Bard knock life: & Juliet at The Saneger Theatre this month
New Orleans On Stage: January 2025
The first productions of the new year bring a dynamic mix of new productions, as well as familiar favorites given new leases of life. Here's what to see on stage in New Orleans for January, 2025.
Through Jan 4
Potted Potter
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
This production of the boy-who-lived’s story combines all seven books into 70 hilarious minutes. The cleverly curated show includes all of your favorite characters, perfect Potter props and even a live Quidditch match. Information and ticketing
Through Jan 5th
Human Troubles
The New Marigny Theatre
What happens when Dora commits herself to the psych ward at the lowest point in her life only to realize that, somehow, things can still get worse? This dark comedy is about the darkest of times, set to live piano accompaniment. Information and ticketing
9th-16th
Good Night, Oscar
Le Petit Theatre
Set in 1958, this production explores the humor and pathos of character actor, pianist, and well-known wit Oscar Levant, against the backdrop of a visit to Jack Paar’s legendary late-night talk show. Information and ticketing
10th-26th
Xanadu
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
A Greek muse inspires love, laughter and the world's first roller disco in this 1980s musical glitter explosion based on the cult classic movie. Information and ticketing
11th-12th
School of Rock Winter Music Fest
Performances by the Rock 101, Performance Program, and House Band students will feature music from Guardians of the Galaxy, Headbangers Ball, Classic R&B, David Bowie, British Invasion, 21st Century Women of Rock, and Led Zeppelin! Information and ticketing
14th-19th
& Juliet
Saenger Theatre
Created by the Emmy-winning writer from 'Schitt’s Creek', this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Information and ticketing
16th
LPO: Symphonic Dances From West Side Story
The Orpheum Theater
This theatrical concert begins with Gershwin’s Promenade, also known as “Walking the Dog” from the Fred Astaire film Shall We Dance, followed by Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto featuring esteemed soloist Sirena Huang. The evening continues with Duke Ellington’s milestone “jazz symphony” and Leonard Bernstein’s energetic music from Broadway’s West Side Story. Information and ticketing
18th
Requiem for Katrina
The Orpheum Theater
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans native son Terence Blanchard will join the LPO in an impassioned, GRAMMY-award winning work— A Tale of God’s Will: A Requiem for Katrina. This evening-length emotional tour-de-force of anger, rage, compassion, melancholy, and beauty features Blanchard’s SEXTET, and the LPO. Information and ticketing
23rd
Historic New Orleans Collection Musical Louisiana: Edmond Dédé-Morgiane
St. Louis Cathedral
This year’s edition of Musical Louisiana presents the long-awaited world premiere of New Orleanian Edmond Dédé’s Morgiane (1887). This historic composition remains the earliest known surviving full-length opera written by a Black American composer. Lauded for works that transformed some of France’s most popular stages, Dédé packed a variety of musical genres into Morgiane, which has remained a hidden gem for over a century and yet to be heard—until now. Information and ticketing
24th - 3rd March
Timbuktu, USA
The New Marigny Theatre
A refreshingly absurd portrait of American systems of power. Originally written in the immediate aftermath of Donald Trump’s first inauguration, the play tells the story of Kelly Kilkenny, a decorated career politician who formulates a devious plot to attain the ultimate seat of power – the American presidency. Will Kilkenny manage to claim what’s rightfully hers, or will the men (and the monkey) in her life prevent her from claiming the highest seat in the land? Info and ticketing
25th
Burns Night
Jacob Schoen & Son
A celebration of a Scottish icon! Writer, farmer, tax collector... Robert "Rabbie" Burns was a man of many talents – and The NOLA Project will come together to toast Scotland's bard on his birthday. This community event will feature food, beverages, and performances by some of the city's most-acclaimed artists. Information and ticketing
28th
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Saenger Theatre
The Temptations are often referred to as American music royalty. They are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. For The Four tops, Stubbs’ powerhouse baritone lead and the exquisite harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and Payton started making one smash after another with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. Information and ticketing
29th
LPO: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2
Orpheum Theatre
Like composers Bartok and Dvořák before him, Carlos Simon explores the orchestration of cultural folk dances in Four Black American Dances, and the LPO’s own Alex Mayon is the featured soloist on Hadyn’s Trumpet Concerto, a favorite from the instrument’s
repertoire. Concluding the program is late-Romantic composer Rachmaninoff’s triumphant and emotional second symphony. Information and ticketing
The first productions of the new year bring a dynamic mix of new productions, as well as familiar favorites given new leases of life. Here's what to see on stage in New Orleans for January, 2025.
Through Jan 4
Potted Potter
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
This production of the boy-who-lived’s story combines all seven books into 70 hilarious minutes. The cleverly curated show includes all of your favorite characters, perfect Potter props and even a live Quidditch match. Information and ticketing
Through Jan 5th
Human Troubles
The New Marigny Theatre
What happens when Dora commits herself to the psych ward at the lowest point in her life only to realize that, somehow, things can still get worse? This dark comedy is about the darkest of times, set to live piano accompaniment. Information and ticketing
9th-16th
Good Night, Oscar
Le Petit Theatre
Set in 1958, this production explores the humor and pathos of character actor, pianist, and well-known wit Oscar Levant, against the backdrop of a visit to Jack Paar’s legendary late-night talk show. Information and ticketing
10th-26th
Xanadu
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
A Greek muse inspires love, laughter and the world's first roller disco in this 1980s musical glitter explosion based on the cult classic movie. Information and ticketing
11th-12th
School of Rock Winter Music Fest
Performances by the Rock 101, Performance Program, and House Band students will feature music from Guardians of the Galaxy, Headbangers Ball, Classic R&B, David Bowie, British Invasion, 21st Century Women of Rock, and Led Zeppelin! Information and ticketing
14th-19th
& Juliet
Saenger Theatre
Created by the Emmy-winning writer from 'Schitt’s Creek', this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Information and ticketing
16th
LPO: Symphonic Dances From West Side Story
The Orpheum Theater
This theatrical concert begins with Gershwin’s Promenade, also known as “Walking the Dog” from the Fred Astaire film Shall We Dance, followed by Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto featuring esteemed soloist Sirena Huang. The evening continues with Duke Ellington’s milestone “jazz symphony” and Leonard Bernstein’s energetic music from Broadway’s West Side Story. Information and ticketing
18th
Requiem for Katrina
The Orpheum Theater
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans native son Terence Blanchard will join the LPO in an impassioned, GRAMMY-award winning work— A Tale of God’s Will: A Requiem for Katrina. This evening-length emotional tour-de-force of anger, rage, compassion, melancholy, and beauty features Blanchard’s SEXTET, and the LPO. Information and ticketing
23rd
Historic New Orleans Collection Musical Louisiana: Edmond Dédé-Morgiane
St. Louis Cathedral
This year’s edition of Musical Louisiana presents the long-awaited world premiere of New Orleanian Edmond Dédé’s Morgiane (1887). This historic composition remains the earliest known surviving full-length opera written by a Black American composer. Lauded for works that transformed some of France’s most popular stages, Dédé packed a variety of musical genres into Morgiane, which has remained a hidden gem for over a century and yet to be heard—until now. Information and ticketing
24th - 3rd March
Timbuktu, USA
The New Marigny Theatre
A refreshingly absurd portrait of American systems of power. Originally written in the immediate aftermath of Donald Trump’s first inauguration, the play tells the story of Kelly Kilkenny, a decorated career politician who formulates a devious plot to attain the ultimate seat of power – the American presidency. Will Kilkenny manage to claim what’s rightfully hers, or will the men (and the monkey) in her life prevent her from claiming the highest seat in the land? Info and ticketing
25th
Burns Night
Jacob Schoen & Son
A celebration of a Scottish icon! Writer, farmer, tax collector... Robert "Rabbie" Burns was a man of many talents – and The NOLA Project will come together to toast Scotland's bard on his birthday. This community event will feature food, beverages, and performances by some of the city's most-acclaimed artists. Information and ticketing
28th
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Saenger Theatre
The Temptations are often referred to as American music royalty. They are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. For The Four tops, Stubbs’ powerhouse baritone lead and the exquisite harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and Payton started making one smash after another with the writing-producing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. Information and ticketing
29th
LPO: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2
Orpheum Theatre
Like composers Bartok and Dvořák before him, Carlos Simon explores the orchestration of cultural folk dances in Four Black American Dances, and the LPO’s own Alex Mayon is the featured soloist on Hadyn’s Trumpet Concerto, a favorite from the instrument’s
repertoire. Concluding the program is late-Romantic composer Rachmaninoff’s triumphant and emotional second symphony. Information and ticketing