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A Chorus Line Teen Edition

Dec 08, 2025

A Chorus Line teen edition Feb 4-7, 2026 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline, Metairie, LA Tickets Wed, Feb 4–7:30 PM Thur, Feb 5–7:30 PM Sat, Feb 7–2:00 PM A JPA Theatre Kids Production Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Co-choreographed by Bob Avian Kristi Jacobs-Stanley - Director Lindsey Romig - Choreographer Ainsley Matich - Music Director Nikki Lopez -Stage Manager JPA Theatre Kids! Production of A Chorus Line Teen Edition. A Chorus Line Teen Edition is a full-length version of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, adapted for performance by high school students with family audiences. A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another, including ?What I Did for Love,? ?One,? ?I Can Do That,? […]

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Murder Most MeeMaw

Nov 14, 2025

Murder Most Meemaw Feb 26–Mar 1, 2026 Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego, LA Tickets Thu, Feb 26 - 7:30pm Fri, Feb 27 - 7:30pm Sat, Feb 28 - 7:30pm Sun, Mar 1 - 2:00pm Back by popular demand after a recent sold out run! A Ricky Graham original! Two New Orleans versions of the classic British murder mystery, except in good ol’ Yat talk that people can understand. Meemaw, Mrs. Marie Macalusa, is the Agatha Christie of Barataria Boulevard! She has written two New Orleans versions of the classic British murder mystery, except in good ol’ Yat talk that people can understand! In the style of old-timey radio (or new-fangled podcasts) she presents Hercules Pirogue And The Jambalaya Liar, and Miss Maple and The Case of The Killer King Cake – using her neighbor friends as actors! Come join in the New Orleans comedy fun for the whole family! (Just don’t tell nobody who done done it!) […]

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Footloose Youth Edition

Sep 30, 2025

Footloose Youth Edition Nov 14-16, 2025 Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego, LA Tickets Fri, Nov 14 - 7:30pm Sat, Nov 15 - 2:00pm Sat, Nov 15 - 7:30pm Sun, Nov 16 - 2:00pm A JPA Theatre Kids Production Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford Music by Tom Snow Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman Ryan Nocito - Director Lindsey Romig - Choreographer Peggy Crain - Music Director Nikki Lopez -Stage Manager Olivia Winter - Scenic and Props Designer Antointette de Alteriis - Costume Designer JPA Theatre Kids! Production of FOOTLOOSE Youth Edition. Based on one of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory FOOTLOOSE Youth Edition bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results celebrating the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness.

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Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr

Jul 08, 2025

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr Jul 18 – 20, 2025 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA Tickets Fri, Jul 18 - 7:30pm Sat, Jul 19 - 2:00pm Sat, Jul 19 - 7:30pm Sun, Jul 20 - 2:00pm Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Directed by Kenneth and Kim Beck Based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffmann. In partnership with Jefferson Ballet Theatre.

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I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Jul 08, 2025

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Jan 9– Jan 18, 2026 Westwego Performing Arts Theatre 177 Sala Ave, Westwego, LA Tickets Fri, Jan 9 - 7:30pm Sat, Jan 10 - 7:30pm Sun, Jan 11 - 2:00pm Fri, Jan 16 - 7:30pm Sat, Jan 17 - 7:30pm Sun, Jan 18 - 2:00pm Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music by Jimmy Roberts This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” […]

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The Nutcracker

Jul 08, 2025

The Nutcracker Dec 19–21, 2025 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA Tickets Fri, Dec 19 - 7:30pm Sat, Dec 20 - 2:00pm Sun, Dec 21 - 2:00pm Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Directed by Kenneth and Kim Beck Based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffmann. In partnership with Jefferson Ballet Theatre.

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Jagged Little Pill

Jul 07, 2025

Jagged Little Pill April 17-26, 2026 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA Tickets Fri, Apr 17 - 7:30pm Sat, Apr 18 - 7:30pm Sun, Apr 19 - 2:00pm Fri, Apr 24 - 7:30pm Sat, Apr 25 - 7:30pm Sun, Apr 26 - 2:00pm Book By Diablo Cody, Lyrics & Book by Lee Hall Music by Alanis Morisette and Glenn Ballard Directed by Jack Lampert An exhilarating new musical inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette's seminal album of the same name. The Healys appear to be a picture-perfect suburban family – but looks can be deceiving. When the cracks beneath the surface begin to show, they must choose between maintaining the status quo or facing harsh truths about themselves, their community and the world around them. Mary Jane Healy is a high-achieving homemaker who will do anything for her family, including their adopted African American daughter Frankie, who is struggling to find […]

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Rudolph

Jul 07, 2025

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Dec 5–14, 2025 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA Tickets Fri, Dec 5 - 7:30pm Sat, Dec 6 - 2:00pm Sun, Dec 7 - 2:00pm Fri, Dec 12 - 7:30pm Sat, Dec 13 - 2:00pm Sun, Dec 14 - 2:00pm Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks Script Adaptation by Robert Penola Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks Director Kris Shaw Choreographer Sasha Munchak Music Director Max DoVale Stage Manager Melissa Corpora The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like Rudolph the "Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "A Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph. It is an adventure […]

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Our City of Saints

Jul 07, 2025

Our City of Saints Aug 29–31, 2025 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA Tickets Fri, Aug 29 - 7:30pm Sat, Aug 30 - 7:30pm Sun, Aug 31 - 2:00pm Where Faith, Family, and Football Keep the Spirit Alive Music and Lyrics by Paul Soniat Book by Aleen LeBoeuf WORLD PREMIERE At its core, Our City of Saints is about how a city, a football team, and a family can overcome adversity and celebrate life together. It’s a story of pain and joy, of losses and wins, and of passing down traditions that make life meaningful. CAST Click headshot for bio Mark Romig A native New Orleanian, Mark is Senior Advisor for The Ehrhardt Group, the Gulf South’s leading public relations firm, and New Orleans & Company, New Orleans’ travel industry’s marketing, sales and promotion organization.  He also serves as Honorary Consul in Louisiana for the Kingdom of Thailand. His public relations career has spanned almost five decades and has […]

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Frozen

Jul 07, 2025

Disney's Frozen the Musical Mar 6–15, 2026 Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA Tickets Fri, Mar 6 - 7:30pm Sat, Mar 7 - 7:30pm Sun, Mar 8 - 2:00pm Fri, Mar 13 - 7:30pm Sat, Mar 14 - 7:30pm Sun, Mar 15 - 2:00pm Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Directed by Scott Sauber In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Full of magic, humor, and […]

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