NEW ORLEANS THEATER LISTINGS - WHAT'S ON STAGE IN NEW ORLEANS, FEBRUARY 2026
New orleans on stage: FEBRUARY 2026
3rd-8th
Water for Elephants
Saenger Theatre
Let’s talk about the elephants in the room - this circus-set musical about a young man making his way in life is “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative. (NYT)”.
4th-7th
A Chorus Line (Teen Edition)
Jefferson Performing Arts Society
A full-length version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, specially adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences.
5th
Neal Todten. Electric Blue Tears: A Resident Concert For An Amplified Ensemble
New Marigny Theatre
The New Orleans-based composer and musician brings new work to an intimate space. READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH NEAL.
Cinematic Vision
7.30pm @ St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church
Musaica Chamber Ensemble continues its 20th Season with "Cinematic Vision," bringing you works by composers who wrote for the small and big screens.
20th
John Mulaney
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
The urbane comic brings his latest hour to New Orleans.
20th (to March 6th)
Waiting Around: The Restaurant Musical
Rivertown Theatres
Ricky Graham and Harry Mayronne’s long-running hit show, returns in 2026 with a humorous but heartfelt look at the service industry, all from the point of view of the hard-working servers who proudly serve you.
22nd
Fire Shut Up in My Bones
The Civic Theatre
In the chamber of his soul, Charles confronts the shadows of his past, embarking on a transformative journey of healing and hope. This suite from Blanchard’s critically acclaimed opera features principal artists from the opera and the composer performing his own score.
Song Circles: Kitka & Trendafilka in Concert
New Marigny Theatre
Experience the enchanting harmonies of Kitka & Trendafilka at Circles of Song, an evening of polyphonic songs from Eastern Europe and beyond.
26th
LPO: The Enigma Variations
Orpheum Theatre
Be mesmerized by Gold Medalist of the 2024 New Orleans International Piano Competition Zhu Wang’s electrifying performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor and be captivated by the intrigue and sheer beauty of Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
26th (to March 1st)
Murder Most MeeMaw
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
A Ricky Graham original play. Two New Orleans versions of the classic British murder mystery, except it's all in good ol’ Yat talk that, you know, people can actually understand.
27th
Louisiana Baroque Chamber Orchestra : Venetian Baroque Concert
New Marigny Theatre
The orchestra presents The Sound of Baroque Venice (Albinoni, Vivaldi, Strozzi, Gabrieli) and The Old and the New in Venetian Sound (Galuppi, Marcello) as it seeks to revive and celebrate Baroque music through authentic, historically-informed performances.
Water for Elephants
Saenger Theatre
Let’s talk about the elephants in the room - this circus-set musical about a young man making his way in life is “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative. (NYT)”.
4th-7th
A Chorus Line (Teen Edition)
Jefferson Performing Arts Society
A full-length version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, specially adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences.
5th
Neal Todten. Electric Blue Tears: A Resident Concert For An Amplified Ensemble
New Marigny Theatre
The New Orleans-based composer and musician brings new work to an intimate space. READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH NEAL.
Cinematic Vision
7.30pm @ St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church
Musaica Chamber Ensemble continues its 20th Season with "Cinematic Vision," bringing you works by composers who wrote for the small and big screens.
20th
John Mulaney
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
The urbane comic brings his latest hour to New Orleans.
20th (to March 6th)
Waiting Around: The Restaurant Musical
Rivertown Theatres
Ricky Graham and Harry Mayronne’s long-running hit show, returns in 2026 with a humorous but heartfelt look at the service industry, all from the point of view of the hard-working servers who proudly serve you.
22nd
Fire Shut Up in My Bones
The Civic Theatre
In the chamber of his soul, Charles confronts the shadows of his past, embarking on a transformative journey of healing and hope. This suite from Blanchard’s critically acclaimed opera features principal artists from the opera and the composer performing his own score.
Song Circles: Kitka & Trendafilka in Concert
New Marigny Theatre
Experience the enchanting harmonies of Kitka & Trendafilka at Circles of Song, an evening of polyphonic songs from Eastern Europe and beyond.
26th
LPO: The Enigma Variations
Orpheum Theatre
Be mesmerized by Gold Medalist of the 2024 New Orleans International Piano Competition Zhu Wang’s electrifying performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor and be captivated by the intrigue and sheer beauty of Elgar’s Enigma Variations.
26th (to March 1st)
Murder Most MeeMaw
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
A Ricky Graham original play. Two New Orleans versions of the classic British murder mystery, except it's all in good ol’ Yat talk that, you know, people can actually understand.
27th
Louisiana Baroque Chamber Orchestra : Venetian Baroque Concert
New Marigny Theatre
The orchestra presents The Sound of Baroque Venice (Albinoni, Vivaldi, Strozzi, Gabrieli) and The Old and the New in Venetian Sound (Galuppi, Marcello) as it seeks to revive and celebrate Baroque music through authentic, historically-informed performances.