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Now Playing Onstage in New Orleans - Week of 5/19/2013

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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATRE LAFAYETTE
5/23-5/26/2013
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first,
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
5/16-6/1/2013
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.Lyrics by Tim Rice; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
5/16-6/1/2013
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatThe Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interp
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
5/16-6/1/2013
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.Lyrics by Tim Rice; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
5/16-6/1/2013
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.Lyrics by Tim Rice; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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ALL SHOOK UP
Strauss Theatre Center
5/23-6/1/2013

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RE-DESIGNING WOMEN
Mid City Theatre
5/23-6/2/2013
RE-DESIGNING WOMEN Is the latest wacky take-off from Varla Jean Merman, and SHUT UP SWEET CHARLOTTE co-stars, Ricky Graham, Brian Peterson, and Jack Long. See those cracked Southern Belles from Sugarbaker's re-imagined as only our local "ladies" can! Hoot at the 1980s clothes, holler at Suzanne's hair, and shout along with Julia's favorite rants! The show is part homage and part parody of the iconic 80s TV series. The issues of feminism, self-esteem, and "girl power" are given a new slant by having the characters played by men. This is by no means mockery - it is an appreciation of the struggle of the strong women to exist in a male-dominated society. But still with a lot of laughs! 8 Performances, only! May 23 through June 2 (Thur-Sat at 8:00 pm and Sun at 6:00 pm) Preview show has sold out, order your tickets today!
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NEXT TO NORMAL
SOUTHERN REP THEATRE
5/15-6/9/2013
Pulitzer-Prize winning rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness.NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a mother, Diane Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family's world intact.NEXT TO NORMAL is a deeply moving piece of theatre that provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. This show is ideal for community theaters, as well as colleges and regional theatre companies.
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NEXT TO NORMAL
Southern Rep
5/15-6/9/2013
Contemporary Arts Center Freeport-McMoRan Theatre: - Brian Yorkey; lyrics: Brian Yorkey; music: Tom Kitt; dir: Aim
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Loyola University Students Craft Recycled Signs for MID-CITY BAYOU BOOGALOO, Now thru 5/19

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:30:00 PST

Art and Design students at Loyola University New Orleans are going green this spring as they help to create recycled signage for the annual Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo, today, May 17-19.

The free music and art festival takes place along the banks of historic and beautiful Bayou St. John and is well-known for its ongoing sustainability efforts. This year, Boogaloo founders are calling on the ingenuity of Loyola's graphic design students to use recycled materials for signage that will be displayed throughout the event and at future festivals.

"We presented the students with a problem, one that has pained us for a few years," said Jared Zeller, director of Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo. "After reviewing our parameters, the students presented us with creative and inexpensive ways to address our signage needs. The students offered several solutions, and we liked them so much that we decided to implement all of them."

Additionally, students in the advanced typography class created a series of 12 screen-printed posters inspired by the Dalai Lama, who will be in New Orleans during the festival. The posters will also be displayed during the festival.

The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo strives to be a "zero-waste event" by reducing the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserving and recovering all resources, and does not burn or bury waste. Other sustainability efforts include replacing nine large southern live oak trees on the festival grounds that were lost during Hurricanes Katrina and Isaac.

In 2012, more than 25,000 locals and visitors reveled in music from three stages, sampled unique local culture and enjoyed the Boogaloo Art Market.

Loyola University Students Craft Recycled Signs for MID-CITY BAYOU BOOGALOO, 5/17-19

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:41:01 PST

Art and Design students at Loyola University New Orleans are going green this spring as they help to create recycled signage for the annual Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo, May 17-19.

In 2012, more than 25,000 locals and visitors reveled in music from three stages, sampled unique local culture and enjoyed the Boogaloo Art Market.

Southern Rep Stages NEXT TO NORMAL, Now thru 6/9

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:30:00 PST

Southern Rep Theatre concludes its 26th Season Mainstage Series with NEXT TO NORMAL with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. Directed by Blake Coheley and musical direction by Jefferson Turner. Featuring: Leslie Castay, Richard Hutton, Madison Kerth, Clint Johnson, Matthew Thompson and Michael Krikorian.

"I have wanted to share NEXT TO NORMAL with New Orleans' audiences for some time with Leslie Castay as Diane, a suburban mom who doesn't quite fit the description of 'normal,'" said Aimée Hayes, Producing Artistic Director. "We have a tremendous cast and are thrilled to be working with director Blake Coheley and music director Jefferson Turner for the first time. This rocking musical will be a hilarious-until-it-starts-to-hurt evening of great entertainment. New Orleanians rarely live in a world or a manner that could be considered 'normal,' so this perfect musical should fit right in! NEXT TO NORMAL is not to be missed."

NEXT TO NORMAL is a groundbreaking powerhouse musical and smash hit with Leslie Castay in a tour de force role! A heartbreaking but beautifully told story about a suburban mother's fight with mental illness and her family's attempt to hold it all together for her and themselves. With an exciting contemporary score and thrilling lyrics, this prize-winning musical strives to understand what "normal" means in an unknowable, complicated world. The production runs between May 15 and June 9.

"Most good stories deal with two things, relationships and sacrifices," adds Blake Coheley, Director. "Next to Normal is one musical that pulls at the very heartstrings of both of those dramatic elements. As a Pulitzer Prize winner piece making its southern regional debut, and with the power house, Leslie Castay at the lead, I am ready to take on the challenges of the Goodman family life and present this powerful story to the audiences of Southern Rep. With a rocking lyrical score, a story that spirals out of control, a very talented and energetic cast, and a design team that will set new standards, this show is simply going to ROCK!"

Attention All Bloggers! Join The Night of Bloggers and Social Entrepreneurs! The Thursday, May 16, Preview Performance welcomes local bloggers to attend the show on us. If your publication or business has a blogger on staff, send them our way and we will have two tickets waiting for them. Contact the Box Office at 504.522.6545 to take advantage of this special offer. This offer is only good for the May 16 performance.

Attention All Social Entrepreneurs! If your company promotes positive social change, contact the Box Office at 504.522.6545 for a special discounted rate to the preview performance on Thursday, May 16.

Special NAMI Night! Our Friday, May 17, Preview Performance is NAMI Night, which will feature a talkback after the show about mental health issues with $5 of each ticket sold to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Pay What You Can Night! Thursday, May 23, 7:30pm is Southern Rep's Pay What You Can performance.

Watch our special webisode series and follow the cast as they come together to create NEXT TO NORMAL! New Episodes appearing weekly starting April 23. Watch online at www.southernrep.com. Also, follow the cast on Twitter at #N2NOLA.

The Big Easy award-winning design team includes Set Design by Bill Walker; Lighting Design by Dan Zimmer; Sound Design by David Rigamer; Costume design by Kerry Brown Richard; and Prop Design by Carla Roveto.

Leslie Castay starred in Southern Rep's productions of THE CLEAN HOUSE and in the award winning co-production of GREY GARDENS at Le Petit Theatre, (Big Easy award- Best Actress in a musical). Leslie lived and worked in NYC for many years and appeared on Broadway in 42nd STREET, 3PENNY OPERA, GUYS AND DOLLS and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. She was featured in the National Tours of ANNIE, CATS, and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, several off-Broadway productions and as a soloist at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops. She made her cabaret debut at the late great Le Chat Noir in her acclaimed one woman show, Leslie Castay...UNSCRIPTED. Leslie starred and directed (Big Easy Award) the New Orleans production of MUSICAL OF MUSICALS at Le Chat Noir, and has appeared in many productions at Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre (CHICAGO, COMPANY...) and Le Petit Theatre. Leslie played a recurring role in the USA TV series "Common Law" and can be seen on the big screen in the film "Beautiful Creatures" as Principal Herbert.

Richard Hutton has worked with many theatre companies around the Greater New Orleans area. He recently starred in Tulane Summer Lyric's SOUTH PACIFIC and MAN OF LA MANCHA winning Big Easy awards for both. At Southern Rep Theatre, Richard has appeared in many Southern Rep new play development works such as its 6x6 and 3x3 events.

Madison Lee Kerth is a freshman at NOCCA. She spent two years in the role of Annie in the 30th Anniversary National Tour of ANNIE THE MUSICAL under the direction of Martin Charnin. She has appeared regionally in CARNIVAL (U/S Rosalie), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Schprinteze), FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY (Strawberry), LA BOHEME (Chorus/Ensemble) , as well as, many other great local productions and cabarets. She was recently chosen as a "Special Guest" for the Broadway Revival of ANNIE at BAA in NYC and a proud nominee of the 2009 Big Easy Foundation and Storer Boone awards for "Best Performance by a Child" for her role as Annie at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre.

Clint Johnson won second place in the English Speaking Union's National Shakespeare Competition in New York City, at the age of eighteen, where he competed against high-school students from all over the country. His credits include: COUNTRY TONITE THEATRE (Featured Youth Performer), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Claudio), AS YOU LIKE IT (Charles/Amiens), TWELFTH NIGHT (Aguecheek), and MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Puck) with the Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall, KING ISLAND CHRISTMAS (The Oomiak) at New York State Theatre Institute directed by Pat Birch, THE NEW YORK RENAISSANCE FAIRE (Alan-a-Dale); IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY (Leo) at Southern Rep Theatre, TWELFTH NIGHT (Feste) and JULIUS CEASAR (Lucius) at Tulane Shakespeare Festival, LET FREEDOM SWING (Joey), ISLAND BREEZES (Mickey Rooney) and MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO Frank Sinatra (Man 2) at The Stage Door Canteen. Clint can also be seen singing with his band The Kitchen Sink at music venues around New Orleans.

Matthew Thompson is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. He had been acting professionally as a child and teen before receiving his BFA in Theatre Studies from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. After graduation, Matthew relocated to Los Angeles where some of his favorite theatre credits include: SLOW DANCE ON THE KILLING GROUND (The Lounge Theatre), PRINCESS BEAN'S MESSY WORLD (The Electric Lodge), A PRAYER FOR MY DAUGHTER (Crown City Theatre - LA Weekly Award Nominee, BackStage West Garland Award Nominee) and I'M JUST WILD ABOUT HARRY (Crown City Theatre - Stage Scene LA Award Winner). His film and television credits include "All That" (Nickelodeon), "Drake and Josh" (Nickelodeon), "Tru Loved" (Regent Releasing), "Mad World" (Breaking Glass Pictures), and "3 Times A Charm" (STARZ/Encore). Since his arrival to New Orleans last August, he has appeared alongside Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, and Steve Zahn in the locally shot feature film "The Dallas Buyer's Club," and had two original 10-minute plays produced as part of Southern Rep's 6x6 series.

Michael Krikorian, originally from Rockwall, Texas, received his BA in Musical Theater from Ouachita Baptist University and has performed in numerous productions around the city. He was most recently seen in the Harm's Way Theater production of BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson.

For tickets, contact the Southern Rep Theatre Box Office via phone (504) 522 - 6545, email at boxoffice@southernrep.com or book online at www.SouthernRep.com. The show runs from May 15th-June 9th at The Freeport-McMoRan Theater at The Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans LA.

Parking: Curbside, metered parking is availble on nearby streets (FREE on Sundays, holidays, and everyday after 6pm). Parking is also available in nearby Premium Parking lots (please pay with cash or credit card at machine in lots).

Southern Rep Theatre enters its 26^th Season as the region's premiere professional theatre and continues to produce bold world and regional premieres under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director, Aimée Hayes. In addition to Southern Rep's ongoing commitment to new play development with exciting programs like the 6X6 Play Slam and its PlayLab, DEBAUCHERY, and our new play award for women of color playwrights, The Ruby Prize, the company's Mainstage work includes the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and classic plays. Southern Rep Theatre offers educational programs such as YO NOLA, free student matinees, $10 student rush tickets and Academy SRT; as well as providing an artistic home to new works in development in the annual NEW PLAY BACCHANAL.

Now Playing Onstage in New Orleans - Week of 5/12/2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:00:00 PST

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GUYS & DOLLS JR
STRAUSS YOUTH ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS
5/1-5/13/2013
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, GUYS AND DOLLS JR. introduces us to colorful characters who have become legends in the musical theatre canon: Sarah Brown, the upÂright but uptight "mission doll,"; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, a nightclub performer whose chronic flu is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancÃ©, desperate as always to find a spot for is infamous floating dice game.
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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
FOREST HEIGHTS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
5/1-5/14/2013
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."
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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
SOUTH HIGHLANDS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5/15-5/16/2013
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."
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DISNEY'S ARISTOCATS KIDS
SOUTHERN REP THEATRE
5/2-5/17/2013
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 his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats come to their rescue! This feline adventure is sure to get your audiences tapping their feet to its hep, jazzy beat, which includes the Disney favorites "The Aristocats," "Scales and Arpeggios" and "Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat."
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SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
HAMMOND EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY MAGNET PERF ARTS SCH
5/16-5/18/2013
The Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series is now the basis for one of the most fun, energetic, and easily mounted musicals ever to hit the stage! A loose, revue-like structure allows for a great deal of flexibility in staging and cast size. Set and costume design can be as simple or complex as your budget or imagination allow. And because most of the songs are so familiar and easy to learn, rehearsals are bound to be a snap. Perfect for young performers of all ages and experience levels, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. will be a hit for actors and audiences alike!
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ANNIE JR
NORTHLAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
5/16-5/18/2013
Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, ANNIE escapes to the wondrous and magical world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, ANNIE foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations and befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.ANNIE JR. is ideal for productions involving different grade levels, or for middle schools where students may be maturing at different rates. The cast size and age range of the parts are flexible and the bright, tuneful score is easy to sing and filled with familiar numbers.
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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING - THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
Acadia Players
5/16-5/19/2013
More so than any composer and lyricist who have written for the stage, the songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein have become an integral part of our everyday lives. We sing them in the shower, we dance to them in ballrooms, we hear them on the radio and in clubs and, yes, in elevators and supermarkets too. We still thrill to them on the live stage in their respective shows, and we teach them to our children. This stunning collection of compositions places five performers in a theatrical setting-first 'backstage,' where the songs are sung as personal interplay, and then 'onstage.' While offering the performers an opportunity to explore the songs within their own styles and sensibilities, it offers the audience a glorious parade of genuine hits.Music by Rodgers, Richard; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Concept by Jeffrey B. Moss; For Jerry Kravat Entertainment Services, Inc.
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SEUSSICAL
ARTISTS CIVIC THEATRE & STUDIO
5/10-5/19/2013
Now one of the most performed shows in America, SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (LUCKY STIFF, MY FAVORITE YEAR, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and RAGTIME) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge--not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.SEUSSICAL is fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables. This musical provides wonderful creative opportunities for set, lighting, and costume design.More Ahrens and FlahertyFor complet
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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING - THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
Acadia Players
5/16-5/19/2013
Some Enchanted Evening - The Songs of Rodgers & HammersteinMore so than any composer and lyricist who have written for the stage, the songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein have become an integral part of our everyday lives. We sing them in the shower, we dance to them in ballrooms, we hear them on the radio and in clubs and, yes, in elevators and supermarkets too. We still thrill to them on the live stage in their respective shows, and we teach them to our children. This stunning collection of compositions places five performers in a theatrical setti
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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING - THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
Acadia Players
5/16-5/19/2013
More so than any composer and lyricist who have written for the stage, the songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein have become an integral part of our everyday lives. We sing them in the shower, we dance to them in ballrooms, we hear them on the radio and in clubs and, yes, in elevators and supermarkets too. We still thrill to them on the live stage in their respective shows, and we teach them to our children. This stunning collection of compositions places five performers in a theatrical setting-first 'backstage,' where the songs are sung as personal interplay, and then 'onstage.' While offering the performers an opportunity to explore the songs within their own styles and sensibilities, it offers the audience a glorious parade of genuine hits.Music by Rodgers, Richard; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Concept by Jeffrey B. Moss; For Jerry Kravat Entertainment Services, Inc.
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
5/16-6/1/2013
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.Lyrics by Tim Rice; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
5/16-6/1/2013
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatThe Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interp
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
5/16-6/1/2013
The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.Lyrics by Tim Rice; Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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NEXT TO NORMAL
SOUTHERN REP THEATRE
5/15-6/9/2013
Pulitzer-Prize winning rock musical NEXT TO NORMAL, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness.NEXT TO NORMAL tells the story of a mother, Diane Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family's world intact.NEXT TO NORMAL is a deeply moving piece of theatre that provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. This show is ideal for community theaters, as well as colleges and regional theatre companies.
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NEXT TO NORMAL
Southern Rep
5/15-6/9/2013
Contemporary Arts Center Freeport-McMoRan Theatre: - Brian Yorkey; lyrics: Brian Yorkey; music: Tom Kitt; dir: Aim
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WICKED Begins Tonight at Mahalia Jackson Theater

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:30:00 PST

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Mahalia Jackson Theater with performances from tonight, May 8 through June 2. Two and one-half hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Mahalia Jackson Theater box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person. Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets.

WICKED, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Disney's Enchanted, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ("My So Called Life," "Once And Again" and "thirtysomething"), is based on the 1995 best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. The musical is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues) and features musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy, How To Succeed...). WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

WICKED features set design by Tony Award winner Eugene Lee (Ragtime, Show Boat, Candide, Sweeney Todd), costume design by Tony winnerSusan Hilferty (Spring Awakening, Into the Woods, Assassins), lighting design by Tony winner Kenneth Posner (Tony Award winner for The Coast of Utopia, Hairspray) and sound design by Tony Meola (The Lion King). Stephen Oremus is the show's music director. Orchestrations are by William David Brohn, with dance arrangements by James Lynn Abbott.

WICKED has "cast quite a spell" (Washington Post) throughout North America, breaking box office records in every city that it has played, including Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Boston to name a few.

There are currently 7 productions worldwide: New York, London, Holland, Japan, Australia/New Zealand, and two concurrent North American Tours. Globally, WICKED has amassed over $2.9 billion in ticket sales and has been seen by 36 million people worldwide in its 9-year history.

WICKED will return to the Mahalia Jackson Theater beginning tonight, May 8. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., and an additional matinee performance Thursday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Mahalia Jackson Theater Box Office, BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, Ticketmaster.com/Wicked all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 1.800.982.2787 (ARTS). Best seats are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances.

BWW Interviews: WICKED National Tour's Curt Hansen

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:21:23 PST

Hang on to your broomsticks and sparkly shoes, folks. Something WICKED is coming to New Orleans this week! Glinda and Elphaba are gracing The Big Easy with their magical presence for one month beginning this Wednesday, and they're bringing along their favorite fellow Ozians too!

Now in its 10th anniversary year, WICKED is still a crowd favorite and it's no secret why. Between the music, the set, the costumes, the story, and the talent, it's hard not to fall in love. The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, tells the story of the unlikely friendship between the two witches of Oz. They meet at Shiz University and eventually grow into the witches we commonly know as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

I recently spoke with Curt Hansen who plays Fiyero, the male lead, in the National Tour production. Hansen is a fairly new addition to the touring cast and is quite possibly just as charming as the character he portrays on stage.

You're fairly new to this cast for the national tour of WICKED. You've been with them for a little over a month. What has your experience been like so far?
It's been great! Everyone's very welcoming. It's such a new, such a different thing to replace someone in a show. It's kind of like you're a kid, and even though it's never happened to me but, you like move schools or something and go to a new school. It's kind of that feeling of like everyone's really nice but you're still, you know, the stranger in something that, in basically a family. So it can be kind of daunting coming in, but everyone's been really great and welcomed me with open arms and I hope that I'm fitting in rather well. I think I am. I hope I'm not delusional though.

So this is your second national tour, the first was NEXT TO NORMAL which you also had a run in on Broadway, and you also have done HAIRSPRAY on Broadway. So you're not new to show business, but what is it like to now be a part of one of the most popular shows in existence?
It's awesome. I'm really lucky. It's kind of been a dream of mine to do this show. When it first came out I was I think in middle school, maybe even high school, when I went to go see it. Our choir group went to go see it as a group, and you know I always wanted to be in it and now that I am it's kind of surreal. I had hoped it would happen some day, but I didn't know if it would happen this soon. It's cool. I'm really thankful for the opportunity, and also to get to travel with the show is great because so many people come to see it. And it's such a thrill because it's such a big show that audiences are always crazy and they go crazy for it, they love it. It's always full which is great, and it's just a very rewarding show to do.

What was your first impression of WICKED when you saw it for the first time?
Oh, it was so impressive. It was before I had even started doing theatre myself. The music was cool, it was new. I feel like it was kind of the first show that I had seen that wasn't the typical old musical like OKLAHOMA and stuff. I think it was just the fact that something could be, I don't want to say relevant but, relevant and cool and also exciting but with like pop music. It was something that was so different than what I had seen and what I was exposed to being from Wisconsin. All around it was just so impressive.

What were some of the other musicals that you were exposed to as a kid?
I mean we did, my whole family kind of took part in the community theatre, which was really cool. My older brother and my younger sister were acting in the shows. My dad sometimes would be in the show but he ran the light board and did all the crew stuff. My mom would work backstage. We did like ANYTHING GOES and THE KING AND I and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. I did LES MIS in high school, which was cool but I mean more traditional musicals that you grow up with that a lot of school do and community theaters.

It's cool that your whole family was involved in theatre. That's kind of rare. You don't normally see entire families who are involved a whole lot.
It's really rare especially when my first semester in college I was going for pre-med and my parents wanted me to do theatre instead.

That's sort of backwards from what you usually hear!
Yeah, but I think I made the right choice. I don't want to be anyone's doctor, and no one wants me to be their doctor!

So were you a fan of 'The Wizard of Oz' as a kid? Is it a movie you grew up watching?
I mean as much as anyone. I wasn't like obsessed with it but... I remember getting creeped out by all the conspiracy theories about it. One said there was something about like someone hanged themselves in the background. Yeah there was a lot of weird things. Or that they were filming a movie with animals and the animals got loose or something and you can see them in the background. So I went through probably a dark period where I didn't watch it because I was creeped out. But yeah I enjoyed the movie, and I actually haven't watched it since I've been in the show but that's something I should probably do.

It's a movie that a lot of kids were scared of when they were little with the wicked witch and the monkeys. It's kind of creepy, but when you see WICKED that creepiness factor isn't there. How does 'The Wizard of Oz' play in to WICKED?
Well it's in a different world I think than 'The Wizard of Oz.' You get to see... you're like on the inside looking out rather than in 'The Wizard of Oz' you're looking in as an outsider because Dorothy is, you know, human and in WICKED we are "Ozians." So I think that kind of makes it less jarring because you're seeing what they're seeing as opposed to what Dorothy is seeing. That kind of lets you in on the secret I guess, so it's less confusing or less scary because you're part of that world. I think the show does a good job of illustrating it, but also they have that fine line of still having it make sense with adding little flares of "Ozian" jargon.

So let's talk about your character a little bit. You play Fiyero who is our dashing male lead. What is his place in WICKED?
In the story he's basically I guess the apex of this love triangle between the two witches. It's something that I'm, not struggling with, but trying to find his importance in the show because... It's funny, the other day I went to go watch Dee [Roscioli] who just left as Elphaba... I went to go watch the rest of her first act and I realized how, I don't want to say how little I do during the show, but I don't do as much as everyone else does and it kind of made me take a step back and really re-evaluate what I am on stage and how important everything I do is. I like to think that I'm the catalyst to the story really kind of going because as soon as I'm out there stuff kind of starts hitting the fan. I kind of help, you know I fall for Elphaba right away and kind of help her do things that I normally wouldn't do, and kind of add that extra... I don't know what the word is... drive to the show? But maybe it's just in my head and maybe that's just what I tell myself. I think that the most important thing is the love triangle and how two girls... basically we're all just friends and I end up falling for both of them, but in the end obviously I go with Elphaba because she's more interesting. Not to say that Glinda isn't, but there's different needs that I need fulfilled as the show goes on.

I think people really like Fiyero! He's kind of almost a little bit of a jerk in the beginning when we first meet him, but there's some sort of charisma that draws people to him. What do you think people like about him?
That's something that I found hard at first because I'm kind of this "douchey" guy, like this rich dude, and it's kind of like the cards are almost stacked against you because at your entrance you're this jerk. So I think it's hard, you have to find the charm within that and not take it too seriously. Just come out and give people "noogies" and giving them "swirlies"... yeah that's one thing, but if you go into it thinking like yeah I'm going to help these guys out because I'm that cool that you need my help there's something weirdly endearing about that. So I think playing... I don't know trying to be charming but not putting so much weight on anything helps a lot. So yeah it's something that I have a hard time with because, I don't know, you want to be the good guy but it's hard when you have this kind of opening scene when you have to be kind of a "meathead."

But then after that I think the role was written in favor of the actor where you know he's like the cute... it's a at least you're cute kind of a thing where you're not the brightest in the first act but it's like oh it's ok you're pretty. And, I don't know, I think that people, once he really makes the choice to help Elphaba out, really kind of side with him and realize that he does have more depth than people give him credit for. There's that one line in the first act where Elphaba kind of calls him out and says that he's unhappy and that's one of the most important parts of the show for me because up until then you see him as this cool guy who's always smiling, but in all reality he's unfulfilled in life.

So there's a lot of singing and dancing and big numbers in this show. You have 'Dancing Through Life' pretty much right when we meet Fiyero, which is one of my favorite scenes in the show. What is your favorite musical number to perform in the show?
I mean, it's basically just that and 'As Long As You're Mine,' and they're both so different because... 'Dancing Through Life' every night you know is a lot of fun because like I have back up dancers basically, which is really cool. I never thought I'd have people dancing. And it's fun because the more comfortable I got with it the more I looked around on stage, and I had no idea what was even happening behind me. So I was like oh people aren't even going to be watching me because all this amazing stuff is happening. So that's fun because it's with basically the whole cast. I get to connect with everyone. I try to make eye contact with everyone on stage during the number, which is fun to do. It's fun to be on stage with people rather than 'As Long As You're Mine' it's just me and Elphaba. But that song has been so much fun to sing and it's also like a really crucial part of the show. So I like both of them for different reasons, but I feel best after 'Dancing Through Life.' Like I feel... I'm happy, it's fun, so I guess that would be my favorite. I secretly get nervous for it still. Not nervous but, you know, it's just like alright here we go... like watching a run away train.

Well it's a really long number too, so once you start you've got a long way to go to get to the end!
It is.

So this show has been around for a while and there have been a lot of people who have played Fiyero before you. Have you been able to talk to any of them for advice or tips on how to play the role, or did you start from scratch and just use the information you had in the script?
Yeah, I haven't really talked to anyone. The guy I replaced, Cliffton Hall... you know you... like I watched the show the first day I started rehearsal, just kind of hearing that and you know while you're rehearsing you can hear the show through the speakers and stuff. I think that actually helped me get a sense of pacing. Because when I read the show, I had seen it years ago, but then I got the script and re-read it. There's so many different things that the way I read it was so different than how the show plays, which I think is good because then I'm able to bring my own flair to it. But still, like I said, you're entering someone else's thing so you have to kind of get the right tone that is the show and that happens every night. So it was just helpful to see someone do it who was in the show, like Cliffton, but I like to make my own choices within the realm of the show and the creative, the directors come in and help. The associate director came in last week, which is very helpful, to guide us in the right direction. But, no I haven't really... I try to do my own thing on stage.

What's the rehearsal process like for you coming in to replace someone? Do you just get thrown in there, or do you have a lot of time to work on things individually beforehand?
Yeah well basically you... I learned the show in four days. So I went in on a Tuesday, sang through the music, watched the show that night, and then learned all the scenes, and then by Saturday I knew the show. So it's a lot. The way I like to do it is to get all the information right away and then refine it, and work on it, and try to hash it out because that first week is brutal. Your brain is just fried and all you want to do is go home and eat M&M's and just like not think about anything. Not that that's what I did but... and then the second week you get a day off and all the information marinates and you get to kind of re-look at everything. Then you start having rehearsals with the swings for understudy rehearsal, and then by the next Friday we had a put-in. So, basically from Tuesday... it's less than two weeks really before you have to be show-ready. The put-in is with costume and lights and everything.

But that said, my show wasn't as in depth as let's say Glinda or Elphaba, but they have a month to learn the show. It's tough. It's also tough to... basically you're performing on stage without an audience, which is really hard, with people that you don't even know that could be judging you because they don't know you and you're replacing their friend. It's a very stressful couple of weeks. At least, that's how I look at it, but it's exciting because you know now I'm settled in and I'm getting to tour and see all these awesome cities and be in this great show. It definitely is an art, I guess. You have to figure out how you work when you learn things and luckily I haven't replaced... the only other time I've replaced in a show was HAIRSPRAY. That was my first show so at that point I had nothing to gauge it off of, but since then I've been though. I've been able to originate and do a lot of new shows and also regional things that we started from scratch. So it kind of took me a while to get back into the groove of replacing.

There are a few different costumes that you wear as Fiyero. Which is your favorite?
I love my 'Dancing Through Life' costume. It's like these tight pants and I just feel really good in it. You know? But they make it so you look good, and it's cool knowing that people have your best interest and they want you to look good. So you're like ok yeah make me look good. So I think that's my favorite. I finally got pants that were specifically made for me so I like that.

And last question, if you could flip flop roles with one of your female cast mates who would it be?
I mean Elphaba for sure because I mean of all the songs she gets to sing. It's incredible. And I also like having the weight of a show on my shoulders. I work best with that pressure. So yeah, definitely her.

Be sure to catch Curt Hansen and the National Tour cast of WICKED at the Mahalia Jackson Theater from May 8th through June 2nd. For tickets and other information please call (504) 287-0351 or visit http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com/.

WICKED Announces Lottery for $25 Seats at Mahalia Jackson Theater, 5/8-6/2

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:49:10 PST

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to the Mahalia Jackson Theater with performances from May 8 through June 2. Two and one-half hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Mahalia Jackson Theater box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person. Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets.

WICKED will return to the Mahalia Jackson Theater beginning Wednesday, May 8. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., and an additional matinee performance Thursday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Mahalia Jackson Theater Box Office, BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, Ticketmaster.com/Wicked all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 1.800.982.2787 (ARTS). Best seats are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances.

Now Playing Onstage in New Orleans - Week of 5/05/2013

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:00:00 PST

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DEAR EDWINA JR
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
5/10-5/11/2013
At last a musical that features a cast of nearly all girl performers! Follow the adventures of advice- giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after hilarious production number in her "Advice-A-Palooza" extravaganza. Written in the style of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! and YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, DEAR EDWINA JR. is the perfect girl power musical for a new generation.
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SHOW BOAT
Slidell Little Theatre- Young Actor's Theatre
4/19-5/12/2013
Spanning the years from 1880 to 1927, this lyrical masterpiece concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Mississippi, in Chicago and on Broadway (and their life-long friends). The primary plot follows Magnolia, the naive daughter of the show boat captain, as she marries a gambler and moves with him to Chicago. His gambling continues as his debts compound, and soon he deserts her and their young daughter. A subplot concerns the potential arrest of Magnolia's selfless best friend on charges of miscegenation when it's discovered that she is mulatto, and her subsequent downward spiral into despair. The passing of time reunites Magnolia and her now-grown daughter with her family on the show boat as well as with her husband, who eventually returns offering a hopeful second chance at familial fulfillment.Music by Jerome Kern; Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on the novel `Show Boat` by Edna Ferber
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SHOW BOAT
Slidell Little Theatre- Young Actor's Theatre
4/19-5/12/2013
Show BoatSpanning the years from 1880 to 1927, this lyrical masterpiece concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Mississippi, in Chicago and on Broadway (and their life-long friends). The primary plot follows Magnolia, the naive daughter of the show boat captain, as she marries a gambler and moves with him to Chicago. His gambling continues as his debts compound, and soon he deserts her and their young daughter. A subplot concerns the potential arrest o
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SHOW BOAT
Slidell Little Theatre- Young Actor's Theatre
4/19-5/12/2013
Spanning the years from 1880 to 1927, this lyrical masterpiece concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Mississippi, in Chicago and on Broadway (and their life-long friends). The primary plot follows Magnolia, the naive daughter of the show boat captain, as she marries a gambler and moves with him to Chicago. His gambling continues as his debts compound, and soon he deserts her and their young daughter. A subplot concerns the potential arrest of Magnolia's selfless best friend on charges of miscegenation when it's discovered that she is mulatto, and her subsequent downward spiral into despair. The passing of time reunites Magnolia and her now-grown daughter with her family on the show boat as well as with her husband, who eventually returns offering a hopeful second chance at familial fulfillment.Music by Jerome Kern; Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; Based on the novel `Show Boat` by Edna Ferber
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GUYS & DOLLS JR
STRAUSS YOUTH ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS
5/1-5/13/2013
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, GUYS AND DOLLS JR. introduces us to colorful characters who have become legends in the musical theatre canon: Sarah Brown, the upÂright but uptight "mission doll,"; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, a nightclub performer whose chronic flu is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancÃ©, desperate as always to find a spot for is infamous floating dice game.
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DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
FOREST HEIGHTS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
5/1-5/14/2013
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."
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DISNEY'S ARISTOCATS KIDS
SOUTHERN REP THEATRE
5/2-5/17/2013
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 his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats come to their rescue! This feline adventure is sure to get your audiences tapping their feet to its hep, jazzy beat, which includes the Disney favorites "The Aristocats," "Scales and Arpeggios" and "Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat."
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SEUSSICAL
ARTISTS CIVIC THEATRE & STUDIO
5/10-5/19/2013
Now one of the most performed shows in America, SEUSSICAL is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (LUCKY STIFF, MY FAVORITE YEAR, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and RAGTIME) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge--not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.SEUSSICAL is fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables. This musical provides wonderful creative opportunities for set, lighting, and costume design.More Ahrens and FlahertyFor complet
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Southern Rep to Host LES BON TEMPS SOIREE Cabaret Gala, 6/4

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:39:26 PST

Southern Rep Theatre debuts Les Bon Temps Soirée: An Elegant Evening of Cabaret, June 4, at the Windsor Court Hotel starring Leslie Castay, New Orleans' own "Queen of Cabaret." Ms. Castay, accompanied by piano guru Jefferson Turner, takes the lead in an inspired evening of performances from our city's greatest musical talents and story tellers such as Troi Bechet, Jessie Terrebonne Thompson, Lisa Picone, Clint Johnson, Ann Mahoney, those wild ladies of burlesque, Fleur de Tease; and features the cast of NEXT TO NORMAL, Southern Rep's musical smash hit.

Windsor Court Chefs create a tantalizing menu for our guests while champagne and a full bar await event-goers. The Southern Rep silent auction, an annual favorite, includes original artwork, jewelry, and offerings from many popular and beloved local businesses with the exciting live auction returning as well. Tickets are on sale now at southernrep.com for $150 per person or $1,500 for a table of 10.

Les Bon Temps Soirée takes place at the Windsor Court Hotel's Penthouse Ballroom overlooking an enchanting view of the Mississippi River and CBD. $8 Valet Parking is available at the hotel.

"Les Bon Temps Soirée: An Elegant Evening of Cabaret is our major fundraising event of the year. We have so much to celebrate this year with our successful residency at the Contemporary Arts Center and a season of great plays so get ready to be tempted by incredible auction packages, succulent food and drink, and be mesmerized by the best talent our city has to offer. Our annual gala is a sophisticated event with a flair for the wild--We know how to throw a good party! You won't want to miss it!" said Aimée Hayes, Producing Artistic Director.

The silent auction offers a range of items including stunning jewelry and crystal, hotel packages, restaurant and café gift certificates, artwork, music, ballet and theatre tickets, museum, gallery and athletic club memberships, jazz and blues compilations, books, stationery, pottery and more, all generously donated by Symmetry Jewelers, Fisher & Sons Jewelers, Mignon Faget, Adler's Jewelers, Courtyard by Marriott, Royal Sonesta Hotel, The Columns Hotel, Bourbon Orleans Hotel, Embassy Suites, Muriel's Jackson Square, Dickie Brennan Companies, Palm Court Jazz Café, Deanie's Seafood Restaurant, Café Amelie, Dante's Kitchen, Domilise's Po-Boys, Houston's Restaurant, PJ's Coffee, Michalopoulos Gallery, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Friends of Music, New Orleans Ballet Association, Delta Festival Ballet, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, The National World War II Museum, Neal Auction Company, Audubon Nature Institute, New Orleans Athletic Club, Downtown Fitness, Basin Street Records, Octavia Books, Iris, Derby Potter and Tile, and Alexa Pulitzer.

Southern Rep Theatre enters its 26th season as the region's premiere professional theatre, producing bold world and regional premieres under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director, Aimée Hayes. In addition to Southern Rep's ongoing commitment to new play development with exciting programs like the 6X6 Play Slam and its PlayLab, DEBAUCHERY, and The Ruby Prize, the company's Mainstage work includes the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and classic plays. Southern Rep offers educational programs such as YO NOLA, free student matinees,$10 student rush tickets and AcademySRT; as well as providing an artistic home to new works in development in the annual New Play Bacchanal.