dream come true at a very early age, the possibilities are endless.'

Tickets are now on sale for the returning New Orleans engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Saenger Theatre March 6-8, 2020. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, JERSEY BOYS is offered as a season option for the Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans 2019-2020 season.

The Marine Forces Reserve Band and the Mahalia Jackson Theater would like to extend an invitation to all kids '1 to 92' to the annual FREE Holiday Concert on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.

The Saenger Theatre, the crown jewel of New Orleans' downtown theatre district, is reopening its doors following a temporary closure due to the Hard Rock Hotel collapse. The Theatre will welcome back patrons on Wednesday, Dec. 11 with Criss Angel RAW a?" The Mindfreak Unplugged.

Monlove, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, has announced the first dates for Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold, a live touring stage spectacular kicking off in March 2020 (dates below). One of the most beloved international franchises of all time, Scooby-Doo and his meddling, mystery-solving friends will embark on a new adventure to solve a brand new mystery brought to life with cutting-edge technology, original music, puppetry, magic, singing, dance, interactive video, aerial arts, acrobatics, and video mapping.

 The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents the return of the wildly creative and physically daring Pilobolus (pih LAH boh lus) in the Louisiana premiere of SHADOWLAND-The New Adventure on Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.