The juice is loose...Beetlejuice plays at The Saenger this winter season
New Orleans On Stage, November-December 2024
Lots happening in the lead-up to the holiday season, including a touring Broadway production of Beetlejuice (pictured), and Nutcrackers aplenty!
NOVEMBER
Pass Over
Through November 9th
The New Orleans African American Museum
A provocative take on 'Waiting for Godot', a rare piece of politically charged theatre by a new American voice. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
Off The Grid
7th-12th
Mudlark Theatre
A post-apocalyptic near future examination of grief and survival. More info
Open Up the Kingdom Mama
7th-16th
New Marigny Theatre
A pregnancy causes controversy in this absurdist modern tragedy. A fifty-six-year-old widow must determine if a miracle conception is fate or the result of a voodoo hex on her lover. Set in a post-Roe New Orleans where access to reproductive care is severely restricted, regardless of choice. More info
Samson and Delila
8th & 10th
Mahalia Jackson Theatre
This epic tale of love, betrayal, and redemption features haunting arias and beautiful choruses. Be mesmerized by the GRAMMY Award-winning Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and talented soloists as they bring to life this legendary narrative. More info
Beetlejuice
12th-17th
The Saenger Theatre
Based on Tim Burton’s film, this musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. More info
Live at Le Petit: The Big Easy Beat
14th-16th
Le Petit Theatre
A rocking tribute to the musical heritage of New Orleans including music by iconic artists such as Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, The Dixie Cups, and more! More info
The Leopard
14th-24th
Westwego Performing Arts Center
This dramatic piece explores themes of identity and transformation. More info
The Planets
15th
Orpheum Theatre
Celebrate the music of the spheres with the LPO at this concert, which includes Gustav Holst’s beloved work The Planets. More info
DECEMBER
The Nutcracker Suite
3rd
Dixon Hall @ Tulane
From an enchanting party, a dramatic battle and dancing dolls to a whimsical journey to the Land of Sweets, this magical tale is uniquely brought to life by over 100 participants. More info
Elf
3rd-8th
The Saenger Theatre
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. More info
A Christmas Carol
4th-15th
Marquette Theatre
This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life. More info
The Trojan Women
5th
New Marigny Theatre
Set the morning after the fall of Troy, this play chronicles the fate of the last great women of Troy. This production will explore our current social and political climate and its effect on the women of this country and of the world. More info
LPO: Classic Christmas
5th and 19th
The Orpheum Theatre
Elf Jr
13th-15th
Westwego PAC
For younger children and families, this seasonal show is based on the cherished movie hit. More info
The Nutcracker
13th-23rd
The Orpheum Theatre
The beloved two-act ballet returns this December! Performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children. More info
The Skivvies
17th and 18th
Le Petit Theatre
Wildly absurd musical theatre moments that are sure to bring joy and laughter during the holiday season. Surprise special guests join in the fun each night. More info
The Cher Show
17th-22nd
The Saenger Theatre
For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. The Cher Show is her story. More info
Jingle All The Gay!
21st
New Marigny Theatre
Kitten N’ Lou are thrilled to finally bring their biggest most bombastic production home to New Orleans. More info
The Nutcracker
21st and 22nd
JPAC
Featuring a live orchestra , conducted by Maestro Dennis Assaf. More info
Lots happening in the lead-up to the holiday season, including a touring Broadway production of Beetlejuice (pictured), and Nutcrackers aplenty!
NOVEMBER
Pass Over
Through November 9th
The New Orleans African American Museum
A provocative take on 'Waiting for Godot', a rare piece of politically charged theatre by a new American voice. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
Off The Grid
7th-12th
Mudlark Theatre
A post-apocalyptic near future examination of grief and survival. More info
Open Up the Kingdom Mama
7th-16th
New Marigny Theatre
A pregnancy causes controversy in this absurdist modern tragedy. A fifty-six-year-old widow must determine if a miracle conception is fate or the result of a voodoo hex on her lover. Set in a post-Roe New Orleans where access to reproductive care is severely restricted, regardless of choice. More info
Samson and Delila
8th & 10th
Mahalia Jackson Theatre
This epic tale of love, betrayal, and redemption features haunting arias and beautiful choruses. Be mesmerized by the GRAMMY Award-winning Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and talented soloists as they bring to life this legendary narrative. More info
Beetlejuice
12th-17th
The Saenger Theatre
Based on Tim Burton’s film, this musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. More info
Live at Le Petit: The Big Easy Beat
14th-16th
Le Petit Theatre
A rocking tribute to the musical heritage of New Orleans including music by iconic artists such as Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, The Dixie Cups, and more! More info
The Leopard
14th-24th
Westwego Performing Arts Center
This dramatic piece explores themes of identity and transformation. More info
The Planets
15th
Orpheum Theatre
Celebrate the music of the spheres with the LPO at this concert, which includes Gustav Holst’s beloved work The Planets. More info
DECEMBER
The Nutcracker Suite
3rd
Dixon Hall @ Tulane
From an enchanting party, a dramatic battle and dancing dolls to a whimsical journey to the Land of Sweets, this magical tale is uniquely brought to life by over 100 participants. More info
Elf
3rd-8th
The Saenger Theatre
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. More info
A Christmas Carol
4th-15th
Marquette Theatre
This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life. More info
The Trojan Women
5th
New Marigny Theatre
Set the morning after the fall of Troy, this play chronicles the fate of the last great women of Troy. This production will explore our current social and political climate and its effect on the women of this country and of the world. More info
LPO: Classic Christmas
5th and 19th
The Orpheum Theatre
Elf Jr
13th-15th
Westwego PAC
For younger children and families, this seasonal show is based on the cherished movie hit. More info
The Nutcracker
13th-23rd
The Orpheum Theatre
The beloved two-act ballet returns this December! Performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children. More info
The Skivvies
17th and 18th
Le Petit Theatre
Wildly absurd musical theatre moments that are sure to bring joy and laughter during the holiday season. Surprise special guests join in the fun each night. More info
The Cher Show
17th-22nd
The Saenger Theatre
For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. The Cher Show is her story. More info
Jingle All The Gay!
21st
New Marigny Theatre
Kitten N’ Lou are thrilled to finally bring their biggest most bombastic production home to New Orleans. More info
The Nutcracker
21st and 22nd
JPAC
Featuring a live orchestra , conducted by Maestro Dennis Assaf. More info
