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Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:07 AM by Lauren Saizan
As New Orleans heats up, there’s nothing like the refuge of a cool theater. What better way to support local artists than by checking out one of the plays or musicals below? Enjoy the following productions this summer in New Orleans.
Where: Le Petit Theatre
When: June 6-23
Tickets: $37+
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is Oscar Wilde's devilishly entertaining satire of the upper class about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers' entanglements, directed by A.J. Allegra.
Where: Tulane University
When: June 7-16
Tickets: $36+
The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised][again]” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield; directed by Graham Burk.
Where: Saenger Theatre
When: June 18-23
Tickets: $33+
The beloved classic board game comes to life in this comedy inspired by the cult 1985 Paramount movie. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they won’t forget.
Where: Mahalia Jackson Theater
When: June 18
Tickets: $55+
Curated by Alvin Jackson, this concert is a part of the series that is a musical dedication and tribute to the free people of color who founded La Société Philharmonique in Tremé.
Where: Mahalia Jackson Theater
When: June 19
Tickets: $70+
Deepa Soul & The Love Soul Orchestra will perform a dynamic presentation of the inaugural “Music Of A Movement” - A Symphonic Anthology on Juneteenth live on stage with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Where: Dixon Hall, Tulane University
When: June 20-23
Tickets: Youth (ages 5-13) $31.50+ | Adults $46.50+
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” tells the tale of a vengeful barber out for blood with music and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim.
Where: Marigny Opera House
When: June 21-23
Tickets: $20+
On June 21-23, Mélange Dance Company commemorates the 51st anniversary of the deadliest fire in New Orleans history, when an arsonist set fire to The UpStairs Lounge, a popular French Quarter bar and safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community. Featuring dance, live music, and spoken word, the performance illuminates the lives of its patrons, honors its continuing spirit and relevancy, and reflects on the legacy that we must carry on in today’s world.
Where: Tulane University
When: June 22
Tickets: $22.50
(un)prompted Shakespeare is a new Shakespeare Festival event where the Festival will stage a full Shakespeare play in one day without a script in hand. The audience can follow along with projected lines in this thrilling and unique theater experience.
Where: Dixon Hall, Tulane University
When: July 11-14
Tickets: Youth (ages 5-13) $31.50+ | Adults $46.50+
Audiences will delight in this beloved tale of love at sea when “Anything Goes” tap dances into theaters this July.
Where: Tulane University
When: July 12-21
Tickets: $36+
The tragedy of Julius Caesar comes to life on stage at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival.
Where: Tulane University
When: July 17
Tickets: $22.50
What happens when the worlds of improv and Shakespeare collide? See the Fools Ensemble create a new, hilarious, improvised 'Shakespeare' play that has never been performed before and will never be performed again.
Where: Marigny Opera House
When: July 18 - August 11
Tickets: $40+
In Williams’ iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Blanche needs a world surrounded by softness and magic, but grief and consequences creep into the household of her sister Stella as soon as Blanche comes to visit. Will Blanche be able to start her new life in the Big Easy, or will she be crushed against something brutal and hard?
Where: Dixon Hall, Tulane University
When: August 1-4
Tickets: Youth (ages 5-13) $31.50+ | Adults $46.50+
We’ve got magic to do, just for you! “Pippin” tells the tale of a young prince on his search for meaning through a mysterious circus-like performance troupe.
Lauren Saizan is a New Orleans native raised in the Gentilly neighborhood. In addition to being the editorial and online content manager for New Orleans & Company, she is also a member of Mélange Dance Company. Lauren has performed professionally in many venues across the city, including the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Longue Vue House & Gardens, and Marigny Opera House. When not writing or dancing, she can be spotted sipping the Blue Eyes tea at French Truck, attending a concert downtown, or visiting a local library.
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