Interview: Madison Mosley of BEETLEJUICE at Saenger TheatreNovember 12, 2024BroadwayWorld.com recently had the chance to chat with Madison Mosley, who is taking on the iconic role of Lydia in the national tour of BEETLEJUICE, which will be playing at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans from November 12-17.
Review: WIT & WRATH: THE LIFE & TIMES OF DOROTHY PARKER at BB's Stage Door CanteenOctober 23, 2024Dorothy Parker, the sharp-tongued wit of the Jazz Age, remains one of America’s most fascinating literary figures. In WIT & WRATH: THE LIFE & TIMES OF DOROTHY PARKER, Claudia Baumgarten brings this iconic figure to life in a one-woman performance that not only celebrates Parker’s legendary humor but also reveals the vulnerability and inner turmoil hidden behind her biting social commentary.
Interview: Jana Mestecky of A DOLL'S HOUSE with Crescent City StageSeptember 9, 2024Crescent City Stage is bringing a contemporary take on a theatrical classic to life with its current production of A DOLL' S HOUSE, adapted by playwright Amy Herzog. Known for her character-driven storytelling, Herzog reimagines Henrik Ibsen's 19th-century masterpiece for today's audiences, offering a fresh yet faithful interpretation of this enduring exploration of love, identity and liberation.
Interview: Mallory Commander of MEAN GIRLS at Rivertown TheatersJuly 11, 2024Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is presenting the regional premiere of the pop culture hit MEAN GIRLS! Get ready to dive into the world of North Shore High with the sharp wit, catchy songs and powerful message about kindness from the hit cult classic by Tina Fey.
Interview: John Shartzer of CLUE at Saenger TheatreJune 17, 2024Get ready for an unforgettable night of mystery and comedy as CLUE takes the stage at the Saenger Theatre from June 18-23. This theatrical adaptation of the beloved board game promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with its sharp wit and thrilling twists.
Review: THE CAKE at Crescent City StageJune 13, 2024THE 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.
Interview: Jaclyn Bethany of The Fire Weeds with OUTRAGED HEARTSMarch 28, 2024Exciting news is happening in New Orleans for Tennessee Williams enthusiasts. The Fire Weeds, a new female-focused, grassroots theatre company, is currently running their debut production OUTRAGED HEARTS: THE PRETTY TRAP and INTERIOR: PANIC in association with the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Crescent City StageDecember 18, 2023In 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.
Feature: EVERY MAN A KING: A NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FABLEDecember 4, 2023In a creative venture that promises to blend history, music and theatrical prowess, a new one-man musical is currently in the works, spotlighting the complex and captivating life of Louisiana’s legendary political figure, Huey P. Long.
Interview: James Monroe Iglehart On Pre-Broadway A WONDERFUL WORLDOctober 12, 2023BroadwayWorld sat down with star James Monroe Iglehart while the production played its first pre-Broadway engagement in New Orleans to chat about bringing Louis' story to life, the care that goes into telling stories through musicals, and if he can play a certain instrument.