As New Orleans welcomes spring, theater schedules are packed with music, dance, opera, and plays to delight any audience. From local productions to national tours, new and revitalized works, ballet and Broadway, there’s something for everyone to see in New Orleans this spring. Mark your calendars for the shows below and see them while you can.

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MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE

March

“Guys and Dolls” 

Where: Le Petit Theatre
When: March 5-29
Tickets: $42+

Brimming with gamblers, showgirls, and holy rollers, “Guys and Dolls” is an oddball romantic comedy that finds Nathan Detroit setting up the biggest craps game in New York while fending off questions of marriage from his fiancée of 14 years, Adelaide.

“The Phantom of the Opera” 

Where: Saenger Theatre
When: March 4-15
Tickets: $39+

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece returns to thrill audiences yet again in “The Phantom of the Opera.” Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, The Phantom falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness, and passions collide.

French Fables & Fantasies 

Where: New Marigny Theatre
When: March 6
Tickets: $50

Delight in the elegant charm of Gabriel Fauré’s “Masques et Bergamasques, op. 112” that sets the stage for Poulenc's playful storytelling in his “L’Histoire de Babar,” bringing to life the beloved tale of Babar the Elephant with humor and heart. The magic continues with Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and the wonder of Maurice Ravel’s “Ma Mère l'Oye” (Mother Goose Suite)—a vibrant and imaginative orchestral reimagining of childhood fairy tales.

Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Where: Orpheum Theater
When: March 12
Tickets: $48+

Journey through a tapestry of musical brilliance, beginning with the dramatic depths of Farrenc's Overture No. 1 in E minor, followed by the vibrant, modern melodies of Stacy Garrop's "Goddess Triptych," a sonic celebration of Hindu deities, and finally the ultimate crescendo: Beethoven's glorious 9th, a symphony that will ignite your soul and leave you breathless.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Where: Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
When: March 21
Tickets: $42+

Audience favorite Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) returns with a landmark program featuring two works by the legendary Bob Fosse—Sweet Gwen Suite and Percussion IV—making HSDC the only authorized dance company in the world to include Fosse in its repertoire.

Small Craft Warnings

Where: Lower Depths Theatre at Loyola University
When: March 12-29
Tickets: TBA

“Small Craft Warnings” is Tennessee Williams at his rawest, funniest, and most compassionate: an intimate, storm-tossed portrait of human desire, loneliness, and the fragile hope that keeps us afloat together.

“The Great Gatsby”

Where: Saenger Theatre
When: March 24-29
Tickets: $39+

Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

“Pill”

Where: Civic Theater
March 27-28
Tickets: 50+

From the New Orleans Ballet Theatre comes a triple bill featuring three ballets, including Gregory and Marjorie Schramel’s “Pill” and two world premieres by Oliver Halkowich and Donald Jones, Jr.

New Orleans Opera Festival

Where: Various locations
When: March 24 – April 1
Tickets: Various prices

The inaugural New Orleans Opera Festival will celebrate the city’s rich operatic history while redefining its present, bringing opera out of the box and to venues across the city. Highlights include “Dialogues des Carmélites” at the Old Ursuline Convent, but there’s plenty more performances to catch. Find more information here.

April

Pilgrimage: An Immersive Opera Experience

Where: New Marigny Theatre
When: April 1
Tickets: $50

Lose yourself in the haunting beauty of Kaija Saariaho’s “Vers toi qui es si loin” from “L’Amour de Loin,” a breathtaking tale of love, longing, and destiny. Then, be moved by the depth and drama of Carlisle Floyd’s “Pilgrimage,” a stirring cantata inspired by biblical texts.

Market Nights: George Porter, Jr

Where: New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
When: April 8
Tickets: $50

Join the LPO for an unforgettable evening as New Orleans music royalty George Porter Jr. takes the stage alongside the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. A true icon of funk, Porter was a founding member of The Meters, whose syncopated grooves and deep Afro-New Orleans musical roots helped define the sound of modern funk.

"SIX"

Where: Saenger Theatre
When: April 14-19
Tickets: $39+

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the “SIX” wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.

Dvořák Symphony No. 7

Where: Orpheum Theater
When: April 16
Tickets: $48+

From pulse-pounding LPO premieres to timeless classics, this program is a feast for the for all music lovers' ears. Featuring conductor Kalena Bovell and percussionist Aaron Smith.

“God of Carnage”

Where: Le Petit Theatre
When: April 30 – May 17
Tickets: $42+

What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with a playground altercation between their eleven-year-old boys? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, and tears before bedtime?

May 

The Firebird

Where: Orpheum Theater
When: May 7
Tickets: $48+

Embark on an electrifying journey from the vibrant plains of Argentina to the heart of Eastern Europe and beyond with the energetic Four Dances from “Estancia” by Alberto Ginastera, Bela Bartók's brilliantly folk-infused “Dance Suite,” and Stravinsky's fiery favorite, “Firebird Suite.”

Market Nights: Pell

Where: New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
When: May 9
Tickets: $50

Known for his infectious blend of alternative hip-hop, R&B, and electronic tones, local artist Pell teams up with the LPO to close out the Market Nights series.

“Cinderella”

Where: Orpheum Theater
When: May 9-10
Tickets: $51+

Mother’s Day Weekend 2026: Closing out the season is Ballet Theatre’s production of “Cinderella,” returning to the Orpheum Theater for the first time since its premiere in 2019.

“The Book of Mormon”

Where: Saenger Theatre
When: May 12-17
Tickets: $39+

This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Please be advised that “The Book of Mormon” contains explicit language and may not be suitable for children.

King Lear

Where: Lupin Theatre at Tulane University
May 22 – June 7
Tickets: TBA

New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University presents King Lear by William Shakespeare. Directed by Jana Mestecky.

June

“Monty Python's Spamalot”

Where: Saenger Theatre
When: June 2-7
Tickets: $39+

“Spamalot” is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy that puts a twist on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Lovingly adapted from the classic film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, this Tony Award winning hit features a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Idle.

“Once”

Where: Le Petit Theatre
When: June 4-21
Tickets: $42+

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music.