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Annie Jr
11/7 - 11/7/2024


It's upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history--what girl hasn't dreamed of performing the title role ...

Disney's Aristocats Kids
11/9 - 11/9/2024


Madame's jealous butler Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. What's a cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O'Malley and ...


Liverpool Legends brings the complete history of The Beatles to life at the Heymann Center on November 9, 2024. This tribute band, chosen by George ...

Off The Grid
Off The Grid
11/7 - 11/12/2024


Off The Grid Starring: Brooke Volkert and Carlos Knoop Described as “a post-apocalyptic near future examination of grief and survival,” I began writing Off the ...


Emma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the ...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)


An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen ...

Disney's Moana Jr.
11/16 - 11/16/2024


From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...

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 ...

Live at Le Petit: The Big Easy Beat!


Back by popular demand, The Big Easy Boys & Babes return to Le Petit Theatre with their hit revue that honors New Orleans' vibrant spirit ...

Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice
11/12 - 11/17/2024


It's showtime, folks! The ghost-with-the-most makes his Broadway return in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film. BEETLEJUICE tells ...

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)


An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen ...

The Playwright's Toolbox


Join us on the Le Petit stage for a panel discussion with  playwright and author Justin Maxwell to celebrate the release of his new book The Playwright's Toolbox ...

Plaid Tidings
11/15 - 11/23/2024


Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand-new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow ...

The Leopard
11/14 - 11/24/2024


The Leopard, written by Yabo Yablonsky, will be performed by John F. Goff at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre from November 14 to November 24, ...

A Benefit Reading: Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune


Join Philadelphia Theatre Company celebrating its 50th season with a one-night-only benefit reading of Terrence McNally’s Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune starring ...

Disney's Moana Jr.
12/8 - 12/8/2024


From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...

The Nutcracker Suite


This holiday season, New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents The Nutcracker Suite on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Tulane ...

Mean Girls Jr
12/14 - 12/14/2024


The Plastics have deemed Broadway Junior worthy of their presence in Mean Girls JR! This musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally ...

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens a new adaptation by Patrick Barlow


Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps , has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol .  This ...

Elf Jr.
12/13 - 12/15/2024


Elf Jr. is a festive adaptation based on the beloved holiday film, featuring the story of Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North ...

The Nutcracker
12/14 - 12/15/2024


The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents a captivating rendition of The Nutcracker featuring guest artists Marlena Brinkmann and Justin Valentine. Brinkmann, with a rich background in ...

Winter Wonderettes
Winter Wonderettes
12/6 - 12/15/2024


The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls ...

The Skivvies
12/17 - 12/18/2024


The Skivvies will return to Le Petit Theatre for two performances on December 17 and 18, 2024. This unique musical duo, known for their playful ...

Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?


Immersive and bold, don't miss The Fire Weeds production of one of the greatest plays of all time.

The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
The Cher Show (Non-Equity)
12/17 - 12/22/2024


For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one ...


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